Expert Says Ethereum is Set to Outperform Bitcoin as It Targets $10K, Citing Technical Details That Support Bullish View

While Ethereum continues to face challenges in regaining momentum, analysts point to several factors, including MVRV momentum and whale activity, to suggest a potential rally toward $10,000.

Ethereum has been facing a challenging market environment, with its price struggling to stay at par with the broader bullish trend. Despite significant movements in other cryptocurrencies, Ethereum has yet to show signs of a robust recovery, sparking investor concerns.

However, analysts are closely watching whether ETH can break through key price levels, including the $4,000 mark. In a post on X, analyst Ali Martinez pointed out that Ethereum could soon outperform Bitcoin (BTC). 

According to Martinez, Ethereum has historically experienced periods of dominance over Bitcoin during market cycles, but this phenomenon has yet to occur in the current cycle. 

Martinez points to Ethereum’s Market Value to Realized Value (MVRV) Momentum as a key indicator, suggesting a bullish phase might be imminent.

MVRV Momentum and Price Indicators

Ethereum’s MVRV momentum is reportedly nearing a critical threshold. Historically, when this metric crosses its 180-day moving average, it signals a period of substantial price appreciation. Recent data shows Ethereum’s price improving from $2,400 to $2,800, but the anticipated MVRV cross has yet to occur.

According to Martinez, this delay could indicate that the most significant gains are still to come.

Whale Activity and Institutional Investments

In addition to technical indicators, significant on-chain activity indicates growing investor confidence in Ethereum. Martinez highlights a notable shift in Ethereum spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs), which have transitioned from distribution to accumulation.

Specifically, over the past two weeks, over $147 million in ETH has been acquired through these funds. This confirms heightened institutional interest.

At the same time, investors have significantly boosted their Ethereum holdings, purchasing more than $1.4 billion in ETH during this period. This trend aligns with expectations of a price rally, as whales often accumulate assets during undervaluation phases.

#Ethereum whales have bought over 430,000 $ETH in the last two weeks, worth over $1.40 billion! pic.twitter.com/n7iTTADuax

— Ali (@ali_charts) November 14, 2024

These large-scale acquisitions are considered a positive signal for Ethereum’s near-term prospects. Per Martinez, Ethereum’s current formation of an ascending parallel channel indicates potential price tests at $4,000 and $6,000 levels.

Critical Support for Ethereum

Ethereum’s price trajectory also hinges on critical support levels, which analysts believe must hold to maintain a bullish outlook.

Martinez identifies $3,000 and $2,400 as pivotal zones where significant buying activity has occurred. Specifically, over 6.14 million ETH were acquired at these price points.

Broader Market Correlations with Likely $10K Target

Beyond crypto-specific factors, Ethereum’s performance is drawing comparisons to traditional markets. Martinez earlier noted Ethereum’s price movements closely resemble the S&P 500 index. This parallel trend suggests that Ethereum may eventually follow the S&P 500’s bullish breakout, potentially targeting levels as high as $10,000.