Ethereum ‘flippening’ odds rise, but it won’t involve Bitcoin

Polymarket traders now see a real risk of ETH losing its number-two crypto ranking in 2026, with odds jumping from 17% to over 59% this year.

Ether’s (ETH) grip on the cryptocurrency market’s number-two spot is weakening, not because it is getting any closer to overtaking Bitcoin (BTC), but because the stablecoin economy is booming.

Key takeaways:

Ether’s hold on crypto’s number-two spot weakens as Tether’s growth accelerates.

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