The Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHA) Lost 46% of Its Value in 2026, and Friday's Payroll Print Finished the Work

A $10,000 position in iShares Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHA) at the start of 2026 had fallen to about $5,290 by Friday's close, implying a loss of roughly 47%. The article says most of the decline occurred in a single afternoon, highlighting sharp downside volatility in Ethereum exposure and weak near-term sentiment.

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A $10,000 position in iShares Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHA) at the start of 2026 had fallen to about $5,290 by Friday's close, implying a loss of roughly 47%. The article says most of the decline occurred in a single afternoon, highlighting sharp downside volatility in Ethereum exposure and weak near-term sentiment.