Poor Performance in Q1 for Cryptocurrencies
According to recent statistics, Bitcoin’s return rate in Q1 2026 was -23.21%, marking the third-lowest level since 2013, significantly below the historical average of 45.90%.
Ethereum fared worse, with a Q1 return rate of -32.17% — the third lowest since 2016, far below the average of 66.45% and median of 4.37%.
Market Insights
This data suggests that the crypto market faced strong selling pressure at the beginning of the year, with weakened investor confidence and a more cautious market sentiment.
- Bitcoin hits multi-year lows in returns
- Ethereum underperforms compared to Bitcoin
- Overall risk appetite in the market declines