Bitcoin and Ethereum Outperform in Q3 as Crypto ETFs Gain Traction, While Regulation Weighs on Altcoins

Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) outperformed the broader crypto market in Q3 amid demand for crypto ETFs and regulatory pressure on altcoins.

BTC benefited from institutional interest in Bitcoin ETFs, while ETH marked the 1-year anniversary of its transition to Proof-of-Stake.

U.S. regulation was a key driver, with SEC actions and ETF filings causing significant price movements.

DeFi and Computing sectors outperformed in September, but Culture & Entertainment underperformed over the quarter.

Lower volatility and correlation suggest a maturation of the crypto market, but declining volumes could indicate illiquidity.