Bitcoin Gains Tuesday as Traditional Markets Slump in Rare Occurrence of Crypto Outperformance
On November 18, 2025, Bitcoin traded around $93,400–$93,500 after briefly dipping below $90,000 overnight, marking an increase of about 1% in 24 hours. This rise occurred amid a slump in traditional markets, with the Nasdaq falling about 1.1% and gold dropping roughly 0.3%.
The event was described as a rare, multi-hour occurrence where cryptocurrency outperformed traditional assets, contrasting a longer period in which stocks and other traditional investments had been more successful than Bitcoin and other cryptos. Ether was near $3,152, while major altcoins such as SOL, BNB, and XRP saw gains of approximately 2.5% to 4%.
Stock-linked crypto names also rose, with MicroStrategy (MSTR) up 8.3% after experiencing a more than 30% drop the prior month, and Bitmine Immersion (BMNR) increasing by about 7% following a 40% monthly loss. Other notable gains included Coinbase (COIN), Circle (CRCL), and Bullish (BLSH), each rising about 1.5%.
Despite the rally, the market outlook remains uncertain and the increase is considered temporary. Bulls remain hopeful for recovery after months of crypto market weakness.
This report was published and updated on November 18, 2025, between 4:42 and 4:43 p.m. ET by Stephen Alpher.
