During US stock hours, keep a close eye on the $96,000 level for BTC.

1. ETH/BTC Exchange Rate Core Analysis

The current ETH/BTC exchange rate is approximately 0.0347, in a low range.
- Valuation Disparity: Historical data shows that 0.033 to 0.035 is a long-term strong support zone. The rate has been consolidating here, indicating that Ethereum is extremely cheap compared to Bitcoin.
- Rebound Expectation: Capital flows typically follow the pattern “BTC rises -> BTC sideways -> ETH rebounds -> Altcoin rotation.” Currently, Bitcoin is facing resistance around the $98,000 mark and oscillating, with signs of funds flowing into ETH (the exchange rate has recently slightly increased).

2. Asset Selection for Long and Short Positions

1. Long Position: Ethereum(ETH) — Pursuing “Resilience and Rebound”
- Reason: Currently, the risk-reward ratio for going long ETH is higher. Bitcoin is in a “vacuum zone” before the psychological barrier of $100,000, with upward potential hindered by resistance; meanwhile, Ethereum still has significant room below its all-time high. If the exchange rate recovers (returns to 0.04-0.045), ETH’s gains will surpass BTC.
- Correlation Signal: As long as BTC stays above $96,000, ETH is a more aggressive choice.

2. Short Position: Ethereum(ETH) — Pursuing “Inertia and Decline”
- Reason: Although it sounds contradictory, in a bearish market, “shorting weak assets rather than strong ones” is a professional trader’s principle.
- Analysis: Bitcoin, as the market consensus center, is more resilient; whereas ETH has weaker buying pressure. If a systemic correction occurs (e.g., BTC drops below $94,000), ETH’s decline is usually 1.5 to 2 times that of BTC.

3. Overall Practical Conclusion

The market is currently in the stage of “BTC anchoring the direction, ETH determining the magnitude.”

Long Strategy (buy on dips at key supports)
- Primary Entry Zone (Conservative): $3,275 to $3,310.
- Logic: This range is a strong support zone on the 4-hour chart and has been a multiple stop-loss point during recent pullbacks. As long as BTC remains above $96,000, this zone offers high defensive strength.
- Alternative Entry Zone (Deep correction): $3,200 to $3,230.
- Logic: This is the middle support on the daily chart. If BTC retraces to $94,500, ETH is very likely to touch this zone, making it a “bottom-fishing” and stable buying point.
- Take Profit Targets:
- First target: $3,400 (recent psychological barrier).
- Second target: $3,475 (previous high resistance).
- Conservative Stop-Loss: $3,180 (about 2% below).
- Reason: To avoid short-term volatility; if the closing price effectively falls below this level, it indicates a breakdown of the bullish trend.

Short Strategy (resistance-linked selling)
- Conservative Entry Zone: $3,400 to $3,425.
- Logic: Only when BTC fails to break through $98,000 and shows weakness can a small position be taken here to profit from a pullback.
- Take Profit Targets: $3,330, $3,280.
- Conservative Stop-Loss: $3,455.
- Reason: If BTC breaks above $100,000, ETH will trigger a sharp rebound, and short positions should be promptly closed.