As the year 2025 looms on the horizon, crypto investors are closely following the predictions of major financial institutions. Standard Chartered's latest report anticipates a major shake-up among major cryptos, with Solana (SOL) potentially surpassing Ethereum (ETH), and even Bitcoin (BTC), if Donald Trump is re-elected as US president . Beyond the usual fluctuations, it is the correlation between American economic policies and the evolution of cryptos which is highlighted.
Solana, Ethereum and Bitcoin: the big winners of 2025?
According to Geoffrey Kendrick, global head of crypto research at Standard Chartered, the price of Solana could increase fivefold by the end of 2025, particularly if Donald Trump is re-elected. “This high valuation assumes a 100 to 400 times increase in transaction throughput on Solana in the coming years, a more plausible scenario under a Trump administration, favorable to these assets, than a Harris administration,” he said. declared. Thus, Kendrick explains that under a Trump presidency, the crypto sector would probably benefit from a framework more conducive to its development.
In comparison, Ethereum is expected to increase 4 times its value, reaching $10,000 under a Trump administration, while Bitcoin could peak at $200,000 by the end of 2025. Kendrick also specifies that Solana is currently valued at 250 times its capitalization/fee ratio, compared to 121 times for Ethereum, which shows the particularly strong growth expectations around Solana.
Trump or Harris: divergent scenarios for the future of cryptos
One of the most important points of Standard Chartered's report is the influence of the US presidential elections on the crypto market. According to Kendrick, a Trump presidency would foster a more “crypto-friendly” environment, which would support the rapid growth of Solana and Ethereum. Thus, “Under a Trump administration, Solana could significantly outperform Ethereum, while Ethereum would outperform Bitcoin,” he said. Pro-technological innovation policies and deregulation under Trump would be a driving force behind this dynamic.
On the other hand, a Kamala Harris presidency could reverse these trends. In this scenario, Standard Chartered anticipates that Bitcoin would outperform Ethereum, while Solana would lag behind. The price outlook for Ethereum would then be revised downward, with a projection around $7,000. This turnaround could be explained by an economic environment less favorable to digital innovation and stricter regulations.
While these forecasts illustrate the growing importance of political decisions in the evolution of cryptos, they also highlight the uncertainty hovering around the market. Indeed, whether under Trump or Harris, investors must remain attentive to political and economic signals to adjust their strategies. Regardless, Solana, Ethereum, and Bitcoin all appear poised for significant growth between now and 2025, with different trajectories depending on the outcome of the US elections.
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