Hello there,
You should always suspend BitLocker Drive Encryption on any drive when making significant changes to your computer such as upgrading or modifying your operating system. Not doing so can result in an operable computer.
You can check this thread for some insights https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/need-to-turn-off-bitlocker-to-install-windows-10/8a67bbc5-1281-40cd-8da3-472423f36e58
BitLocker frequently asked questions (FAQ) https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-deployment-and-administration-faq
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