Digital Assets Are 2026’s Worst-Performing Major Assets, With Bitcoin Down 35%
Uk Jin
Summary
- Digital assets were reported to be posting the weakest returns among major investment assets in 2026.
- Silver, copper and gold were reported to have posted strong returns of 106.97%, 66.80% and 60.41%, respectively.
- Bitcoin (BTC) has fallen 34.60% since the start of the year, while Ether (ETH) has dropped more than 50%, leaving both with negative returns.
Forecast Trend Report by Period
Digital assets have posted the weakest returns among major investment assets in 2026.
Cointelegraph wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter, on August 9 that digital assets have been the worst performers this year compared with gold, silver, the Nasdaq and the Russell 2000 Index.
TradingView data showed silver has surged 106.97% so far this year, the best return among major assets. Copper and gold followed with gains of 66.80% and 60.41%, respectively.
By contrast, digital assets remained in negative territory. Bitcoin (BTC) has fallen 34.60% since the start of the year, while Ether (ETH) has dropped more than 50%.
Uk Jin
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