Beyond Bitcoin: Ethereum and XRP Holders Left in the Red as 2025 Ends.
It’s not just Bitcoin investors feeling the pinch this year. As we close out 2025, holders of Ethereum and XRP are facing a harsh reality: a year of significant losses with no annual gains in sight.
According to data from CoinMarketCap as of Tuesday (30/12), Ethereum has slumped 12.4% over the past year, currently trading at $2,900. Meanwhile, XRP holders are biting their nails as the asset dropped 13.1%, landing at a price of $1.86.
The "Institutional Exit" from Ethereum
The recent decline in Ethereum’s price is largely driven by a massive "outflow" from Spot ETFs. Just last week, Ethereum ETFs saw over $59.5 million in capital exits, signaling a sharp erosion in institutional confidence amid mounting selling pressure.
The Great Capital Migration
This isn't a new trend. Since mid-October, the market has witnessed a significant shift in investor sentiment. Approximately $1.6 billion in capital has flowed out of Ethereum ETFs, with investors choosing to reallocate their funds into XRP ETFs or Solana.
While Ethereum struggles to maintain its institutional grip, the competition is clearly heating up, leaving long-term ETH and XRP holders wondering when the tide will finally turn.
