Bitcoin has slipped 32.47% in 2026, moving from $87,500 at the start of the year to $59,087 by June 30, leaving investors with a notable loss on early‑year positions.
Cryptocurrency Performance
Bitcoin’s price erosion translated a $1,000 stake on New Year’s Day into roughly $675.30, a drop of $324.70. Ethereum mirrored the downturn, falling 47.53% from $3,000 to $1,574, which reduced a comparable $1,000