Bitcoin is facing its worst first quarter in eight years, down 22.3% since the beginning of the year, trading around $68,000 from $87,700. Analysts predict a volatile Q1, with historical data showing no correlation to future prices. It is on track for the worst Q1 since 2018 when it fell 49.7%.

BTC has seen losses in seven of the past thirteen Q1s, including the years 2025, 2020, and the worst in 2018. Ether is also struggling, with 34.3% losses this quarter. Bitcoin could see its first-ever consecutive red January and February if it doesn’t reclaim $80,000 soon.

Experts believe the current BTC price decline is a regular correctional phase, not a long-term structural breakdown. Historical patterns suggest strong recoveries in later months due to institutional adoption and halving cycle dynamics. Bitcoin has been falling for five consecutive weeks, dropping 2.3% to $68,670.

Read more at Cointelegraph: Bitcoin Heads For Worst Quarter Since 2018 With 22% Drop