Bitcoin rose past $ 121,000 today and pushed against its highest time when the fourth quarter of 2025 started with renewed momentum for Bitcoin.
The rally follows a strong September finish as Bitcoin got approx. 5% to close around $ 114,000 – a performance that something defied Bitcoin’s reputation for seasonal weakness.
Historically, as September is completed in the green, Bitcoin has often continued to place winnings in the fourth quarter. Data from Bitcoin Magazine Pro shows that for years like 2015, 2016, 2023 and 2024, on average was more than 50%.
This seasonal trend has already achieved October nickname “up to” among the traders. Since 2015, the month has produced average winnings of 21.8%, with November adding an additional 10.8%.
If History Rhymes, Bitcoin could be on the way to clear $ 150,000 by the end of the year.
Bitcoin is coming up all the time?
According to Bitcoin Magazine Pro data, Bitcoin has climbed almost 3% in 24 hours and gone from about $ 117,500 to just over $ 121,000. Over the past month, Bitcoin has noted a gain of more than 9%and increased from approx. $ 110,700.
In the year, Bitcoin has delivered a 27%return, which emphasizes its resilience despite ongoing volatility across wider markets.
With prices that are now less than 3% away from all the time over $ 124,000, it looks like the stage is set to a breakout if the purchase pressure continues.
Bitcoin’s Bullish Momentum
This latest increase came when traditional economic measurements rolled from the US government’s shutdown at midnight after Congress did not fail to adopt a financing bill. With Wall Street under pressure and financial data releases now, vapor, streamed investors to tough assets.
This year’s winnings are also based on April’s half -time event, which cut Bitcoin’s new supply in half – a milestone that has historically preceded a significant upward press pressure. At the same time, key liquidity signals are flashing green.
Global M2 money quantity, stablecoin issuing and a gold rally – which Bitcoin has often tracked with a delay – points to strengthening demand.
Citigroup analysts this week set a 12-month projection for Bitcoin to $ 181,000, referring to robust influxes that could reach $ 7.5 billion in December.
“We are more positive at Bitcoin compared to ether as it captures a large part of incremental currents in crypto markets,” wrote Citi analysts, adding that a friendlier regulatory environment could maintain momentum to 2026.
With Bitcoin already logged in record heights in 2025, the fourth quarter is now drawing as a crucial stretch.