Bitcoin closed October 2026 down 7.32%, marking its fourth-worst October on record, while Ethereum fell 16.06% in the same month, its second-lowest October return ever. Traders now turn to November's historically bullish track record for directional clues. Across 16 Novembers since 2010, Bitcoin posted gains 10 times and losses 6 times, with an average monthly return of 34.59% and a median of 10.26%. The standout was November 2013, when BTC surged 453.6%, while the worst November came in 2018 with a 36.41% decline. Ethereum's November history is more mixed. Over 11 Novembers since 2015, ETH finished higher 5 times and lower 6 times, with a median return of −4.75%. Its best November was 2020 (+59.04%), and its worst was also 2018 (−42.66%).