Ethereum Falls 18% in Q4 Against Bitcoin's 9.41% Decline as Whale Accumulation Signals Potential Reversal

Ethereum declined 18% in Q4 compared to Bitcoin's 9.41% loss, with the ETH/BTC ratio falling 7% this week and breaking below the 0.36 level that held through October. Whales accumulated 394,682 ETH worth $1.37 billion on November 4 when prices dropped to $3,000, establishing an average cost basis of $3,488. Ethereum Open Interest has decreased $30 billion since mid-October, exceeding Bitcoin's $24 billion decline and indicating a deeper leverage flush.