Picture this: Bitcoin delivers negative returns throughout the entire year. Talk about awkward for policymakers who've backed crypto and the whole digital asset community. When BTC stumbles, it's not just about the charts—it's about credibility. Everyone from institutional players to retail traders would be watching closely. The correlation between major crypto assets and broader market sentiment means such a scenario would ripple across the entire ecosystem. Whether the market bounces back or continues sliding defines the narrative for another cycle.