Institutional Investors Fuel Ethereum OTC Trading Boom

Institutional investors have been driving Ethereum's OTC (Over-the-Counter) trading volume, making up 72% of spot OTC trades in the first half of 2026. This trend is evident in the ETHUSD pair, which has seen high liquidity in OTC markets.

The Ethereum market share has risen to 10.5%, while altcoin shares have fallen to 30.8%. This concentration of capital in top assets has led to increased focus on spot CFDs (Contract for Difference) for ETHUSD.

This shift towards institutional OTC trading and the rise of Ethereum's market share is a significant trend in the crypto markets, with traders paying close attention to the ETHUSD pair.