Bitcoin Logs Fifth Consecutive Monthly Decline as Price Slides to $60,000 and Ethereum Extends Losing Streak

Bitcoin's early 2026 gains faded as the asset fell to a local low of $60,000 in early February and still closed the month with a double-digit percentage loss, marking five straight months in the red. Ethereum's run has been even weaker, with six consecutive negative months and steep drops of 17.7% and 19.6% in January and February while struggling to remain above $2,000.