Fidelity Fuels Ethereum Buzz, But Bitcoin Sell Risk Stalls ETH Rally
Ethereum's rising trading volume signals growing interest, but its stagnant price action and potential Bitcoin sell-offs could slow the rally.
Ethereum (ETH) has surged to the forefront of market attention after a rare flip in trading volume over Bitcoin (BTC).
However, analysts are concerned about the broader mismatch between euphoria and Ethereum price action.
Ethereum Trading Volume Surpasses Bitcoin’s After Fidelity Report
According to data from Coinglass, Ethereum’s 24-hour trading volume recently surpassed Bitcoin’s for the first time in the current cycle.
Given both political and institutional interest around Bitcoin, this is not a mean feat for Ethereum. It marks a symbolic milestone for the largest altcoin on market cap metrics.
Ethereum’s 24-hour trading volume surpasses Bitcoin’s. Source:
Coinglass
A surge in trading volume indicates traders are interacting with Ethereum more, an outlook likely stemming from Fidelity Investments, which manages $4.9 trillion. The firm stated that Ethereum’s operating structure is very similar to the GDP of a real economy.
Bankless co-founder Ryan Sean Adams shared his excitement over Fidelity’s recent Ethereum report, calling it a breakthrough.
It's finally happening.TradFi analysts realizing the right way to value ETH is as the store of value asset of an emerging economy.Brand new ETH report from @fidelity.It's everything we've been saying for years.I am euphoric in this moment.ETH = world reserve asset
— RYAN SΞAN ADAMS – rsa.eth(@RyanSAdams) July 9, 2025
Yet even Adams’ bullish enthusiasm was met with caution, because while enthusiasm is building online, the price of ETH has barely moved.
“All this euphoria and ETH still at $2,600,” wrote Ran Neuner, analyst and founder of Crypto Banter.
The analysts warned that the rally could falter without stronger momentum. The contrast between growing hype and sluggish price action drives increased skepticism, especially as macro and structural risks persist.
“I’m genuinely concerned about ETH. The sentiment on my timeline is euphoric but the price isn’t moving at all… ETH bulls are celebrating $2,620…. If it doesn’t actually start moving soon, the next move could be down,” Neuner added.
According to Neuner, the excitement around new Ethereum treasury companies may be misleading. As BeInCrypto reported, Ethereum investment strategies are paying off.
Publicly traded companies, including SharpLink Gaming, BTCS, and GameSquare Holdings, are intensifying their Ethereum investments.
While this surge in institutional adoption highlights a growing confidence in ETH’s prospects, the Ethereum price action fails to reflect this hype.
Neuner ascribes this mismatch to companies trading existing Ethereum for shares at net asset value (NAV) rather than buying fresh ETH.
Even with many $ETH treasury companies popping up the price of ETH isn’t moving.The reason is that most of them aren’t actually buying ETH. They are trading existing ETH for shares at NAV.Retail market is buying these shares at a premium…
— Ran Neuner (@cryptomanran) July 9, 2025
That disconnect has cast doubt over the rally’s sustainability despite a broader narrative shift in traditional finance (TradFi).
Is Bitcoin Delaying the Rally for Ethereum?
The unease goes beyond Ethereum, with analysts saying Bitcoin’s long-term structure may contribute to the momentum stall.
According to on-chain analyst Axel Adler Jr., long-term Bitcoin holders (LTHs) are approaching a threshold that has historically triggered major profit-taking events.
“[Bitcoin] Long-term holders will begin dumping the market once their returns exceed 300%. Currently, LTH are sitting on an average profit of 215% above their cost basis. We are now in the range between orderly profit-taking and a potential LTH dump,” Adler wrote.
Bitcoin long-term holders. Source:
Adler on X
That looming risk from BTC could pressure ETH further. If Bitcoin sees large-scale sell-offs, Ethereum, often tied closely to macro flows and BTC sentiment, could struggle to sustain upward movement even if its fundamentals improve.
For now, Ethereum is caught between momentum and misalignment. On one hand, it is gaining attention from institutions and outpacing Bitcoin in trading volume. On the other hand, Ethereum fails to deliver the price action that typically follows such market euphoria.
Without a clear breakout or new catalyst, the excitement may fade quickly, and if Bitcoin long-term holders decide to lock in profits, ETH could face a sharp correction.
Ethereum (ETH) Price Performance. Source:
BeInCrypto
As of this writing, Ethereum traded for $2,611, surging by a modest 2.44% in the last 24 hours.
Disclaimer: The content of this article solely reflects the author's opinion and does not represent the platform in any capacity. This article is not intended to serve as a reference for making investment decisions.
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