{"id":81247,"date":"2025-07-18T12:16:05","date_gmt":"2025-07-18T12:16:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/34.235.164.77\/?p=81247"},"modified":"2025-07-18T12:16:05","modified_gmt":"2025-07-18T12:16:05","slug":"bitcoin-dominance-hits-3-month-low-falling-6-as-ethereum-breaks-3600","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ajmantribune.com\/ar\/bitcoin-dominance-hits-3-month-low-falling-6-as-ethereum-breaks-3600\/","title":{"rendered":"Bitcoin dominance hits 3 month low falling 6% as Ethereum breaks $3,600"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Bitcoin dominance has dropped to 61.6%, its lowest level in three months, just as Ethereum surged to a six-month high and the global crypto market cap topped $4 trillion. This marks the most decisive capital rotation into altcoins since April, suggesting the early stages of a new alt-season.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s Happening<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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  1. BTC Dominance Breaks Down<\/strong>
    \nBitcoin\u2019s share of the total crypto market fell below its key ascending channel for the first time in 2025, closing at 61.6% on July 18. After peaking at 66% in June, the move is a symbolic shift, historically seen as a green light for altcoin outperformance.<\/li>\n
  2. Ethereum Outperforms on All Fronts<\/strong>
    \nEthereum hit $3,675 intraday, its highest level since January. The ETH\/BTC ratio logged a 3.4% gain on July 16, its biggest daily move in six months, fueled by ETF inflows and fresh policy tailwinds out of Washington.<\/li>\n
  3. ETF Flows Confirm Institutional Rotation<\/strong>
    \nSpot ETF inflows into Ethereum jumped 36% month-to-date, outpacing Bitcoin\u2019s 10% gain. BlackRock\u2019s ETHA is seeing accelerating interest, likely reflecting institutional efforts to rebalance toward higher-beta assets now that BTC\u2019s explosive rally has paused.<\/li>\n
  4. Sideways Bitcoin Gives Alts Room to Run<\/strong>
    \nBitcoin drifted 0.7% lower this week to $118,961, just off its $123,153 all-time high printed on July 14. Its consolidation at elevated levels creates a window for altcoins to rally without triggering broad risk-off sentiment.<\/li>\n
  5. Macro Context Aligns with Rotation<\/strong>
    \nCongress passed a stablecoin bill this week, bolstering Ethereum\u2019s role in on-chain finance and treasury management. With BTC no longer the only regulatory darling and altcoin ETF infrastructure maturing, investors appear more comfortable chasing returns beyond Bitcoin.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    The Big Picture:<\/strong>
    \nThe market is entering a phase of capital expansion. The total crypto market cap surpassed $4 trillion for the first time, emphasizing broad-based participation. As BTC dominance falters, ETH strength and ETF flows are leading. For the first time since 2021, alt-season isn\u2019t a meme but a measurable macro shift.<\/p>\n

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    Bitcoin dominance (Source: TradingView)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    Key Data<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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    • BTC Dominance<\/strong>: 61.6% (lowest since April)<\/li>\n
    • ETH Price<\/strong>: $3,601.40 (6-month high)<\/li>\n
    • BTC Price<\/strong>: $118,961 (off 3% from ATH)<\/li>\n
    • Crypto Market Cap<\/strong>: $4.003 trillion (+7% WoW)<\/li>\n
    • ETF Flows<\/strong>: ETHA +36% MTD vs. IBIT +10% MTD<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      A decisive rotation is underway. Altcoin bulls have a clear runway, so long as BTC remains stable and institutions continue to follow the Ethereum flow.<\/p>\n

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