Ethereum Posts Its Best Third Quarter Ever, Up 70%: From $1,570 to $2,690

Quick take

• Ether rose about 70.6% in Q3, from roughly $1,570 on July 1 to about $2,690 on September 30.
• It is the best third quarter on record (previous record: 66.55% in Q3 2025) and the strongest quarter since Q1 2021.
• The rally followed two losing quarters: Q1 −29.26% and Q2 −25.28%.
• Bitcoin gained 42.7% in the same quarter, its best Q3 since 2017.

What happened?

Ether closed Q3 2026 with an exceptional run, climbing from about $1,570 in early July to nearly $2,690 by the end of September — a gain of roughly 70.6%, with estimates ranging from 70.6% to 71.2%. The quarterly high was $2,775 on September 22, and ether is now trading near $2,694.

• +70.6%Q3 gain
• $2,775Quarterly high (Sept 22)
• 66.55%Previous record (Q3 2025)
• +42.7%Bitcoin's gain in the same quarter

Why it matters

The rebound came after a tough first half in which ether lost close to half its value across two quarters, making Q3 a turning point for sentiment. Clear institutional demand helped: US spot ether ETFs took in $832.43 million in September alone, and Citi raised its ether target to $3,028.

What to watch

• $2,775: the Q3 high; a break above opens the way to higher levels.
• $3,028: Citi's 12-month target.
• Ether ETF flows: a $55.4 million outflow on October 1; sustained outflows could slow momentum.

FAQ

Does a record quarter mean the rally will continue?

Not necessarily. Past performance does not guarantee future results, and strong quarters are sometimes followed by corrections or consolidation.

Why did ether outperform Bitcoin this quarter?

It started from a lower base after two losing quarters, leaving more room to recover, while institutional flows into ether funds improved.

Ether in your wallet

The multi-chain Taccoin Wallet supports Ethereum and other EVM networks, with in-app swaps between assets.

Sources: historical ether and Bitcoin price data, and US spot ETF flow data.

This content is for news purposes only and is not investment advice. Crypto prices are highly volatile, so do your own research before making decisions.