Bitcoin Down 45%: Bear Market Worsens After $126K All-Time High

By Drift Striker · March 4, 2026

Bitcoin has tumbled sharply from its October 2025 record high, plunging approximately 45% and signaling a deepening bear market. As of early March 2026, BTC trades near $69,000—marking a steep descent from its $126,000 peak in October. This downturn has erased nearly half of its value in under five months, underscoring mounting investor anxiety and […]