According to the source, Standard Chartered has cut its near-term Ethereum (ETH) price targets but still expects ETH to outperform Bitcoin (BTC) throughout 2026, as reported by the bank. According to Standard Chartered, the bank forecasts ETH to reach $40,000 by the end of 2030.

According to @StockMKTNewz, Standard Chartered now expects the US Federal Reserve to cut rates by 25 bps this week, reversing its previous forecast of no rate cut, source: @StockMKTNewz. This update provides a clearer baseline policy scenario for the imminent decision window and is time-sensitive for event-driven positioning, source: @StockMKTNewz. The post did not include rationale, market pricing, or asset-specific guidance, source: @StockMKTNewz. Crypto market participants tracking BTC and ETH can treat the Fed decision timing as scheduled event risk this week, source: @StockMKTNewz.