In November 2025, the cryptocurrency market experienced one of the most nervous months in the entire post-ETF era. After Bitcoin hit a historic high of around $126,000 in October, November saw a sharp correction: over the last 30 days, BTC has fallen by approximately 20-22% and rolled back more than 30% from its peak, according to data from Coinglass and market reports.
Against this backdrop, most altcoins experienced a real “bubble compression” — many lost more than 50% in a month. But even in such a market, there were assets that either grew or fell significantly less than others.
Below is an overview of who were the conditional “winners” of November and who ended up at the top of the anti-rating. These are not investment recommendations, but an analysis of trends and risks.
The market as a whole: correction after overheating
Bitcoin – a monthly decline of about 20–22%, more than 30% down from its historic high of approximately $126,000.
Ether and large altcoins fell even more sharply, in the range of 25–40% per month.
According to analysts’ estimates, hundreds of billions of dollars in market capitalization evaporated in November after a very aggressive rally in 2024–early 2025.
Triggers for the correction: profit-taking after record highs, forced liquidation of leveraged positions, cooling interest in high-risk altcoins, and weak macro statistics.
Important: when the entire market is falling, “the best” in most cases means either real growth or minimal losses amid an overall decline.
1. Zcash (ZEC) – explosive growth amid demand for privacy
One of the most striking episodes of November was the surge in the price of Zcash. According to industry reviews, ZEC jumped by approximately 200–250% in November as hype surrounding privacy and anonymous transactions grew.
At the same time, the CoinLore aggregator shows Zcash as one of the best assets of 2025 in terms of total return: the ROI of the L1 sector is estimated at an average of +164% for 2025, and ZEC is among the leaders in this segment.
2. “Defensive” tokens and gold on the blockchain
In times of turbulence, part of the capital traditionally goes to more “solid” stories. Among them, tokens pegged to gold stand out in 2025:
• Tether Gold (XAUT)
• PAX Gold (PAXG)
According to CoinLore, their combined ROI for 2025 exceeds 50% (about +57% since the beginning of the year), reflecting the trend toward the tokenization of real assets (RWA).
In November, these instruments behaved significantly more stable than most altcoins, serving as a “parking lot” for capital for some investors amid volatility.
3. Large infrastructure coins: falling, but holding up better than small ones
According to CoinLore’s table of the best coins of 2025, large infrastructure tokens are still showing positive results for the year, despite the November slump:
• BNB – about +26% ROI for 2025,
• Bitcoin Cash (BCH) – about +23%,
• TRON (TRX) – almost +9%,
• XRP – about +1%.
In November, they all correlated with the market and declined, but the volume of liquidity and the fundamental load of the networks (exchange business, stablecoins, payment transactions) allowed them to survive the month much more smoothly than micro-cap projects.
November 2025 once again highlighted several simple but unpleasant facts about the cryptocurrency market:
– coins outside the top ten by capitalization can lose 60-97% in a single month even without high-profile hacks,
– the high returns of 2025 for a number of assets are accompanied by terrible intraday volatility,
– DeFi, NFT, and GameFi remain the segments most sensitive to liquidity outflows.
– Tokens with real business models and high usage (exchange coins, L1 infrastructure, tokenized gold) weathered the storm better on average, although they did not escape the downturn either.
For those who follow the market, November can be seen as a stress test for the current cycle. For those who view crypto assets as investments, it is a reminder: without diversification, understanding of risks, and readiness for sharp declines, there is nothing to be done here.
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The global cryptocurrency market experienced a sharp correction in November 2025 after reaching its autumn highs, losing more than $1 trillion in total capitalization amid profit-taking by investors, outflows from exchange-traded funds, and a deterioration in risk appetite in global markets, according to estimates by analytical platforms and market participants.
From late September to early October, when Bitcoin was hitting historic highs above $120,000–126,000 per coin, to mid-November, the total capitalization of the crypto market fell by about a quarter. At times, the Bitcoin price fell to around $82,000–85,000, which is a decline of about 20–30% from its October peak. By the end of the month, the first cryptocurrency had partially recovered from the fall and consolidated in the range of about $87,000–90,000.
Analysts attribute the correction primarily to large-scale profit-taking after months of growth that began in 2023–2024, as well as a revision of expectations regarding Fed rates and a decline in interest in risky assets amid the strengthening of gold’s position as a safe-haven asset.
Additional pressure on the market came from significant outflows from spot Bitcoin ETFs in the US: according to market participants’ estimates, the total amount of funds withdrawn from such funds in November amounted to several billion dollars, which led to sales of the underlying asset. At the same time, a number of public companies reduced their cryptocurrency reserves to service their debts and support their own quotations.
The correction also affected other leading crypto assets. Ethereum traded in the range of about $2,800–3,000, and a number of major altcoins (including Solana and XRP) also showed double-digit declines from recent local highs, although some of the losses were recouped by the end of November.
Against the backdrop of general volatility, individual tokens showed mixed dynamics. For example, the previously inconspicuous RAIN token, associated with the decentralized prediction market, showed short-term growth of more than 100% after one of the biopharmaceutical companies announced plans to form a significant amount of reserves in this asset.
The decentralized finance (DeFi) segment came under pressure again in November due to security incidents: one of the major automated trading protocols lost a significant amount of user funds as a result of an exploit, which intensified the debate surrounding the stability of complex DeFi mechanisms.
At the same time, regulation continued to tighten and infrastructure continued to institutionalize. Financial regulators in a number of countries announced increased requirements for reserves and asset segregation on crypto exchanges, while large fintech companies continued to work on their own stablecoins and blockchain payment solutions within the framework of existing or upcoming regulatory regimes.
Most industry analysts assess what has happened not as the beginning of a new prolonged “bear market,” but as a deep but typical correction for cryptocurrencies after a period of overheating. At the same time, they point out that volatility and high sensitivity to macroeconomic factors maintain the status of crypto assets as one of the most risky segments of the global financial market, despite the growth of institutional participation and the development of a regulated infrastructure.
Fixygen analyzed the importance of regulators and their role in the crypto asset market. The cryptocurrency market is becoming increasingly sensitive to the rhetoric of central banks and the actions of financial regulators. Against the backdrop of expectations of interest rate changes and tighter rules for stablecoins and exchanges, the regulatory agenda is becoming one of the main drivers of price movements.
In its latest comments, the US Federal Reserve has allowed for the possibility of lowering the key rate in 2025, provided that inflation is under control. For cryptocurrencies, this is a signal of a potential increase in risk appetite and growth in liquidity in financial markets. The Fed’s policy easing traditionally supports interest in Bitcoin, Ether, and major altcoins, as investors are more actively engaging in strategies in the high-yield asset segment.
The European Central Bank maintains a more hawkish rhetoric, emphasizing the need to keep rates high to combat inflation, but at the same time notes a slowdown in the eurozone economy. This situation limits the inflow of European institutional capital into the crypto market in the short term, but reinforces expectations of future easing, which could be an additional stimulus for digital assets in the medium term.
The UK, through the Financial Conduct Authority, is tightening rules for stablecoins and crypto exchanges. The regulator is introducing stricter requirements for issuers’ reserves, transaction transparency, and investor protection. This increases the reliability of large stablecoins and infrastructure players, but may drive some smaller and less transparent projects out of the market.
Japan and South Korea are continuing their policy of tightening control over the crypto market with a focus on protecting retail investors. This includes stricter token listing rules, increased requirements for proven reserves, and exchange liability for fraudulent schemes. At the same time, these countries remain among the most technologically advanced markets, where digital finance and trading platforms are actively developing.
China officially maintains a tough stance on cryptocurrency trading, but at the same time promotes state blockchain solutions and the digital yuan. Through Hong Kong and special regimes for fintech companies, projects in the field of Web3 and tokenization are supported. Any easing or new pilot regimes in Hong Kong quickly affect regional liquidity and activity on Asian platforms.
Taken together, the statements and actions of regulators are creating a complex but gradually more structured environment for the cryptocurrency market. The easing of US monetary policy, stricter requirements for stablecoins and exchanges in Europe and Asia, and experimental regimes in China and Hong Kong will remain key factors for price dynamics and investor sentiment in the coming months.
The cryptocurrency market is experiencing one of the sharpest declines in recent months. According to estimates by specialized media, over the past 41 days, the total market capitalization has fallen by approximately $1.1 trillion, and Bitcoin has fallen by almost 25% from its historic October high of over $126,000 to levels below $95,000.
Against this backdrop, most major cryptocurrencies are trading in the red. Over the past week, Ethereum has lost more than 11%, falling to around $3,200, Solana has fallen by about 15% to $141, and XRP has fallen by more than 9%. Analysts note that the fall in Bitcoin triggered a chain reaction among the major altcoins: XRP, BNB, Solana, Cardano, and Zcash showed declines of 5-12% per day on certain days.
The riskiest segments of the market fell the hardest. Against the backdrop of general uncertainty, the value of meme tokens and speculative altcoins is declining significantly. Certain themed coins, such as Rizzmas (RIZZMAS) and SANTA, lost about 30% and 48% respectively in a week, demonstrating high sensitivity to liquidity outflows and declining interest from retail investors. In annual terms, certain meme tokens, including PEPE, have already lost up to 80% of their value, according to analysts’ estimates.
Medium and small-cap cryptocurrencies are seeing double-digit declines every day. According to some platforms, tokens such as Supra, DMAIL Network, Verasity, Stafi, and LooksRare regularly make it onto the list of daily outsiders, losing between 14% and 18% or more in a day. This segment is characterized by low liquidity, so any large sales lead to sharp price drops.
Macroeconomic factors are putting additional pressure on the market. Against the backdrop of declining expectations of a rapid easing of Fed policy, some investors are exiting risky assets. Spot Bitcoin ETFs in the US are seeing their highest outflows since February on some days, and the crypto market fear index has fallen to three-year lows, according to estimates by analytical resources.
For investors, the current correction means that the leaders of the decline are most often those assets that showed the greatest dynamics in the previous growth phase and attracted speculative capital. In the short term, the market remains influenced by sentiment and news related to the monetary policy of the largest central banks. In the medium term, the key issue will be the ability of the largest cryptocurrencies to maintain long-term support levels and restore the confidence of institutional players.
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From November 3 to 8, 2025, the crypto market experienced a sharp decline and subsequent partial stabilization. Bitcoin fell to the $99–101 thousand range on November 4 and closed the week near $106–107 thousand, remaining below recent highs.
Drivers of the week. The market started with a decline on November 3–4 amid cautious signals from the Fed and increased appetite for profit-taking after a weak October. According to media estimates, the beginning of November brought a continued decline in major coins, with Bitcoin falling about 18% from its recent record high.
Bitcoin ETFs in the US recorded net outflows on certain days of the week. On November 3, 4, and 6-7, there were negative cumulative flows, which put pressure on the price.
Ethereum was volatile following the market. On November 3–4, ETH fell by almost 9% per day, then partially recovered and traded at around $3,400–3,450 on November 8.
Funds and events. Publications noted that uncertainty about interest rates and geopolitics had dampened risk appetite. At the same time, interest in crypto-based products remained strong in the sector, including discussions of new exchange-traded funds, which supports medium-term expectations.
The week’s results for key indicators are as follows:
1) BTC range on November 3–8: maximum around $111 thousand on November 3, minimum around $99 thousand on November 4.
2) ETF flows: net outflows on certain days, including November 4 and November 6–7.
3) ETH range: $3,060–3,650, closing the week at around $3,440 on November 8.
The basis for forecasts and their scenarios is neutral-volatile. Support for BTC is visible in the range of $98–101 thousand, and maintaining it preserves the chances for consolidation and attempts to grow to $110–114 thousand. Risks are associated with continued outflows from ETFs and a general rotation in risk assets. An increase in inflows into funds and the absence of negative news regarding regulators could return the price to the upper limit of the range. If $98,000 is broken downwards, the risk of acceleration to $92–95,000 increases, with a subsequent search for a new balance. Estimates are based on price dynamics and ETF flows on November 3–8.
Fixygen has prepared a summary of the week (October 27-31) for the cryptocurrency market. For the first time since 2018, Bitcoin ended October with a loss of almost 5%. Ethereum fell 8% over the month, while maintaining an annual growth of about 14%. Activity in altcoin options has risen sharply: traders are increasingly betting on calls for VIRTUAL, AAVE, ADA, and other tokens.
It should be noted that macroeconomics has given a weak impetus to market development: the Federal Reserve has again postponed its forecast for further rate cuts, and delays in economic data due to the shutdown have increased uncertainty.
Risk appetite in the market has declined: after record growth in October to ~$126,000 per Bitcoin, concerns about US-China tariffs and the liquidation of more than $400 billion in cryptocurrency-related positions have returned the market to a state of caution.
Bitcoin retains its status as the “global reserve cryptocurrency,” but volatility is becoming more pronounced: the price broke through the ~$104,000 mark at the beginning of the week, but support remained in the ~$106,000–109,000 range.
Altcoins and options: interest is shifting towards altcoins and derivatives on them. The growth in open interest and the prevalence of call options indicate attempts by market participants to capture momentum in less liquid assets. This could create spikes with strong corrections.
Macro conditions remain the main risk factor: the Fed’s decision, delays in key data, trade friction between the US and China — all this limits the inflow of capital into risky assets, including cryptocurrencies. It also strengthens the correlation between crypto assets and traditional markets.
In the coming weeks, the crypto market may be in a consolidation phase: volatility will remain, but without a clear upward or downward trend until a clear macro signal appears.
If the Fed or another major regulator delivers a positive surprise, a rapid rebound is possible. If the news is negative or absent, another correction to around $100,000 for Bitcoin is possible.
The week of October 27–31 served as a reminder that cryptocurrencies continue to adapt to “big politics” and global economic risks. The market has emerged from record growth at a high price, and now the key words for participants are “careful risk assessment + strategy flexibility.”
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