Bitcoin Faces Two Red Years For the First Time Ever
By Patrick Green
AI summary of the source article
Bitcoin faces the prospect of back-to-back losing years for the first time. Following a roughly 6% decline in 2025, it is down about 16% in 2026 and requires an 18% rally above $87,500 to finish the year green.
Key facts
- Bitcoin has never recorded back-to-back losing years.
- 2025 closed down about 6%, marking the first red year directly following a halving.
- With seven weeks remaining, 2026 is down roughly 16% and requires a climb above $87,500 to close green.
Source excerpt · Bitcoin Magazine
▶ Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Faces Two Red Years For the First Time Ever Bitcoin has never posted back-to-back losing years, but 2026 could change that. This post Bitcoin Faces Two Red Years For the First Time Ever first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Patrick Green .