💥 Ethereum Takes the Lead Over Bitcoin — Is an Altcoin Rally Brewing?
Ethereum has started July strong, pulling ahead of Bitcoin in performance for the second time this year—a trend that often signals the early stages of an altcoin surge. Historically, when ETH gains momentum over BTC, it tends to set the stage for broader altcoin rallies. So, could another altcoin season be around the corner?
So far this month, Ethereum has shown more bullish signs, with a series of green candles suggesting renewed investor confidence. According to CryptoRank, ETH has climbed over 2.5% in July alone, slightly outpacing Bitcoin’s growth.
If this momentum continues, 2025 could mark the second time Ethereum has outperformed Bitcoin—previously doing so in May with an impressive 41% gain compared to Bitcoin’s 11.1% rise. While Bitcoin hit new all-time highs during that month, Ethereum’s climb—though it stayed below $4,800—sparked explosive rallies in altcoins like PEPE and BONK, both of which soared by more than 100%.
Ethereum has historically led the charge during altcoin seasons, so this recent shift could be a positive indicator. Should ETH replicate its May gains, it could push toward the $4,000 mark, potentially lighting a fire under the broader altcoin market.
However, July hasn’t always been ETH’s best month. Over the past decade, it has averaged a modest return of 5.13%, with nearly equal chances of posting gains or losses during Q3. Whether Ethereum can maintain its lead over Bitcoin in the coming weeks remains to be seen.