Bitcoin is on track for its worst fourth-quarter performance in seven years, with a return of -22.71% as of December 19, 2025. To end the quarter positively, Bitcoin would need to climb to $114,000. Currently, it trades around $88,000, marking a 30% decline from its October 6 peak of $126,000. Ethereum is also experiencing significant losses, with a -28.61% return, its worst since 2019. The broader cryptocurrency market remains under pressure as the year draws to a close.