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Crypto Closes H1 2026 Deep in the Red — But Bitcoin Managed to Outperform Strategy

Crypto markets closed the first half of 2026 sharply lower, with bitcoin down 32% and the total market cap shrinking to nearly $2 trillion. Despite the losses, BTC managed to outperform Strategy shares, which fell 43% over the same period.

June 27, 2026