According to Trend Research by LD Capital, it seems that Ethereum (ETH) could surpass Bitcoin (BTC) in market value within just one or two cycles! 💹
Key points:
💰 Institutional investments are increasing: Treasury funds and ETFs currently hold about $20 billion in Ethereum, approximately 3.39% of the total supply.
🏦 Yield and liquidity: Ethereum generates profits through Staking and DeFi, with an annual rate of 1.5–5%, increasing its appeal to institutional investors.
📈 ETF inflows: From May to August, Ethereum ETFs recorded 14 consecutive weeks of net inflows totaling $19.2 billion, while Bitcoin saw a decline.
🐋 The big movements of whales: The trading volume of Ethereum futures rose from 35% in May to 68% in August, while Bitcoin decreased. Some whales have liquidated thousands of ETH and purchased massive new amounts.
🔧 Short-term technical factors: Despite long-term forecasts, ETH may face short-term volatility, with key support levels between $4,355 and $4,958.
🌐 Ethereum as financial infrastructure: Over 50% of Stablecoins, RWA, and DeFi activity is on Ethereum, which supports it politically and technically.
📊 Price predictions: Experts like Tom Lee expect ETH to reach $5,500 soon and possibly $10,000–12,000 by the end of the year.
Summary:
Ethereum is no longer just a digital currency; it has become a financial asset integrated with returns and large institutional investors, which could allow it to outperform Bitcoin in market value during the next one or two cycles! 🔥
