Subhead: Analysts say ETH/BTC faces key resistance zones as historical patterns weigh on performance
The Ethereum to Bitcoin (ETH/BTC) trading pair has remained capped below the 0.05 level, despite renewed institutional adoption and fresh all-time highs in broader digital asset markets. The ratio, which reflects Ethereum’s relative strength against Bitcoin, is trading near 0.040, according to weekly chart data.
Market observers point out that Ethereum’s underperformance is tied to technical resistance zones dating back to 2018. A green “RBS level” (role-reversal support) around 0.040–0.045 has become a major battleground, with sellers defending this area after several failed attempts to push higher.
“The ETH/BTC pair continues to face structural resistance, even as Bitcoin dominance retreats,” noted BITX analyst tracking the trend. “Until the 0.05 level is decisively reclaimed, Ethereum is unlikely to lead the next leg of the market.”
On the downside, long-term support rests near 0.019–0.023, a zone that marked the bottom earlier in 2025 before Ethereum staged a sharp rebound. Historical resistance zones around 0.055, 0.09, and 0.14 remain distant targets, underscoring the scale of recovery needed for Ethereum to regain its former strength relative to Bitcoin.
Institutional adoption has accelerated in recent months, with multiple investment products highlighting Ethereum exposure. Yet the ETH/BTC ratio suggests Bitcoin continues to capture the lion’s share of inflows, as traders and funds seek liquidity and lower volatility during periods of macroeconomic uncertainty.
“Institutional demand for Ethereum is real, but Bitcoin’s role as the benchmark asset cannot be understated,” said BITX market strategist. “Rotation into ETH typically happens later in the cycle, and technicals show Ethereum still has work to do.”
For now, Ethereum holders are closely watching whether the 0.045 resistance can flip into support, a move that could shift market sentiment and signal a new phase of relative strength. Until then, the ETH/BTC chart highlights a market still favoring Bitcoin, despite Ethereum’s fundamental and institutional progress.
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