Aave (AAVE)

📈 Standard Chartered projects that Aave could reach $3.500 by 2030 Standard Chartered has initiated coverage on Aave with a price target of $3.500 for AAVE by the end of 2030. This projection implies a potential revaluation of approximately 50 times relative to the current price of around $76,6. Geoff Kendrick, the bank's global head of digital asset research, described Aave as an “automated blockchain‑based bank” that operates without employees or discretionary decisions, highlighting its fully programmable nature within the DeFi ecosystem. Report details Standard Chartered estimates that the value of tokenized real‑world assets (RWAs) actively used in DeFi applications could grow 37 times by the end of the decade, becoming the primary driver of deposit expansion and lending activity on Aave. The report also includes other potential catalysts: * Possible relaunch of Aave's token buy‑back program * Development of Aave Horizon, a permissioned lending initiative designed to enable credit against tokenized real‑world assets and attract traditional financial institutions Recent context and recovery The bank acknowledges that the protocol was affected by the April 2026 incident when the rsETH bridge collapse generated potential losses of up to $230 million and prompted a deposit outflow. However, Standard Chartered believes Aave has recovered, with funds gradually returning to the platform. At its peak in October 2025, Aave reached roughly $75.000 millions in deposits, a figure that would place it among the 30 largest banks in the United States by that metric. Important notice: This information is based on Standard Chartered's report. It does not constitute investment advice. Always perform your own analysis before making financial decisions.

Why Aave could be one of the biggest beneficiaries of this trend? The full details are here: https://t.co/ZqSFrss4r8