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Ethereum Poised to Outshine Bitcoin in 2025, Analysts Predict

By RT Staff Reporters · January 8, 2025 · 2 min read

Ethereum (ETH) is expected to outperform Bitcoin (BTC) in 2025, according to several cryptocurrency analysts and research firms. This forecast is based on various factors that could drive Ethereum’s growth in the coming year.

Since the recent U.S. election, both cryptocurrencies have seen significant gains. Bitcoin rose to $100,000, while Ethereum increased to $3,600. Despite a recent year-end drawdown in Bitcoin, analysts remain optimistic about the market’s recovery.

Compass Point Research believes Ethereum is set for a bounce-back year in 2025. They point to eased regulations and increased clarity around smart contracts as key drivers. The firm also sees growth potential in Ethereum’s ecosystem, including decentralized finance and Layer-2 networks.

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The ETH/BTC ratio, currently at 0.037, is down nearly 70% since Ethereum’s transition to Proof-of-Stake in September 2022. Analysts view this as an opportunity for investors. Galaxy Research predicts the ratio will trade both below 0.03 and above 0.045 in 2025.

Other research firms share this bullish outlook. Steno Research projects Ethereum prices may cross the $8,000 threshold. They attribute this to a favorable regulatory environment and macroeconomic climate.

Ethereum Poised to Outshine Bitcoin in 2025, Analysts Predict

Anthony Sassano, an Ethereum community advisor, forecasts Ethereum reaching $15,000 by 2025. He expects Ether ETF inflows to hit $50 billion this year. Sassano also predicts more major companies will build on Ethereum and multiple nations will hold ETH as a treasury asset.

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However, Bitcoin is not out of the race. Galaxy Research predicts Bitcoin could reach $150,000 to $185,000 by the end of 2025. They expect wider adoption by governments, corporations, and institutional investors.

As 2025 unfolds, the crypto community will closely watch both Ethereum and Bitcoin. The competition between these leading cryptocurrencies promises an exciting year ahead for the market.

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Digital assets
Jul 16, 2026 · 21:14

Bitcoin · benchmark

63,707
-1.55%

L 63,707day rangeH 63,789

-46.59% over 12 months

Market breadth · 17 names

6% advancing

1 ▲ advancing16 declining ▼

Currencies, rates & key inputs

Ethereum

1,862

-2.88%

Solana

75.20

-2.67%

Gold

3,989

-1.35%

USD / BRL

5.10

+0.45%

Full instrument board

Instrument	Last	Change	YoY	Prev.	High	Low	Volume
BTC	63,707	-1.55%	-46.59%	64,712	63,789	63,707	27,199,012,864
ETH	1,862	-2.88%	-46.45%	1,917	1,863	1,861	11,422,594,048
SOL	75.20	-2.67%	-57.22%	77.26	75.27	75.20	1,792,156,160
XRP	1.09	-2.49%	-68.95%	1.11	1.09	1.09	1,083,987,328
BNB	571.20	-1.53%	-20.80%	580.10	572.17	571.20	1,032,512,704
ADA	0.16	-2.72%	-80.50%	0.17	0.16	0.16	242,328,224
DOGE	0.07	-2.46%	-66.88%	0.07	0.07	0.07	479,958,656
AVAX	6.49	-3.08%	-72.88%	6.70	6.51	6.49	231,811,840
LINK	8.31	-2.60%	-53.81%	8.53	8.33	8.31	257,485,280
DOT	0.86	+1.49%	-79.87%	0.85	0.86	0.86	90,532,432
LTC	44.87	-0.56%	-55.84%	45.12	44.94	44.86	263,106,976
BCH	222.24	-0.41%	-55.56%	223.15	222.24	221.62	178,529,136
TRX	0.32	-0.44%	+2.30%	0.32	0.32	0.32	409,407,328
XLM	0.18	-2.24%	-63.08%	0.19	0.19	0.18	192,308,608
HBAR	0.07	-1.91%	-76.09%	0.07	0.07	0.07	45,286,040
NEAR	1.96	-4.89%	-30.47%	2.07	1.97	1.96	190,116,096
ATOM	1.51	-2.93%	-69.01%	1.55	1.51	1.51	25,642,744
AAVE	91.23	-4.80%	-71.61%	95.83	91.23	91.13	206,303,440

Largest moves today

NEAR
1.96
-4.89%

AAVE
91.23
-4.80%

AVAX
6.49
-3.08%

ATOM
1.51
-2.93%

ETH
1,862
-2.88%

ADA
0.16
-2.72%

SOL
75.20
-2.67%

LINK
8.31
-2.60%

The session read

The Bitcoin eased 1.55%, with breadth negative — 1 of 17 names higher. DOT led, while NEAR lagged.

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