$1K in Ethereum Today: What It Could Be Worth by 2030, According to Analysts

The value of Ethereum has risen and fallen over the years, but one bank believes it could be worth substantially more in the future. As reported by Coindesk, Standard Chartered predicts Ethereum could reach $40,000 by the end of 2030.

For someone investing $1,000, that forecast would mean a return much larger than the same investment in bitcoin or an S&P 500 index fund. Here's how it all shakes out.

What $1K in Ethereum Could Be Worth

With Ethereum priced at $1,818.86, per Robinhood, a $1,000 investment would buy around 0.5498 ETH before trading fees.

If Ethereum does reach $40,000, that same $1,000 investment would be worth $21,992, with a profit of approximately $20,992 before fees and taxes.

That figure sounds impressive, but Ethereum's price would have to increase dramatically, by 2,099%, to reach $40,000. 

What $1K in Bitcoin Could Be Worth

With bitcoin's cost at $63,140.57, according to Robinhood, $1,000 would buy around 0.01584 bitcoin before fees.

ARK Invest's base forecast puts Bit]bcoin at $710,000 in 2030. If that prediction holds true, the $1,000 investment would grow to $11,245.

That's a significant return, but it's only slightly more than half of the amount produced by Standard Chartered's Ethereum forecast.