limiting its immediate impact on ether’s price performance.
Despite these challenges, ETH could still benefit from bitcoin’s strength. A continued rally in BTC might pull ETH higher, potentially pushing it past the $4,000 mark. However, such a move would likely reflect broader market momentum rather than Ethereum-specific catalysts, leaving ETH’s underperformance relative to BTC intact.
As the year winds down, ether faces an uphill battle to recapture investor interest. Whether through future upgrades, shifts in market dynamics, or changes in regulatory policy, ETH will need a strong narrative to reignite its status as a leader in the crypto space.
