Bitcoin Drawdown From All-Time High
Bitcoin is 35.4% below its all-time high of $124,753 (October 6, 2025). Since 2014 it has fallen 20% or more from a record 16 times; the deepest fall was 83% (Dec 2017 to Dec 2018).
Live price, Oct 25, 2026, 19:04 UTC · Averages and models from daily closes to Oct 25, 2026
Bitcoin's fall from its all-time high
Every fall of 20% or more from a record
| Record high | Price | Low | Fall | Peak to low | Back to the high |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2025 | $124,753 | Jun 30, 2026 | −53% | 267 days | not yet |
| Jan 21, 2025 | $106,146 | Apr 8, 2025 | −28% | 77 days | May 18, 2025 (117 days) |
| Mar 13, 2024 | $73,084 | Sep 6, 2024 | −26% | 177 days | Nov 6, 2024 (238 days) |
| Nov 8, 2021 | $67,567 | Nov 21, 2022 | −77% | 378 days | Mar 4, 2024 (847 days) |
| Apr 13, 2021 | $63,503 | Jul 20, 2021 | −53% | 98 days | Oct 19, 2021 (189 days) |
| Feb 21, 2021 | $57,540 | Feb 28, 2021 | −22% | 7 days | Mar 11, 2021 (18 days) |
| Jan 8, 2021 | $40,798 | Jan 27, 2021 | −25% | 19 days | Feb 8, 2021 (31 days) |
| Dec 16, 2017 | $19,497 | Dec 15, 2018 | −83% | 364 days | Nov 30, 2020 (1,080 days) |
| Nov 8, 2017 | $7,460 | Nov 12, 2017 | −20% | 4 days | Nov 16, 2017 (8 days) |
| Sep 1, 2017 | $4,892 | Sep 14, 2017 | −36% | 13 days | Oct 12, 2017 (41 days) |
| Jun 11, 2017 | $2,958 | Jul 16, 2017 | −35% | 35 days | Aug 5, 2017 (55 days) |
| Mar 3, 2017 | $1,275 | Mar 24, 2017 | −26% | 21 days | Apr 26, 2017 (54 days) |
| Jan 4, 2017 | $1,155 | Jan 11, 2017 | −33% | 7 days | Feb 23, 2017 (50 days) |
| Jun 16, 2016 | $766 | Aug 2, 2016 | −29% | 47 days | Dec 2, 2016 (169 days) |
| Dec 15, 2015 | $465 | Jan 15, 2016 | −22% | 31 days | Apr 26, 2016 (133 days) |
| Sep 17, 2014 | $457 | Jan 14, 2015 | −61% | 119 days | Dec 15, 2015 (454 days) |
Reading drawdowns
A drawdown is how far an asset is below its previous high. Bitcoin's are among the deepest of any major asset: bear markets have taken it 75–85% below its peak, and 20–30% falls happen within most bull markets.
Recovering from an 80% fall needs a 400% gain, which is why bitcoin has taken years to regain its records. Compare with stocks, gold and others on the market history page, or see the monthly returns.
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Drawdown: FAQ
How far is bitcoin from its all-time high?
35.4% below the record close of $124,753 on October 6, 2025, at $80,569.
What was bitcoin's biggest crash?
In our data since 2014: 83% from $19,497 (Dec 16, 2017) to $3,237 (Dec 15, 2018). Earlier, in 2011, it fell about 93%.
How long does bitcoin take to recover from a crash?
It varies: falls of 20–40% inside bull markets have recovered in weeks or months, while full bear markets took about three years (December 2017 to late 2020, November 2021 to March 2024).
How is drawdown calculated?
For every day: the close divided by the highest close up to that day, minus one. A reading of −30% means the price is 30% below its record.
These are ways of describing the price history, not forecasts. Past patterns can break, and nothing here is investment advice.