Ether Falls 25.2% in Second Quarter, Posts First Three-Quarter Losing Streak
Minseung Kang
Summary
- Ether (ETH) fell 25.2% in the second quarter this year, marking its first-ever stretch of three consecutive quarters of negative returns.
- According to CryptoRank data, Ether rose in 16 of 26 quarters since 2020 and posted an average quarterly return of 20.1% over that period.
- The latest record shows Bitcoin weakness, weaker risk appetite, and slowing liquidity across the broader crypto market are also weighing on Ether.
Forecast Trend Report by Period
Ether fell 25.2% in the second quarter of 2026, marking the first time it has posted negative returns for three straight quarters.
BlockBeats, citing CryptoRank data, reported on June 30 that Ether recorded a 25.2% decline in the quarter.
The token has risen in 16 of 26 quarters since 2020, according to CryptoRank. Its average quarterly return over that period was 20.1%.
The streak highlights pressure on Ether from Bitcoin's weakness, softer appetite for risk assets and slowing liquidity across the broader crypto market.
Minseung Kang
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