As of now, Bitcoin and Ethereum recorded returns of -23.15% and -31.81% for the first quarter of 2026, compared to historical first-quarter average returns of +45.90% and +66.48%, respectively. The historical average April returns for Bitcoin and Ethereum are +13.06% and +19.98%, respectively. Bitcoin has experienced negative April returns in only 5 out of the past 13 years (2014, 2015, 2021, 2022, and 2024). Ethereum has had negative April returns in only 4 out of the past 10 years (2016, 2022, 2024, and 2025).
Bitcoin and Ethereum's historical April returns average +13.06% and +19.98%, respectively.
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Ethereum news shows the asset dropped 31.81% in Q1 2026, underperforming its historical Q1 average of +66.48%. Bitcoin fell 23.15%, below its +45.90% Q1 average. April has historically been stronger, with Bitcoin averaging +13.06% and Ethereum +19.98%. Ethereum ecosystem news highlights that Ethereum has seen negative April returns in 4 of the past 10 years, while Bitcoin has in 5 of the past 13.
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