ETH/BTC breaks above 0.02240 BTC resistance, with analysts noting strong buy-side volume and solid technical confirmation.
Also, ETH/BTC exits a multi-year downtrend, with macro cycles pointing to highs above 0.13 BTC by 2026.
Momentum builds as the current structure mirrors 2017’s breakout, sparking trader optimism for sustained Ethereum dominance.
Ethereum has shown significant strength against Bitcoin in recent weeks, triggering renewed interest in the ETH/BTC ratio. Following a long period of weakness, the ratio has broken above a critical resistance level.
Technical Landscape Reflects Shift in Momentum
Ethereum/Bitcoin (ETH/BTC) recently transitioned from a prolonged downtrend into a potential bullish breakout phase. The daily chart on Binance captured a reversal from a multi-month consolidation range, reinforced by rising volume and structure.
Source: Daan Crypto Trade
As we can see from the post above, one bullish analyst, Daan Crypto Trade, has presented a detailed analysis of the ETH/BTC trend. The pair broke through the 0.02240 BTC resistance, rallying sharply toward 0.02600 BTC before stalling. Before this move, price had traded sideways between 0.01856 BTC and 0.02240 BTC, with momentum stalling and volume low.
According to Daan, a breakout candle on May 1 sparked this reversal, closing well above its opening range. The boxed candle near 0.01856 BTC marked a clear bullish engulfing structure. It was supported by a surge in buy-side volume, which hadn’t been seen since early March.
He noted that 0.02600 BTC now acts as key resistance, while 0.02240 BTC has flipped to support. Above 0.02600 BTC, upside targets near 0.03000 BTC become viable. Price currently hovers around 0.02498 BTC, indicating a healthy consolidation just below resistance.
There’s also the added benefit of volume confirmation, which indicates strong market conviction. This breakout wasn’t just a wick or a false move, it followed weeks of tight structure. That setup increases the probability of a sustained trend continuation in favor of Ethereum.
ETH/BTC Macro Cycles Suggest Larger Upside Potential
Another important point to keep in mind is that analyst Merlijn The Trader has provided a broader view. His weekly chart spans from 2015 to 2026, highlighting Ethereum’s historical cycles against Bitcoin.
Source: Merlijn The Trader
Merlijn’s analysis breaks ETH/BTC into accumulation, re-accumulation, and breakout phases. From 2015 to 2018, Ethereum surged to a 0.15 ratio high. Between 2018 and 2020, the pair entered a downtrend, forming a red resistance channel that capped the price for years.
What’s even more compelling is that this same channel was recently broken in 2025, suggesting a macro reversal. Not only that, but there’s also renewed volume and structure backing the upward breakout. His forecast points toward 0.13+ by 2026, echoing the 2017-style rally setup.
If we take it a step further, the current structure resembles early breakout patterns from past cycles. Both analysts, despite different timeframes, indicate a bullish ETH/BTC environment unfolding across multiple layers of analysis.
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