Ethereum 2026 Growth: How Neobanks Will Drive Massive Utility
ether.fi CEO Mike Silagadze predicts Ethereum 2026 growth will be fueled by crypto-native neobanks, shifting the focus from speculation to real-world utility.
Is Ethereum finally moving past pure speculation? ether.fi CEO Mike Silagadze believes so. He predicts that the network’s next chapter will be defined by financial products that feel as familiar as your everyday banking app.
Ethereum 2026 Growth Driven by Crypto-Native Neobanking
According to reports from CoinDesk, 2025 served as a massive turning point for institutional onboarding. Digital Asset Treasuries (DATs) emerged as a powerhouse trend, significantly impacting the price of Ether. While ETH touched a yearly low of $1,472 in April 2025, the surge in DAT deployments pushed it to a peak of $4,832.
| Metric | 2025 (Institutional Year) | 2026 (Projected) |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Catalyst | Institutional DATs | Crypto Neobanks |
| Market Focus | Treasury Deployment | Real-world Utility |
| Price Sensitivity | High (Institutional Flows) | High (User Adoption) |
Beyond ETFs: Why Neobanks Matter
Silagadze argues that neobanks offer a clearer path to sustained adoption than ETFs. These platforms can expose users directly to on-chain yield and utility, such as tokenized stocks and seamless banking services. By moving away from "gambling-driven applications," Ethereum is positioning itself to handle global finance on-chain by 2026.
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