Bitcoin AI
Halvings, bull and bear markets — Bitcoin AI can put the history in context.
Latest bear market
Fifth bear market
Ongoing — stats update with daily data
Drawdown depth
Bitcoin has dropped 80–90%+ from peak to trough in all three completed bear markets.
Overlay view
Lines start at 100% (the cycle peak) so you can compare drawdown speed and depth across cycles.
Recovery
Each bear market has ended higher than the prior cycle's peak — but timing is unpredictable.
Duration
Completed bear markets lasted 12–26 months from peak to the identified cycle low.
Context only
Depth and duration have varied significantly; past shape does not imply future timing.
Bitcoin Bear Markets
Bitcoin bear markets are prolonged downturns after euphoric peaks, often lasting a year or more.
The all-time daily chart marks each bear market start with a coloured vertical line — usually the cycle peak — so you can see drawdowns in full historical context.
Compare drawdowns in the summary table, overlay chart, and per-period charts below.
Educational context only — not financial advice.