Bitcoin’s February Track Record: 10 Gains, 2 Losses – Will 2025 Follow the Trend?

Bitcoin (BTC) has a strong history in February, with 10 out of 12 years showing gains since 2013.

Historically, the average return for BTC in February is 15.66%, making it one of the best-performing months for the asset.

Bitcoin’s Best & Worst Februarys

• Biggest Gain: February 2013 (+61.77%)
• Biggest Loss: February 2014 (-31.03%)
• Average February Return: +15.66%

With January 2025 already delivering double-digit gains, Bitcoin looks set to continue its historical February uptrend, potentially making Q1 another strong quarter for BTC.

Q1: A Historically Strong Period for Bitcoin

Bitcoin’s performance by quarter shows that Q1 is the second-best quarter for BTC, with an average gain of 53%, just behind Q4’s 85% average increase.

• January 2025 tied for second-best month in the past year with an 11% gain, matching May 2024.
• February has historically been BTC’s third-best month, with gains in 10 out of 12 years.
• March also tends to be bullish, averaging 13% gains over the years.

Looking Ahead: Will 2025 Follow the Trend?

With institutional adoption rising, ETF inflows increasing, and political factors favoring Bitcoin, analysts believe BTC could continue its historical February strength. If trends hold, Bitcoin could see another double-digit gain this month, reinforcing its position as the dominant asset in crypto.