[BTC returns review] Monthly return at -0.05%, far below November average; YTD down 12.4%

Bitcoin remained lower for the week, with monthly and quarterly returns trailing historical averages and its year-to-date performance also negative.

As of November 3, Bitcoin's return for week 44 of 2026 stood at -1.1%.

Weekly losses narrowed from -3.2% in week 40 to -2% in week 41 before widening to -2.4% in week 42. Losses then eased to -2.2% in week 43 and -1.1% in week 44, extending the run of negative weekly returns to five weeks.

Bitcoin was up 0.9% for the day. Daily returns were +1.1% on November 1 and -2% on November 2, followed by a partial recovery on November 3.

The monthly return stood at -0.05%, well below November's historical average of +34.95% and median of +10.26%. Across 16 historical November observations, 10 finished higher and six finished lower.

Monthly returns were +25.05% in August and +6.37% in September, followed by -7.32% in October. Gains slowed before turning into a monthly loss.

Quarterly and annual returns

The current quarterly return was -7.37%, well below the historical fourth-quarter average of +86.52% and median of +27.94%. Of 16 historical fourth quarters, 10 ended with gains and six with losses.

Annual returns were -64.3% in 2022, +155.4% in 2023, +121% in 2024 and -6.3% in 2025. Bitcoin's year-to-date return for 2026 stood at -12.4%.

As of November 3, Bitcoin traded at $77,358, down 0.4% over 24 hours.

[Editor's note] This recurring column reviews Bitcoin's weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual returns, using the frequency of gains and losses, historical averages and medians to put current performance in context.