CoinDesk Podcast Network $15,000 ETH by Year-End? Etherealize Founders Lay Out the Path to a New High | Markets Outlook
Jan 16, 2026
Vivek Raman, co-founder of Etherealize and a former Wall Street pro, along with Danny Ryan, a former Ethereum Foundation researcher, dive into Ethereum's bright future. They discuss Ethereum's potential to surpass $15,000, driven by stablecoin growth and asset tokenization. The duo also highlights the importance of privacy for institutions and Ethereum's readiness for handling increased demand. With optimism for crypto legislation, they emphasize how institutions lean towards Ethereum due to its security and established presence.
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Legislation Delay Is A Setback Not The End
- Vivek Raman expects US crypto legislation to pass eventually and views delays as setbacks, not permanent roadblocks.
- He argues blockchain policy is bipartisan infrastructure and predicts legal clarity will arrive though timing may slip.
Ethereum As The Business Upgrade Layer
- Vivek Raman frames Ethereum as the best place to upgrade businesses by digitizing assets and cutting costs.
- He predicts enterprise adoption will accelerate and that Ethereum's neutrality and security make it institutional-friendly.
Pick Chains With Institutional Track Records
- Choose infrastructure with institutional precedent, security, and liquidity when tokenizing assets.
- Vivek points to Robinhood, Coinbase, JP Morgan, and Fidelity building on Ethereum as practical evidence.