Ethereum’s ETH/BTC Ratio Reaches Yearly High as Market Preference Shifts
Ethereum (ETH) has shown upward momentum, briefly hitting $4,774 last week, close to its 2021 all-time high. Currently, ETH is around $4,306, reflecting a 0.7% increase over the week.
Key points include:
- ETH's strong performance against Bitcoin (BTC) attracts investor interest.
- The ETH/BTC trading pair reached its highest level in 2025 at 0.0368.
- Weekly spot trading volumes for ETH were nearly three times that of BTC, indicating a market preference shift.
- ETH/BTC perpetual futures open interest rose to 0.71, the highest in 14 months.
- Investment funds now hold approximately 6.1 million ETH, up 68% from December 2024 and 75% from April 2025.
- The fund market premium for ETH increased to an average of 6.44%, higher than previous peaks.
- Institutional demand may grow further with upcoming staking options within ETH-based ETFs and potential US regulatory clarity.
