Bitcoin set for first yearly loss since 2022 as macro trends weigh on crypto

Bitcoin is poised to record its first annual loss since 2022 as macroeconomic pressures and broader market trends weighed on the world’s largest cryptocurrency in 2025. Although the digital asset reached fresh highs during the year, price declines later in the year have left it lower on a yearly basis. Analysts note that Bitcoin's recent performance reflects its growing correlation with traditional risk assets and sensitivity to global economic shifts, signaling a maturing but more volatile market environment.