I just reviewed the numbers for Q1 2026, and honestly, Bitcoin and Ethereum had a quite challenging quarter. Bitcoin closed at -23.21%, which is the third-worst performance in a first quarter since 2013. To compare, historically, Q1 averages +45.90%, so this year was completely opposite to normal.



Eth was even worse. In Q1, it closed at -32.17%, also the third-lowest since records began (2016 onward). Normally, Ethereum gains an average of 66.45% in the first quarter, but this year it only reached +4.37% on average. Quite different from what you'd expect at this time of year.

The truth is, seeing these Q1 numbers so red is unusual. Usually, the first quarters tend to be more bullish, but this year was the opposite. Something to keep in mind if someone is planning strategies for upcoming quarters.
BTC2,52%
ETH2,03%
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