Bitcoin News Today: Bitcoin Surpasses Ethereum in Market Share Amid Unstaking Pressure and Institutional Reentry

The cryptocurrency market is witnessing a notable shift in investor attention, with Bitcoin regaining prominence over Ethereum, leading to concerns about a potential downturn for the latter. Samson Mow, founder and CEO of Bitcoin-focused firm JAN3, has voiced skepticism about Ethereum’s ability to surpass Bitcoin in market dominance. He specifically highlighted the upcoming unstaking of approximately 768,400 ETH—valued at around $3.5 billion—which could create significant selling pressure and potentially drive the ETH/BTC pair down to 0.03 or lower [1]. This development, Mow argues, may see capital reallocated from Ethereum to Bitcoin, reinforcing the latter’s position as the primary digital asset.

Mow’s analysis contrasts with forecasts from Fundstrat’s Tom Lee, who predicts that Ethereum’s value is undervalued and could reach as high as $6,000 [1]. However, Mow maintains that the “flippening”—where Ethereum overtakes Bitcoin in market cap—is unlikely to occur, especially with the imminent unstaking event. He outlines two potential market scenarios: a rapid Bitcoin rally that could cause altcoins to dip by 30–40%, or a peak in altcoin enthusiasm followed by a sharp decline, which might drag Bitcoin down temporarily before it rebounds [1].

Current market data reflects this tension. As of the article’s composition, ETH was trading at $4,639, marking a 2.64% drop in the previous 24 hours, while the ETH/BTC pair stood at 0.03900 [1]. Meanwhile, Bitcoin has seen renewed interest from institutional investors, particularly following its price surge above $124,000, which has reinforced its narrative as a store of value amid macroeconomic uncertainty [2]. This shift in sentiment has pushed Bitcoin’s market share to 59%, a level not observed in several months [3].

While some analysts remain optimistic about Ethereum’s long-term prospects, citing network upgrades and potential price targets from Standard Chartered—$7,500 by 2025 and $25,000 by 2028—these projections depend on Ethereum’s ability to capture investor interest in a Bitcoin-driven market [5]. The broader crypto landscape also faces volatility linked to geopolitical developments, particularly the expansion of the BRICS alliance, which could trigger sharp price swings in both Bitcoin and Ethereum [7].

Ethereum’s recent correction, after reaching a near-four-year high of $4,780, has traders closely monitoring support levels around $4,480 [9]. A sustained upward movement from these levels could signal a potential recovery, but for now, the dominant narrative remains centered on Bitcoin’s resurgence. With macroeconomic factors and market sentiment increasingly favoring the leading cryptocurrency, Ethereum faces a critical test in maintaining its position as the second-largest digital asset [10].

[1] https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/689f157e27535303f8990cb5/

[2] https://e27.co/bitcoin-smashes-us124000-gold-hits-us3356-the-safe-haven-secret-investors-are-piling-into-20250814/

[3] https://coincentral.com/eth-is-ething-5k-looms-close-for-the-blue-chip-crypto-rollblocks-roi-seems-the-only-rival-since-cardano-price-slows/

[5] https://ph.investing.com/news/cryptocurrency-news/ethereum-price-target-raised-at-standard-chartered-heres-the-new-forecast-1953332

[7] https://www.interactivecrypto.com/billionaires-are-betting-on-brics-expansioncould-bitcoin-hit-150000

[9] https://www.xt.com/en/blog/community-news/2025-08-15T04:27:38.000Z

[10] https://www.instagram.com/p/DNSoaY3Njrr/