ETH could reach $250K by capturing gold, BTC monetary premium, says report

A new report from Etherealize, a startup that received investment from Vitalik Buterin, suggests that Ethereum (ETH) could rise above $250,000 per coin if it absorbs the approximately $31 trillion "monetary premium" currently held by gold and Bitcoin. The report argues that while gold and Bitcoin focus on value preservation, ETH offers mechanisms to generate additional returns through network participation. It highlights Ethereum's position as the core network for tokenization infrastructure, noting its superiority in metrics like real-world asset (RWA) market share, stablecoin settlement volume, and staking ratios. The analysis also points out that structural demand from DeFi, staking, and gas fees continuously absorbs ETH supply, with a portion being burned, thereby increasing its scarcity. Etherealize concludes that while the market currently values ETH as a technology asset, significant upside potential exists if its monetary value is reflected in the future.