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Bitcoin Ends 2025 with First Red Year After Halving, Trades Near $88,700
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Bitcoin closed 2025 with an approximate 6% annual loss, marking its first negative year following a halving event. The cryptocurrency is currently trading near $88,700, which is about 30% below its peak reached in October. This price movement breaks the traditional four-year halving-driven cycle that historically led to bull runs in 2013, 2017, and 2021. Recent price action is increasingly influenced by ETFs, institutional capital, and broader macro liquidity conditions. The information is based on live updates published on January 2, 2026, authored by Jai Pratap, Asia Desk Editor at Cryptonews.com.
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