Ethereum Steals the Spotlight: Bitcoin’s Dominance Dips as ETH Grabs 11.6% Market Share

Bitcoin's iron grip on crypto is slipping—and Ethereum's making its move.

While BTC remains king, ETH just hit an 11.6% market share as traders flock to smart contracts and DeFi. The flippening? Not yet. But Wall Street’s favorite ‘digital gold’ narrative just got some competition from the blockchain that actually does something.

Funny how markets work: Bitcoin maximalists swore institutional adoption would cement its lead. Instead, institutions are buying… and then hedging with ETH derivatives. Classic finance move—diversify while pretending you’re not.

One thing’s clear: The crypto winter thaw is revealing a more complex ecosystem. Bitcoin’s still the heavyweight, but Ethereum’s building the infrastructure. And as any good VC will tell you (while secretly dumping their bags), infrastructure always wins long-term.