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Ethereum’s slowdown raises broader concerns for the crypto market
May 7, 2026
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by Doris Cornago
for CryptoPolitan
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Ether price has languished below $2,400 for three months, with year-to-date losses of 21% while total crypto market cap is down 11%. Ethereum DeFi activity is weakening: decentralized exchange (DEX) volume fell ~53% over six months and DApp revenue is down ~49%, signaling lower usage and adoption. Activity is shifting toward other platforms such as Solana and Hyperliquid, pointing to market-share movement and downside risk for Ethereum token performance and DeFi protocols.
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Ether has been stuck below the $2,400 level for three months, with year-to-date losses of 21% against an 11% drop in total crypto market cap. Decentralized exchange volume on Ethereum has dropped about 53% over the past six months. DApp revenue has fallen about 49%. Solana and Hyperliquid combined now account for roughly 42% of...
