DeFi TVL dropped 7% in October after a solid 3-month run

The correction snapped the growth streak, but context matters:

$BTC ripped 42% in October — strongest performer of the month

$ARC pumped 21% to $628M TVL post-mainnet launch in September

Takeaway: Capital rotated into $BTC during its rally. DeFi pullback is natural after a 3-month climb. Watch for re-entry zones if $BTC consolidates and liquidity flows back into DeFi protocols.