Ether's bitcoin-beating Q3 rally came with a catch. Liquidity thinned.

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Ether outperforms Bitcoin in Q3, posting a stronger price rally, yet Coingecko reports its market liquidity narrows sharply. The cryptocurrency’s trading depth contracts as large holders dominate, raising volatility concerns. This liquidity squeeze could hinder sustained gains, prompting traders to monitor order‑book health closely, while investors weigh potential price corrections across the broader crypto market.