ETH to BTC Exchange Rate Approaches Key Level: Will Ethereum Break the Bearish Resistance?

By: en coinotag|2025/05/04 11:15:01

On May 4th, COINOTAG relayed insights from Cointelegraph indicating that the ETH to BTC exchange rate is nearing a critical threshold at 0.016 BTC . Historically, this level catalyzed a remarkable 450% surge in the ETH/BTC pair back in September 2019. Presently, the ETH/BTC ratio, hovering around 0.019 BTC , mirrors the technical configuration from 2019, with the Relative Strength Index (RSI) positioned in the oversold zone and consistently falling below vital moving averages. Ethereum had previously experienced a drastic 90% decline post the ICO bubble, and it has subsequently retracted 80% from its peak in 2021. Notably, chart analyst Jimie highlighted that ETH/BTC is testing the limits of the long-standing “bearish parabolic” resistance established since December 2021. A failed breakout could see the exchange rate drop to 0.016 BTC , while a successful breach may signal a potential uptrend. Early Bitcoin developer Adam Back raised concerns regarding fundamental design vulnerabilities within Ethereum’s account infrastructure, stressing that the shift to Proof of Stake (PoS) may exacerbate power concentration among significant holders. He candidly recommended selling ETH for BTC before potential losses materialize. The recent decline in Ethereum’s price appears largely influenced by prevailing market skepticism toward its transition to PoS, the emergence of formidable competing blockchains, and Bitcoin’s ascendance as a leading institutional asset. In response, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has introduced a transformative protocol architecture plan aimed at achieving Bitcoin-level simplicity and maintainability over the next five years, a proposal analysts view as a promising advancement for the Ethereum ecosystem.

On March 4, 2026, DDC Enterprise Limited (NYSE American: DDC) today announced preliminary, unaudited full-year financial performance for the year ended December 31, 2025. The company expects to achieve record revenue and record positive adjusted EBITDA, primarily driven by continued growth in its core consumer food business and overall margin improvement. The final audited financial report is expected to be released in mid-April 2026.

2025 Full-Year Financial Highlights

Revenue: Expected to be between $39 million and $41 million, reaching a new company high.

Organic Growth: Excluding the impact of the company's strategic contraction of its U.S. operations, core revenue is expected to grow 11% to 17% year over year.

Gross Profit Margin: Expected to be between 28% and 30%, reflecting continued operational efficiency improvements.

Adjusted EBITDA: The company expects to achieve a positive full-year result in 2025, a significant improvement from a $3.5 million loss in 2024, mainly due to rigorous cost controls and a higher-margin sales mix.

Core Consumer Food Business Performance

In 2025, DDC's core consumer food business maintained strong operational performance.

The company also disclosed Core Consumer Food Business Adjusted EBITDA, a metric that further excludes costs related to its Bitcoin reserve strategy and non-cash fair value adjustments related to its Bitcoin holdings from adjusted EBITDA to more accurately reflect the core business performance.

In 2025, Core Consumer Food Business Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be between $5.5 million and $6 million.

Bitcoin Reserve Update

In the first half of 2025, DDC initiated a long-term Bitcoin accumulation strategy, holding Bitcoin as its primary reserve asset.

As of December 31, 2025: The company holds 1,183 BTC.

As of February 28, 2026: Holdings increased to 2,118 BTC

Today's additional purchase of 65 BTC brings the company's total holdings to 2,183 BTC

DDC Founder, Chairman, and CEO Norma Chu stated, "We are proud to have closed 2025 with record revenue and positive adjusted EBITDA, demonstrating the steady growth of the company's consumer food business and the ongoing improvement in profitability. We are building a disciplined, growth-oriented food platform and strategically allocating capital to Bitcoin assets with a long-term view, aligning with our core beliefs. We believe that this dual-track model of 'Steady Consumer Business + Strategic Bitcoin Reserve' will help DDC create lasting long-term value for shareholders."

Adjusted EBITDA Definition
For the full year 2025, the company defines "Adjusted EBITDA" (a non-GAAP financial measure) as: Net income / (loss) excluding the following items:· Interest expense· Taxes· Foreign exchange gains/losses· Long-lived asset impairment· Depreciation and amortization· Non-cash fair value changes related to financial instruments (including Bitcoin holdings)· Stock-based compensation

About DDC Enterprise Limited

DDC Enterprise Limited (NYSE: DDC) is actively implementing its corporate Bitcoin Treasury strategy while continuing to strengthen its position as a leading global Asian food platform.

The company has established Bitcoin as a core reserve asset and is executing a prudent, long-oriented accumulation strategy. While expanding its portfolio of food brands, DDC is gradually becoming one of the public company pioneers in integrating Bitcoin into its corporate financial architecture.

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DDC Enterprise Limited Announces 2025 Unaudited Preliminary Financial Performance: Record Revenue Achieved, Bitcoin Treasury Grows to 2183 Coins