Bearish for Ethereum
ETH Supply Inflation Narrative Collapse
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Updated 14 October 2026
The bearish argument: The deflationary narrative for Ethereum has collapsed as ETH supply continues to increase.
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The argument and its evidence
Several outlets can carry the same argument; no single article is its origin. Read each one in its own context.
Recent coverage
Earlier coverage
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Benzinga · Published 4 Jul 2026
Tom Lee’s BitMine Faces Massive Unrealized Loss as ETH and BMNR Stock Tumble
In coverage record: 5 Jul 2026
“Data shows that Ethereum is no longer making as much money as it used to make a few years ago. Its chain fees has dropped to $92.7 million this year, much lower than the $523 million it made last year. Similarly, the supply of stablecoins on the platform fell to $153 billion from its year-to-date high of $168 billion.”
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Crypto News · Published 11 Jun 2026
A search for the next big crypto opportunity
In coverage record: 12 Jun 2026
“Bankless co-founder Ryan Sean Adams recently stated that Ethereum is a failed project if it does not become a global store of value, noting its current price is down roughly 67% from its record high. This sentiment has caused friction within the community.”
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CoinGape · Published 8 Jun 2026
Ethereum isn’t dead’ - Analysts weigh in as ETH rebounds above $1,600
In coverage record: 9 Jun 2026
“Nonetheless, analyst Ted Pillows cautioned that sellers remain in control. He argued that ETH has not been able to hit its February 2026 lows recently and this nullifies the recovery point.”
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U.Today · Published 4 Jun 2026
Ethereum Is Failed Project Without ETH, Bankless Host Says
In coverage record: 5 Jun 2026
“Adams expressed deep frustration with the growing sentiment that one can be bullish on the Ethereum network's technology without being bullish on the ETH asset itself.”
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International Business Times · Published 21 May 2026
Ethereum's Founder Just Admitted His Own Scaling Plan Failed. What Happens Next?
In coverage record: 22 May 2026
“The deflationary narrative that once powered Ethereum's investment thesis has also collapsed. ETH supply has been increasing by approximately 45,000 tokens monthly.”
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