🔥 $ETH Outshines $BTC — Ratio Hits 2025 High as Momentum Shifts
Ethereum briefly touched $4,774 last week, just shy of its 2021 ATH above $4,800, before correcting to $4,306. Despite the pullback, ETH still gained 0.7% over the week, showing investor confidence as its performance against Bitcoin draws attention.
📊 According to CryptoQuant contributor EgyHash:
ETH has shown resilience versus BTC in both spot and futures markets.
ETH/BTC is now 0.0368 — the highest level in 2025, though still below past cycle peaks.
Spot volumes for ETH/BTC hit record highs, with Ethereum trades tripling Bitcoin’s last week.
The derivatives market reflects this too, with ETH/BTC perpetual futures open interest climbing to 0.71 — the strongest in 14 months. Analysts note this surge suggests short-term strength, but long-term ETH dominance will rely on adoption and investor conviction.
💼 Institutional demand is rising:
Funds currently hold 6.1M ETH, up 68% since Dec 2024 and 75% since Apr 2025.
ETH fund premiums have grown to 6.44%, surpassing prior cycle peaks.
With BlackRock’s Ethereum ETF expanding exposure, institutional flows are expected to rise, especially if ETH-based ETFs allow staking.
🚀 Ethereum’s rebound from a six-year low versus BTC earlier this year highlights shifting market preference, signaling ETH’s growing role in the crypto landscape.
