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Will Bitcoin Finish a Second Straight Year Down for the First Time Ever

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Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) may be on track to finish in the red for a second straight year , and changing market cycles may be the explanation as to why that is. Bitcoin Magazine’s latest “Chart of the Day” analysis highlighted that Bitcoin ended 2025 down nearly 6% and has fallen another 16% year-to-date in 2026. To finish the year up, Bitcoin would need to reclaim $87,500, requiring a rally of roughly 18% from the levels cited. But there are several factors weighing on the outlook: Historical patterns: Bitcoin has rebounded in the year following major annual declines in 2014, 2018 and 2022.

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