Historical Patterns Suggest Bullish Outlook for ETH-BTC Following Yuan Correlation
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Cryptocurrency analyst Michael van de Poppe has established a strong historical correlation for the resumption of Ethereum’s bullish trend over Bitcoin by 2026. The analysis published on January 18 shows ETH/BTC and Chinese Yuan (CNY) reaching a bottoming out point of conclusion in April 2025, replicating the same pattern seen during the peaks and troughs of 2016 and 2019 prior to their considerable pump. In addition to the potential for renewed interest among traders, this has sparked renewed interest among traders regarding the overall macroeconomic influences on cryptocurrency. The April 2025 Bottom – History Repeating The Chinese Yuan is highly correlated with the relative strength of Ethereum against Bitcoin through three market cycles. This correlation is visible through the lowest points of both assets that occurred in April 2016 and 2019, which then led to extended periods of growth in cryptocurrency markets, and again in 2025. As of April 2025, the ETH-BTC was at or around the 0.034 & 0.035 areas, with support from these levels, which are some of the lowest recorded for some time. Currently the ETH-BTC is at approximately 0.0348, but still way off from previous cycle tops over 0.08. Simultaneously, the yuan became weaker when China permitted the value of the Yuan to decline below $7.20; this level is often seen as an important mental support area for traders. The decline of the yuan occurred during newly heightened trade tensions resulting from high tariffs imposed against China by the United States. Knowledge of the Macro Connection The relationship between the value of the Chinese Yuan to Chinese investors and the Cryptocurrency markets is much more than a mere coincidence based on statistical observation. As the Chinese Yuan depreciates, the fears of capital flight by various Chinese investors grow. As a result, Chinese investors generally view cryptocurrency…
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