- Ethereum has advanced steadily against Bitcoin despite deflation in most risk assets in 2022, according to Bloomberg strategist Mike McGlone.
- Ethereum’s layer-2 scaling solutions accounted for 58% of the 152 million transactions processed on the altcoin’s network.
- ETH is ready for a run-up to $1,273, with massive growth in the number of transactions processed by Ethereum layer-1 and 2.
Ethereum, the second largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, witnessed massive growth in its ecosystem despite deflation in risk assets in 2022. Bloomberg strategists believe the altcoin is set to outshine the largest cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, in 2023.
Also read: Bitcoin and stablecoin whales scoop up BTC, USDT, BUSD and DAI: Recipe for crypto Santa Claus rally
Ethereum competes with Bitcoin ahead of 2023 with explosive transaction growth
Ethereum, the largest altcoin by market capitalization and the second-largest cryptocurrency, is competing with Bitcoin for dominance. Strategists at Bloomberg noted that Ethereum price increased consistently against Bitcoin, despite the bear market.
Mike McGlone, Senior Commodity Strategist at Bloomberg, believes Ethereum is the strongest contender to Bitcoin as ETH’s advances versus Bitcoin are unshaken. The Ethereum/Bitcoin (ETH/BTC) cross rate is 0.08, nearly the same as May 2021 when the Nasdaq 100 stock index was 20% higher. The annual volatility of Ethereum is nearly 1.3 times that of Bitcoin.
Ethereum is expected to outperform Bitcoin in 2023
Interestingly, the selling pressure on Ethereum has decreased as the ETH balances on exchanges declined throughout 2022. ETH exchange balance recently hit a four-month low, according to data from CryptoQuant.
ETH balance on exchanges
Large wallet investors on the Ethereum network scooped up the altcoin at the fastest rate in history in W4 of November 2022. Based on data from CryptoQuant, key Ethereum whale addresses holding between 100 and 100,000 ETH tokens scooped up 2% of the total supply within three weeks in November 2022.
Key Ethereum sharks and whales accumulated ETH tokens
One of the key factors contributing to the altcoin network’s unprecedented growth against Bitcoin is the massive spike in transactions. In the last two months, ETH layer-1 and layer-2 together processed 152 million transactions of which layer-2 solutions Arbitrum, Optimism and others accounted for 58%.
The last two months have been special for #Layer2 in terms of activity.
— L2BEAT (@l2beat) December 20, 2022
Both layers of Ethereum processed a total of over 152 million transactions, 58% of which happened on L2. @arbitrum and @optimismFND combined are also becoming close to flipping Layer 1 daily transactions. pic.twitter.com/ohKUzy01rr
Ethereum price is on track to hit the bullish target of $1,286
Analysts evaluated the Ethereum price trend and have predicted a bullish breakout in ETH. The altcoin is currently changing hands at $1,212 and analysts believe the asset has the potential to hit $1,286.
ETH/USDT price chart
In the chart above, technical analyst Phoenix_Ash3s predicts a rally in ETH. The expert believes ETH could climb higher crossing resistances at $1,238 and $1,270.
A decline to the 61.8% Fibonacci extension level at $1,177.41 could invalidate the bullish thesis for the asset’s price.
Information on these pages contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Markets and instruments profiled on this page are for informational purposes only and should not in any way come across as a recommendation to buy or sell in these assets. You should do your own thorough research before making any investment decisions. FXStreet does not in any way guarantee that this information is free from mistakes, errors, or material misstatements. It also does not guarantee that this information is of a timely nature. Investing in Open Markets involves a great deal of risk, including the loss of all or a portion of your investment, as well as emotional distress. All risks, losses and costs associated with investing, including total loss of principal, are your responsibility. The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of FXStreet nor its advertisers. The author will not be held responsible for information that is found at the end of links posted on this page.
If not otherwise explicitly mentioned in the body of the article, at the time of writing, the author has no position in any stock mentioned in this article and no business relationship with any company mentioned. The author has not received compensation for writing this article, other than from FXStreet.
FXStreet and the author do not provide personalized recommendations. The author makes no representations as to the accuracy, completeness, or suitability of this information. FXStreet and the author will not be liable for any errors, omissions or any losses, injuries or damages arising from this information and its display or use. Errors and omissions excepted.
The author and FXStreet are not registered investment advisors and nothing in this article is intended to be investment advice.
Recommended Content
Editors’ Picks
MANTA suffers 4% pullback after unlocking tokens worth $40 million
Manta Network (MANTA) unlocked over 8% of its circulating supply on Thursday. The unlocked tokens were airdropped and distributed in public sale, according to data from Tokenunlocks.
XRP struggles to recover as lingering Ripple lawsuit could reach Supreme Court, former SEC litigator says
The SEC vs. Ripple potential showdown at the Supreme Court is likely, says former SEC litigator Ladan Stewart. XRP Ledger calls developers, businesses and investors to build on the blockchain, extending Apex 2024 registration until April 30.
Bitcoin Layer 2 Merlin chain TVL climbs 20%, defying broad market correction
Merlin chain’s TVL added 20% this week, and crossed $800 million on Thursday. Bitcoin Layer 2 assets noted double-digit losses in the past week. Stacks, Elastos, SatoshiVM, BVM are hit by a correction as Bitcoin hovers around $61,000.
If Bitcoin restarts bull run, these altcoins are likely to explode Premium
If Bitcoin’s consolidation ends and the bull run resumes, altcoins are likely going to trigger a massive rally. Last cycle’s hot tokens like SOL, AVAX, WIF, ONDO, etc., could see renewed enthusiasm.
Bitcoin: BTC’s rangebound movement leaves traders confused
Bitcoin (BTC) price has been hovering around the $70,000 psychological level for a few weeks, resulting in a rangebound movement. This development could lead to a massive liquidation on either side before a directional move is established.