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Why bitcoin is down 'just' 32% a year after its record high of $126,000

CoinDesk·October 6, 2026·1 min read
Why bitcoin is down 'just' 32% a year after its record high of $126,000

Bitcoin trades 32% below its record high of $126,000 set a year ago, a shallower decline than past bear markets, which saw prices plummet 77% to 85%. The current downturn has been milder, with the one-year anniversary marking a less severe correction compared to historical cycles.

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