Two Prime Investment Firm Ethereum in Favor of Bitcoin-Only Strategy

U.S.-based advisory firm Two Prime has abandoned Ethereum entirely, shifting to a Bitcoin-only strategy after years of managing both assets.

U.S.-based advisory firm Two Prime has abandoned Ethereum entirely and shifted to a Bitcoin-only investment strategy, according to a recent announcement.

The firm, known for issuing over $1.5 billion in loans backed by BTC and ETH over the last 15 months, had previously included both assets in its portfolio. However, after a sharp decline in early 2025 and what the firm describes as a complete breakdown in the asset’s predictability, they decided to pull out of ETH completely. A post on their website detailing the decision is currently unavailable.

Two Prime argued that after years of consistent behavior, Ethereum has begun trading more like a memecoin, displaying erratic behavior that renders it unsuitable for lending models or algorithmic strategies. Both of these depend on statistical consistency, which has now been compromised in the case of ETH, the firm added.

This pivot from Two Prime reflects broader skepticism towards Ethereum in institutional circles. Despite the approval of spot Ether ETFs in mid-2024, these products have failed to gain traction compared to Bitcoin.

Indeed, several issuers—including VanEck, ARK, and WisdomTree—have scaled back or withdrawn their Ether-focused offerings amid weak demand and a lack of interest from institutional investors. In contrast, Bitcoin ETFs continue to attract capital.

Despite this, Ethereum still holds the top spot among altcoins in the ETF market with $9.2 billion in assets under management, ahead of rivals like Solana and XRP. But Two Prime’s withdrawal adds to a growing list of institutions pulling away, as ETH continues to diverge from BTC in both price and perceived reliability.

While critics of the move see it as premature—or even a signal that ETH is bottoming out—Two Prime appears confident in its shift, aligning its portfolio with what it views as the only asset still behaving according to long-term patterns: Bitcoin.