Benzinga analysts forecast Hedera Hashgraph (HBAR) could reach $0.873 by 2030, a projection the outlet attributes to cautious optimism regarding network growth and enterprise integration. The prediction appears in a report by Ryan Peterson, which outlines price targets for 2025, 2026, and 2030 while highlighting the technical and adoption challenges facing the asset.
The 2030 forecast of $0.873 reflects a scenario where Hedera successfully converts its enterprise partnerships into meaningful on-chain volume. Benzinga notes that Hedera has signed deals with supply chain platforms, stablecoin issuers, and carbon markets, but emphasizes that retail adoption remains thin. The report states that most users cannot name a decentralized application running on Hedera, suggesting that price gains may remain neutral unless consistent transaction demand materializes.
| Year | Forecast Range | Average Forecast |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.124 - $0.200 | $0.151 |
| 2026 | Not specified | Not specified |
| 2030 | Not specified | $0.873 |
For 2025, Benzinga expects HBAR to trade between $0.124 and $0.200, with an average forecast of $0.151. This outlook is tied to moderate optimism around enterprise adoption, though the report warns that real growth depends on whether Hedera can generate consistent on-chain volume. The upper end of this range assumes a successful rollout of key use cases and significant partnerships.
The 2026 outlook is described as potentially rougher if Hedera fails to convert enterprise pilots into real-world applications with visible metrics. The report argues that while Hedera has established partnerships and paperwork, it currently lacks sufficient users, developers, and enterprises pushing actual volume. Without this activity, Benzinga suggests HBAR risks becoming a case study in technology without market traction. However, the forecast leaves room for a rebound if macro conditions turn bullish and enterprise integrations scale.
Hedera distinguishes itself from traditional blockchains by using a patented hashgraph consensus mechanism, which the report describes as faster, more secure, and more efficient than blockchain structures. The network is governed by a council of global corporations including Google, IBM, and LG, a model designed for enterprise-scale adoption rather than community-driven governance. Benzinga notes that this structure provides legitimacy and stability but also introduces trade-offs such as sluggish retail adoption and a utility model that is still proving itself.
Despite its technical advantages, including low latency and high scalability, Hedera faces significant headwinds. The report highlights that there is little evidence of robust organic growth from builders or users despite corporate logos and press releases. The enterprise-first strategy is characterized as slow and bureaucratic compared to more transparent ecosystems. Additionally, the tokenomics present risks; Hedera’s large total supply and long release schedule could intensify price pressure if use cases do not catch up to supply emissions, particularly in bear markets.
Benzinga’s methodology for these forecasts blends aggregate analyst predictions from platforms like WalletInvestor, CoinCodex, and DigitalCoinPrice with an analysis of market trends and macroeconomic factors. The report concludes that HBAR reaching $100 is highly unlikely based on current projections and the utility model. Even optimistic 2030 forecasts top out at $0.106 in some cited contexts, reflecting cautious expectations about retail demand and token utility.