Ethereum Falls 25.2% in Second Quarter, Posts First Three-Quarter Losing Streak
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Summary
- Ethereum fell 25.2% in the second quarter of this year, marking the first-ever run of three consecutive quarters of negative returns.
- According to CryptoRank data, Ethereum rose in 16 of 26 quarters since 2020 and posted an average quarterly return of 20.1% over that period.
- The latest streak shows that Bitcoin weakness, weaker risk appetite, and slowing liquidity across the broader crypto market are also weighing on Ethereum.
Forecast Trend Report by Period
Ethereum fell 25.2% in the second quarter of 2026, marking the first time it has posted negative returns for three straight quarters.
Crypto-focused media outlet BlockBeats reported on July 30, citing CryptoRank data, that Ethereum logged the quarterly decline.
CryptoRank data show Ethereum rose in 16 of 26 quarters since 2020. Its average quarterly return over that period was 20.1%.
The streak underscores pressure on Ethereum from Bitcoin weakness, softer appetite for risk assets and slowing liquidity across the broader cryptocurrency market.
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