Key Points
- Ethereum could potentially outperform Bitcoin, according to some market analysts.
- Ethereum’s inflows and ascending price channels suggest possible price targets up to $10,000.
While Bitcoin (BTC) has been consistently reaching new highs, Ethereum (ETH) is still 36.2% away from its all-time high of $4,878 recorded in 2021.
At the moment, ETH’s price is $3,111, which is a decrease of 0.6% in the last day and roughly 1% in the past week. This performance disparity has led to questions about Ethereum’s ability to catch up to Bitcoin.
Optimism for Ethereum’s Future
Despite this, some market analysts remain optimistic about Ethereum’s potential. One such analyst, Ali, predicts that ETH will soon outperform Bitcoin. He bases this prediction on several indicators, including the “alt season indicator”.
Ali believes that each market cycle historically experiences a phase where Ethereum outperforms Bitcoin, but this has not yet happened in the current cycle. He sees this as a potential buying opportunity.
Ali also pointed to the MVRV (Market Value to Realized Value) metric as a significant indicator for Ethereum’s future performance. This metric measures the ratio between the market value and realized value of an asset, providing insights into whether an asset is overvalued or undervalued.
When Ethereum’s MVRV Momentum crosses its 180-day moving average (MA), it historically signals a period of outperformance for the cryptocurrency. Although Ethereum’s price recently increased from $2,400 to $2,800, this cross has yet to occur, suggesting further upside potential.
Ethereum’s Market Position
While Ali’s analysis offers a promising outlook for ETH, examining key metrics can provide further insights into whether Ethereum could realistically outperform Bitcoin. One such metric is the Estimated Leverage Ratio, which reflects the level of leverage used by traders in the derivatives market.
A high leverage ratio often indicates increased risk and potential volatility, while a decline may suggest reduced speculation. Ethereum’s estimated leverage ratio has dropped to 0.40 as of the 19th of November, after peaking at 0.430 earlier in the month. This decline could indicate reduced speculative activity, potentially paving the way for more stable growth.
Data shows that Ethereum’s Open Interest has declined by 0.09%, bringing its current valuation to $17.88 billion. Additionally, the Open Interest volume for ETH has decreased by 30%, now standing at $31.10 billion. These trends could suggest a period of consolidation and reduced market activity for ETH, offering both challenges and opportunities for future growth.
