Bitcoin Experiences Biggest Q4 Drop Since 2018 with Nearly 22% Plummet

Bitcoin is set to close Q4 of 2025 with a loss of approximately 22%, marking its poorest performance since the 2018 crash. The flagship cryptocurrency typically posts gains in the fourth quarter; however, the current sharp decline indicates a fragile phase. The decline's structure is similar to 2018, with an 11.8% drop in Q1 followed by a nearly 30% rebound in Q2 and modest gains in Q3. The late-year breakdown suggests a shift in market behavior, with new capital struggling to replace earlier inflows. At present, Bitcoin is trading at around $89,000, down nearly 29% from its all-time high of $126,000 set in early October. Despite a nearly 6% gain over the past month, the cryptocurrency remains down about 7% on a yearly basis.