Bitcoin and Ethereum End October 2025 with Losses: Macroeconomic Shocks Drive Down Market

October saw Bitcoin and Ethereum suffer rare declines, indicating the cryptocurrency market’s fragility despite past gains. Macroeconomic factors played a key role in this downturn, impacting both cryptocurrencies. While Bitcoin dropped approximately 3.7%, breaking its positive trend since 2018, Ethereum fell by 7%. The unexpected drop exposed vulnerabilities in the market as geopolitical tensions and speculative investments impacted prices.