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Bitcoin Down 22%, Could It Be the Worst Q1 Since 2018?

Bitcoin has fallen 22.3% this year, dropping from about $87,700 to $68,000, positioning it for the worst first‑quarter performance since 2018. The decline includes the first consecutive January‑February losses in the asset’s history, a pattern previously seen only in deep‑down markets of 2018 and 2022. Analysts describe the slide as a correction rather than a structural failure, noting that Q1 volatility historically does not dictate the rest of the year. Ether is also under pressure, down 34.3% and heading toward its third‑worst Q1.