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Standard Chartered Cuts 2026 Crypto Targets After Fresh ETF Outflows

The bank cites persistent ETF redemptions as a key driver of near-term caution.

Overview

  • The bank lowered 2026 targets to $100,000 for Bitcoin, $4,000 for Ethereum, $2.80 for XRP, and $135 for Solana, while warning Bitcoin could test near $50,000 and Ethereum about $1,400 before any rebound.
  • The coverage reports roughly $410 million in recent US spot Bitcoin ETF outflows that have added to selling pressure.
  • Bitcoin is reported trading near $68,700, with market depth described as thin after recent deleveraging.
  • Harvard Management Company cut its Bitcoin ETF holdings by 21% and disclosed an $86.8 million position in the iShares Ethereum Trust, according to a 13F filing.
  • Despite short-term stress, Standard Chartered maintains a conditional view that Bitcoin could reach $200,000 by 2027.