Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz anticipates that Ether (ETH) is poised to outperform Bitcoin (BTC) in the next three to six months, potentially "knocking on $4,000" soon. This bullish outlook is fueled by a combination of factors, including growing institutional adoption, supply constraints, and Ethereum's expanding role in decentralized finance (DeFi).

Novogratz highlighted that Ethereum is rapidly catching up to Bitcoin and could enter a "price discovery" phase if it surpasses the $4,000 threshold. He emphasized the increasing trend of public companies treating ETH not as a speculative asset but as a core component of their balance sheets. He noted that two major ETH treasury companies and another one on the way are consistently raising capital and acquiring Ether, leading to a supply crunch.

SharpLink Gaming and Bitmine Immersion Technologies have emerged as significant corporate holders of Ether. SharpLink Gaming possesses 360,807 ETH, while Bitmine Immersion Technologies holds 566,776 ETH. Furthermore, Ether Machine is planning to list on the Nasdaq under the ticker "ETHM," with over 400,000 ETH under management at launch. This growing institutional interest and accumulation of Ether could further strengthen its market momentum.

Ethereum's transition to a proof-of-stake consensus mechanism and its token-burning mechanisms contribute to its supply constraints, potentially driving its value higher relative to Bitcoin. Novogratz believes that these factors, combined with regulatory clarity and Ethereum's central role in DeFi, position it favorably to capitalize on evolving market dynamics.

While Novogratz remains optimistic about Bitcoin's potential, suggesting it could reach $150,000, he argues that Ethereum's technical advantages and adaptability to macroeconomic shifts could give it an edge in the near term. He acknowledged Bitcoin's dominance as a store of value but emphasized Ethereum's potential for stronger growth due to its limited supply and increasing institutional demand.

Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX, has also predicted that Ether could reach $10,000 by the end of the year. The ETH/BTC ratio has been surging, indicating Ethereum's outperformance against Bitcoin. Novogratz's analysis reflects a broader sentiment of increasing institutional confidence in crypto assets and a multi-year bull cycle.