BTC vs ETH Earning Ability Comparison | Verdict $BTC wins, let's start with the verdict, this round $BTC crushes $ETH, no suspense. 7-day returns +2.43% vs +1.47%, Sharpe ratio 3.21 vs 1.92, OI cumulative net inflow $BTC +171 million U while $ETH suffers a net outflow of 248 million U.
In simple terms: smart money is piling into $BTC, $ETH is being shunned. The market only seriously values inflows into gold and silver.
If you want to trade contracts, don't hesitate this week, main position $BTC. The $ETH story will only have a chance when the $ETH/$BTC exchange rate bottoms out — currently still consolidating, no rush.
Returns and drawdowns: $BTC is steadier and stronger
On the normalized return curve, $BTC went from the starting point on 8/30 to 9/5 with a 7-day +2.43%, with a drawdown of only 2.1% (9/2 low $76,151 vs 8/30 open $78,200). $ETH during the same period +1.47%, drawdown 3.1% (9/2 low $2,355 vs 8/30 open $2,456).
In plain language: $BTC falls less and rises more, $ETH is weaker on both ends. Using 3x leverage to long both coins simultaneously, $BTC net gains about 7.3% this week, $ETH about 4.4% — nearly double the difference.
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