Bitcoin trader explains why BTC outperforming Ethereum is just 'simple math'

Bitcoin trader explains why BTC outperforming Ethereum is just 'simple math'

Bitcoin has been outperforming Ethereum in the past few days as one popular trader says this is a result of "simple math." Bitcoin (BTC) has been outperforming Ether (ETH) in the past several days as BTC surged above $50,000 for the first time in history. Meanwhile, one popular cryptocurrency trader explains that this is "simple math" given the growing institutional demand for BTC. BTC vs. ETH (orange) performance in February. Source: TradingviewWhile ETH is beating BTC in USD terms year-to-date, Bitcoin is gaining steam in February, up 60% compared to Ether's 50%. Ether did rally by....


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