Bitcoin opens the third quarter in an historical red zone after rare losing first half
CoinDesk· Shaurya Malwa· Jul 1, 2026 · 12:30 PM
Bitcoin fell in both the first and second quarters of 2026, only the third time it has opened a year that way. In the two earlier instances, 2018 and 2022, the second half brought no rescue.
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