Ethereum Outshines Rivals as Altcoin Rally Looms—Here’s Why It’s the Smart Play
Ethereum isn’t just another altcoin—it’s the backbone of DeFi, NFTs, and the next wave of web3 apps. While other tokens chase hype cycles, ETH’s developer activity and institutional adoption tell a different story.
Gas fees dropped 80% post-Merge, but Wall Street still doesn’t get why a ’world computer’ beats their crusty ETFs. Meanwhile, the upcoming Dencun upgrade could send scalability into overdrive right as altseason kicks in.
Fun fact: 90% of stablecoins now live on Ethereum. Try moving that volume to Solana without causing a ’network stress event’ (read: total meltdown).
Ethereum’s 2025 comeback is gaining steam. Despite early-year losses and recent underperformance against rivals like XRP, top analyst VirtualBacon reveals why ETH remains the strongest altcoin—backed by fundamentals, ETF approval, and a bullish breakout against Bitcoin.
The altcoin market is booming in 2025, with a 15.59% surge since the start of this month. Top performers over the past 30 days include ethereum (+52.1%), Solana (+29.7%), XRP (+15.8%), and BNB (+9.2%).
However, Ethereum has recently shown signs of weakness compared to its peers—slipping 2.2% in the past 24 hours, while XRP jumped 3.6%.
Ethereum’s Price Struggles in 2025: A Recap
Ethereum’s 2025 performance has been rocky. From January to April, ETH saw four straight monthly losses:
- January: -1.28%
- February: -32.2%
- March: -18.4%
- April: -1.58%
In contrast, Bitcoin surged over 50.96% since November 5, while Ethereum has barely moved—up just 2.07%. However, May brought relief, with ETH rising.
ETH/BTC Pair Shows Reversal Signal
A key bullish signal is emerging from the. Since January 1, ETH dropped 32.81% against BTC. But since May 8, it has bounced, including a.
According to VirtualBacon, this rebound fromcould be the start of a broader.
Why Ethereum Still Leads the Pack
VirtualBacon outlinesthat give Ethereum a long-term edge:
He argues no other altcoin ticks all these boxes simultaneously. He also notes Ethereum’s dominance in powering,, and the, despite rising competition from Solana.
Most importantly,, adding a significant LAYER of institutional credibility.
What’s Holding ETH Back?
VirtualBacon blames thefor Ethereum’s sluggish growth. He believes ETH will break out once the Fed pauses QT—potentially in.
If bitcoin reaches, he expects Ethereum to rally towardsin late 2025 or early 2026.
Fibonacci Levels Signal Bullish Upside
VirtualBacon’s Fibonacci analysis suggests:
- Reclaiming the 0.382 Fib level could lead to a 60% gain against BTC
- Hitting the 0.5 Fib level could push ETH/BTC above 0.05
Currently, Ethereum trades at, showing major room for upside.
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