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    Standard Chartered Sees 4 DeFi Tokens Outperforming Bitcoin by 2030

    By: rootdata|2026/08/11 18:36:00
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    In 8 weeks, Standard Chartered has published 4 notes on Uniswap, Aave, Morpho, and Chainlink. The bank expects each of these tokens to outperform Bitcoin by 2030. The latest note, released on August 10, sets a target of $200 for LINK. All 4 scenarios are based on the same growth hypothesis for DeFi, with intermediate targets starting in 2026.

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    The 4 DeFi Tokens That Standard Chartered Expects to Outperform Bitcoin {#h-the-4-defi-tokens-that-standard-chartered-expects-to-outperform-bitcoin}

    Standard Chartered anticipates $500,000 for Bitcoin and $40,000 for Ethereum by the end of 2030. From the current $65,000, Bitcoin would see a x7.7 increase.

    The same research team forecasts x24 for LINK, x25 for UNI, x31 for MORPHO, and x39 for AAVE.

    Uniswap kicked off the series on June 15, followed by Aave on June 24 and Morpho on July 1. Chainlink wrapped up the sequence on August 10, with a target of $200 compared to $8.27 today.

    The LINK/BTC ratio allows for a different interpretation of this forecast. It currently takes about 7,900 LINK to buy one Bitcoin. With the bank's 2030 targets, it would only require 2,500.

    The market reacted immediately to two of these notes. AAVE gained about 15% on the day of its publication, while MORPHO rose by more than 13%.

    Since then, the multiples have narrowed. At current prices, Standard Chartered's targets correspond to x39 for AAVE and x25 for UNI, compared to x50 and x40 at the time of the notes' publication.

    The Calculation Behind the 4 Forecasts {#h-the-calculation-behind-the-4-forecasts}

    Standard Chartered projects an increase in on-chain tokenized assets from $340 billion today to $4 trillion by the end of 2028. The share of these assets deployed in DeFi would rise over the same period from 3.5% to 30%.

    This scenario leads to $2.7 trillion placed in DeFi by the end of 2030, which is 37 times the current level.

    Each protocol benefits from this growth in its own way. Trading occurs on Uniswap, borrowing happens on Aave and Morpho, and Chainlink provides the data that enables these markets to function.

    A Protocol Can Handle Billions Without Its Token Benefiting {#h-a-protocol-can-handle-billions-without-its-token-benefiting}

    It is essential that a portion of the revenue is directed towards the token.

    Uniswap activated its fee switch on December 28, 2025. About one-sixth of the swap fees are now used to buy back UNI on the market before destroying them.

    The protocol also burned 100 million UNI from its treasury, reducing the total supply from 1 billion to 895 million. In July, the mechanism was extended to v4 pools across 7 networks. Daily revenue now reaches approximately $325,000.

    Aave has also been buying back its own tokens on the market since April 2025. The program had absorbed 205,000 AAVE, or about 1.3% of the supply, before its suspension on April 19, 2026, following the Kelp DAO bridge exploit. Standard Chartered supports its recovery, which depends on a DAO vote. A portion of the target at $3,500 thus hinges on a governance decision.

    Chainlink is taking a different route. Since March 2025, its clients can pay in stablecoins or gas tokens, and the system converts these payments into LINK. These payments therefore create demand for LINK as network services are utilized.

    At Morpho, the mechanism exists, but the fee is set to zero. Its lending markets hold $5.5 billion in deposits and its Vaults $4.3 billion. Borrowers pay interest, which goes to depositors and Vault managers. Morpho keeps nothing for itself.

    Governance can raise it, as Uniswap did in December. For MORPHO to reach $60, governance will need to activate this fee.

    A First Target Set for December 31, 2026

    The bank has also set targets for the end of the year.

    LINK at $13, UNI at $6.50, AAVE at $180, MORPHO at $3.50, Bitcoin at $100,000, and Ethereum at $4,000.

    From the levels of August 10, these 6 assets must progress by 54% to 110% in less than 5 months.

    Bitcoin requires the smallest increase at +54%. Ethereum requires the largest at +110%, while Standard Chartered had revised this target downwards last July.

    Before judging the 2030 scenario, we must first see if these 2026 targets hold.

    Taking the Bet Without Committing the Entire Portfolio

    Positioning on these 4 tokens remains a gamble. At Aave, a vote is needed to restart buybacks. At Morpho, no one knows when the fee will be activated.

    As a portfolio grows, the way to invest it also evolves. The search for performance gradually gives way to capital preservation and its growth over time, without fully relying on a 5-year target.

    Some investors maintain their exposure to DeFi tokens and allocate part of their portfolio to stablecoins. Deposited in DeFi protocols, they earn interest every day, whether the market goes up or down.

    The Club 25% is a private club of over 150 investors who manage their savings in stablecoins via DeFi, with a target of 15 to 25% per year, without trading, without volatility, dedicating just a few hours per quarter.

    How it works in practice:

    • A real-time managed public portfolio of $100,000: all decisions are documented and explained.
    • Analyzed and audited DeFi opportunities: you follow step-by-step video guides to invest in protocols selected for their robustness.
    • Total sovereignty over your funds: you remain in control of your capital, with no third party having access to your wallet.

    👉 Discover the Club 25% {#h-decouvrir-le-club-25}

    The current cycle will determine whether these protocols can boost their activity up to their tokens. In the meantime, some investors already prefer to distinguish the performance of a token from the yield produced by their capital.

    This content is provided for general informational purposes only and doesn't constitute financial, investment, legal, or tax advice. Any events, rewards, online promotions, or related information mentioned herein should not be considered a recommendation, solicitation, or invitation to purchase, sell, trade, or otherwise deal in any crypto assets. Crypto assets are highly volatile and may result in loss. The availability of WEEX services, products, and related events may vary by region. You are responsible for ensuring that your participation is in accordance with applicable local laws and regulations.

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    Contents

    The 4 DeFi Tokens That Standard Chartered Expects to Outperform Bitcoin {#h-the-4-defi-tokens-that-standard-chartered-expects-to-outperform-bitcoin}
    The Calculation Behind the 4 Forecasts {#h-the-calculation-behind-the-4-forecasts}
    A Protocol Can Handle Billions Without Its Token Benefiting {#h-a-protocol-can-handle-billions-without-its-token-benefiting}
    A First Target Set for December 31, 2026
    Taking the Bet Without Committing the Entire Portfolio

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