Why Ethereum Could Be Ready to Outperform Bitcoin in 2026
Ethereum may be poised to end years of lagging performance and finally outrun Bitcoin in 2026, driven by a regulatory overhaul and a confluence of key on-chain and market metrics.
Ethereum’s bull run since 2023 has yielded 160%, less than half of Bitcoin’s staggering 457% return, according to CoinGecko data. The difference in gains highlights Ethereum’s muted performance over the years despite improving market conditions.
But several catalysts suggest that the outlook could change.