Ether's 13% Decline Outpaces Bitcoin's Losses Amid ETF Outflows
Ether has fallen approximately 13% over the past month while bitcoin's losses remain under 5%.
Ether has fallen approximately 13% over the past month while bitcoin's losses remain under 5%. Bitcoin (BTC) is trading at $79,930.00, down 0.1% since this brief published. This is an original TLT brief based on reporting by Cryptopolitan, with live market data added, as of Mon, 26 Oct 2026 01:15:02 UTC.
The disparity in price performance between ether and bitcoin highlights shifting investor sentiment and potential concerns around ether's ecosystem, especially amid significant ETF outflows.
- Ether has dropped 13% in 30 days while bitcoin's decline is under 5%.
- US spot ether ETFs saw outflows of $110.6 million on October 22.
- Bitcoin's more stable performance may reflect its status as a preferred safe-haven asset.
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- Ether's 13% Decline Outpaces Bitcoin's Losses Amid ETF Outflows — this brief
Ether has experienced a significant price decline over the past month, falling approximately 13% to around $2,342, according to multiple outlets. This decline contrasts with bitcoin's more modest losses, which remain under 5% during the same period.
The recent downturn in ether's price coincides with substantial outflows from US spot ether ETFs. On October 22, these ETFs saw outflows totaling $110.6 million, which may have contributed to the downward pressure on ether's price.
While ether has underperformed, bitcoin's relatively stable price performance could be attributed to its status as a preferred safe-haven asset in the crypto market. This disparity in performance highlights a potential shift in investor sentiment, with bitcoin being seen as a more stable option compared to ether.
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Solana's stablecoin base has been growing, but this growth has not yet translated into increased trading activity, network fees, or sustained demand for SOL. This suggests that the broader altcoin market may be facing challenges in converting user growth into tangible economic activity.
The total crypto market cap currently stands at $2.75 trillion, with the overall market remaining relatively flat. 
Bitcoin is trading at $80,012, down 0.88% in the last 24 hours, while Solana is at $101.26, also down 0.89% in the same period. The Fear & Greed Index is at 50, indicating a neutral market sentiment.
Since this brief published about 16 hours ago, Bitcoin (BTC) has moved from $80,012.00 to $79,930.00 — -0.10%.
The chart plots BTC's price: grey is the move before this brief published, the vertical dashed line marks the moment it published, the horizontal dashed line is the price then, and the coloured area is the move since — from TLT's market data (daily resolution). It shows what happened after the news, not that the news caused it; many factors move prices. Not financial advice.
At today's peer-to-peer rate, 1 BTC ≈ ₦110.42M (about $79,930.00), down 1.0% over 24 hours. The naira itself trades about 3.5% above the official rate on the P2P market, so a Nigerian buyer's effective cost differs from the headline dollar price.
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Ether's 13% Decline Outpaces Bitcoin's Losses Amid E — questions & answers
Why is ether underperforming compared to bitcoin?
Ether's underperformance may be due to significant ETF outflows and broader market sentiment favoring bitcoin as a safer asset.
What impact have the ETF outflows had on ether's price?
The $110.6 million in outflows from US spot ether ETFs on October 22 likely contributed to ether's 13% decline over the past month.
How does Solana's performance compare to ether and bitcoin?
Solana's growing stablecoin base has not yet led to increased trading or demand for SOL, indicating potential challenges in the altcoin market.
How much is 1 Bitcoin worth in naira today?
About ₦110.42M at the live peer-to-peer (P2P) USDT rate, which is what Nigerians typically trade at — equivalent to roughly $79,930.00. The naira price moves with both BTC's US-dollar price and the USDT/NGN rate; use our Bitcoin in naira page for any amount.
Has Bitcoin's price moved since this brief was published?
BTC is down 0.10% since this brief first published — trading at $79,930.00 now versus $80,012.00 at publication. TLT re-checks this figure against CoinGecko and Binance every 15 minutes.
Which outlets reported this story?
This is an original TLT brief that synthesises reporting from Cryptopolitan. It is not a copy of any one article — follow the source links above for the original reporting.
Original summary — not financial advice. This is an original TLT brief that summarises a development reported elsewhere and adds live market data for context; it is not the original article and reproduces no part of it. Follow the source link above for full details. Crypto is volatile and high-risk — always do your own research.