$BTC’s Midterm Track Record: A 53.7% Plot Twist for the Ballot Box

Bitcoin ($BTC) gained an average of 53.7% during the 12 months following the 2014, 2018 and 2022 U.S. midterm elections, according to historical market data. With Americans voting on November 3, the digital asset was trading around the $78,000 level as observers monitored another closely watched political cycle.

The longer-term record contrasts with Bitcoin’s immediate post-election performance. The asset gained 24.1% during the year after the 2014 election, advanced 43.4% following the 2018 midterms and rose 92% after the 2022 vote. Bitcoin’s price was listed at $78,052.00, down 3.88% over 24 hours, in the market snapshot reported on November 2, 2026.

Short-term results were less consistent. Bitcoin fell 27.5% during the 90 days after the 2014 election and declined 46.5% following the 2018 vote. After the 2022 election, it posted a 22.6% gain over the same 90-day period.

Together, the three previous midterm cycles show a stronger 12-month record than 90-day performance, with annual gains ranging from 24.1% to 92% and an average return of 53.7%.