### Ether’s Price Struggles Continue
Ether’s price remains under pressure, especially when compared to Bitcoin, raising concerns about further declines for the second-largest cryptocurrency in the market. With Bitcoin’s dominance climbing to 58%, one must wonder whether this is the lowest point for Ether’s price or if it will continue to lose ground against BTC.
#### ETH/BTC Reaches New 42-Month Lows
The value of Ether relative to Bitcoin has plummeted to a level not seen in three and a half years, last recorded in 2021. This trend poses a risk of additional downward momentum for Ether, as noted by Alex Thorn, the head of research at Galaxy. In a post on X dated September 15, he commented on the situation:
BTC/USD downtrend. Source: Alex Thorn
Others share a similar outlook, suggesting that Ether may be on the verge of a decline. Renowned investor and mathematician Fred Krueger remarked that ETH is teetering on the “edge of collapse” against Bitcoin. He further observed that not all exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are equal, posting the following image regarding Bitcoin and Ether ETF inflows in a September 16 X post:
Source: Fred Krueger
The lackluster performance of Ether could be attributed to significant outflows from Ether ETFs. As of February 15, ETFs represented approximately 75% of new investments in Bitcoin, which had recently surpassed the $50,000 threshold. Since their inception, U.S. Ether ETFs have recorded a staggering $581 million in net negative outflows, with Grayscale’s Ether ETF alone accounting for a substantial $2.7 billion of this figure, according to data from Farside Investors.
Ethereum ETF Flow (USD, million). Source: Farside Investors
#### Is a Bottom for Ether Approaching?
According to crypto trader Anbessa, Ether’s recent downturn against Bitcoin could signify the beginning of a price bottom, paving the way for a possible recovery based on historical chart patterns. Anbessa expressed this view in a September 16 X post:
ETH/BTC, 3-day chart, breakout. Source: Anbessa
Other analysts also anticipate a potential upturn. Notably, well-known crypto investor Hedgex pointed out that ETH/BTC is exhibiting a historically low relative strength index. The analyst shared their insights in a September 16 X post:
ETH/BTC, all-time chart. Source: Hedgex
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