Bitcoin opens the third quarter in an historical red zone after rare losing first half
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Bitcoin is opening the third quarter in a historically rare red zone, marking the third time in its history it has fallen in both the first and second quarters of a year, previously occurring in 2018 and 2022. This rare occurrence raises concerns about the potential for a prolonged bear market, with investors closely monitoring the cryptocurrency's trajectory.
Bitcoin fell in both the first and second quarters of 2026, only the third time it has opened a year that way. In the two earlier instances, 2018 and 2022, the second half brought no rescue.