Bitcoin Surpasses Ethereum in Crypto Market Share

The crypto market has seen a significant shift in favor of Bitcoin in May 2026, with the ETH/BTC ratio reaching its lowest point this year. Institutional investors have been gravitating towards the most liquid and established assets during periods of macroeconomic pressure and global tensions.

Bitcoin's dominance in the market has remained elevated, with BTC holding a significant share of around 58-60% according to various market trackers. Historically, high dominance levels have indicated that capital is concentrating in Bitcoin rather than rotating aggressively into Ethereum or other altcoins.