THE STREET · 2026-10-12 20:00 UTC

A year after crypto's $19 billion crash, one warning sign still hasn't gone away

One year after a $19 billion liquidation crash on Oct. 10, 2025, Bitcoin remains 30% below its all-time high and market liquidity remains fragmented with risk of rapid deterioration. Open interest in Bitcoin perpetual futures halved within six months of the crash, with traders remaining cautious about leveraged bets. Analysts expect Bitcoin to trade between $80,000-$90,000 for the rest of the year, though some note historical volatility around US midterm elections and point to $73,000 as a key support level.

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