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Bitcoin Shows Relative Resilience Among Major Cryptocurrencies in 2026
Analysis shows Bitcoin has sustained smaller losses than Ethereum, Solana, and XRP both year to date and relative to record highs.
Major digital assets have all posted declines in 2026, though their relative performance varies depending on the baseline used. Bitcoin has recorded the smallest decline among top assets year to date, dropping 5.3% from its December 31, 2025 close of $87,498 to $82,965. In comparison, Solana dropped 11.7% to $109, Ethereum fell 15.7% to $2,501, and XRP declined 23.9% to $1.39 over the same timeframe.
The rankings change when measured from all-time record highs, though Bitcoin retains the top spot. From peak levels, Bitcoin is down 34.2%, compared to a 49.5% drawdown for Ethereum, 61.8% for XRP, and 62.7% for Solana.
The piece highlights that year-to-date figures can mask prior drawdowns, as assets like Solana suffered substantial losses before the start of 2026, lowering their starting baseline for the year.
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