House Stark in George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire series was known for their motto "Winter is coming." This served to remind residents of Northern Westeros to be prepared for harsh times ahead. Following the 8x return that bitcoin experienced from its November 2022 low through its October 2025 peak, bitcoin fell into its fourth "crypto winter"—deep bear markets that have seen bitcoin's price fall by more than 50%, with altcoins experiencing much deeper selloffs. In A Feast for Crows, a member of the Night's Watch said to Jon Snow, "Summer friends will melt away like summer snows, but winter friends are ... (full story)