The ETH/BTC ratio remaining below 0.05 for over a year, even as Ethereum hits record highs and attracts billions in ETF inflows, underscores Bitcoin’s enduring position as crypto’s ultimate store of value.

August alone saw more than $4 billion flow into Ethereum ETFs, yet the relative underperformance reflects Bitcoin’s stronger appeal to conservative investors navigating an uncertain macro backdrop.

This dynamic highlights Bitcoin’s role as the anchor asset of the industry, while Ethereum’s long-term promise lies in accelerating adoption of its DeFi and tokenization ecosystem.

Ethereum’s ability to close the valuation gap could hinge on ETF inflows surpassing $9 billion per quarter, the successful rollout of upcoming upgrades, and meaningful growth in tokenized assets and DeFi volumes.

Such catalysts would give ETH a platform to outperform BTC, complementing Bitcoin’s store-of-value narrative with utility-driven demand.

Macro conditions are also set to shape the outlook. The Federal Reserve’s expected 25-basis-point cut at its September 17 meeting would reduce borrowing costs and boost liquidity, providing a tailwind for risk assets.

Under this scenario, Bitcoin could climb toward $150,000–$200,000 by year-end, while Ethereum may advance to the $5,800–$8,000 range on the back of ETF rotations and network expansion.

Together, these trends reflect a maturing market where Bitcoin and Ethereum drive industry growth in tandem, provided inflation stays contained and no major geopolitical shocks disrupt sentiment.

Ryan Lee, Chief Analyst at Bitget

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