Bitcoin gains 44% in Q3 for its second-best qua...

Bitcoin gained 44% in the third quarter, marking its second-best quarterly performance, according to a report originally published by Pluang. The available report headline did not specify the year or the comparison period used to rank the quarter.

A 44% quarterly rise underscores the scale of Bitcoin’s price volatility. Bitcoin is the largest and most widely recognized cryptocurrency, and its market moves are closely watched by traders, investors and the broader digital-asset industry.

Quarterly performance figures can be used to compare Bitcoin’s momentum across different calendar periods, though they do not indicate how the asset will perform in subsequent quarters. Bitcoin’s price has historically moved sharply in both directions as market conditions change.