Ethereum To Outperform Bitcoin After Spot Ether ETF Launch: Kaiko

Institutional market data provider Kaiko released a report that projects Ethereum to outpace Bitcoin following spot Ether ETF listings.
By David Pokima
Spot Ethereum ETF Demand On the Rise Again, Will ETH Hit $4,000 Soon?

Highlights

  • Kaiko analysts project Ethereum to outpace Bitcoin post-ETF listings.
  • This follows several ETF predictions in the crypto market.
  • Crypto users tip Ethereum ETF as the next big market driver.

Institutional crypto market data provider Kaiko has projected Ethereum to outperform Bitcoin (BTC) after the launch of spot ETFs in the United States. The market anticipates the launch of spot Ethereum products with bulls projecting new market highs amid institutional inflows recorded pre-launch. ETH is down from the approvals of 19b-4 for several issues by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

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Ethereum Growth to Surpass Bitcoin 

A recent report from Kaiko opines that Ethereum ETFs may push the assets above Bitcoin. The firm cited the Ether-Bitcoin price ratio amid recent fluctuations due to macro and industry factors. The price ratio of the asset relative to Bitcoin stands at 0.05 from 0.045 after the approval of 19b-4 by the SEC. A ratio shows the value of Ethereum is getting bigger than the market leader.

The ETH to BTC, which measures the relative performance of the two assets, remains elevated around 0.05. This is significantly higher than pre-approval levels of nearly 0.045. A stronger ratio suggests ETH could continue to outperform relative to BTC following ETF launches.”

In the last two months, ETH price has plummeted 20% initial frenzy with the SEC approval. While a pullback is linked to macro factors, spot Ethereum ETFs are poised to draw in institutional flows to the market. Traditional investors have become attracted to the altcoin leader because of its smart contract functionality and the number of decentralized applications (DApps) in the ecosystem. Last year. Wealth managers picked the asset with the most growth trajectory. 

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ETH Price Hits $3500 Ahead Spot ETF Debut 

This year, spot crypto ETFs have dominated market spaces with billions pouring in from investors. The approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs on Jan 11 opened the gates for renewed market optimism on the heels of a new window for institutional investments. The successes of Bitcoin products drew investors to Ethereum as crypto prices jumped to new highs. The trading of ETH products expected this summer and related optimism led to issuers filing for Solana ETFs.

ETH price jumped over 2% in the past 24 hours, with the price currently trading at $3,415. The 24-hour low and high are $3,330 and $3,498, respectively. Furthermore, the trading volume has increased by 50% in the last 24 hours, indicating a rise in interest among traders.

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David Pokima
David is a finance news contributor with 4 years of experience in Blockchain Technology and Cryptocurrencies. He is interested in learning about emerging technologies and has an eye for breaking news. Staying updated with trends, David reported in several niches including regulation, partnerships, crypto assets, stocks, NFTs, etc. Away from the financial markets, David goes cycling and horse riding.
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