Standard Chartered Predicts Avalanche (AVAX) Will Outperform Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH)

Global banking giant Standard Chartered published new five-year price projections for three leading cryptocurrencies: Avalanche (AVAX), Bitcoin (BTC), and Ethereum (ETH).

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Global banking giant Standard Chartered has published new five-year price projections for three leading cryptocurrencies: Avalanche (AVAX), Bitcoin (BTC), and Ethereum (ETH). The forecasts, which span until 2029, predict significant gains for all three tokens, with Avalanche set to outpace both Bitcoin and Ethereum.

Ryan Rasmussen, Head of Research at Bitwise, brought attention to these ambitious targets via X. He shared a chart that showcases Standard Chartered’s estimates for the next five years.

Standard Chartered predicts Avalanche (AVAX) to reach $55 by the end of 2025, $100 by 2026, $150 by 2027, $200 by 2028, and ultimately $250 by the end of 2029. This projected growth represents a more than 1,200% increase from its current trading level of around $20.

On the other hand, Bitcoin (BTC) is expected to start 2025 at $200,000, advancing to $300,000 in 2026, $400,000 in 2027, and finally hitting $500,000 in 2028, a level it is expected to maintain through 2029.

For Ethereum (ETH), Standard Chartered projects the token to hit $4,000 in 2025, $5,000 in 2026, $6,000 in 2027, and $7,500 by 2028, with no change anticipated in 2029. The forecast indicates steady but less dramatic growth relative to Avalanche.

This content is not intended to be a financial analysis, advice, or an invitation to an investment in any of the tokens discussed.

Standard Chartered provides a comparative perspective on how AVAX might perform against BTC and ETH. The BTC-to-AVAX ratio, which measures how many AVAX tokens equal one BTC, is expected to drop from 3,636 in 2025 to 2,000 in 2029. This decreasing trend implies that AVAX will appreciate faster than Bitcoin over the period.

Similarly, the ETH-to-AVAX ratio is projected to decline from 73 in 2025 to 30 in 2029, indicating that AVAX will outpace Ethereum in terms of relative gains. However, it's worth noting that this projection does not necessarily suggest a lower price for ETH compared to BTC.

The projections by Standard Chartered provide a glimpse into the potential price movements of these major cryptocurrencies in the coming years. However, it's crucial to emphasize that these are predictions and actual market performance may vary significantly. Investors are advised to conduct their own thorough research and consider their individual investment goals and risk tolerance before making any investment decisions.