Bitcoin's August Slump Enters Fourth Year
Bitcoin has consistently struggled during the month of August over the past decade. According to data from CoinGlass, as reported by CryptoPotato, the leading cryptocurrency has closed lower in nine out of the last 13 Augusts since 2013.
The longest consecutive streak of declines is four years, which occurred from 2022 through 2025. This marks a notable stretch of seasonal weakness for Bitcoin.
Prominent crypto trader Ali Martinez has noted that this trend cannot be ignored, citing the consistency of the data over more than a decade as a useful reference point for risk assessment and position sizing during the late summer period.
The current price action aligns with this broader historical trend, with Bitcoin trading at $63,978.41, down 1.95% on the day, according to CoinMarketCap. The persistence of August weakness over more than a decade suggests it is a factor worth considering for investors.