Key Takeaways The price of bitcoin, the world's largest cryptocurrency, fell roughly 25% in the past three months—posting roughly the same performance as it did in the fourth quarter of last year. Bernstein analysts say that the crypto stock complex could be nearing a bottom as earnings season starts. Has crypto found its bottom after a bruising start to 2026? That's the question on many investors' minds after a stretch during which "ngmi" energy—the acronym is used by crypto backers to describe ...

Crypto Retail Investors. Photo by BeInCrypto Retail participation in the cryptocurrency market has continued to decline throughout this cycle, with interest weakening further as the year draws to a close. While some analysts still interpret fading retail engagement as a classic bottom signal, others argue the current downturn reflects a deeper cultural and social shift, where investor attention has moved away from crypto altogether. Does Retail Apathy Mark a Bottom or a New Phase? The crypto market’s ...