CoinGecko’s Q1 2026 report shows the crypto market cap fell 20.4% to $2.4T. Here are the 6 biggest trends shaping the market this quarter

The crypto market had a rough start to 2026. CoinGecko’s Q1 2026 Crypto Industry Report confirms what many feared. 

The total market cap dropped 20.4% to $2.4 trillion. That represents a $622 billion loss in just one quarter. The market now sits roughly 45% below its October 2025 peak.

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Bitcoin and CEX Trading Volume Take a Major Hit in Q1 2026

Bitcoin led the losses among major assets, falling 22% in Q1. 

According to CoinGecko, BTC underperformed even traditional equities. The NASDAQ dropped 7.1%, while the S&P 500 fell 4.8%. 

Both posted their worst quarterly returns since…