Bitcoin’s journey is often portrayed as extreme, with exaggerated headlines pushing wild highs, sharp drops, and panic, but it’s rarely the full or accurate story. The real truth for this calm and seasoned crypto is that behind every dip is a reason. And more often than not, a rebound. On the outside, these downturns look to test the resilience of Bitcoin, but in reality, they shape it.

From banking chaos to geopolitical tension, each correction has forced the market to reset, rethink, and strengthen. As the world reacts to rising tensions in Iran, we’re looking back at five key moments since 2023 where Bitcoin took a hit… and it showed us why it’s built to endure.

This isn’t just about price moves. It’s about understanding how external shocks affect crypto and why Bitcoin continues to build stronger each time.

Moments in time:

March 2023 : US Banking Crisis (SVB Collapse) Banks wobbled. Bitcoin stood tall. As Silicon Valley Bank and others stumbled, the cracks in the traditional finance system were exposed. Investors looked for an alternative. Bitcoin reminded us why decentralisation money doesn’t need a bailout; stamping its mark as the go-to digital safe haven for investors.

September 2023 : SEC vs Coinbase & Binance The gloves came off and the crypto crackdown hit hard. A flurry of lawsuits, fear, confusion came down as regulators tried to wrestle crypto into a corner. Instead, Bitcoin rallied global support, and if anything, it only cemented the distinction between Bitcoin and the rest of crypto.

Bitcoin kept its identity and proved it’s bigger than any single exchange.

January 2024 : ETF Highs & Greyscale Lows The Bitcoin ETF was approved, and prices began to pop. But not for long. After the ETF approval euphoria came a cooldown. Profit-taking, Greyscale selling pressure, and early hype wore off. What followed? A healthier market foundation, more institutional confidence, and Bitcoin holding its ground through volatility.

August 2024 : Japanese Yen Carry Trade Fear Global currency drama sent markets spinning, so when Japan’s Yen wobbled, global markets felt it. Investors started to scramble as Bitcoin dipped alongside risk assets, but once again, its uncorrelated nature showed up. 

Bitcoin quickly recovered and remained steady, continuing to show the world that it dances to the beat of its own drum.

April 2025 : Tariff Tensions

Trade war chatter became a reality, and uncertainty crept into global markets. Risk-off sentiment pulled crypto down temporarily. But Bitcoin's borderless design and deflationary appeal quietly reinforced its long-term value, and buyers noticed. It’s worth noting that Bitcoin reached its all-time high of $111,814 on May 22, 2025, marking the first time Bitcoin has pushed through the $110,000 level.

June 2025 : Iran War Escalation The threat of war or war itself adds a new layer of uncertainty. Energy markets spike and traditional assets wobble. Bitcoin isn’t immune to feeling the heat, but this isn't new. 

When traditional systems show their limits, people look elsewhere. Bitcoin remains a hedge against the unpredictable. At the time of writing, Bitcoin is currently worth USD $101,063 after falling below $99,000.

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Each of these moments tells the same story from a different angle: disruption and drama hits, Bitcoin takes a breath, then shows why it exists in the first place. It’s not immune, but it is resilient. And more than that, it learns. With every shock, Bitcoin evolves with stronger holders, more stable infrastructure, and renewed belief in why it was created to begin with.

So if we ZOOM OUT, the pattern becomes very clear. Each downturn has brought new strength, fresh utility, and a little less fear next time around.

And if history keeps repeating? These dips are just part of normal market cycles for the OG of crypto’s! 🌱