There’s a pattern hardly anyone talks about. And that’s a mistake — because it already played out last cycle and could repeat again.

Back in 2022, ETH looked awful. The ETH/BTC pair was falling, relative strength was at rock bottom, and the community was burying Ether every week. It seemed like the last asset worth looking at.

But you know what happened? ETH found its bottom in June 2022 — a full 147 days before Bitcoin, which only hit its low in November. By the time BTC finally capitulated, Ether had already bounced about 25% and was quietly building a base. The weakest asset turned out to be the first one to finish distribution.

Right now the situation is painfully similar. ETH looks structurally weak, the pair against Bitcoin is in a downtrend, key support levels are barely holding. A psychological meat grinder for holders is in full swing.

But here’s the thing: that’s exactly what an asset looks like before a reversal. Not during hype and euphoria — but at the moment of maximum indifference and disappointment. Last cycle proved that Ether doesn’t need to wait for Bitcoin’s bottom to start its own recovery.

I’m not saying the reversal will happen tomorrow. And I’m definitely not telling you to rush and buy. But if ETH continues to outperform BTC in weakness, there’s a real chance we’ll see the same scenario: Ether’s bottom forming long before Bitcoin’s.

For those holding ETH and feeling trapped — this isn’t a guarantee, but it’s a reason not to panic dump. The cycle will put everything in its place. For now — we observe and don’t do anything stupid.