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 <li>ETH/BTC nears a breakout from a multi-year downtrend, with resistance around 0.039 BTC marking a pivotal level for altcoin strength.<br></li>
 <li>Mikybull Crypto notes similarities to August 2020, when ETH/BTC’s breakout triggered a broad altcoin season that shifted market dynamics.<br></li>
 <li>Ethereum shows strength against Bitcoin with a 6.92% weekly gain, positioning ETH/BTC at a critical level traders are closely monitoring.</li>
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<p><strong><br></strong> Ethereum/Bitcoin (ETH/BTC) is pressing against a multi-year descending trendline near 0.039 BTC, echoing the setup seen in August 2020. Analysts, including Mikybull Crypto, note this level could act as a trigger for a potential altcoin season.</p>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="strong-multi-year-resistance-at-a-critical-level-strong"><strong>Multi-Year Resistance at a Critical Level</strong></h3>
<p>The ETH/BTC trading pair has been trapped in a declining trendline since the middle of the year 2021. Every time an effort was made to regain momentum it was resisted, such that the ratio remained in a downtrend. The two have now moved up again near 0.03896 BTC, and are taking a direct test at this resistance.</p>
<p>It is clear that in the period between 2021 and 2024, ETH/BTC consistently made lower highs as Bitcoin was stronger on a relative basis. This trend was supported by BTC preference by the investor under uncertain circumstances. The long-lasting slump has intensified again at the beginning of 2025 and has led the ratio to low levels surrounding 0.03 BTC.</p>
<p>Nevertheless, ETH/BTC has rallied on the foundation of that value. Recent move towards critical point of resistance makes the pair stand at a critical position, and a breakout may turn the tide to altcoins.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="strong-signals-from-previous-market-cycles-strong"><strong>Signals from Previous Market Cycles</strong></h3>
<p>Mikybull Crypto (@MikybullCrypto) emphasized that the current setup mirrors conditions from August 2020. At that time, ETH/BTC broke resistance, leading to a broad altcoin season. His observation suggests that history may be close to repeating if the breakout sustains.</p>
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<p>The chart shared illustrates shaded zones of expansion and contraction. The green area in 2020 was a period that Ethereum rose and caused the rotation of capital on the altcoins. In comparison, the longer-lasting red zone between 2022 and early 2025 indicated that Bitcoin will take control and altcoins will remain weak.</p>
<p>The most recent bounce which is blue indicates that ETH/BTC is gaining speed again. This retest of resistance provides a structural context that traders are now closely monitoring.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="strong-market-context-and-price-movements-strong"><strong>Market Context and Price Movements</strong></h3>
<p>Current market data adds further perspective. Bitcoin trades at<a href="https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/bitcoin" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> $117,761</a> as of writing, recording a 0.92% weekly increase despite a -0.95% daily decline. Ethereum trades at <a href="https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/ethereum" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">$4,462.80</a> as of writing, advancing 6.92% in the last seven days, though down -3.65% in 24 hours.</p>
<p>This divergence reflects Ethereum’s recent strength relative to Bitcoin. ETH’s recovery has helped<a href="https://coinfutura.com/ethereum-price-targets-at-5210-and-6946-based-on-mvrv-pricing-bands/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> ETH/BTC approach the breakout point</a> that many analysts view as decisive. The ratio’s ability to hold and push higher could validate expectations for a new altcoin cycle.</p>
<p>A confirmed break above the 0.039–0.04 BTC range would mark the end of a multi-year trendline. Failure at this threshold, however, may keep Bitcoin dominance intact and delay broader market rotation.</p>

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