Ethereum's Post-Merge Blues 44% Behind Bitcoin, More Pain Ahead

  • Ethereum’s underperformance is not just against Bitcoin but also altcoins like Solana and BNB since the merge.

  • Ethereum’s derivatives market shows mixed signals with reduced trading volumes but steady interest in holding positions.

  • BlackRock’s Ethereum ETF has seen strong inflows, yet overall market sentiment remains cautious due to price pressures.

Ethereum (ETH) has underperformed since its shift to the proof-of-stake (PoS) consensus model two years ago. According to The Block, citing a report from CryptoQuant, Ethereum’s performance has been 44% lower than Bitcoin’s since the merge. CryptoQuant’s senior analyst, Julio Moreno, explained that Ethereum’s decline isn’t limited to Bitcoin comparisons; it has also lagged behind altcoins like Solana and BNB.

Moreno pointed out that Ethereum’s current price remains above the undervalued range, suggesting that the ETH/BTC ratio might need to drop by 50% before ETH enters this territory. Consequently, further price decreases are possible. The underperformance has been attributed to weakening network activity, reflecting reduced market confidence.

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