
The northeast United States wasn’t the only region gripped by bitter cold this month—a new winter has also hit the cryptocurrency market. Weak sentiment and choppy trading threaten Bitcoin with its worst yearly performance since 2022. What’s caused the cryptocurrency stallout in 2025, and can investors hope for a brighter year in 2026?
Below, we’ll explore why digital assets have floundered in 2025, and name two crypto-related companies you might want to stay clear of until Bitcoin reverses its momentum.