Ethereum’s dual performance: Slips against BTC but gains 82% against the dollar

Quick Take

In 2023, the Ethereum to Bitcoin ratio dropped to historical lows. As of mid-December, the ratio hovers around 0.05174, having reached a year-to-date low of 0.050 at the end of October. While Ethereum’s apparent slump against Bitcoin might present a sobering picture of its performance in the crypto market, a more nuanced analysis reveals significant gains denominated in U.S. dollars.

Bitcoin’s market cap dominance of over 53% has made it the de facto benchmark for comparing other digital assets’ performance, including Ethereum. However, the same Ethereum that slipped 28% against Bitcoin this year displayed remarkable resilience when pitted against the dollar, recording a substantial gain of 82%.

This dichotomy shows the intricacies of the digital asset market and underscores the importance of multi-faceted analysis. The divergence in Ethereum’s performance against Bitcoin and the dollar illustrates the unique dynamics that individual digital currencies can follow, even amidst broad market trends.

Analyst

James Van Straten

Former Lead Analyst at CryptoSlate

James fervently appreciates data, technology, and trend-spotting. As a tech and liberty maximalist, he hails Bitcoin as the 21st century's paramount invention.

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