# Ether Leads Crypto Rebound With 71% Third-Quarter Gain

By Enna Lee

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Published: 2026-10-10T10:21:29.000Z
Updated: 2026-10-10T10:21:29.000Z
Section: Investing

> Ether posted its strongest quarterly performance since the first quarter of 2021, while Bitcoin and Solana also recorded large gains after a prolonged decline.

Ether (ETH) led a broad crypto-market rebound in the third quarter, gaining about 71% from June 30 through Sept. 30, 2026, as Bitcoin (BTC) and Solana (SOL) also posted strong returns after Bitcoin and Ether declined for three consecutive quarters.

Ether’s gain marked its strongest quarterly performance since the first quarter of 2021. Bitcoin rose about 44%, its best quarterly result since the first quarter of 2024, while Solana advanced about 61%.

The results put Ether ahead of the other two major assets by third-quarter performance. The rally represented a sharp recovery for Bitcoin and Ether after each had declined for three consecutive quarters.

Investor flows into U.S. exchange-traded funds also strengthened during the period. Spot Ether ETFs attracted about $3.1 billion through Sept. 30, while spot Bitcoin ETFs drew about $6.4 billion through Sept. 25.

The ETF totals cover different end dates and are not presented as a same-period comparison. The market returns likewise show the relative performance of major crypto assets during the quarter, with Ether delivering the largest gain among the assets covered.

The latest figures place Ether’s performance in the broader context of Bitcoin and Solana’s gains.

The third-quarter results mark a renewed advance for Bitcoin and Ether following three consecutive quarterly losses.