Investment bank Standard Chartered predicts that the total crypto market cap could grow fourfold to reach $10 trillion by the end of 2026 if Donald Trump’s administration and a Republican-controlled Congress introduce favorable policies for digital assets. A recent report from the bank suggests that a Republican win in the U.S. election could bring regulatory clarity and other positive shifts, driving substantial growth in the crypto sector.
Standard Chartered sees several “tailwinds” benefiting the crypto market under the new administration, such as possible regulatory changes and a reshuffling of leadership at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The report suggests that a new SEC stance on digital assets could reduce regulatory barriers, providing a more supportive environment for crypto.
According to Geoff Kendrick, Standard Chartered’s head of digital assets research, these changes could trigger rapid expansion across digital assets. Kendrick noted, “The rising tide should lift all digital assets, with those tied to real-world use cases poised to benefit most.”
The bank also reiterated its ambitious price targets for major cryptocurrencies, forecasting Bitcoin (BTC) to reach around $200,000 and Ether (ETH) to hit $10,000 by the end of 2025. Additionally, Standard Chartered expects Solana (SOL) to outperform Bitcoin and Ether, given its rapid adoption and technical advantages in handling complex transactions.
While the report mentions that the Trump administration may consider establishing a national Bitcoin reserve, Standard Chartered views this as a “low-probability but high-impact event.” Nevertheless, Kendrick stated that with a Republican victory, the crypto sector may be entering a new era of growth, referring to it as “crypto summer.”
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