Stop just fixating on those few cents fluctuations on the candlestick chart. While retail investors are still arguing about whether HBAR is $0.1 or $0.2, a grand narrative that could redefine global value flow is quietly unfolding on this 'enterprise-grade highway.' Its goal may not be to become another skyrocketing altcoin but to become an indispensable underlying track for the future 'decentralized dollar' (DeUSD) and even the entire digital asset world.
Recently, a price prediction for HBAR extending to 2028 has been circulating in the community, painting an enticing picture: starting from the current price level, it is expected to hit $0.348 next year, and by 2028, it could reach as high as $1.76. Some longer-term views suggest that by 2030, its value may exceed $2. If these predictions come true, it would mean several times, even dozens of times, of potential growth.
But behind the numbers, what is the real driving force? The answer lies in Hedera's transformation from a 'technical prodigy' to a 'business pragmatist.'
1. Not blockchain, but 'the giants' bet'
The core appeal of Hedera lies in its Hashgraph consensus mechanism. This is not a traditional blockchain but a distributed ledger that claims to be faster, more secure, and more energy-efficient, capable of processing thousands of transactions per second. More importantly, its 'social circle': members of the management council include industry giants like Google, IBM, Boeing, LG, and others. This is not grassroots entrepreneurship but a collective bet by an elite alliance. What they bring is not only credibility but also tangible use cases — from supply chain tracking to sustainable energy certificates, billions of real transactions have already occurred on this network.
2. The underlying logic of price surges: demand crushing limited supply
The tokenomics of HBAR is simple yet brutal: a fixed total supply of 50 billion, of which about 84% is already in circulation. This means the inflation pressure is minimal. The price increase almost entirely depends on the growth of network usage demand.
Imagine if the Hedera network becomes the choice for large-scale asset settlement between enterprises, these institutions would need to purchase and stake HBAR to use the network. This demand is continuous and massive, fundamentally different from the speculative frenzy of retail investors. An analyst pointed out that the previous chart patterns of HBAR were similar to the structure of Bitcoin before it broke through $70,000; if it breaks key resistance, it could open up significant upside potential. The price increase will be an inevitable result of the network utility being recognized.
3. The fatal encounter with DeUSD: HBAR's ultimate ambition
This is the key to pushing the HBAR narrative to its peak. A core contradiction in today's cryptocurrency world is: we have created decentralized assets (like BTC, ETH), but their trading and value anchoring still heavily rely on centralized stablecoins (like USDT, USDC).
In the future, a truly compliant, transparent, and efficient 'decentralized dollar' (DeUSD) will surely rise. What kind of infrastructure is needed for a global stablecoin like DeUSD?
Extremely high reliability and compliance (which happens to be the advantage of Hedera's enterprise-grade governance).
Extremely low transaction costs and second-level finality (the natural specialty of Hashgraph).
Huge throughput to accommodate the massive settlements of global trade.
The Hedera network is the ideal runway born for this purpose. It may not directly issue USD stablecoins, but it is most qualified to become the preferred underlying network for various institutions to issue and circulate DeUSD. As DeUSD races down this highway, what changes will occur in the demand for HBAR, which serves as 'fuel fees' and collateral for network security? The imagination space is enormous.
In conclusion: invest in infrastructure, not chips
Therefore, viewing HBAR may require an entirely different perspective:
For speculators, it is the chip played based on technical analysis and market cycles.
For investors, it is an early layout for the 'core infrastructure of the future global value internet.'
Its risks are equally apparent: technological competition, market adoption speed not meeting expectations, and macro risks of the entire cryptocurrency market. But its potential lies in its ability to solve real-world problems and has the support of real-world giants.
History tells us that the greatest returns often come from investing in projects that can support the next generation of core infrastructure before most people understand them. When the wave of DeUSD arrives, you need to ask yourself: Am I holding a fleeting bubble or the deep sea that supports a giant ship?
This article summarizes various analytical perspectives from Gate.io, Binance community, and others. All price predictions are model projections and do not constitute any investment advice. The cryptocurrency market is highly volatile; please conduct independent research before investing.
