Ethereum Sees Record-Breaking Third Quarter with 70.6 Percent Price Surge

Ethereum ended its strongest third quarter on record, rising by around 70.6 percent in just three months. The cryptocurrency's price jumped from $1,569.83 on July 1 to $2,689.39 on September 30. Bitcoin fared slightly better, but not as strongly, at 42.8 percent over the same period.

The quarterly high for Ethereum stands at $2,775.17, just 85 dollars below its current price. This proximity makes the coming trading days crucial in determining the next price band. A break above $2,775.17 could set a new starting point, while repeated attempts to breach it may turn it into a ceiling.

Three key developments drove Ethereum's strong performance: spot ETF inflows totaling between 10 and 14 billion dollars, corporate treasury purchases worth over 15 billion dollars, and the significant growth in capital locked in DeFi applications on Ethereum and its layer-2 networks to around 88 billion dollars. The difference from Bitcoin lies in its starting base; Ethereum began the quarter below its own record of August 2025, making it more susceptible to price movements.

For German holders, the purchase date is crucial for determining tax obligations. The one-year deadline decides the tax on quarterly gains, not the calendar turn itself.