Cryptocurrency Market Shows Resilience Despite Over 20% Drop, CoinGecko Releases Q1 2026 Report

Amid Geopolitical Risks and Financial Tightening Concerns

On March 16, CoinGecko, a leading cryptocurrency data provider, released its 'Q1 2026 Cryptocurrency Industry Report'. According to the report, the total market capitalization of the cryptocurrency sector for the first quarter of 2026 (January to March) ended at $2.4 trillion, a 20.4% decrease (approximately $622 billion less) from the previous quarter, maintaining a level about 45% below the record high of October 2025.

The primary triggers for the market downturn were...