Bitcoin loses nearly half its value from July 2025 record high, testing investor resolve
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Mike Winters
3h ago· 3 min readenNews
Summary
Bitcoin has lost nearly half its value since reaching a record high above $123,000 in July 2025, reigniting debate among investors about its role in portfolios. The selloff is attributed to typical crypto volatility rather than fundamental changes in the investment, according to Morningstar analyst Daniel Sotiroff. The decline comes amid broader market weakness as investors reassess risk allocation.
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· 3 pulledI think a lot of this is crypto being crypto.
Bitcoin has lost nearly half its value since reaching a record high above $123,000 in July 2025.
Bitcoin's selloff comes amid weakness across a range of assets, as investors reassess risk and where to put their money.
The cryptocurrency's latest selloff is forcing investors to revisit what role, if any, bitcoin should play in a portfolio.
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