Bitcoin Price Today: Why is BTC Crashing?

Uncover why Bitcoin price today is dropping and if BTC will hit $90k first or bounce here and set up a new all-time high at $100k?
By Akash Girimath
December 2, 2024 | Updated December 2, 2024
Bitcoin Price Is Up 0.56% Today as US Treasury Secretary Says BTC's Becoming Store of Value

Highlights

  • Bitcoin price today is crashing and is down nearly 2%.
  • A continuation of the drop could see BTC revisit the $92k support level.
  • A bounce around $92k level could see a new ATH above $100k, but failing to do so could crash Bitcoin below $90k.

Bitcoin (BTC) price today trades at $95,734.0 on 11 PM. BTC price hit a daily high of $98,146.0 today after a -1.82% move on October 29.

Why is Bitcoin Price Crashing Today?

As mentioned, Bitcoin price today is down -1.82% after being up briefly over the weekend. This minor uptrend was preceded by an 8.88% crash that began on November 22. Currently BTC auctions around $95,734.0. The recent drop hints that BTC could drop lower in search of a stable support level.

With each minor leg down, the gap between BTC and $100k level is growing, highlighting the volatility that surrounds crypto market. Will BTC recover or continue its descent?

*bitcoin price updated as of 11 PM.

Value of BTC trades at $95,734.0, bringing the year-to-date gain from 56% on October 20 to 120% as of October 29. The YTD performance has slumped due to the recent BTC crash. Although many altcoins have shot up over triple digits, Bitcoin is catching up. Ethereum price’s YTD performance is lackluster, stands at 45%, and is well below BTC.

Although Bitcoin is the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, Bitcoin’s popularity is due to its first-mover advantage and its being a secure, decentralized network. In addition, many narratives, like digital gold, inflation hedges, and uncorrelated assets, have kept BTC at the forefront of the crypto market since its inception in 2009.

Can BTC Extend November Gains & End 2024 on Positive Note?

Industry veterans’ speculation of a bull run post-US elections was right, and Bitcoin is likely to end November 2024 on a positive note. Many even expect a six-digit target for BTC by the end of November, and this is due to the historical returns. History shows that Bitcoin has always performed massively in the fourth quarter.

Historical Bitcoin Price Performance
Historical Bitcoin Price Performance

With that said, if Bitcoin price hits a new ATH in November or December, Bitcoin’s market capitalization, which stands at $1,894.5 billion, could finally hit the $2 trillion mark.

Bitcoin’s Market Capitalization

While Bitcoin’s market cap hovers around $1,894.5 billion, with Ethereum, the duo controls nearly 65% of the total cryptocurrency market capitalization. Despite the seven-month consolidation, Bitcoin’s $1.93 trillion market cap remains strong, anticipating it reaching $2 trillion before 2025.

BTC: A composition of 24-hour Trading Volume

Being the top crypto has its benefits; more people tend to flock toward the asset. Likewise, BTC’s 24-hour trading volume stands at $93.0 billion. Binance, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges, contributes a major portion of this volume. Binance’s share of BTC’s 24-hour trading volume comprises spot and perpetuals trading. While spot volume hovers around 11%, perpetual volume is 41%. Exchanges like OKX, Bitget, etc, follow Binance.

Key Bitcoin Upgrades

With a market cap of $1.93 trillion, it is necessary for the network to remain secure, decentralized, and scalable. This is possible by upgrading the Bitcoin network regularly.

Here are some notable upgrades the Bitcoin network has received or planned to receive since its inception in 2009.

Bitcoin Network Upgrades Since 2009

Here are some key milestone upgrades to the Bitcoin network over the past decade.

2020-2024:

  • Taproot Upgrade (2021): Improved Bitcoin’s smart contract functionality, allowing for more complex transactions and enhanced privacy.Muir Glacier Upgrade (2020): Delayed the “ice age” that would have slowed down the network, ensuring the continued smooth operation of Bitcoin.

2017-2019:

  • Segregated Witness (SegWit) Upgrade (2017): Increased the block size limit, allowing for more transactions to be processed on the network, and improved the overall scalability of Bitcoin.
  • Schnorr/Tapscript Upgrade (proposed): Aims to further improve the efficiency and scalability of Bitcoin transactions, but has not yet been activated.
  • SegWit2x (canceled): A proposed upgrade that aimed to increase the block size limit, but was ultimately canceled due to lack of consensus.

2015-2016:

  • Bitcoin Core 0.12.0 Upgrade (2016): Introduced several improvements, including better wallet management and enhanced security features.
  • BIP66 Upgrade (2015): Standardized the way Bitcoin transactions are verified, improving the overall security and reliability of the network.

2013-2014:

  • Bitcoin Core 0.9.0 Upgrade (2014): Introduced a new wallet format and improved the overall performance of the Bitcoin client.
  • BIP0016 Upgrade (2013): Enabled the use of payment protocol, allowing for more efficient and secure transactions.

2010-2012:

  • Pay-to-Script-Hash (P2SH) Upgrade (2012): Introduced a new type of transaction that allows for more complex payment scenarios, improving the overall flexibility of the Bitcoin network.
  • Bitcoin Core 0.6.0 Upgrade (2011): Introduced several improvements, including better wallet management and enhanced security features.

2009-2010:

  • Bitcoin Core 0.3.0 Upgrade (2009): One of the earliest upgrades to the Bitcoin network, introducing several key features and improvements.
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Bitcoin Price Outlook For The Next Month

Date Price Change
October 28, 2025115863.710.62%
October 29, 2025118966.593.32%
October 30, 2025123102.606.91%
October 31, 2025126660.2410%
November 01, 2025127573.7210.79%
November 02, 2025126060.629.48%
November 03, 2025124511.978.13%
November 04, 2025125134.818.67%
November 05, 2025126240.329.63%
November 06, 2025126238.269.63%
November 07, 2025125758.429.21%
November 08, 2025125204.608.73%
November 09, 2025124917.738.48%
November 10, 2025124275.157.93%
November 11, 2025121600.405.6%
November 12, 2025120813.074.92%
November 13, 2025120298.414.47%
November 14, 2025118933.383.29%
November 15, 2025118823.883.19%
November 16, 2025119388.963.68%
November 17, 2025119724.443.97%
November 18, 2025120434.744.59%
November 19, 2025119908.454.13%
November 20, 2025119054.803.39%
November 21, 2025118364.622.79%
November 22, 2025117971.452.45%
November 23, 2025117692.562.21%
November 24, 2025117720.342.23%
November 25, 2025118440.902.86%
November 26, 2025119040.153.38%

Based on Coingape’s Bitcoin price prediction, investors can expect a double-digit rally that leads to a peak of $108,918 as of December 31. While there may be a brief correction, BTC’s trend remains bullish. Bitcoin Price Forecast Between 2025 and 2029

Bitcoin Price Outlook Between 2025 & 2029

2025
2026
2027
2028
2029
Month Minimum Price Average Price Maximum Price Potential ROI
January $110,114.27 $125,269.97 $117,692.12 2.1%
February $109,210.05 $122,966.22 $116,088.14 0.75%
March $108,305.82 $120,662.48 $114,484.15 -0.6%
April $107,401.59 $118,358.73 $112,880.16 -2%
May $106,497.36 $116,054.98 $111,276.17 -3.4%
June $105,593.14 $113,751.23 $109,672.19 -4.8%
July $104,688.91 $111,447.48 $108,068.20 -6.2%
August $103,784.68 $109,143.73 $106,464.21 -7.6%
September $102,880.45 $106,839.99 $104,860.22 -9%
October $101,976.23 $104,536.24 $103,256.24 -10.4%
November $101,072 $102,232.49 $101,652.25 -11.8%
December $100,167.77 $99,928.74 $100,048.26 -13.2%
All Time $105,141.02 $112,599.36 $108,870.19 -5.5%
Month Minimum Price Average Price Maximum Price Potential ROI
January $115,410.54 $115,872.68 $120,225.16 4.3%
February $130,653.31 $131,816.62 $140,402.05 21.9%
March $145,896.08 $147,760.56 $160,578.95 39.4%
April $161,138.85 $163,704.49 $180,755.84 56.9%
May $176,381.62 $179,648.43 $200,932.74 74.4%
June $191,624.39 $195,592.37 $221,109.63 91.9%
July $206,867.15 $211,536.31 $241,286.53 109.4%
August $222,109.92 $227,480.25 $261,463.42 126.9%
September $237,352.69 $243,424.19 $281,640.32 144.4%
October $252,595.46 $259,368.12 $301,817.21 162%
November $267,838.23 $275,312.06 $321,994.11 179.5%
December $283,081 $291,256 $342,171 197%
All Time $199,245.77 $203,564.34 $231,198.08 100.7%
Month Minimum Price Average Price Maximum Price Potential ROI
January $293,105.67 $301,570.33 $354,786.17 207.9%
February $303,130.33 $311,884.67 $367,401.33 218.9%
March $313,155 $322,199 $380,016.50 229.8%
April $323,179.67 $332,513.33 $392,631.67 240.8%
May $333,204.33 $342,827.67 $405,246.83 251.7%
June $343,229 $353,142 $417,862 262.7%
July $353,253.67 $363,456.33 $430,477.17 273.6%
August $363,278.33 $373,770.67 $443,092.33 284.6%
September $373,303 $384,085 $455,707.50 295.5%
October $383,327.67 $394,399.33 $468,322.67 306.5%
November $393,352.33 $404,713.67 $480,937.83 317.4%
December $403,377 $415,028 $493,553 328.4%
All Time $348,241.33 $358,299.17 $424,169.58 268.1%
Month Minimum Price Average Price Maximum Price Potential ROI
January $417,320.67 $429,730 $511,190.25 343.7%
February $431,264.33 $444,432 $528,827.50 359%
March $445,208 $459,134 $546,464.75 374.3%
April $459,151.67 $473,836 $564,102 389.6%
May $473,095.33 $488,538 $581,739.25 404.9%
June $487,039 $503,240 $599,376.50 420.2%
July $500,982.67 $517,942 $617,013.75 435.5%
August $514,926.33 $532,644 $634,651 450.8%
September $528,870 $547,346 $652,288.25 466.1%
October $542,813.67 $562,048 $669,925.50 481.4%
November $556,757.33 $576,750 $687,562.75 496.7%
December $570,701 $591,452 $705,200 512.1%
All Time $494,010.83 $510,591 $608,195.13 427.9%
Month Minimum Price Average Price Maximum Price Potential ROI
January $592,288.17 $613,774.33 $729,717.58 533.3%
February $613,875.33 $636,096.67 $754,235.17 554.6%
March $635,462.50 $658,419 $778,752.75 575.9%
April $657,049.67 $680,741.33 $803,270.33 597.2%
May $678,636.83 $703,063.67 $827,787.92 618.4%
June $700,224 $725,386 $852,305.50 639.7%
July $721,811.17 $747,708.33 $876,823.08 661%
August $743,398.33 $770,030.67 $901,340.67 682.3%
September $764,985.50 $792,353 $925,858.25 703.6%
October $786,572.67 $814,675.33 $950,375.83 724.8%
November $808,159.83 $836,997.67 $974,893.42 746.1%
December $829,747 $859,320 $999,411 767.4%
All Time $711,017.58 $736,547.17 $864,564.29 650.4%

In the next year, aka 2025, Bitcoin price is likely to stay well above the six-digit territory and shows no signs of correction below it. Coingape’s Bitcoin price prediction data reveals a peak of $104,280.26 in February 2025.

Bitcoin Price Outlook Between 2030 and 2050

2030
2031
2032
2033
2040
2050
Month Minimum Price Average Price Maximum Price Potential ROI
January $860,788.25 $890,761.25 $1,035,646.25 798.9%
February $891,829.50 $922,202.50 $1,071,881.50 830.3%
March $922,870.75 $953,643.75 $1,108,116.75 861.7%
April $953,912 $985,085 $1,144,352 893.2%
May $984,953.25 $1,016,526.25 $1,180,587.25 924.6%
June $1,015,994.50 $1,047,967.50 $1,216,822.50 956.1%
July $1,047,035.75 $1,079,408.75 $1,253,057.75 987.5%
August $1,078,077 $1,110,850 $1,289,293 1019%
September $1,109,118.25 $1,142,291.25 $1,325,528.25 1050.4%
October $1,140,159.50 $1,173,732.50 $1,361,763.50 1081.9%
November $1,171,200.75 $1,205,173.75 $1,397,998.75 1113.3%
December $1,202,242 $1,236,615 $1,434,234 1144.8%
All Time $1,031,515.13 $1,063,688.13 $1,234,940.13 971.8%
Month Minimum Price Average Price Maximum Price Potential ROI
January $1,255,606.58 $1,292,267.75 $1,489,974.50 1193.2%
February $1,308,971.17 $1,347,920.50 $1,545,715 1241.5%
March $1,362,335.75 $1,403,573.25 $1,601,455.50 1289.9%
April $1,415,700.33 $1,459,226 $1,657,196 1338.3%
May $1,469,064.92 $1,514,878.75 $1,712,936.50 1386.7%
June $1,522,429.50 $1,570,531.50 $1,768,677 1435.1%
July $1,575,794.08 $1,626,184.25 $1,824,417.50 1483.4%
August $1,629,158.67 $1,681,837 $1,880,158 1531.8%
September $1,682,523.25 $1,737,489.75 $1,935,898.50 1580.2%
October $1,735,887.83 $1,793,142.50 $1,991,639 1628.6%
November $1,789,252.42 $1,848,795.25 $2,047,379.50 1676.9%
December $1,842,617 $1,904,448 $2,103,120 1725.3%
All Time $1,549,111.79 $1,598,357.88 $1,796,547.25 1459.2%
Month Minimum Price Average Price Maximum Price Potential ROI
January $1,915,558.67 $1,978,585.25 $2,194,599.50 1804.7%
February $1,988,500.33 $2,052,722.50 $2,286,079 1884.1%
March $2,061,442 $2,126,859.75 $2,377,558.50 1963.5%
April $2,134,383.67 $2,200,997 $2,469,038 2042.9%
May $2,207,325.33 $2,275,134.25 $2,560,517.50 2122.3%
June $2,280,267 $2,349,271.50 $2,651,997 2201.7%
July $2,353,208.67 $2,423,408.75 $2,743,476.50 2281.1%
August $2,426,150.33 $2,497,546 $2,834,956 2360.5%
September $2,499,092 $2,571,683.25 $2,926,435.50 2439.9%
October $2,572,033.67 $2,645,820.50 $3,017,915 2519.3%
November $2,644,975.33 $2,719,957.75 $3,109,394.50 2598.7%
December $2,717,917 $2,794,095 $3,200,874 2678.1%
All Time $2,316,737.83 $2,386,340.13 $2,697,736.75 2241.4%
Month Minimum Price Average Price Maximum Price Potential ROI
January $2,817,183.50 $2,896,327 $3,323,170.25 2784.2%
February $2,916,450 $2,998,559 $3,445,466.50 2890.4%
March $3,015,716.50 $3,100,791 $3,567,762.75 2996.5%
April $3,114,983 $3,203,023 $3,690,059 3102.6%
May $3,214,249.50 $3,305,255 $3,812,355.25 3208.8%
June $3,313,516 $3,407,487 $3,934,651.50 3314.9%
July $3,412,782.50 $3,509,719 $4,056,947.75 3421.1%
August $3,512,049 $3,611,951 $4,179,244 3527.2%
September $3,611,315.50 $3,714,183 $4,301,540.25 3633.4%
October $3,710,582 $3,816,415 $4,423,836.50 3739.5%
November $3,809,848.50 $3,918,647 $4,546,132.75 3845.6%
December $3,909,115 $4,020,879 $4,668,429 3951.8%
All Time $3,363,149.25 $3,458,603 $3,995,799.63 3368%
Month Minimum Price Average Price Maximum Price Potential ROI
January $5,501,903.50 $6,011,214.58 $6,285,974.17 5355.7%
February $5,495,202 $5,991,110.17 $6,259,168.33 5332.4%
March $5,488,500.50 $5,971,005.75 $6,232,362.50 5309.1%
April $5,481,799 $5,950,901.33 $6,205,556.67 5285.9%
May $5,475,097.50 $5,930,796.92 $6,178,750.83 5262.6%
June $5,468,396 $5,910,692.50 $6,151,945 5239.3%
July $5,461,694.50 $5,890,588.08 $6,125,139.17 5216.1%
August $5,454,993 $5,870,483.67 $6,098,333.33 5192.8%
September $5,448,291.50 $5,850,379.25 $6,071,527.50 5169.6%
October $5,441,590 $5,830,274.83 $6,044,721.67 5146.3%
November $5,434,888.50 $5,810,170.42 $6,017,915.83 5123%
December $5,428,187 $5,790,066 $5,991,110 5099.8%
All Time $5,465,045.25 $5,900,640.29 $6,138,542.08 5227.7%
Month Minimum Price Average Price Maximum Price Potential ROI
January $7,013,083.67 $7,344,805.92 $7,612,864.75 6507.3%
February $7,029,837.33 $7,371,611.83 $7,666,476.50 6553.8%
March $7,046,591 $7,398,417.75 $7,720,088.25 6600.4%
April $7,063,344.67 $7,425,223.67 $7,773,700 6646.9%
May $7,080,098.33 $7,452,029.58 $7,827,311.75 6693.4%
June $7,096,852 $7,478,835.50 $7,880,923.50 6740%
July $7,113,605.67 $7,505,641.42 $7,934,535.25 6786.5%
August $7,130,359.33 $7,532,447.33 $7,988,147 6833%
September $7,147,113 $7,559,253.25 $8,041,758.75 6879.5%
October $7,163,866.67 $7,586,059.17 $8,095,370.50 6926.1%
November $7,180,620.33 $7,612,865.08 $8,148,982.25 6972.6%
December $7,197,374 $7,639,671 $8,202,594 7019.1%
All Time $7,105,228.83 $7,492,238.46 $7,907,729.38 6763.2%

Roughly five years from now, aka 2030, Bitcoin’s price will see an explosion to the upside, with an all-time high of $774,474 in the aforementioned year. In the same period, BTC could reach a low of $465,154.42. Based on CoinGape predictions, the average price of BTC in 2050 is between $2.9 million and $3.3 million.

Investors should note that these long-term predictions can change and, hence, should be taken with a grain of salt.

Bitcoin Price Analysis: Why is BTC Crashing?

Bitcoin price faced rejection off the $96,739 hurdle for the second time last week. The most recent retest of this hurdle was received with a massive spike in selling pressure that has led to 3.3% crash so far. From a technical perspective, this is the reason why BTC is crashing. However, another reason for this drop could be the start of a new month.

Typically, the start of a new day, week, month, quarter or even year is often met with bullish selling and is often followed by a strong trend. The start of November also saw a 4% crash on November 1 and continued the drop by 7% by the end of November 4.

If that’s the case then a drop down to the key support level around $92k should see a strong demand and buy-the-dip activity. This development could see Bitcoin price pause its downtrend and form a local bottom, hinting that the reversal is what would follow.

In such an outlook, Bitcoin could attempt to overcome the $97.2k and $99.6k hurdles. A decisive move above these barriers that flips it into a support floor could propel BTC beyond $100k. By the end of December, CoinGape’s Bitcoin price prediction foreacts a peak of $108k.

BTC/USDT 1-hour chart

On the other hand, if Bitcoin price fails to stop at $92k, it would signal a lack of demand. Such a development could see BTC invalidate the short-term bullish thesis. In that case, Bitcoin could continue its descent to $90k and sub-$90k levels.

Akash Girimath
Senior Cryptocurrency Analyst & Market Strategist Engineer-turned-analyst Akash Girimath delivers data-driven insights on cryptocurrency markets, DeFi, and blockchain technology for platforms like AMBCrypto and FXStreet. Specializing in technical analysis, on-chain analytics, and risk management, he empowers institutional investors and retail traders to navigate market volatility and regulatory shifts. A hands-on strategist, Akash merges active crypto portfolio management with research on Web3, NFTs, and tokenomics. At AMBCrypto, he led cross-functional teams to redesign content frameworks, achieving record-breaking traffic growth through scalable editorial strategies. His analyses dissect market sentiment, investment strategies, and price predictions, blending macroeconomic trends with real-world trading expertise. Known for mentoring analysts and optimizing workflows for high-impact reporting, Akash’s work is cited across global crypto publications, reaching 500k+ monthly readers. Follow his insights on YouTube, X, and LinkedIn for cutting-edge perspectives on decentralized ecosystems and crypto innovation.
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