Bitcoin rose 44% in the third quarter of the year

Bitcoin's price climbed 44% between July and September, which is a big jump for a three-month stretch. Some people are reading this as the start of a broader 'bull run' - a period where crypto prices rise steadily for a while.

If you're holding crypto, a strong quarter feels good, but past price runs don't guarantee future ones - crypto has a long history of big gains followed by big drops.

There's nothing here that requires action - no security risk, just a price move. If this news makes you want to make quick decisions, it's usually worth sitting with it for a day or two first.