Main navigation

Bitcoin (BTC) On Track To Its Second Worst Quarter In Eight Years

Tue, 06/22/2021 - 11:27
article image
Vladislav Sopov
Only nine days are left for Bitcoin (BTC) bulls to save the orange coin from its worst quarterly close since early 2018
Bitcoin (BTC) On Track To Its Second Worst Quarter In Eight Years
Cover image via stock.adobe.com
Read U.TODAY on
Google News
Contents

Despite the fact that Bitcoin (BTC) is still up 'year-to-date', it erased almost half of its price in Q2, 2021. 

Worst three months for Bitcoin (BTC) since 2018 Crypto Winter

Skew, an analytical group that tracks crucial indicators for crypto derivatives markets, shares the statistics of Bitcoin's quarterly performance on Twitter.

According to their latest tweet, Bitcoin (BTC) lost 45,91% in Q2, 2021. In Q1, 2018 after reaching the 2017 high of over $19,000, Bitcoin (BTC) retraced 49,89%. This disaster is the worst result in Bitcoin's (BTC) latest eight years.

At the same time, Bitcoin (BTC) 'year-to-date' price dynamics is surprisingly positive. Today, the flagship cryptocurrency is up 10% compared to early January, 2021.

Related
Bitcoin (BTC) Enters Its Most Bearish Month: See Statistics

As covered by U.Today previously, none of the summer months 'loves' Bitcoin (BTC). Typically, March and August bring the most painful news for Bitcoin (BTC) bulls.

All eyes on $31,000 level

Today, on June 22, Bitcoin (BTC) yet again touched the bullish stronghold at $31,000. In June, this level established itself as a reliable support amidst increasing selling pressure.

Bitcoin (BTC) price is plummeting as China intensifies its crackdown on crypto. Bitcoin (BTC) mining has been banned in the majority of provinces including strategic ones.

Related
Bitcoin (BTC) Miners Might Be Leaving China. Is This Good or Bad?

Also, all major banks are prohibited from interacting with crypto-oriented services including exchanges. Analysts explain this witch-hunt by either political or environmental issues.

article image
About the author

Blockchain Analyst & Writer with scientific background. 6+ years in IT-analytics, 3+ years in blockchain.

Worked in independent analysis as well as in start-ups (Swap.online, Monoreto, Attic Lab etc.)