Ether (ETH) continues to stall since early 2024. 🧐

- According to Bitwise's Matt Hougan, Ether could become a "contra-investment bet" before the end of the year.

- Ether hit a 42-month low against Bitcoin (BTC) in September.

- Its main competitor, Solana (SOL), is up 38% YTD, while Ether is flat.

- Analysts predict further price declines for ETH ahead of 2025.