Ethereum vs Bitcoin
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The ETH/BTC pair measures Ethereum's price relative to Bitcoin and is one of the most strategically important ratios in crypto markets. Unlike USD-denominated pairs, ETH/BTC captures the relative strength of the two largest digital assets. When the pair trends upward, it typically signals broader altcoin outperformance – a dynamic traders call altseason. Key drivers include Ethereum network upgrades, Bitcoin halving cycles, DeFi activity levels, and shifting institutional allocation between the two assets. Ethereum's transition to proof-of-stake and its EIP-1559 fee-burning mechanism introduced deflationary dynamics that structurally altered the ETH/BTC ratio from 2022 onward. CFD trading on ETH/BTC allows directional positioning on the relative performance of these two assets without the need to manage separate crypto holdings or custody arrangements.
ETHBTC specifications
| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| 1 Pip Size | 0.00001 |
| Size of 1 lot | 100 |
| Minimum spread (pips) | 0 |
| Avg. spread (pips) | 30 |
| Swap short (%) | -20 |
| Swap long (%) | -20 |
| Fixed leverage | 1:50 |
| Hedged margin | 50% |
| Contract size minimum increment (lot) | 0.01 |
| Minimum price increment (tick size) | 0.0001 |
| The time of trading session | 00:00-24:00 |
| Term currency | BTC |
| 3-days swap | Friday |
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