Bitcoin Loses Over $1 Trillion in Market Value After 2025 Peak and Faces Uncertain 2026 Outlook
In early October 2025, Bitcoin surged to a record $126,000 before a macro-driven sell-off erased more than $1 trillion in overall crypto value within six weeks. Prices dropped to around $80,255 by November 21 as heavy leverage, ETF redemptions and renewed trade tensions intensified liquidations across the market. The subsequent rebound toward $94,500 in early December left analysts divided on whether institutional demand and macro conditions will support a more durable recovery into 2026.