Markets Crashed – But Why Did #Ethereum Crash Twice as Hard? BTC, Stocks, and Alts Dropped… But ETH Got Wrecked. Here’s the Real Reason Behind the 22% Bloodbath.

Ethereum is more volatile because it powers #defi apps and smart contracts. When the market drops, people often pull money from ETH faster than from BTC, which is seen as a safer bet. If DeFi activity slows down or Layer 2 networks relying on ETH see less usage, ETH can take a bigger hit.

Also, #ETH ETFs haven’t attracted as much strong, steady demand as Bitcoin ETFs. If ETH futures had high leverage at the time, liquidations could’ve caused prices to crash more than usual. Solana might not have been hit as hard because it’s more retail-driven and had less leverage pressure.

On top of that, ETH has been losing some momentum to faster, cheaper chains like SOL, especially in areas like memecoins. Any negative news—like delays in Ethereum upgrades or regulatory concerns—can also make investors nervous and sell more quickly.

Finally, $ETH might’ve broken a key technical support level, triggering stop-losses and panic selling. $BTC and $SOL may have had stronger support zones, which helped limit their drop.

In short, ETH’s deep ties to DeFi, heavier leverage, and current market positioning can make it fall harder during a broad market dip.