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Sharplink CEO Forecasts 10x Increase in Ethereum TVL During 2026

#Ethereum's total value locked could multiply tenfold throughout 2026 as institutional adoption accelerates across multiple use cases, according to Sharplink Gaming co-CEO Joseph Chalom. The company maintains 797,704 $ETH worth approximately $2.33 billion, making it the second-largest public Ethereum treasury holder.

In a Friday X post, Chalom projected the #stablecoin market will reach $500 billion by December 2026. Current total stablecoin market capitalization stands at roughly $308.46 billion, meaning the forecast represents approximately 62% expansion from present levels.

Ethereum processes over half of all stablecoin activity across blockchain networks. Sustained growth in dollar-pegged token issuance and transaction volume could substantially increase the network's TVL, given its dominant position in this sector.

Tokenized real-world assets will experience dramatic expansion next year, potentially reaching $300 billion in total value, Chalom predicted. The market will evolve from #tokenizing individual securities and funds to complete fund complexes, he explained.

Rising engagement from major financial institutions, including JPMorgan, Franklin Templeton, and BlackRock, over the past year provides the primary catalyst for anticipated growth. These firms' #blockchain exploration could drive meaningful asset migration onto Ethereum infrastructure.

Growing TVL typically signals increased network utilization, which can strengthen market sentiment and potentially impact Ethereum (ETH) price dynamics. DeFiLlama data shows Ethereum's current TVL at approximately $68.20 billion.

#Crypto analyst Benjamin Cowen stated Tuesday that Ethereum likely will not establish new price highs during 2026 given prevailing Bitcoin market conditions. $ETH trades at $2,924 currently, down 3.12% over 30 days according to CoinMarketCap.