Bitcoin USD (BTC-USD) Drawdown History
50 recorded drawdown events with recovery analysis
Price
$69,710.91
All-Time High
$124,752.53
Current Drawdown
-44.1%
Severity Score
6.9
Zone
Very Strong
Drawdown Distribution
How BTC-USD's 50 recorded drawdowns break down by severity:
28
< 5%
8
5-10%
5
10-20%
5
20-30%
4
30%+
Recovery Patterns
When BTC-USD drops 10% or more from its high, it has happened 14 times with an average duration of 194 days and an average maximum drop of -31.2%.
Drops of 20% or more have occurred 9 times, lasting an average of 285 days with an average depth of -41.1%.
All Drawdown Events
Showing 22 events with drops of 5% or more, sorted by depth.
| # | Start Date | End Date | Max Drop | Duration | Start Price | Low Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2017-12-17 | 2020-11-30 | -83.4% | 1080 days | $19497.40 | $3236.76 |
| 2 | 2021-11-09 | 2024-03-04 | -76.6% | 847 days | $67566.83 | $15787.28 |
| 3 | 2021-04-14 | 2021-10-19 | -53.1% | 189 days | $63503.46 | $29807.35 |
| 4 | 2017-09-02 | 2017-10-12 | -35.5% | 41 days | $4892.01 | $3154.95 |
| 5 | 2025-01-22 | 2025-05-18 | -28.1% | 117 days | $106146.27 | $76271.95 |
| 6 | 2024-03-14 | 2024-11-06 | -26.2% | 238 days | $73083.50 | $53948.75 |
| 7 | 2021-01-09 | 2021-02-08 | -25.4% | 31 days | $40797.61 | $30432.55 |
| 8 | 2021-02-22 | 2021-03-11 | -21.6% | 18 days | $57539.95 | $45137.77 |
| 9 | 2017-11-09 | 2017-11-16 | -20.2% | 8 days | $7459.69 | $5950.07 |
| 10 | 2021-03-14 | 2021-04-13 | -15.6% | 31 days | $61243.09 | $51704.16 |
| 11 | 2017-12-08 | 2017-12-16 | -15.2% | 9 days | $17899.70 | $15178.20 |
| 12 | 2024-12-18 | 2025-01-21 | -12.9% | 35 days | $106140.60 | $92484.04 |
| 13 | 2025-08-14 | 2025-10-05 | -12.2% | 53 days | $123344.06 | $108236.71 |
| 14 | 2021-10-21 | 2021-11-08 | -11.4% | 19 days | $65992.84 | $58482.39 |
| 15 | 2025-05-23 | 2025-07-10 | -9.6% | 49 days | $111673.28 | $100987.14 |
| 16 | 2017-08-17 | 2017-08-27 | -8.6% | 11 days | $4376.63 | $4001.74 |
| 17 | 2017-10-22 | 2017-10-29 | -8.4% | 8 days | $6031.60 | $5526.64 |
| 18 | 2020-12-01 | 2020-12-16 | -8.0% | 16 days | $19625.84 | $18058.90 |
| 19 | 2024-11-23 | 2024-12-06 | -7.1% | 14 days | $98997.66 | $91985.32 |
| 20 | 2024-03-05 | 2024-03-09 | -6.6% | 5 days | $68330.41 | $63801.20 |
| 21 | 2025-07-23 | 2025-08-12 | -6.2% | 21 days | $119995.41 | $112526.91 |
| 22 | 2017-11-06 | 2017-11-08 | -5.2% | 3 days | $7407.41 | $7022.76 |
28 minor events (under 5% drop) not shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is BTC-USD's biggest all-time drawdown?
Bitcoin USD's deepest recorded drawdown was -83.4%, which occurred from 2017-12-17 to 2020-11-30 and lasted 1080 days. The stock dropped from $19497.40 to a low of $3236.76.
How long does it take BTC-USD to recover from a drawdown?
When BTC-USD drops 10% or more from its high, it has historically recovered within an average of 194 days. This is based on 14 comparable events in the tracked history.
Is BTC-USD at an all-time high?
No, Bitcoin USD is currently trading at $69,710.91, which is -44.1% below its all-time high of $124,752.53. The current Drawdown Severity Score is 6.9 (Very Strong).
How many drawdown events has BTC-USD experienced?
Bitcoin USD has experienced 50 tracked drawdown events. Of these, 22 were drops of 5% or more. The average maximum drawdown across all events is -11.0%.
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