Ethereum Eyes 30%-Plus Gains Versus Bitcoin Amid ‘Altseason’ Buzz

Ethereum’s native token, Ether (ETH), is flashing signs of a major comeback against Bitcoin (BTC), with analysts eyeing a potential 30% breakout, just as whispers of a new altcoin season begin to echo across the crypto market.

ETH/BTC Bull Flag Pattern Indicates Boom Next

Ether is painting what appears to be a bull flag pattern versus Bitcoin.

A bull flag forms when the price consolidates inside a downward-sloping parallel channel following a strong price boom. Typically, the pattern resolves when the price breaks above the structure’s upper trendline and rises by as much as the previous uptrend’s height, called “flagpole.”

As of July 8, ETH/BTC was trading inside the bull flag range, eyeing a breakout above the upper trendline. The pair could rise to as high as 0.031 BTC if the breakout occurs alongside a rise in trading volumes.

In other words, Ethereum could rise by almost 35% versus Bitcoin in the coming weeks, probably by August. Conversely, a breakdown below the flag’s lower trendline may invalidate the bullish setup, setting ETH/BTC on the path toward the 0.017-0.018 BTC range.

Publicly listed crypto mining firm Bit Digital (BTBT) has rebalanced its treasury, selling 280 BTC to acquire 100,603 ETH, according to a company disclosure. Reports such as these further strengthen Ether’s potential to outperform Bitcoin.

Ether’s Boom Prospects Boost Altseason Calls

The broader altcoin market cap, excluding Bitcoin, is now testing a key ascending support trendline that has triggered major rallies in the past.

As shown in the chart, each prior bounce from this level has preceded explosive altcoin cycles—often dubbed “altseasons”—with rapid capital rotation out of Bitcoin into higher-beta assets.

A breakout above current resistance levels could push total altcoin valuations beyond $2 trillion if the pattern holds. However, a rejection could mean one final pullback before any sustained move higher.