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Ethereum ($ETH) remains one of the most closely watched cryptos, even as it trades below the psychologically significant $2,000 mark.
ETH has struggled to regain momentum after slipping below this level on March 10 and is now hovering at its weakest level since October 2023. While some traders worry that a drop under $1,850 could trigger panic selling or capitulation, others believe Ethereum’s fundamentals are still strong.
In particular, Standard Chartered recently revised its 2025 price target for ETH to $4,000, indicating the bank still sees an upside — even if it’s more modest than its original $10,000 prediction. At the same time, many investors are turning toward two early-stage ERC-20 tokens that could see explosive growth.
Standard Chartered Revises ETH Prediction to $4,000
Ethereum’s fall below $1,900 has raised new questions about its market sentiment.
Some worry that breaching this crucial support level could spark a wave of capitulation. Standard Chartered reinforced this outlook by cutting its end-of-2025 ETH price forecast to $4,000, down 60% from a previous $10,000 estimate.
Geoff Kendrick, Standard Chartered’s global head of Digital Assets Research, said on March 17 that Ethereum’s structural decline might continue in the short term. However, the bank’s revised target suggests a mid-term rebound as the broader crypto market stabilizes.
Research firm IntoTheBlock recently highlighted a strong support zone below $1,900. Roughly 3.56 million ETH was accumulated in the $1,843–$1,900 price range, implying many investors are willing to defend this range.
On-chain data indicates a significant support zone for ETH just under $1,900, where around 3.56 million ETH was acquired between $1,843 and $1,900.
This accumulation suggests robust support, but if ETH slips below this range, the risk of capitulation grows, as demand appears… pic.twitter.com/MbGgvuwNAG
The post also said that if ETH slips below that area, there is far less demand to catch it.
However, whales are still confident in Ethereum’s long-term outlook, accumulating 420,000 ETH in just the past few days.
Hitesh Malviya, founder of DYOR crypto, recently argued on X that “it is not a great time to be bearish on ETH,” pointing to the rapid growth of real-world asset (RWA) tokenization.
Data shows RWA-based assets have surged nearly 51% in the last month and 850% in a year, with Ethereum and ZKsync capturing over 80% of that market. These indicators suggest ETH could still be on track for a turnaround, potentially setting the stage for a broader altcoin run in 2025.
This altcoin run can also set the stage for the growth of other utility-focused tokens.
ERC-20 Tokens That Could Explode in the Next Bull Run
Even if Ethereum does reclaim higher price levels, the biggest gains in a bullish altcoin cycle often come from smaller tokens with strong fundamentals.
Many savvy investors are backing these ERC 20 tokens that are reaching new milestones despite the recent market downtrend.
MIND of Pepe ($MIND) is one of the most popular meme tokens right now — and for good reason. While it embraces the viral energy of Pepe-themed coins, it will also use AI-driven “hive-mind analysis” to offer advanced market insights.
The project’s self-evolving AI agent will scan real-time data, including social sentiment, to uncover undervalued meme coins before they go mainstream.
The global AI agent market is projected to hit $47 billion by 2030, growing at a compound annual rate of around 45%. By tapping into that trend, MIND of Pepe has already raised $7.4 million.
MIND of Pepe’s AI will generate new meme tokens when it identifies demand and gives MIND holders priority access to buy them. This puts potential 10x opportunities right in the hands of MIND token holders, which is especially useful during a meme coin rally.
MIND’s staking portal offers an impressive 303% APY, and more than 1.1 billion tokens have already been locked. You can currently buy MIND for $0.0035376 through the presale, though the price will increase once the presale enters the next round.
Another upcoming ERC-20 gem is Best Wallet Token ($BEST). It’s the native crypto of Best Wallet, a leading multi-chain crypto app. With over 500,000 users already on board, Best Wallet is positioning itself as the full wallet solution.
Most crypto wallets offer basic features like sending, receiving, and a built-in swap. In addition to these basic features, Best Wallet offers direct cross-chain trading, staking, iGaming, and other exciting features in a single interface.
Best Wallet’s new 2.5.1 update now fully supports Bitcoin and adds multi-chain functionality to its non-custodial wallet.
As early supporters already recognize Best Wallet’s potential, the BEST token presale has raised $11.1 million.
Holding BEST tokens also lowers fees across the Best Wallet ecosystem. Token holders will also get zero-stage presale access to new tokens discovered in Best Wallet’s “Upcoming Tokens” tab and exclusive governance rights.
Early buyers can buy BEST for $0.024375 before its next price increase. For passive income, you can also stake BEST for an APY of up to 141%.
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