Ethereum, the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, has shed more than a third of its value this year. Obviously, that's bad news, but not unique — the broader crypto complex is struggling in 2026.
Ethereum, the second-largest cryptocurrency behind only Bitcoin, still has a lot of work to do to reclaim prior highs, but there are signs of life in the Ether realm. That could prompt income-enthused crypto investors to consider unique Ether approaches, including the NEOS Ethereum High Income ETF (NEHI).