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- The ETH/BTC ratio has formed a bullish golden cross, signaling that Ether may have further upside against Bitcoin.
- Ether has outperformed Bitcoin for the past two months, and the latest technical signal suggests that its relative strength could continue.
- A golden cross occurs when the 50-day moving average rises above the 200-day moving average. The pattern is generally viewed as a sign that near-term momentum has become stronger than the longer-term trend.
- The latest crossover comes after a strong period for Ether. ETH has led Bitcoin since early June, with the ETH/BTC ratio gaining about 25% from its June 6 low.
- However, golden crosses are based on historical market data and are not designed to predict what happens next. They indicate the direction of recent momentum rather than providing a reliable forecast.
- The indicator is built around the assumption that momentum tends to persist once a trend becomes established. But unexpected market forces can quickly disrupt that trend, meaning a golden cross can sometimes deliver a false signal.
- ETH/BTC’s history shows mixed results. Previous golden crosses have produced major rallies in some cases but have also turned into bull traps.
- The July 25, 2025, crossover initially proved bullish, with the ratio advancing 36% over the following four weeks. The move later reversed, sending the pair into a much deeper decline.
- The February 2021 golden cross was far more successful, preceding a 93% rally that pushed the ETH/BTC ratio to 0.0824 by mid-May 2021.
- Meanwhile, the May and August 2022 golden crosses failed to hold. The ratio dropped soon after both signals appeared, underscoring the limitations of relying on the pattern alone.
