Why hasn't Ethereum increased significantly like Bitcoin?
Despite interest from investment funds, ETH has not increased in price as much as BTC for several reasons:
Market sentiment: Bitcoin is considered "digital gold" and is prioritized in national reserve strategies, while ETH is still primarily viewed as a platform for decentralized applications.
Market performance: In 2025, BTC increased by more than 19%, reaching a record high of over 111,000 USD, while ETH has still decreased by more than 20% since the beginning of the year.
The development of DeFi and NFT: The boom in DeFi and NFT has increased transaction fees on the Ethereum network, causing delays and high costs, affecting user and investor experience.