While Bitcoin remains the king of crypto, many analysts believe Ethereum (ETH) is primed to outperform in the next bull cycle** — and here’s why:

Ethereum isn’t just digital gold — it’s the **backbone of Web3, powering DeFi, NFTs, gaming, and real-world asset tokenization. With the successful transition to **Proof of Stake**, Ethereum now offers **staking rewards**, lower energy use, and a **deflationary supply** thanks to EIP-1559.

Meanwhile, over **29% of ETH is staked**, reducing liquid supply — creating a **supply squeeze** just as demand starts rising again. Plus, **ETH ETFs** are in the pipeline, potentially unlocking massive institutional flows.

While $BTC remains the macro driver, $ETH utility, innovation, and tokenomics** give it stronger upside potential.

The next bull run might be led by Bitcoin, but don’t be surprised if **Ethereum steals the spotlight