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ETH/BTC futures volume ratio surges to near-parity

ETH/BTC futures volume ratio surges to near-parity

2025/06/29 16:00
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The ETH/BTC futures volume ratio has surged to near-parity at 98%, marking a dramatic reversal from the pessimistic sentiment that dominated Ethereum throughout much of 2024.

This custom chart tracks the relative trading interest between the two largest cryptocurrencies in derivatives markets, suggesting shifting investor preferences and renewed confidence in Ethereum's prospects. The ratio has recovered from its October 2024 lows of 42% to its current levels.

ETHBTC Futures Volume Ratio

The October 2024 slough coincided with widespread speculation that Ethereum had permanently fallen out of investor favor, with many questioning whether the network could maintain its position as the primary smart contract platform. Concerns centered around high transaction fees, competition from faster Layer 1 networks, and uncertainty around Ethereum ETF adoption compared to Bitcoin's clear institutional acceptance.

The subsequent recovery reflects renewed optimism about Ethereum's ecosystem, driven by a focused foundation, increasing adoption of Layer 2 scaling solutions, and increased DeFi activity onchain. 

As Bitcoin's dominance narrative matured, traders began looking further down the risk curve for assets with potentially higher upside, naturally gravitating toward Ethereum as the most established alternative. The impending launch of additional crypto ETFs, including potential products for Solana and XRP, introduces new competitive dynamics to the derivatives market. While these tokens may capture some speculative trading volume, Ethereum's established infrastructure and developer ecosystem may give it the leg up it needs to maintain market share in institutional adoption.


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