Standard Chartered has significantly revised its Ethereum (ETH) price forecast for 2025, slashing it by 60% from $10,000 to $4,000.Layer-2 solutions like Base have diverted value from Ethereum’s main network, reducing fee revenue and on-chain activity.The migration of transactions to Layer-2 networks has led to a decrease in fee revenue, impacting the economic model of the Ethereum ecosystem.Analysts advise caution regarding Ethereum’s short-term prospects, highlighting the risks associated with timing the market amidst volatility.