{"id":73353,"date":"2026-05-31T17:39:45","date_gmt":"2026-05-31T17:39:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/ethereum-loses-32-in-2026-while-btc-holds-relative-ground\/"},"modified":"2026-05-31T17:39:45","modified_gmt":"2026-05-31T17:39:45","slug":"ethereum-loses-32-in-2026-while-btc-holds-relative-ground","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/ethereum-loses-32-in-2026-while-btc-holds-relative-ground\/","title":{"rendered":"Ethereum Loses 32% in 2026 While BTC Holds Relative Ground"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>(Originally posted on : Bitcoin News )<\/b><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"@container mb-[25px] rounded-sm overflow-clip py-0.5 pr-0.5 pl-2.5 bg-success-100\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col gap-m overflow-clip rounded-[6px] !bg-success-10 p-3 @[420px]:p-m\">\n<h2 class=\"m-0 flex items-center gap-s text-[19px] !text-[#1c1c1c] md:text-[20px]\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"10\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 10\" fill=\"none\" class=\"shrink-0 text-success-100\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M1 1.5h14\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/><path d=\"M1 8.5h10\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/><\/svg><span>Key Takeaways<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"m-0 flex list-none flex-col gap-m pl-0\">\n<li class=\"m-0 flex items-start gap-s !text-[#434248]\"><span class=\"mt-2 size-2 shrink-0 rounded-full bg-success-100\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><span class=\"text-body\">Ethereum has dropped approximately 32.4% year-to-date (YTD) through May 2026, with Coinglass data showing heavy losses in January, February, and May.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 flex items-start gap-s !text-[#434248]\"><span class=\"mt-2 size-2 shrink-0 rounded-full bg-success-100\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><span class=\"text-body\">Spot ETH ETF investors pulled roughly 9,000 ETH on May 29 alone, adding sustained selling pressure near the $2,000 support zone.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 flex items-start gap-s !text-[#434248]\"><span class=\"mt-2 size-2 shrink-0 rounded-full bg-success-100\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><span class=\"text-body\">The Glamsterdam upgrade, targeting H1-Q3 2026, is expected to raise Ethereum\u2019s gas limit by up to 3.3x and improve network efficiency.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2> <span>ETH<\/span> Trails the Pack<\/h2>\n<p>On the last day of May 2026, ether is changing hands near $2,000 to $2,020, down from an all-time high of approximately $4,953 set in August 2025. That puts the drawdown from peak at roughly 55% to 60%.<\/p>\n<p>Monthly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coinglass.com\/today\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">return data<\/a> from Coinglass tells the story clearly:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">January 2026: -17.52%<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">February 2026: -19.81%<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">March 2026: +6.97%<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">April 2026: +7.3%<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">May 2026: -11.01%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_818821\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-818821\" style=\"width:2560px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-818821\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ethereum monthly returns according to Coinglass on May 31, 2026.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The cumulative YTD loss stands at approximately -32.4%, outpacing <span>bitcoin<\/span>\u2019s roughly -15% to -16.5% decline over the same period. The <span>ETH<\/span>\/ <span>BTC<\/span> ratio has dropped to around 0.027, a multi-year low, reflecting a capital preference for <span>bitcoin<\/span> during uncertain macro conditions.<\/p>\n<h2>Where <span>ETH<\/span> Stands Among Major <span>Altcoins<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ethereum\u2019s performance sits in the lower half of the major asset leaderboard for 2026. Tron ( <span>TRX<\/span>) is up approximately 21% to 23% YTD. <span>BNB<\/span> has held better, down roughly 14% to 16%. Dogecoin (DOGE) has shed about 14%.<\/p>\n<p> <iframe src=\"https:\/\/markets.bitcoin.com\/crypto\/ethereum\/embed\" width=\"100%\" style=\"max-height:500px;height:500px;border:none;overflow:hidden;border-radius:4px\" scrolling=\"no\" title=\"ethereum market data\"><\/iframe> <\/p>\n<p> <span>Solana<\/span> ( <span>SOL<\/span>) has fared similarly to ether, down 33% to 39%. Alongside this, <span>XRP<\/span> and cardano ( <span>ADA<\/span>) have both declined around 27% to 29%.<\/p>\n<h2>ETF Flows Add Pressure<\/h2>\n<p>Spot ethereum ETF products have seen consistent net outflows in recent weeks. On May 29 alone, net redemptions reached approximately 9,000 <span>ETH<\/span>. Multi-day outflow streaks totaling hundreds of millions of dollars have contrasted sharply with earlier inflow periods and have weighed directly on price.<\/p>\n<h2>Onchain Picture Holds Steady<\/h2>\n<p>Despite the price decline, several network metrics remain firm:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Approximately 33% of the total <span>ETH<\/span> supply is currently staked, limiting available sell pressure.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Ethereum\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/news.bitcoin.com\/unlocking-the-future-your-fun-guide-to-decentralized-finance-and-web3\/\">decentralized finance (DeFi)<\/a> ecosystem holds roughly $42 billion in total value locked, maintaining its lead among <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bitcoin.com\/get-started\/what-is-a-smart-contract\/\" class=\"lar_link lar_link_outgoing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">smart contract<\/a> platforms.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bitcoin.com\/get-started\/what-are-stablecoins\/\" class=\"lar_link lar_link_outgoing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">stablecoin<\/a> market on Ethereum has reached approximately $161 billion in market capitalization.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Exchange reserves are declining, and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bitcoin.com\/get-started\/what-are-bitcoin-whales\/\" class=\"lar_link lar_link_outgoing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">whale<\/a> wallet data shows ongoing accumulation near current price levels.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Glamsterdam Upgrade on the Horizon<\/h2>\n<p>The next major protocol upgrade, <a href=\"https:\/\/news.bitcoin.com\/ethereums-glamsterdam-upgrade-takes-shape-as-2026-target-comes-into-focus\/\">Glamsterdam<\/a>, is expected in the first half to third quarter of 2026. The hard fork follows Pectra and includes enshrined Proposer-Builder Separation (ePBS) for improved transaction ordering fairness, a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bitcoin.com\/get-started\/what-is-gas\/\" class=\"lar_link lar_link_outgoing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">gas<\/a> limit increase of up to 3.3x observed in testing, and broader execution layer improvements. Developer testnets are live and stable as of late May.<\/p>\n<h2>What the Charts Show<\/h2>\n<p>Technical analysts are watching $1,975 to $2,000 closely. A confirmed break below that zone could open a path toward $1,750 or lower, with some traders citing $1,400 as a possible cycle low target. A defense of the $2,000 level, combined with any stabilization in broader markets, could push ether back toward $2,200 to $2,500 in a relief move.<\/p>\n<p>Ethereum has historically shown sharp recoveries after deep drawdowns. The question for traders now is whether macro conditions ease fast enough for that pattern to repeat.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/news.bitcoin.com\/2k-showdown-ethereum-loses-32-in-2026-while-btc-holds-relative-ground\/\">Source link <\/a><br \/>\n<br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>(Originally posted on : Bitcoin News ) Key Takeaways Ethereum has dropped approximately 32.4% year-to-date (YTD) through May 2026, with Coinglass data showing heavy losses in January, February, and May. Spot ETH ETF investors pulled roughly 9,000 ETH on May 29 alone, adding sustained selling pressure near the $2,000 support zone. 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