Bitcoin opens the third quarter in an historical red zone after rare losing first half

CoinDesk·

Bitcoin opens the third quarter in an historical red zone after rare losing first half

60-second summary

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.