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Ether is currently in the midst of a resounding comeback, reclaiming its standing in the cryptocurrency domain following a period of underperformance compared to Bitcoin. Analysts are expressing optimism about the crypto’s trajectory in 2024, pointing to key factors and processes that could position it to surpass Bitcoin. 
<h2 id="strong-etc-group-analyst-bullish-on-ether-s-future-strong">ETC Group Analyst Bullish On Ether’s Future</h2> 
André Dragosch, the Head of Research at ETC Group, is <a href="https://etc-group.com/blog/special-reports/ETC-Group-Crypto-Market-Outlook-2024/ETC_Group_2024_Outlook.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">notably bullish on Ether’s future</a>. Emphasizing its stature as a leading smart contract platform and highlighting ongoing technological advancements, Dragosch envisions a reversal of Ether’s underperformance against Bitcoin in 2023. 
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Despite ETH trailing Bitcoin in the past year, Dragosch identifies crucial elements from a recent ETC Group report, notably the deflationary “burn mechanism” introduced in <a href="https://www.coingecko.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Ethereum</a> Improvement Proposal EIP-1559 in August 2021. This mechanism, designed to reduce the coin’s supply, is seen as a catalyst for a potential surge in its price. Dragosch suggests that a diminished supply coupled with appealing staking payouts could position Ether to outperform Bitcoin. 
The Ethereum network’s continuous strides in scalability and efficiency through Layer 2 solutions add to its allure, solidifying its status as the preferred platform for decentralized applications. These enhancements are expected to drive increased adoption and investment in the crypto. 
Coinbase’s Crypto Market Outlook report echoes the sentiment of mean reversion, anticipating a shift in Bitcoin’s performance relative to ETH in 2024. The report suggests that its current relative discount might be a harbinger of mean reversion, signaling a potential turning point in the dynamic between the two cryptocurrencies. 
<h2 id="strong-eth-2024-outlook-analysts-divided-strong">ETH 2024 Outlook: Analysts Divided</h2> 
Lark Davis shares an optimistic outlook, predicting that Ethereum will create new millionaires in 2024. He points to several current and upcoming Layer 2 listings, such as zkSync, Starknet, Linea, Scroll, Blast, Manta, and Celestia, as potential catalysts for short-term gains. 
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 Ethereum Will Make Millionaires In 2024, BUT Not How You Think <a href="https://t.co/00YCLPyGCl" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">pic.twitter.com/00YCLPyGCl</a> 
 — Lark Davis (@TheCryptoLark) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheCryptoLark/status/1739292414781845698?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">December 25, 2023</a>
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However, David Schwed, COO of Holborn, provides a counterpoint, asserting that Bitcoin’s established role and stability position it favorably for potential long-term outperformance compared to Ether. 
The cryptocurrency landscape is undergoing a dynamic shift, with ETH poised for resurgence and potential outperformance against Bitcoin in 2024. Analysts cite various technological advancements and market dynamics, including the deflationary mechanism and Layer 2 improvements, as pivotal factors in this anticipated shift. 
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