Ethereum’s price rebound has broken the traditional four-year cycle, with analyst Michael van de Poppe suggesting a new era for altcoins. This shift is based on evolving macroeconomic factors that impact Bitcoin’s performance, according to van de Poppe. He highlights how current market conditions differ significantly from past cycles, where Bitcoin was considered a mature asset. The analyst states that the current environment features Bitcoin at $120,000 with interest rates above 4%, starkly contrasting the low interest rates of 2021. This suggests upcoming market shifts could be influenced by factors like potential rate cuts. Van de Poppe argues that the prolonged downturns in altcoins have led to a turning point, as several tokens are starting to break through their 20-day exponential moving averages. He draws parallels to September 2019 when similar recovery emerged after prolonged weakness. This positive momentum is evident in Ethereum’s resurgence against Bitcoin. ETH/BTC has experienced a significant rebound, reaching levels not seen for years, surpassing early 2025 lows near 0.025 and rising to 0.04013. This recent breakout signifies renewed bullish activity. Ethereum now sits at resistance above 0.042–0.045, a level that has previously acted as support in 2023. Van de Poppe expects a sustained price appreciation if the ETH/BTC pair surpasses this level and breaks through to potential high levels around 0.055–0.060, with possibilities extending beyond that.