Bitcoin May Have Had A Bumpy Ride In 2025, But Long-Term Patterns Show Apex Crypto’s Resilience, Strength Against Major Assets
Alt: Bitcoin Saw Turbulence Through 2025, But Long-Term Trends Point to Resilience, Outperformance Versus Key Assets
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is poised to close the year lower (unless there’s a miracle), as bullish momentum faded into bearish dread in the last quarter of 2025. Yet, on zooming out, the leading cryptocurrency’s growth trajectory appears impressively strong.
Bitcoin’s 2025 Plunge
Bitcoin’s 2025 journey has been like a roller coaster, with its price tumbling from an October peak of $126,000 to a low of $80,000 and currently consolidating in the $86,000-$90,000 range.
The apex cryptocurrency erased all of its 2025 gains in the latest meltdown, and currently trades more than 30% below its all-time highs.
The slump crushed expectations, and how. Bitcoin has sunk 23% in the fourth quarter, which has historically averaged returns of more than 77%.
This period also saw a resurgence in Bitcoin obituaries — instances when critics declared the end of the apex cryptocurrency. As many as nine such obituaries surfaced …
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