A hypothetical $1,000 investment in the top 10 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization on January 20, 2025, has decreased to approximately $550 as of March 5, 2026. This analysis by Finbold excluded stablecoins and included Chainlink and Avalanche instead. The period has been marked by significant market volatility and regulatory debates. The total cryptocurrency market capitalization has contracted by over $1 trillion, from $3.49 trillion to $2.47 trillion, with daily trading volumes dropping from $307 billion to $140 billion. Most major cryptocurrencies have suffered double-digit losses, with Bitcoin and Ethereum declining by 30% and 36%, respectively. Solana and XRP saw even steeper declines of 65% and 55%. Notably, BNB showed resilience, retaining $96 of its initial $100 investment, while TRON was the only asset to gain, increasing to $123. In contrast, Dogecoin, Cardano, and Avalanche experienced declines of 73%, 72%, and 74%, respectively, highlighting the broader market downturn.