Bitcoin and ethereum have continued to lag traditional assets in 2026. Bitcoin is down more than 16 percent since the start of the year and ethereum is down more than 32 percent, while Brent crude, major U.S. stock indexes and precious metals have risen. Brent crude has climbed more than 63.3 percent, supported by supply concerns after the Strait of Hormuz was blocked amid U.S.-Iran clashes.

Cardano (ADA) founder Charles Hoskinson said he has suffered losses of more than 75 percent on his ADA holdings but will maintain a long-term holding stance. He said he remains one of the largest ADA holders and has previously cited losses of more than $3 billion when ADA fell 92 percent. Hoskinson rejected claims that Cardano’s decline stems from internal problems and opposed excessive cuts to development spending.