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Bitcoin Recorded Its First Positive Q3 in 13 Years

(1 day ago) · 1 source · Summarized by CryptoBipto

Bitcoin reportedly closed Q3 2026 with gains, breaking a 13-year streak of negative third-quarter performance. This is the first time since 2013 that Bitcoin has ended Q3 in positive territory. The development has drawn attention from market observers tracking long-term seasonal patterns.

WHY IT MATTERS

In traditional and crypto markets, people often look at how assets perform during specific times of the year — this is called 'seasonality.' Think of it like how retail stores tend to do better during the holiday season. Bitcoin has had a long-running pattern of losing value during the third quarter of the year (July to September). This year reportedly broke that 13-year streak. For someone new to crypto, this is a reminder that while historical patterns can be interesting to study, they are not rules — markets can and do behave differently from what past data might suggest. It is important not to make financial decisions based solely on seasonal trends.

Historically, Bitcoin has tended to perform poorly during the third quarter (July through September) of each year. According to reports, every Q3 from 2013 through 2025 ended with Bitcoin's price lower than where it started the quarter.

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