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Ethereum co-founder Joe Lubin recently made a bold prediction, stating that in the coming year, with the entry of treasury companies, the market capitalization of Ethereum (ETH) is likely to surpass that of Bitcoin (BTC). This remark has sparked widespread discussion in the Crypto Assets market.
Lubin's prediction essentially positions Ethereum as a blockchain platform with real applications and cash flow, contrasting it with Bitcoin, which is seen as "digital gold." This positioning highlights Ethereum's advantages in decentralized applications (DApps) and smart contracts.
However, this prediction also faces some challenges. The first is the risk of the realization cycle, that is, how long it will take for this market capitalization to be surpassed, as well as the market fluctuations that may be encountered during this process.
At the same time, some positive signals supporting Lubin's predictions have emerged in the market. Recently, several companies have begun to incorporate Ethereum into their corporate treasuries, indicating an increase in institutional investor confidence in ETH. In addition, the continuous net inflow into Ethereum ETFs has also provided momentum for its market capitalization growth.
It is noteworthy that the rebound of the ETH/BTC ratio has also become the focus of market attention. The rise of this indicator means that Ethereum's performance relative to Bitcoin is improving, providing some data support for Lubin's prediction.
However, in the short term, the main driving force behind this trend may stem more from market expectations than from actual fundamental changes. Investors and market participants are closely monitoring this development to assess whether Ethereum can truly challenge Bitcoin's market capitalization status in the foreseeable future.
Regardless of the final outcome, Lubin's prediction has undoubtedly injected new vitality into the Crypto Assets market and provided an optimistic outlook for the long-term development prospects of Ethereum. In this rapidly evolving industry, the only certainty is change itself, and we will continue to monitor this exciting competitive landscape.