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Ethereum (ETH), the leading altcoin by market capitalization, continues its decline against Bitcoin (BTC).

On Tuesday, the ETH/BTC pair plummeted to a multi-year low of 0.01896 BTC, potentially marking five consecutive months of losses.

ETH/BTC is down over 50% in 2025, and its fall shows no signs of stopping. Earlier today, Ether's price dipped to a new yearly low of $1,411, nearing the $1,400 level for the first time since March 2023.

According to CoinGecko, Ethereum (ETH) is the worst-performing cryptocurrency in the last 24 hours, underperforming even Dogecoin (DOGE) and Cardano (ADA).

Bitcoin's dominance meanwhile, exceeds 60%.

The Impact of Market Volatility

Major cryptocurrencies experienced sharp declines Tuesday amid escalating trade tensions. Proposed US tariffs on Chinese imports could surge to 104%.

Apple (AAPL) shares fell by 5%, while Microsoft (MSFT) regained its title as the world's most valuable company. Bearish investor Mark Spitznagel predicts an 80% stock market decline. Read the original article on U.Today