- Bitcoin’s price has declined sharply, falling toward $90,000 after reaching $126,000 in October.
- The total cryptocurrency market has lost about $1 trillion in value since its October peak.
- The crypto market capitalization dropped below $3.3 trillion, its lowest level since early July.
- Experts suggest this decline marks the start of a bear market and warn of further potential losses.
- Some analysts view the current trend as a consolidation phase, with long-term recovery still possible despite recent losses.
Bitcoin‘s price has fallen sharply in recent weeks, dropping toward $90,000 per bitcoin from an October high of $126,000. This decline has lowered the total cryptocurrency market value substantially, raising concerns over a potential crash driven by uncertainty around Federal Reserve policies.
According to FxPro chief market analyst Alex Kuptsikevich, the crypto market capitalization has decreased by more than 6% in a single day, reaching $3.26 trillion, the lowest point since early July. Since its peak on October 7, the market has lost over $1 trillion, about 24% of its value, signaling the beginning of a bear market, which is a period characterized by sustained price declines.
“The crypto market has set lower local lows, confirming the downward trend,” Kuptsikevich stated. He noted that if stock market trends apply to crypto, another drop of about 20%, or $1 trillion, could occur. Bitcoin has now erased all its gains made earlier this year, as its price recently fell below the important $100,000 support level.
Arthur Azizov, founder of B2 Ventures, described the drop below $100,000 as confirming a “descending channel” pattern forming since mid-October, following major liquidations. He highlighted the $89,000–$94,000 range as a key liquidity zone, where trading activity is concentrated. Azizov added the worst-case scenario could send bitcoin back to the $72,000–$74,000 range seen in April 2025, where a significant bullish run previously started.
Despite the recent downward trend, Azizov pointed out that this phase might represent healthy market consolidation lasting until a clear bearish signal appears. “Looking ahead into the year-end and the beginning of 2026, I still see what’s happening now as a healthy consolidation,” Azizov said, but noted that chances for recovery are diminishing day by day.
Bitcoin’s price movements and overall market shifts reflect a volatile period influenced by broader economic conditions and investor responses to monetary policy. These fluctuations have caused increased uncertainty among traders and investors in the cryptocurrency space.
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