Crypto
Gemini lists 10 biggest altcoin decliners this year; BCH, ADA and XRP hit
Several major altcoins including Bitcoin Cash, Cardano, XRP and Dogecoin are posting steep declines this year, with many down 30 to 60 percent since January. Gemini released a list of the 10 worst-performing altcoins based on returns since the start of 2026, led by Bitcoin Cash, Polkadot and Cardano. Gemini cited weaker speculative demand, fading institutional interest and macroeconomic uncertainty, alongside shrinking liquidity and weaker real usage demand.