Bitcoin is breaking all past September patterns, gaining over 8% this month and putting September 2025 on track for its second-best performance in history. Traditionally, September has been Bitcoin’s weakest month, but this year is turning into one of the strongest ever for BTC and the wider crypto market.
September is usually referred to as “Rektember” in crypto circles due to its history of losses. Yet, Bitcoin has flipped the script, climbing 8% so far, a performance only beaten once before in 2012, when BTC[1] gained nearly 20%.
With Bitcoin trading around $115,735, the market has entered an unusual bull cycle characterized by low volatility. Analysts confirm that BTC price volatility is at decade-low levels, making this rally more stable compared to previous explosive bull runs.
Interestingly, the current cycle has seen maximum drawdowns of only 30%, compared to historic 80% crashes in earlier markets. This suggests a mature phase for Bitcoin, where institutional interest and broader market adoption may be cushioning volatility.
- Bitcoin (BTC) is up 8% this month, strongest September since 2012.
- Volatility has dropped to the lowest in over a decade.
- Institutional demand and reduced drawdowns show a stronger, steadier market.
- Altcoins like Solana and BNB are also showing resilience with fresh gains.
Top 5 Coins – 24 Hour Market Update
| Cryptocurrency | Price (USD) | 24h Change | Market Cap (USD) | 24h Trading Volume (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bitcoin (BTC) | $115,735 | +2.10% | $2.30T | $20.12B |
| Ethereum (ETH) | $4,421 | +1.25% | $532.8B | $17.05B |
| Solana (SOL) | $229.67 | +5.45% | $124.5B | $9.52B |
| XRP (XRP) | $3.05 | +2.20% | $182.3B | $4.40B |
| BNB (BNB) | $912.84 | +3.10% | $1.03T | $2.80B |
Market Overview
The overall crypto market sentiment remains strongly bullish, with traders eyeing September 2025 as a historic month for Bitcoin. If BTC manages to push another 10–12% upward, it could mark its best September ever, surpassing the 2012 record.
Meanwhile, Ethereum[2] continues to consolidate above $4,400, while Solana leads altcoin gains with a 5% surge in the past 24 hours. Both BNB and XRP remain steady, supported by strong liquidity and renewed retail interest.
With volatility at multi-year lows, analysts suggest this cycle could be longer and more sustainable, unlike the sharp boom-and-bust rallies of the past.