The Currency analytics
By Pankaj K
Bitcoin got hammered hard. The world's biggest cryptocurrency dropped 23.21% during the first quarter of 2026, making it the third-worst Q1 performance since 2013, per CoinGlass…
The Securities and Exchange Commission ramped up pressure on crypto markets throughout the quarter, proposing stricter rules for exchanges that sent shivers through the industry.
Bitcoin's price collapsed after Fed officials hinted at rate increases during their monthly meeting.
March didn't offer much relief, with Bitcoin struggling to hold support above $40,000. Traders stayed on the sidelines, watching central bank moves and global economic data for…
Other major cryptocurrencies couldn't escape the carnage either. Ethereum, the second-biggest crypto by market cap, fell 18% during the same period.
Some industry veterans aren't throwing in the towel yet.
Crypto advocates argue that regulatory clarity could actually help the market long-term, even if short-term pain seems inevitable.
The SEC's next moves could reshape everything. Agency decisions carry massive weight for the entire crypto industry's future.
Institutional interest shows mixed signals that confuse market watchers. Some major players cut their crypto exposure, citing volatility and regulatory risks as primary concerns.
Cryptocurrency mining operations face mounting challenges beyond just price declines. Stricter regulations and environmental concerns add operational pressures that squeeze…
On March 15, the European Central Bank announced plans to explore a digital euro, adding another wrinkle to an already complex situation.
Binance experienced a major outage that same day, causing trading disruptions across one of the world's largest crypto exchanges.
Grayscale Investments reported on March 20 that its Bitcoin Trust saw declining assets under management as institutional investors reassessed crypto exposure.
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong tweeted March 25 about needing clearer regulatory frameworks to support crypto innovation.
The Bank of Japan threw another curveball March 28, maintaining ultra-loose monetary policy while other central banks tightened.