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Ethereum Expected to Gain Momentum Against Bitcoin, ETF Launch to Drive Institutional Demand

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

a year ago


Ethereum's Outlook Against Bitcoin

A recent report by K33 Research suggests that Ethereum is poised to stage a notable recovery against Bitcoin in the near future. Throughout this year, Ethereum has lagged behind Bitcoin in performance.

In a significant move, Ethereum is gearing up to introduce its first ETF listed in the US this July. This development is anticipated to spur a considerable uptick in institutional interest in ETH. K33 Research forecasts that the Ethereum ETFs will absorb between 0.75% to 1% of the total ETH in circulation within the initial five months of their market presence.

Despite the likelihood of a temporary 'sell the news' phenomenon following the ETF debut, reminiscent of the scenario witnessed with Bitcoin ETFs in January, K33 Research remains optimistic about Ethereum's 'favorable supply dynamics.' The report indicates that these dynamics will bestow 'relative strength' upon Ethereum in the ensuing months.

Vetle Lunde, the senior analyst at K33 Research, remarked, "ETFs serve as a robust catalyst for bolstering ETH's relative strength as we progress into the summer and witness accumulating flows. The current ETH/BTC price levels present an advantageous position for patient traders."

On a different front, holders of Bitcoin are grappling with challenges stemming from the defunct Bitcoin exchange Mt. Gox. A potential downside looms due to the impending distribution of 141,686 BTC (equivalent to $8.8 billion) from Gox. Analysts speculate that this long-awaited event, anticipated for over a decade, could trigger substantial selling pressure on Bitcoin.

K33 Research, in its latest market update, stated, "We anticipate a noticeable selling pressure on Bitcoin during a lackluster summer market, with the trading range widening akin to a mix of diverse ingredients until brighter prospects emerge."

The launch of the new Ethereum ETF has propelled CME ETH open interest to a record high, presently standing at 372,000 ETH (equivalent to $1.26 billion). Analysts interpret this heightened demand as indicative of an intention to engage in directional transactions concerning ETH ahead of the ETFs' commencement, although the precise nature of these transactions remains uncertain.

The report highlighted, "Soft funding rates underscore balanced expectations, with neither bullish nor bearish stances dominating, underscoring the market's ambiguity and the absence of consensus as Ethereum ETF launches draw near."

Please note this content does not constitute investment advice.

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