VanEck predicts Ethereum to reach 22K by 2030 following expected ETF approval
VanEck has established a bold new price target for Ether (ETH), the primary token of the Ethereum protocol, projecting that it will soar to $22,000 by 2030. This forecast marks a significant increase from its current price of approximately $3,850. The global investment firm had previously suggested that Ether ETFs could outstrip their Bitcoin equivalents in terms of market size.
In its most recent report dated June 5, VanEck attributed this optimistic prediction to Ethereum’s disruptive capabilities and the revenue it generates for token holders. The firm’s thorough analysis underscores Ethereum’s influence in various sectors such as finance, banking, payments, marketing, advertising, social media, gaming, infrastructure, and artificial intelligence. VanEck believes that the approval of Ether ETFs, alongside on-chain data analysis, supports their forecast.
“We foresee that spot Ether ETFs are on the verge of approval for trading on U.S. stock exchanges,” the report noted. “This development would allow financial advisors and institutional investors to securely hold this unique asset with qualified custodians, while benefiting from the pricing and liquidity advantages associated with ETFs.”
According to VanEck, the driving force behind Ether’s projected surge to $22,000 is Ethereum-based technology’s ability to deliver cost savings, efficiency, and transparency. The firm suggests that this shift could potentially shift significant market share from traditional financial and tech institutions, which have a combined total available market of $15 trillion, to blockchain-based solutions. The report also forecasts that free cash flows from revenue generated by holding Ether will reach $66 billion by 2030, further bolstering its projected valuation.
Ether has experienced a more than 63% increase year-to-date according to data from CoinMarketCap. Ryan Sean Adams, co-founder of Bankless, highlighted that despite lower user numbers, the Ethereum blockchain generates three times more in fees than the top Layer 2 networks and Solana combined, calling it a “modern miracle” in a post on June 6.
Layer 2 solutions pay Ethereum fees to settle transactions on the main chain and benefit from its security. VanEck’s proposed spot Ether ETF, already identified by the ticker symbol “ETHV” and listed on the Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation (DTCC), is currently inactive and awaits regulatory approval. Last month, Crypto asset trading firm QCP Capital predicted a potential 60% surge in Ethereum’s price, pushing it to around $6,000 if a spot ETF is approved. This bullish outlook coincides with research firm Bernstein’s observation that the sustained demand influx seen by Bitcoin ETFs post-approval would likely lead to similar price action for Ethereum.
According to data from crypto.news’s price page, Bitcoin (BTC) saw a 66% surge from around $44,300 to a peak of $73,700 within two months following ETF approval.