# Сопутствующие статьи по теме Crypto Winter

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The First Snowfall in the Crypto Industry of 2026

In February 2026, the crypto industry faces a severe downturn, marked by capital flight, collapsing narratives, and a loss of faith. A meeting with a VC friend in Beijing sets the tone: investment has stalled for half a year, and even committed believers are questioning the future. The announcement of Kyle Samani, a key figure at Multicoin Capital, leaving the industry signals a deeper crisis. The collapse is attributed to the end of an era of cheap money, as global liquidity recedes and risk assets—including cryptocurrencies—plunge simultaneously. Bitcoin’s narrative as "digital gold" crumbles as it correlates closely with tech stocks, amplifying rather than hedging risk. The Web3 application narrative also falters, overshadowed by the rise of AI, which has captured capital and talent, leaving crypto’s promises looking increasingly hollow. Projects like Entropy and Bit[.]com shut down, while Gemini downsizes drastically. Developers shift focus to AI, and social media fills with nostalgia for the 2021 bull market. The upcoming Consensus conference in Hong Kong highlights the industry’s search for direction amid the wreckage. Yet, amid the despair, there is hope for a quieter, more grounded future. Blockchain technology may find practical, niche applications—in supply chain finance or digital identity—without the hype of get-rich-quick schemes. The path forward requires patience, introspection, and a commitment to solving real problems, not chasing fantasies.

marsbit02/06 02:15

The First Snowfall in the Crypto Industry of 2026

marsbit02/06 02:15

Actually, the Crypto Winter Began in January 2025

The crypto winter began in January 2025, though many only recently acknowledged it. Bitcoin and Ethereum have fallen 39% and 53% from their October 2025 peaks, with steeper declines for other assets. This is a full bear market, not a correction, driven by over-leverage and profit-taking. Positive developments like regulatory progress and institutional adoption have been ignored amid the downturn, typical of crypto winters where good news fails to lift prices. Historically, crypto winters last around 13 months. However, this one may be closer to ending than it appears, as it effectively started in January 2025. ETF and digital asset trust (DAT) inflows masked the reality for some assets. Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP saw milder declines (10–20%) due to institutional support, while assets like ADA, AVAX, SUI, and DOT fell 62–75% without such backing. Without $75 billion in ETF/DAT buying, Bitcoin’s drop would have been closer to 60%. The retail crypto market has been in winter since January 2025. Despite the gloom, fundamental strengths remain: regulatory clarity, institutional adoption, stablecoins, tokenization, and Wall Street embrace. These positive factors are stored energy that will fuel the next rally when sentiment shifts. Triggers could include strong economic growth, pro-crypto regulatory surprises, sovereign adoption of Bitcoin, or simply time. As with past winters, the end feels near—despair and frustration are common precursors to recovery. Spring is likely coming soon.

marsbit02/03 16:39

Actually, the Crypto Winter Began in January 2025

marsbit02/03 16:39

Bitwise Chief Investment Officer: The Long Night Is at Its Deepest, a Glimmer of Light for the Crypto Market Is Near

Bitwise's Chief Investment Officer asserts that the crypto market has been in a severe winter since January 2025, though its end is likely nearer than its beginning. While Bitcoin and Ethereum are down 39% and 53% from their October 2025 peaks, respectively, many other assets have fallen even more sharply. This isn't a typical bull market pullback but a full-scale crypto winter, driven by over-leverage and large-scale profit-taking by early investors. Despite positive developments in adoption and regulation, prices continue to fall because bear markets often ignore good news. Historically, crypto winters last around 13 months. However, the current downturn may have started earlier than perceived, as massive inflows into Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, along with crypto treasury products (DATs), masked underlying weakness in the broader market. These institutional purchases, totaling approximately $75 billion in Bitcoin alone, provided crucial support floor—without which declines could have been much steeper. The market is now categorized into three groups: assets with strong institutional support (like BTC and ETH) saw milder declines; those with recent ETF approvals fell more significantly; and assets without such backing experienced severe drops. The current climate feels hopeless, but the fundamental strengths of crypto—regulatory progress, institutional adoption, and real-world utility—remain intact. These positive factors are accumulating potential that is likely to trigger a strong rebound once sentiment shifts, possibly driven by economic growth, regulatory clarity, or sovereign adoption. The darkest hour is just before dawn, and spring may be closer than it appears.

marsbit02/03 09:19

Bitwise Chief Investment Officer: The Long Night Is at Its Deepest, a Glimmer of Light for the Crypto Market Is Near

marsbit02/03 09:19

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