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    You are at:Home » Markets » Market Review » Bitcoin price consolidates below all-time high: when will the next push come?
    Bitcoin rises to $74,416 and outperforms gold, equities, and silver since the start of the war, with $1.3 billion in ETF inflows in March.

    Bitcoin price consolidates below all-time high: when will the next push come?

    By Editorial Office CVJ.CH on 20. May 2025 Market Review

    The complete overview of the day’s events on the (crypto) markets. Compactly summarized in the market commentary of the CVJ.CH editorial team.

    Market commentary

    Since the negative reactions to Trump's tariff policy, Bitcoin has once again established itself as the "fastest horse." The digital gold is now trading above the psychologically important 100'000 USD mark and just below the all-time high from January. If the macro environment remains favorable for the cryptocurrency, a breakout to new highs is likely.

    Bitcoin price development over twelve months compared to gold and equities / Source: CVJ.CH Market Overview

    Ethereum leads the altcoins

    In historical market cycles, an initial Bitcoin rally was typically followed by a rotation into smaller digital assets. During this phase – also known as "Altcoin Season" – alternative cryptocurrencies outperform Bitcoin as investors seek higher returns in less established assets. According to theory, such a phase begins with a significant rise in the second-largest digital asset, Ethereum (ETH).

    Ethereum ETH/USD (daily) / Charts: Tradingview

    Initial signs of this trend are beginning to emerge. However, there is still room for sustained outperformance. Since 2022, Ethereum has significantly underperformed compared to Bitcoin. Measured by the ratio of the two cryptocurrencies ("ETH/BTC"), the number two is trading near a multi-year low.

    Ethereum ETH/USD (daily) / Charts: Tradingview

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    market consolidation before the next push?

    30-day performance of major crypto sectors / Source: Artemis

    Not much has changed over the past week. Most cryptocurrencies in the top 20 by market capitalization moved between -5% and +5%. On a monthly basis, however, the picture looks more promising. Ethereum (ETH) led the way with a +60.96% gain. Among the "top performers" were Sui (+84.12%), Hyperliquid HYPE (+51.97%), and Dogecoin DOGE (+44.29%).

    Top 20 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization / Source: Messari

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