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Old School RuneScape coal has outperformed one of the world's most popular cryptocurrencies

Old School RuneScape coal outperformed Ethereum in annual market growth between May 2025 and May 2026, according to data tracked by the digital currency platform Arkham.

Key Points

  • Ethereum saw a value increase of approximately 31.84 percent during the one-year period.
  • The price of coal within Old School RuneScape rose by roughly 42.65 percent.
  • Data was sourced from Coin Market Cap for cryptocurrency and the Old School RuneScape Grand Exchange tracker for in-game goods.
  • Increased demand for coal is driven by the game's popular blast furnace mini-game and rising player counts.
  • Old School RuneScape recently neared its all-time peak player count following the release of a new limited-time Leagues game mode.

Why it Matters

This comparison highlights the significant economic activity occurring within virtual gaming environments compared to traditional digital asset markets. While Ethereum remains a liquid financial instrument, the growth of in-game commodities like coal demonstrates how player engagement and game-specific mechanics can create robust, high-demand virtual economies.
Eurogamer.net Published by Connor Makar
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