Bitcoin’s Surprising October 2025 Drop

What Happened?

Most years, October is called “Uptober” because Bitcoin usually goes up a lot (average +20% since 2013).
But October 2025 was different: Bitcoin fell about 4–13%.
It reached $124,000 (new all-time high)
Then dropped quickly to $101,000, even touched below $100,000 two times

By late November it came back to around $106,000
This was only a small drop compared to real “crypto winters” in the past when Bitcoin lost 75–83%.

Why Did the Price Fall?

U.S. President Trump talked about big new taxes (100% tariffs) on things China sells to the USA → people got scared and sold risky assets fast.
Central banks said they will not lower interest rates quickly → high rates make Bitcoin less attractive.

Many traders were using borrowed money (leverage). When price fell, more than $19 billion of positions were automatically closed in one day → price fell even more.
Some old Bitcoin holders (“diamond hands”) decided to sell and take profit.

Good News – The Market Is Stronger Now!

Big companies and Bitcoin ETFs did NOT sell; they kept buying or holding.
Money kept flowing into Solana and Ethereum ETFs too.
Today traders use much less borrowed money than in 2021.
Bitcoin miners are still very active (hash rate at record high).
So this drop is just a normal healthy break, not the end of the bull market.

What Happens Next?

Until the end of 2025: Bitcoin will probably move sideways between $95,000 and $115,000.
If USA–China problems calm down → Bitcoin can quickly return to $124,000 or higher in early 2026.
Long-term (2026): Many people expect $150,000 or more because interest rates will go down again and more big investors are coming.

Easy Tips to Stay Safe

Put a stop-loss at $100,000 (automatic sell if price goes too low).
Keep some money in stablecoins (USDT, USDC) when the market is wild.
Buy a little bit every week instead of all at once.
Don’t borrow too much money to trade.
Final Message
Bitcoin is growing up. It still moves with world news, but it is much stronger than before.
This October drop is just a rest. Smart investors see it as a chance to buy slowly.
The big upward trend is still alive! 🚀