Ethereum Outpaces Bitcoin in 2025: Is the Flippening Finally Here?

Ethereum's rocketship leaves Bitcoin in the dust as ETH/BTC ratio hits 3-year highs. The smart contract giant gained 12% this week while BTC flatlined—triggering fresh 'flippening' chatter among degens.

Why ETH is eating Bitcoin's lunch

Institutional flows into Ethereum ETFs outpaced Bitcoin products 3:1 last quarter. Meanwhile, Bitcoin maximalists cope by insisting 'store of value' trumps utility (again).

The coming altseason?

With Ethereum leading, analysts watch for capital rotation into Layer 2s and DeFi bluechips. Though as any crypto vet knows—today's hero often becomes tomorrow's bagholder.

Wall Street still can't decide if this is 'digital gold 2.0' or just another speculative bubble to exploit. Either way, the ETH/BTC chart doesn't lie... yet.

In Brief

• Ethereum advances by 24% thanks to massive purchases by listed companies and a renewed interest.
• Optimism around staking ETFs strengthens Ethereum’s bullish momentum against the crypto queen Bitcoin.

Listed Companies Rush to Ethereum: A Strong Signal for Crypto

Institutional purchases undeniably boost the crypto asset Ethereum:

• Sharplink Gaming agency has injected 225 million dollars into the second largest crypto, bringing its portfolio to 280,000 ETH.
• Meanwhile, BitMine now holds more than 500 million dollars in Ethereum.

These signs are clear: listed companies are diversifying their exposure by moving away from traditional Bitcoin.

Some analyses even point out that ETH is regaining momentum after two years of underperformance. CoinGecko data confirms this dynamic with a price at $3,460. This represents a five-month high.

The rise is also accompanied by renewed participation in derivatives. Proof of this:reaches unprecedented highs since last December.

Ethereum Attracts with Its Staking Potential and a More Favorable Regulatory Environment

Another driver supports: Optimism around staking ETFs. Since May, the SEC has appeared more open. The American crypto regulator argues that staking activities do not fall under securities regulations. This position quickly sparked a wave of positive anticipation within the crypto ecosystem!

The contrast with Bitcoin is striking. The flagship crypto shows a slight decline over the last 24 hours. Its increased volatility and political uncertainties weigh on its appeal. Conversely, ethereum seems to benefit from a convergence of regulation, innovation, and adoption.

The shift in favor of Ethereum thus raises questions about the hierarchy of crypto assets. Time will tell if this is a simple rebound or a lasting paradigm shift for the market. For now, some predictions already count on an ETH at 1.5 million dollars.

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