Ethereum posted strong quarterly gains while market depth fell against Bitcoin

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Built from 2 sources 5 Oct 2026 · 07:40 UTC 1 min read Main editor: Earl Jacobson

Ethereum 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

$2,303.48

Change since

−15.43%

7 days

Sources · 2 publishers

Crypto Briefing Tier 2 First report 5 Oct, 06:51 UTC

Ethereum surges nearly 70% in Q3, but its order books thin out against Bitcoin

CoinGape Tier 2 5 Oct, 07:16 UTC

Ethereum Outruns Bitcoin in Q3 With 70% Gain, But Order-Book Depth Shrinks Sharply

Coverage timeline

Oct 5, 06:51First reported by Crypto Briefing
Oct 5, 07:16Also reported by CoinGape
Oct 5, 07:40CryptoVideos brief published

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