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- ETH/BTC ratio lags at 0.039 while Ethereum rallies with heavy ETF inflows and demand.
- Ethereum trades in a bullish channel near $4,658 with DeFi strength and stablecoin reserves backing.
The ETH/BTC ratio continues to show weakness despite Ethereum’s strong rally during July and August. Data from TradingView shows the ratio has not climbed above 0.05 since July 2024 and now stands at 0.040.
The ETH/BTC ratio last reached a major peak in June 2017 when it hit 0.14. In March this year, the ratio dropped to a five-year low of 0.02 because of global trade tensions and broader economic uncertainty. The crypto market later recovered, but the ratio stayed weak.
Ethereum’s price, meanwhile, has seen strong upward action. On August 24, ETH reached a new high of $4,957 before sliding about 6.7% to $4,657. Since July, the token’s price has risen by roughly 155%, supported by institutional treasury adoption, ETF inflows, and interest from Wall Street.
Institutional Demand Lifts Ethereum
An analyst from CryptoQuant noted that investors are pulling Ethereum out of exchanges. This trend signals that they are moving their funds into staking or long-term storage. The expert says such moves often appear before major price rallies, as they reduce selling pressure and point to stronger institutional buying.
The analyst also pointed to stablecoin reserves. While Ether hosts 53% of all stablecoins, a stablecoin supply (SSR) ratio signals that strong buying power remains in place. Previously, similar conditions triggered new upward legs in ETH price cycles, with the expectation that reserves could support further appreciation.
In the meantime, DeFi markets are gaining strength. Total value locked has reached around $150 billion, and Ethereum makes up about 60% of it. From staking to tokenization projects, ETH will continue to serve as a base layer for developers and financial institutions.
Technical Outlook for ETH Price
Ethereum’s market structure remains bullish. The token remains in an uptrending channel, forming higher lows while testing resistance near the upper ceiling. The breakout above $4,450 was cemented with strong green candles and a bull engulfing pattern.
According to analysts, support is at $4,550 and $4,425while resistance is expected near $4,760, $4,945, and $5,135. If the daily close moves above $4,760, the price can move back toward the levels where rallies stopped before.
Furthermore, technical indicators give Ethereum room to move. The RSI dropped from 69 to 60, which shows there is space for some stability before the next upward wave. The 200-day SMA at $4,454 continues to provide support for price movement.
