Ethereum Outperforms Bitcoin in 2026 as Capital Shows Early Rotation Signs

For the first time in 2026, Ethereum is surpassing Bitcoin, with the ETH/BTC ratio reaching 0.0306, its highest point in several months. Currently, Bitcoin is valued at approximately $74,583, while Ethereum stands at about $2,283, reflecting weekly increases of 5.09% and 4.1%, respectively. Earlier in 2026, the ratio had fallen to 0.028. Analysts highlight critical levels at 0.035 and 0.040 for potential confirmation and rotation signals. There has been an uptick in large entities accumulating ETH, with wallets containing 100,000 ETH or more rising from 54 to 57. Daily transactions have surged to 3.6 million, marking a 41% increase. Bitcoin ETFs have drawn in $663.9 million, while Ethereum ETFs have secured $127.4 million. The Glamsterdam upgrade is set to enhance network efficiency in June 2026.