#BTCvsETH Bitcoin (BTC) currently trades near $117k, while Ethereum (ETH) sits around $3,735. BTC remains more stable, bolstered by its role as a digital gold with steady demand and lower volatility. ETH, at an estimated 18 % annualized volatility vs. BTC’s ~8 % shows larger swings—traders pay higher premiums on ETH options.
In strength, BTC excels as a conservative reserve asset, attracting institutional inflows via ETFs and sovereign reserves ETH’s core strength lies in smart contracts, DeFi, and NFT ecosystems. While ETH offers greater upside potential, its ecosystem exposure brings greater risk. The relationship is symbiotic: BTC lends stability, ETH drives innovation. For investors, BTC favors stability; ETH delivers growth with volatility.#BTC