Recent Crypto Drops: What Happened, Why It Matters, What To Watch
Crypto’s hot streak cooled in mid-October 2025. Bitcoin retreated from fresh highs, altcoins fell harder, and liquidity thinned as traders de-risked. Here is a clear read on the slide, the drivers behind it, and the signposts to track next. The Market Picture Bitcoin pulled back from an all-time high set on October 6, then briefly tested the low 110s in a rapid weekend selloff before stabilizing in the mid 110s to low 120s. Reported lows during October 10-11 touched roughly $104.8K, with a sharp rebound early the following week. Altcoins underperformed. Ethereum slipped, Solana and XRP dropped more, and a broad basket of majors turned red. Daily snapshots showed nine of the top ten coins down and over ninety of the top one hundred lower on the day. Volatility spiked as liquidations cascaded. Several desks called it one of the […]
