Why is Bitcoin experiencing a massive decline? Its value has dropped by ₹100 lakh crore in a month

The global crypto market has been experiencing a significant decline over the past month. The value of the entire market has fallen by approximately $3 trillion since October.

In terms of rupees, the crypto market has lost approximately Rs 100 lakh crore. The market's value, which was around $4.28 trillion in October, has now fallen to $2.95 trillion. 

All crypto coins have seen a significant decline, with Bitcoin, in particular, experiencing a catastrophic decline over the past month.

Currently, Bitcoin accounts for approximately 58% of the entire crypto market , Ethereum accounts for 12%, and all other cryptocurrencies combined account for only 30%. 

However, Bitcoin's price has fallen sharply in the past month. It reached its highest level of ₹11 million on October 7, 2025, but has now fallen to just ₹7.6 million. 

This represents a massive decline of ₹3.4 million, or over 30%, in just one month. Along with Bitcoin, other major cryptocurrencies like Ethereum and Solana have also plummeted. For example, Ethereum has fallen from ₹4.15 million to just ₹2.48 million.

Why did it decline?

Uncertainty in the global economy and confusion over the US Federal Reserve's interest rate policy are causing people to withdraw money from risky investments like crypto. 

Furthermore, many people purchase Bitcoin using loans, and as soon as the price falls, they no longer have the funds to cover margins. Exchanges automatically sell their holdings, and this continues one after another, accelerating the decline. 

Owen Gunden, one of Bitcoin's oldest and largest investors, sold 11,000 Bitcoins between October 21, 2025, valued at approximately ₹1.3 lakh crore. The selling by such a large investor further pressured the market.

What is Bitcoin?

It's called digital gold. It's a currency that's not controlled by any bank or government, completely free and decentralized. It's not a real coin or note, but a digital code that resides in your mobile or computer's digital wallet. 

You can send it over the internet to anyone, anywhere in the world, in seconds. Only 21 million bitcoins will ever be created, making it the internet's own limited and independent money.