I reviewed CoinGecko’s report for the first quarter, and the picture is decidedly bleak. Total crypto market capitalization fell by 20.4%, leading to $2.4 trillion by the end of March. If we compare it with the October peak of 2025, we’re currently roughly 45% lower. This really looks like a crypto winter, not just a correction.



What’s interesting is that stablecoins are holding their ground—USDT’s market capitalization stayed at $309.9 billion, even though the circulating supply fell for the first time since 2022. Bitcoin dropped by 22% alongside stocks, while commodity assets rose by 76.9%—clearly pulling investors’ attention.

According to CoinGecko, spot trading volume on centralized platforms plunged by 39% to $2.7 trillion. In March, they even recorded a monthly low—just $0.8 trillion. On decentralized exchanges, Solana continues to dominate with a 30.6% share, and traders on Hyperliquid are actively trading thanks to demand for 24/7 trading.

The CoinGecko report clearly shows that the market has entered a prolonged consolidation period. It seems we’ll have to wait a long time for a recovery.
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