Bitcoin is trading at approximately $66,938, marking its third-worst first quarter performance since 2013. Data shows the cryptocurrency has fallen 23.21% in Q1 2026 following a 23.07% drop in Q4 2025, representing its first consecutive quarterly losses since 2022. The current price reflects a nearly 48% decline from its all-time high of $126,080 recorded in October 2025.
Bitcoin is trading between $66,000 and $67,000 as of March 2, 2026, stabilizing after weeks of sharp swings. The leading cryptocurrency has been unable to regain its footing after a tough start to the year.
Currently, Bitcoin is trading at $66,938, down 0.84% over the last 24 hours. Daily trading volume is $63.43 billion, with a market capitalization of $1.34 trillion.
According to data provided by CryptosRus, Bitcoin has registered a return of -23.21% in Q1 2026. This is the third-worst Q1 performance since 2013 and contrasts with an average first-quarter gain of 45.90%.
Historically, only Q1 2018 and Q1 2014 have seen worse first-quarter performances. “These corrections have all followed significant bull market peaks and have been part of larger correction cycles that eventually paved the way for new growth cycles,” the data notes.
The current quarterly loss is considerably less than Bitcoin’s median Q1 return of 2.26%. This indicates the magnitude of the current loss in 2026 is significant.
Since 2013, Bitcoin’s first quarter has experienced highly divergent performances. Strong gains were registered in years like 2013, 2021, 2023, and 2024, balanced by negative performances in others.
The current loss comes after Bitcoin’s all-time high of $126,080 in October 2025. Since that peak, Bitcoin has declined by nearly 48%.
The two consecutive quarterly losses in Q4 2025 and Q1 2026 are the first since 2022. The current performance indicates rising volatility and that the market is still in a corrective cycle.
