The market is facing a lot of volatility as the two major assets, bitcoin (btc) and ethereum (eth), are in crucial accumulation phases. However, bitcoin has been performing better over the past ten days, standing out amidst the fluctuations.
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The eth/btc chart reveals this shift. At the time of writing, the price of ethereum in terms of bitcoin was at 0.043, its lowest level since April 2021. This highlights bitcoin’s dominance in the current market environment.
<img decoding="async" class="wp-image-637377 size-large" src="https://technicalterrence.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Investors-are-buying-Bitcoin-BTC-instead-of-Ethereum-ETH-key.png" alt="eth/btc 1W chart at the lowest level since April 2021. ” width=”860″ height=”540″ srcset=”https://www.newsbtc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/ETHBTC_2024-08-23_04-16-41.png?w=2146 2146w, https://www.newsbtc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/ETHBTC_2024-08-23_04-16-41.png?w=460 460w, https://www.newsbtc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/ETHBTC_2024-08-23_04-16-41.png?w=768 768w, https://technicalterrence.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Investors-are-buying-Bitcoin-BTC-instead-of-Ethereum-ETH-key.png 860w, https://www.newsbtc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/ETHBTC_2024-08-23_04-16-41.png?w=1536 1536w, https://www.newsbtc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/ETHBTC_2024-08-23_04-16-41.png?w=2048 2048w, https://www.newsbtc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/ETHBTC_2024-08-23_04-16-41.png?w=750 750w, https://www.newsbtc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/ETHBTC_2024-08-23_04-16-41.png?w=1140 1140w” sizes=”(max-width: 860px) 100vw, 860px” loading=”lazy” data-recalc-dims=”1″/>eth/btc 1-week chart at the lowest level since April 2021. | Source: eth/btc 1-week chart at TradingView
As prices move and investors look for an edge, critical data reveals a clear preference for bitcoin over ethereum in recent months. While the market may seem calm, history shows that things can change in an instant. Therefore, examining data and on-chain fundamentals is vital to anticipate potential changes.
Traditional investors are showing an increasing preference for bitcoin over ethereum, as evidenced by crucial data from Farside Investors, a London-based investment management firm. According to its reports, Spot btc/” target=”_blank” rel=”nofollow”>bitcoin ETF have seen five consecutive inflows, while ethereum ETFs have seen five consecutive days of outflows.
<img decoding="async" class="wp-image-637382 size-large" src="https://technicalterrence.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Investors-are-buying-Bitcoin-BTC-instead-of-Ethereum-ETH-key.jpeg" alt="bitcoin and ethereum ETF Flows (USD Million)” width=”860″ height=”270″ srcset=”https://www.newsbtc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/ETFs.jpeg?w=1200 1200w, https://www.newsbtc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/ETFs.jpeg?w=460 460w, https://www.newsbtc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/ETFs.jpeg?w=768 768w, https://technicalterrence.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Investors-are-buying-Bitcoin-BTC-instead-of-Ethereum-ETH-key.jpeg 860w, https://www.newsbtc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/ETFs.jpeg?w=750 750w, https://www.newsbtc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/ETFs.jpeg?w=1140 1140w” sizes=”(max-width: 860px) 100vw, 860px” loading=”lazy” data-recalc-dims=”1″/>bitcoin and ethereum ETF Flow Divergence (USD Million) | Source: x.com/TheCryptoLark/status/1826600401094779235″ target=”_blank” rel=”nofollow”>Lark Davis in xbtc and eth ETF flows
While some market participants believe that the ethereum ETF outflows are due to selling pressure from Grayscale, analyst and investor Lark Davis has x.com/TheCryptoLark/status/1826601823773557224″ target=”_blank” rel=”nofollow”>refuted this argumentHe notes that “roughly 30% of eth is already out of Grayscale’s $ETHE ETF,” implying that the outflows are driven by broader market sentiment rather than Grayscale’s influence.
This trend underscores bitcoin’s undeniable dominance in the market, as traditional investors continue to favor btc over eth in times of uncertainty and volatility.
bitcoin price is currently at $61,280 at the time of writing. It has been in a consolidation phase since August 8, oscillating between the local resistance at $62,729 and the local support at $56,138 on the 4-hour timeframe. This period of sideways trading has kept the market on hold as investors keep a close eye on the next significant move.
<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-637399 size-large" src="https://technicalterrence.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/1724418343_495_Investors-are-buying-Bitcoin-BTC-instead-of-Ethereum-ETH-key.png" alt="btc has been trading sideways since August 8th. ” width=”860″ height=”540″ srcset=”https://www.newsbtc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/BTCUSD_2024-08-23_04-50-37.png?w=2146 2146w, https://www.newsbtc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/BTCUSD_2024-08-23_04-50-37.png?w=460 460w, https://www.newsbtc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/BTCUSD_2024-08-23_04-50-37.png?w=768 768w, https://technicalterrence.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/1724418343_495_Investors-are-buying-Bitcoin-BTC-instead-of-Ethereum-ETH-key.png 860w, https://www.newsbtc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/BTCUSD_2024-08-23_04-50-37.png?w=1536 1536w, https://www.newsbtc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/BTCUSD_2024-08-23_04-50-37.png?w=2048 2048w, https://www.newsbtc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/BTCUSD_2024-08-23_04-50-37.png?w=750 750w, https://www.newsbtc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/BTCUSD_2024-08-23_04-50-37.png?w=1140 1140w” sizes=”(max-width: 860px) 100vw, 860px” data-recalc-dims=”1″/>btc has been trading sideways since August 8. | Source: btc/USD 4-hour chart on TradingView
For the bullish trend to be confirmed, btc needs to break above the $63,000 level and close above the 200-day daily moving average, a crucial indicator that often acts as support during bull markets and resistance during periods of deep corrections. The 200-day daily moving average has been a critical level in determining the overall trend, and reclaiming it would signal a possible continuation of the bull market.
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While bitcoin’s current dominance in the market is evident, it is important to note that this dominance may not last forever. The market remains dynamic and changes in sentiment or overall market conditions could alter the outlook at any time.
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