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What we’ve cooked up for you today…

• 🏦 ETH price prediction

• 🌇 Retire early with just 0.1 Bitcoin?

• 🤯 It keeps going up

• 💰 And more…

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ETH PRICE PREDICTION 🏦

BREAKING: Ethereum Could Soar to $25,000 by 2028 - Standard Chartered

Ethereum is ripping…

But if Standard Chartered is right, we’re still in the early innings.

The UK banking giant just nearly doubled its 2025 target for ETH from $4,000 to $7,500, and more than tripled its long-term forecast to $25,000 by 2028.

Why the sudden shift? 🤔 

Institutional buying is on fire

Kendrick says ETH treasury firms and spot ETFs have purchased 3.8% of all ETH in circulation since June - double Bitcoin’s fastest-ever institutional accumulation rate.

Corporate treasuries are leading the charge

BitMine Immersion and SharpLink Gaming alone have acquired ~1.9% of supply in just 10 weeks.

Stablecoins are a demand engine

The GENIUS Act, signed in July, cleared the way for mainstream U.S. stablecoin adoption.

With over half of all stablecoins running on Ethereum - and already making up 40% of blockchain fees - Standard Chartered calls it a “pivotal change” that will boost liquidity, fuel DeFi, and drive ETH demand.

Network upgrades are coming

Developers are planning a 10x boost in Layer 1 throughput, while high-volume activity shifts to Layer 2s like Base and Arbitrum.

Kendrick sees ETH not just retesting its all-time high of $4,878 but pushing higher fast = projecting the move past $4,866 could come by the end of Q3.

He also expects ETH to keep outperforming BTC, with the ETH/BTC ratio rising from 0.039 to 0.05.

Bottom line: Between corporate hoarding, record ETF demand, regulatory green lights, and network upgrades, the conditions for an Ethereum supply squeeze are here.

If these trends hold, $4,800 might be just a pit stop on the road to five digits. 🔥

Kendrick isn’t the only one swinging big…

In our latest video, we break down why Tom Lee - the Michael Saylor of Ethereum - thinks ETH could run to $30,000 in the not-so-distant future.

(Yes… you read that right.)

Former Zillow exec targets $1.3T

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RETIRE EARLY WITH 0.1 BITCOIN? 🌇

Earlier this week, we broke down on YouTube why owning just 0.1 Bitcoin is actually a huge deal.

It already puts you ahead of 99.96% of the global population.

That’s how early we still are.

But here’s an even crazier question…

Could 0.1 Bitcoin actually be enough to retire on?

It sounds nuts - but in our latest YouTube video, we show why it’s not as far-fetched as it sounds, and how as little as 0.1 BTC could realistically let you walk away from your job for good.

Here’s what we cover:

• How to calculate your “Freedom Number” - the exact amount of BTC you’d need to retire comfortably ✅

• Who can realistically retire on 0.1 BTC (and who can’t)

• Why Bitcoin could be one of the smartest retirement assets of the next 20 years

If you’ve ever wondered how much Bitcoin you need for financial freedom, this one’s for you.

Watch the full breakdown now:

Retire Early With Just 0.1 Bitcoin? The Best Bitcoin Retirement Strategy

IT KEEPS GOING UP 🤯

While we’re on the topic of Ethereum, let’s take at look at it’s supply side dynamics.

Today we’ll be focusing on the amount of Ethereum currently being staked.

Quick Note: Ethereum staking involves locking up ETH to support the blockchain’s security. In return, users earn rewards for staking.

If you’d like to learn more about staking, check out this article.

This chart is going vertical…

Staked ETH just refuses to slow down.

As of today, 35,719,567 ETH is locked up. That’s +1,724,955 ETH added this year alone - about $8.17B at current prices.

But here’s the kicker:

29.51% of all ETH is now staked.

That’s nearly a third of the supply pulled off the market by long-term holders with zero plans to sell.

This isn’t just a chart update.

It’s supply shock in real time - and it’s pure rocket fuel. 🚀

CRACKING CRYPTO 🥜

Google ‘altcoin’ searches hit 5 year high as ‘alt szn’ fever returns to retail traders. Google search activity for “altcoin” has reached its highest level in five years, matching interest levels last seen during Ethereum’s foundation.

Bitcoin growth ‘remains exceptional’ as data shows BTC’s strongest phase just starting. Bitcoin's growth trajectory points to $200,000 by 2025, and the potential for BTC price to exceed $1 million in the longer term.

Bullish (BLSH) Price News: Shares Soar Following IPO. The company debuted on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker ‘BLSH’ on Wednesday.

Institutional money, regulatory clarity put Ethereum within striking distance of all-time high. Analysts and industry leaders see further upside, with Standard Chartered raising its year-end target to $7,500.

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