Citigroup’s Bold Prediction: Ether to Hit $4,300 by End of 2025

Wall Street giant Citigroup just dropped a bombshell prediction that's sending shockwaves through crypto markets.

The Ether Surge

Analysts project Ethereum's native token will smash through resistance levels and reach $4,300 within months—a move that would put it within striking distance of its previous all-time high.

Institutional Momentum Builds

Traditional finance players are finally waking up to Ethereum's utility beyond speculative trading. The network's upgrade roadmap and growing DeFi ecosystem are drawing serious capital from once-skeptical institutions.

Banking on Blockchain

Citigroup's bullish stance reflects a broader shift in institutional sentiment. They're not just betting on digital gold—they're banking on programmable money that actually does something useful.

Of course, when banks start making crypto predictions, it's either brilliant analysis or they've already positioned their own portfolios—but hey, that's finance for you.

Limited ETF flows, macro factors may restrain Ether

The report also says that investments in ether through exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are smaller than those in bitcoin, but they affect ether’s price more because ether has a smaller market and fewer new investors. Ether’s price depends on complex factors, especially how Ethereum’s main blockchain works with layer-2 systems built on top of it to improve speed and capacity.

However, Citigroup expects these ETF investments to stay limited, which could prevent big price increases. Citigroup also noted that stock markets are close to their S&P 500 target of 6,600, meaning there’s little room for growth in risky assets like cryptocurrencies. Economic conditions, like stock market trends, won’t provide much support for boosting crypto prices.

Meanwhile, on July 25, 2025, a Citi analyst predicted that Bitcoin could surge to $199K by the end of this year. Further, on August 15, 2025, Citigroup announced plans to expand into cryptocurrencies. The bank planned to enter the stablecoin and cryptocurrency custody space. 

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