VISI.NEWS | BANDUNG – The Altcoin/ETH trading pair is gaining attention from traders as a potential opportunity to double profits. By trading these pairs, investors have the chance to increase their ETH holdings while also capitalizing on price increases, potentially resulting in significant returns.
However, executing this strategy is far from simple. Timing the entry of capital into Altcoin/ETH pairs remains the most challenging aspect. Below are some key insights from market analysts on this emerging trend.
Signs Capital Could Flow into Altcoins Soon
Ethereum’s dominance in perpetual trading volumes has recently surpassed Bitcoin for the first time since the market’s low in 2022. This shift marks the largest recorded skew in trading volumes between ETH and BTC.
As of late July, Ethereum accounted for more than 60% of the perpetual volume, signaling that traders are now more active in ETH trading than Bitcoin.
According to Glassnode, this trend indicates an uptick in speculative interest in the altcoin sector.
“The shift confirms a significant rotation of speculative interest towards the altcoin space,” Glassnode reports.
This view is echoed by several market analysts who believe the market is currently in Phase 2 (capital flowing into ETH) and is preparing to transition into Phase 3 (capital moving into other altcoins).
When Should Investors Focus on Altcoin/ETH Pairs?
For those holding ETH and looking for additional opportunities, there are potential gains in Altcoin/ETH pairs that are underperforming relative to ETH itself.
However, this strategy comes with dual risks. First, the price of ETH could decline. Second, selling pressures in Altcoin/ETH pairs might lead to further losses. With precise timing, though, investors could realize double the profit from both sides of the trade.
Market expert Benjamin Cowen points out that the Altcoin/ETH pair has seen an average decline of 40% since the peak of 2025. He predicts further declines as Ethereum’s bull run continues.
Similarly, Colin Talks Crypto, another well-known analyst, shares a similar view but believes a reversal will eventually occur.
“This is Ethereum Season. ETH may outperform lower-cap altcoins for a while. If I had to guess, I’d say the market will follow this trend: a drop to the lower trendline, meaning altcoins are losing value relative to ETH. Only at the tail end of a bull market do altcoins outperform ETH and BTC,” Colin speculates.
When is the Optimal Time for Altcoin/ETH Trades?
According to the analysis, the ideal window to trade Altcoin/ETH pairs may occur in the last quarter of this year. However, short-term recoveries within the pair may take place along the way, and several other analysts agree with this outlook.
Market analyst Rekt Fencer also uses the aforementioned chart to predict a more specific scenario: when ETH hits $7,000 to $8,000, it could be the perfect time to shift towards Altcoin/ETH pairs to maximize profits.
Furthermore, by monitoring the market cap ratio of ‘OTHERS’ (altcoins outside the top 10) to ETH, early signs of a market shift may appear. This ratio has risen from 0.21 to 0.27 in the past month, suggesting that altcoins beyond the top 10 are starting to outperform ETH. This could indicate a growing sentiment among investors shifting toward mid-cap and low-cap altcoins. @ffr
