🔥 $ETH Outshines $BTC — Ratio Climbs to 2025 High as Momentum Shifts 🚀
Ethereum nearly touched its 2021 ATH last week, peaking at $4,774 before easing to $4,306 — still up 0.7% over the week. Analysts note ETH’s resilience against BTC in both spot and futures trading.
According to CryptoQuant’s EgyHash, ETH/BTC volumes reached record levels as ETH regained strength after a six-year low earlier this year. The pair now trades at 0.0368, the highest in 2025, though still below cycle tops. Spot trading in ETH last week was about 3x Bitcoin’s, showing investors’ growing preference.
Futures data confirms the shift — ETH/BTC perpetual open interest hit 0.71, a 14-month high. Analysts suggest the rally reflects short-term strength, while longer-term leadership depends on adoption and investor confidence.
📊 Institutional demand is also accelerating. OnChain reports that funds now hold 6.1M ETH, up 68% since Dec 2024 and 75% since Apr 2025. Premiums on ETH funds have surged to 6.44%, above prior cycle peaks. BlackRock’s Ethereum ETF expansion adds further momentum, with speculation that staking options could draw even more inflows.
⚡ Ethereum’s momentum signals a market turning point — with whales, institutions, and traders all leaning toward ETH.
