Ethereum is steadily emerging as the market leader heading into December, and the divergence is becoming more pronounced.

So far this month

• $ETH is up 8.06%

• $BTC has gained 2.19%

This type of performance gap often marks an early shift in market leadership.

Historically, the pattern is familiar

Bitcoin consolidates

Ethereum gains momentum

The broader market follows

Altcoins rarely lead these transitions. They respond once rotation is underway, often with sharp moves.

If this trend continues, positioning early may matter more than timing.