Bitcoin will mark its **longest bear market streak since 2018** with today's (March 1, 2026) monthly close. The world's number one cryptocurrency, Bitcoin (BTC), has closed with a red candle (bearish) for five consecutive months, losing value. This will be the longest monthly decline since a similar streak seen in the 2018-2019 bear market.
Currently, the Bitcoin price is hovering around the **$65,000-$67,000** range. A loss of approximately 14-20% is expected compared to the February close. This represents a drop of approximately 48-52% from Bitcoin's all-time high of around **$126,000** reac