Bitcoin (BTC-USD)
The world's first decentralized cryptocurrency.
-30.24%
Correction·(-25% to -50%)
As of Sep 21, 2026, Bitcoin (BTC-USD) closed at $86,965.80, representing a -30.24% drawdown from its all-time high of $124,659.00 recorded on Oct 6, 2025 (350 days ago). Returning to all-time high requires a +43.3% gain.
Current Drawdown
-30.24%
From all-time highLast Close
$86,965.80
Sep 21, 2026
All-Time High
$124,659.00
Oct 6, 2025
Days Below Peak
350d
Days below all-time highGain to ATH
+43.3%
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Annual Maximum Drawdowns (Last 10 Years)
Deepest peak-to-trough decline recorded within each calendar year.
Over the last 10 completed years, Bitcoin experienced an average intra-year drawdown of -46.4% lasting an average of 140 days peak-to-trough, with its deepest drawdown reaching -81.2% in 2018.
10Y Avg Drawdown
-46.37%
Correction
Deepest Drawdown
-81.18%
2018 · Bear Market
Avg Peak-to-Trough
140 days
| Year | Max Intra-Year Drawdown | Peak High | Bottom Trough | Peak-to-Trough | Yearly Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -32.02%Correction | Oct 6, 2025 $124,659.00 | Nov 22, 2025 $84,739.70 | 47 days | -7.34% |
| 2024 | -26.15%Correction | Mar 13, 2024 $73,072.40 | Sep 6, 2024 $53,963.00 | 177 days | +111.81% |
| 2023 | -20.00%Pullback | Jul 13, 2023 $31,454.20 | Sep 11, 2023 $25,162.50 | 60 days | +154.46% |
| 2022 | -66.93%Bear Market | Jan 1, 2022 $47,722.60 | Nov 21, 2022 $15,781.30 | 324 days | -65.34% |
| 2021 | -53.14%Bear Market | Apr 13, 2021 $63,575.00 | Jul 20, 2021 $29,790.30 | 98 days | +57.57% |
| 2020 | -53.60%Bear Market | Feb 14, 2020 $10,344.40 | Mar 12, 2020 $4,800.00 | 27 days | +301.67% |
| 2019 | -49.41%Correction | Jun 26, 2019 $13,093.80 | Dec 17, 2019 $6,623.82 | 174 days | +89.49% |
| 2018 | -81.18%Bear Market | Jan 6, 2018 $17,069.80 | Dec 15, 2018 $3,211.72 | 343 days | -72.33% |
| 2017 | -34.88%Correction | Dec 16, 2017 $19,102.70 | Dec 30, 2017 $12,440.00 | 14 days | +220.10% |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bitcoin
Click to expandHow is the current drawdown of Bitcoin calculated?
For Bitcoin, drawdown measures the percentage decline from its all-time high closing peak of $124,659.00 (reached on Oct 6, 2025) to its latest daily close of $86,965.80:
(($86,965.80 - $124,659.00) / $124,659.00) × 100 = -30.24%
Calculations use official daily settled closes to filter out intraday wick noise. The drawdown only resets to 0.00% when a new settled close surpasses $124,659.00.
At what prices does Bitcoin enter a dip, pullback, correction, or bear market?
Measuring from Bitcoin's all-time high closing price of $124,659.00:
• -10% Dip: Triggers at $112,193.10
• -20% Pullback: Triggers at $99,727.20
• -40% Correction: Triggers at $74,795.40
• -50% Bear Market: Triggers at $62,329.50
At its latest close of $86,965.80 (-30.24%), Bitcoin is currently in Correction territory (Substantial market reset flushing leverage and short-term speculation (25% to 50% drop).).
How much does Bitcoin need to rise to reach a new all-time high?
From its current drawdown of -30.24%, Bitcoin must gain +43.3% from its current price of $86,965.80 to break even back at its all-time high of $124,659.00.
Because losses compound on a reduced capital base, the recovery gain required always exceeds the drawdown percentage. For example, on a hypothetical $1,000 capital base at today's price, returning to prior all-time highs equals $1,433.43 (a +$433.43 recovery increase). This mathematical illustration is for educational purposes only and does not constitute a profit forecast, return guarantee, or investment recommendation.
What is the typical annual drawdown and duration for Bitcoin?
Over the last 10 completed calendar years, Bitcoin experienced an average intra-year pullback of -46.4%, taking an average of 140 calendar days to reach bottom from its intra-year peak. The deepest single-year decline occurred in 2018 with a -81.2% drop, while the mildest year was 2023 with a pullback of only -20.0%.
What was the deepest drop for Bitcoin over the last 10 years, and how did it unfold?
Over the last 10 completed calendar years, the deepest intra-year drop for Bitcoin occurred in 2018, falling -81.2% from $17,069.80 on Jan 6, 2018 down to a trough of $3,211.72 on Dec 15, 2018. It took 343 calendar days from peak to bottom. Comparing the current drawdown of -30.24% to this 10-year extreme highlights where today's price sits relative to its worst modern cycle.
How do drawdown alerts work for Bitcoin?
You can configure automated email alerts for Bitcoin at any custom drawdown threshold (such as -5%, -10%, -20%, etc.) or for All-Time High (ATH) recovery. Alerts are evaluated once daily against official settled closing prices to filter out intraday wick noise. When your selected threshold is crossed or when Bitcoin reclaims peak valuation, Drawdown Tracker dispatches a notification to your email with a 24-hour cooldown between repeated alerts.
Educational & Informational Purpose Only: Drawdown Tracker calculates and displays mathematical peak-to-trough price drawdowns based on official daily closing data. Nothing on this page or in automated notifications constitutes financial, investment, legal, or tax advice. We do not endorse, recommend, or suggest buying, selling, or holding Bitcoin or any other asset at any drawdown level. Past performance and historical drawdown recoveries are not indicative of future returns. You bear sole responsibility for your investment decisions.