Bitcoin Ends Q1 2026 Down 23.8% But Holds Above $66,000
The cryptocurrency fell from about $87,500 in early January to $66,619 by March 31, driven by $500 million in U.S. spot ETF outflows, high inflation, a cautious Federal Reserve, and geopolitical tensions. Fear and Greed Index hit a low of 5, while Satoshi Nakamoto's estimated 1.1 million BTC holdings lost over $64.6 billion in value. Traders debate sharply: bears see patterns pointing to $55,000 or lower, but bulls highlight resilience and predict rebounds to $120,000 or even $1 million long-term.
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