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Bitcoin Cash closes at a 90-day low — down 27% from its February peak
- Bitcoin Cash (BCH) closed at $415.92 on 16 May, its lowest close in the 90-day window, having fallen from a peak of $570.91 set on 22 February 2026.
- The 27.2% decline from the February high has been steady, with BCH down 7.6% in 7 days and 8.5% in 30 days — underperforming Bitcoin by approximately 1,240 basis points over 30 days.
- BCH has now underperformed Bitcoin by that margin consistently since late February, widening a gap that shows no sign of closing.
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Conclusion
BCH close 16 May: $415.92 = 90d low (Feb 15–May 16 window). 90d high: $570.91 on 22 Feb 2026. Decline from peak: −27.2%. 7d return: −7.6%; 30d return: −8.5%. BTC 30d return: +3.9%. BCH vs BTC 30d gap: −1,240 bps.