$BTC vs $ETH Money-Making Ability Comparison
First off, to settle the debate, this round $ETH completely outperformed $BTC. Over 7 days, $ETH rose 24.8%, $BTC rose 18.8%, a difference of 6 percentage points. In terms of returns, $ETH wins; in terms of capital attraction, $ETH also wins (net inflow 996 million vs 800 million), but for stability, $BTC's Sharpe ratio of 19.67 beats $ETH's 11.11.
This wave of $ETH is the core of the magic pill, with volatility at 129%, more than twice that of $BTC. When it rises, it surges fiercely but also pulls back sharply. $BTC is more like the big brother, steadily rising without fuss. If you want to chase returns, choose $ETH; if you want to sleep well, choose $BTC.
Comparing returns and drawdowns, 7-day returns: $ETH +24.8%, $BTC +18.79%, $ETH earns 6 percentage points more. Maximum drawdown is about 0.3% for both, roughly the same.
On 8/19, $ETH surged violently by 17.5% in a single day, while $BTC rose 7.1% the same day. $ETH's elasticity is clearly much greater. When the same positive news hits, $ETH's reaction strength is two and a half times that of $BTC.
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