Instead of the usual “Uptober” euphoria, the crypto market remains cautious. On October 15, 2025, Bitcoin and most major cryptocurrencies are trading sideways. Most of the top 100 coins show mild fluctuations — small gains or losses — signaling market stabilization after the recent sharp decline.
Bitcoin is holding near $112,090, Ethereum around $4,090. The total crypto market capitalization stands at approximately $3.8 trillion, remaining flat. The Fear & Greed Index shows 37 points — a zone of fear. Among top gainers, zCash stands out with nearly 15% growth.
On October 10, 2025, the market experienced the largest flash crash in its history — liquidations totaled $19 billion, wiping out $380 billion in market capitalization. The crash followed reports that Donald Trump planned to reintroduce tariffs on Chinese goods, which also caused a sharp drop in the stock market.
October is typically considered a bullish month for crypto — Bitcoin has closed it in the red only twice (2014 and 2018). Currently, BTC trades about 11% below its all-time high of $126,000.
Despite recent panic, analysts view the crash as a healthy correction: open interest and leveraged positions had reached record levels, creating market overheating. The massive liquidations flushed out excess speculative liquidity, paving the way for a more sustainable recovery.