CryptoWorld News reports that, according to Cointelegraph, the global adoption rate of cryptocurrencies decreased by 11% in the first quarter of 2026, with retail crypto activity falling to $979 billion due to macroeconomic pressures. The report notes that although Turkey and some emerging economies show resilience, the overall market remains affected by a strengthening dollar and rising interest rates. Bitcoin's price dropped 22% during this period, reflecting market sensitivity to macroeconomic and geopolitical factors. Turkey's crypto trading volume grew 7% year-over-year, while activity in Latin America and South Asia remained relatively stable.