Bitcoin: Worst H1 Asset Performer on Record
Bitcoin dropped 31% in H1 2026 while gold fell 7%, the first time both ranked as worst major assets in any calendar year.
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Bitcoin and gold posted the weakest returns among major assets in the first half of 2026, with BTC down 31% and gold off 7%, a combination never recorded in any prior calendar year.
Current price action shows BTC at $62247.64 inside its Bollinger Bands, testing the upper resistance at $62970.25 while the 50-EMA at $60776.54 continues to act as dynamic support and the 200-EMA at $64801.49 caps upside. The MACD golden cross at 546.93 keeps the broader structure bullish even as RSI at 64.72 leaves room before overbought conditions emerge, suggesting any near-term pullback would likely target the 50-EMA before continuation. This setup arrives amid ongoing BTC price prediction debates and lingering crypto market crash concerns from earlier 2026 volatility.
Charlie Bilello
@charliebilelloCharlie Bilello is the Founder and CEO of Compound Capital Advisors. He shares data-driven insights on financial markets, economic trends, and investment strategies. His content features historical market analysis, inflation updates, and ETF performance research. Followers receive factual charts and statistical perspectives on wealth building and risk management.
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