[Ethereum Underperforms Cash in USD, ETH May Face a 'Lost Decade'] BlockBeats News, February 13: According to HTX market data, Ethereum briefly entered the $1,800 range this morning. In the future, it may face a 'lost decade' due to returns lower than cash interest rates. As early as January 2018, Ethereum's price exceeded $1,400. Adjusted for U.S. CPI inflation compound rates, that $1,400 in 2018 would be equivalent to approximately $1,806 by February 2026. If investors hold Ethereum without staking, they may underperform cash in USD over the past eight years.