While Ethereum has shown signs of life in recent weeks, it’s been unable to match Bitcoin’s explosive performance. Since 2022, Bitcoin has surged by a staggering 270%, climbing from around $21,500 to over $82,000. Ethereum, on the other hand, is barely moving—still hovering near its August 2022 level of $1,600. This widening gap has reignited debate over ETH’s true value, with vocal critics like Samson Mow once again calling Ethereum “overvalued.”
Bitcoin’s Scarcity vs. Ethereum’s Supply Woes
JAN3 CEO and Bitcoin advocate Samson Mow has doubled down on his long-standing criticisms of Ethereum. He argues that Bitcoin’s fundamentals—most notably its fixed 21 million token supply—make it a sound and transparent store of value. Ethereum, by contrast, has over 122 million tokens in circulation, Mow claims 60% of that is premined before public release.
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According to Mow, Ethereum’s early distribution and unlimited supply dilute its value. He even suggested that if ETH had the same supply structure as Bitcoin, its price could be around $9,300 today. Instead, its current valuation, in his view, is bloated and built on shaky fundamentals.
Utility vs. Store of Value: The Core ETH-BTC Divide
Despite Ethereum powering much of the decentralized web—smart contracts, NFTs, and DeFi—critics argue that its complexity makes it harder to trust as a long-term investment. Bitcoin is often seen as “digital gold,” . While Ethereum wears many hats: a utility asset, an investment vehicle, and a tech platform all in one.
Supporters of Ethereum counter that the network’s widespread use case justifies its valuation. From DeFi apps to Web3 infrastructure, ETH plays a vital role in the evolving crypto landscape. However, its price still remains sensitive to broader macroeconomic shifts. ETH recently plunged to $1,380 amid global trade tensions, before rebounding above $1,600 following a temporary tariff halt by President Trump.
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The rift between Bitcoin maximalists and Ethereum supporters is as wide as ever. As BTC continues to break new ground while ETH treads water, questions surrounding Ethereum’s valuation grow louder. The debate isn’t going away anytime soon—and investors must decide whether ETH represents future potential or present overvaluation.
