Bitcoin and Ethereum's January Returns Far Below Historical Averages, February Outlook Remains Positive

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Release Time: 02/01/2026 10:31:15

Summary

Ethereum news shows January returns at -17.52%, the third-worst since 2017, significantly below its 16.81% average. Bitcoin's January return was -10.17%, the fifth-worst since 2013, underperforming its 2.81% average. February typically sees Bitcoin rise by an average of 12.2%, with only three negative years. Ethereum ecosystem news highlights February's average return of 10.37%, with just two negative instances.

BlockBeats news: On February 1, data from Coinglass showed that Bitcoin's return for January was -10.17%, marking the fifth-worst performance since 2013.Far below the average January return of 2.81%Ethereum's return in January was -17.52%, the third-worst performance since 2017.Far below the average January return rate of 16.81%.

Looking ahead to February, historically the average Bitcoin return rate in February is 12.2%.Only 3 occurrences with negative rates of return.The average return of Ethereum in February was 10.37%,Negative return rate occurred only 2 times..

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