Ether Drops 25.2% in Second Quarter, Posts First Three-Quarter Losing Streak
Forecast Trend Report by Period
Ether fell 25.2% in the second quarter of 2026, extending its losing streak to three consecutive quarters for the first time on record.
BlockBeats reported the move on June 30, citing CryptoRank data.
The three-quarter run of negative returns marks the first such streak in Ether's history, according to the report.
CryptoRank data show Ether rose in 16 of 26 quarters since 2020. Its average quarterly return over that period was 20.1%.
The result highlights pressure on Ether from Bitcoin's weakness, weaker risk appetite and slowing liquidity across the broader crypto market.
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