Why Ethereum is Outpacing Bitcoin | Credit: Veronica Cestari
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Key Takeaways
The Bitcoin Dominance (BTCD) has nearly fallen below 55.50%.
Ethereum’s (ETH) dominance has reached a day high.
What’s the reason for this recent shift between the two?
Bitcoin’s (BTC) dominance has plunged to fresh lows, while Ethereum (ETH) continues to climb to new highs.
This shift has turned the crypto market on its head, creating debates over whether ETH will eventually surpass BTC in market capitalization.
A mix of chart analysis and Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) inflows may explain the changing balance of power.
BTC Dominance Crashes
The BTC dominance has fallen significantly since its cycle high of 66.30% on June 27.
After a brief rebound in late July, the downtrend continued through August.
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Momentum indicators align with this view. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) and Moving Average Convergence/Divergence (MACD) are on the precipice of creating bullish divergences.
A BTCD bounce at 57% will confirm the divergences and the completed wave count.
Ethereum Dominance Top
Ethereum’s dominance has risen since April, accelerating into a parabolic rally beginning in June. However, signs of exhaustion are now appearing.
First and foremost, an ascending wedge shape has been developing since July. The wedge is a bearish pattern that usually leads to a breakdown.
This possibility becomes even more robust when considering that Ethereum’s dominance is at a long-term horizontal and Fibonacci resistance at 14.67%.
The final nails in the coffin are the bearish divergences in the RSI and MACD (orange), which further suggest the possibility of a top.
So, the BTC and ETH dominance charts suggest a likely rotation ahead: Ethereum may cool off after its parabolic rally, while Bitcoin could regain strength.
ETF Divergence
Institutional money increasingly flows into Ethereum, marking a noticeable change in market dynamics.
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Valdrin Tahiri is a cryptocurrency analyst and reporter at CCN, specializing in technical analysis with a focus on Elliott Wave theory, on-chain metrics, and fundamental research. He brings over seven years of experience in the crypto space as both a trader and writer.
He discovered cryptocurrencies in 2017 while earning his MSc in Financial Markets at the Barcelona School of Economics, which sparked a deep interest in blockchain and market dynamics. Since then, he’s contributed to top crypto outlets like BeInCrypto and CoinGape.
Valdrin also served as Community Manager of BeInCrypto’s Telegram group for three years, helping grow it into one of the largest crypto communities worldwide. His expertise in market structure and price patterns allows him to break down complex trends into clear, actionable insights.
He’s published thousands of articles covering altcoins, Bitcoin cycles, and macro trends.
