Steno Research projects Ethereum rising to 8,000 USD by 2025. This optimistic outlook stems from expected institutional adoption, significantly boosting inflows into Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs. The anticipated maturation of these digital assets suggests lucrative opportunities for investors in the coming years.

Bitcoin dominance is expected to decline to 45% as altcoins surge in popularity and Ethereum potentially outperforms BTC, especially in the initial quarters. The ETH/BTC ratio is predicted to approach 0.06, sharply increasing from current levels around 0.035, indicating a prosperous period for Ethereum.

The prospective regulatory landscape under the Trump administration may favor altcoins with an anticipated increase in total value locked in decentralized applications reaching over 300 billion USD by 2025. This environment is marked by lower interest rates and enhanced liquidity, fostering a risk-taking mindset among investors.