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Crypto Enters 'Sustained Winter' as CEX Volumes Plunge 39% in Q1, CoinGecko Reports
Centralized crypto exchanges saw trading volumes plummet by 39% in Q1 2026, signaling a 'sustained crypto winter' according to CoinGecko. March recorded the lowest monthly volume since November 2023, driven by geopolitical instability, economic slowdown fears, and hawkish monetary policy expectations.






