Cryptocurrency Performance in Q1: A Review of the First Quarter
This newsletter, written by Joshua de Vos from CoinDesk, examines the performance of cryptocurrencies in the first quarter, focusing on shifting institutional demand and new regulatory clarity that sets the stage for Q2. The digital asset market closed the first quarter of 2026 under significant pressure, extending a downturn that began in late 2025. The CoinDesk 20 Index fell 27.4% to 1,952, whi…