Bitcoin Surges 42.9% in Q3 2026, Outperforming Gold and Stocks
Bitcoin recorded a 42.9% gain in the third quarter of 2026, significantly outperforming gold, stocks, and most other assets during the same period. This rally ended a three-quarter losing streak and marked Bitcoin's best third quarter performance since 2017.
9% in the third quarter of 2026, while gold, stocks and nearly everything else lagged well behind. The move ended a three-quarter losing streak and marked Bitcoin’s best third quarter since 2017, after a long wait for a summer worth remembering.