Ethereum posted strong quarterly gains while market depth fell against Bitcoin
Image: CoinGapeEthereum gained nearly 70 percent in the third quarter of 2026, outpacing Bitcoin. CoinGecko data shows that Ethereum order book liquidity dropped to between 35 percent and 45 percent of Bitcoin levels. This ratio was at least 60 percent during the comparable period in 2025. Net inflows reached approximately $3.1 billion during the quarter.
Key points
- Ethereum posted a gain of nearly 70 percent in the third quarter of 2026.
- This ratio was at least 60 percent during the comparable period in 2025.
Why it matters
Thinner order books can lead to higher slippage and can amplify price rallies as buyers chew through sell orders more quickly.
Price context · ETH
At publication
$2,723.69
Now
$2,725.95
Change since
+0.08%
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Sources · 2 publishers
CoinGape
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Ethereum Outruns Bitcoin in Q3 With 70% Gain, But Order-Book Depth Shrinks Sharply
Coverage timeline
- First reported by Crypto Briefing
- Confirmed by CoinGape
- CryptoVideos brief published
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