Ethereum hovers near $2,000 after -32.4% YTD in May 2026 as ETF outflows persist
Ethereum traded around $2,000–$2,020 on the last day of May 2026 after falling about -32.4% year-to-date, with analysts closely watching the $1,975–$2,000 support band. Spot ETH ETFs recorded about 9,000 ETH of net redemptions on May 29, while the ETH/BTC ratio slipped to roughly 0.027. The next "Glamsterdam" upgrade is slated for H1–Q3 2026, with testing indicating a gas-limit increase of up to 3.3x.