Bitcoin Historical October Performance: 10 Gains and 3 Losses Since 2013

According to Coinglass data from October 1, 2026, Bitcoin recorded a 6.33% return in September 2026, the second-highest for that month on record. Ethereum also saw its second-best September performance at 8.77%. Historically, Bitcoin has posted gains in 10 out of 13 Octobers since 2013, with an average return of 18.52% and a median of 12.73%. Ethereum has seen gains in 6 out of 10 Octobers since 2016, with an average return of 3.29% and a median of 0.36%.