Bitcoin Logs Worst Q1 in 8 Years as BTC Drops 24%

By Drift Striker · February 19, 2026

Bitcoin is on pace for its worst first quarter since 2018, plunging approximately 22–24% since the start of 2026. The world’s largest cryptocurrency began the year near $87,700 and has tumbled to roughly $68,000, marking a dramatic reversal in sentiment. This steep decline arrives amid heightened macroeconomic uncertainty and renewed market volatility. Why This Quarter […]