Bitcoin’s Volatility Hits Rock Bottom, Sparks Speculation Of Major Price Rally

Bitcoin's unusual price stability has left experts baffled as the cryptocurrency's volatility has dropped to its lowest since 2020.
By Coingape Staff
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Crypto News: Bitcoin, the flagship cryptocurrency famous for its turbulent price swings, has been uncharacteristically stable in recent times, surprising investors and market observers. With the longest streak of calm since October 2020, Bitcoin has shown a lack of volatility, contrary to its reputation for dramatic ups and downs.

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Serenity Amidst Bitcoin’s Usual Volatility

Bitcoin’s typically wild trading has been noticeably absent, with the cryptocurrency experiencing a prolonged period of restrained price movements. Bloomberg data reveals that Bitcoin has not recorded a daily move of 6% for 70 consecutive sessions. This uncommon stretch of stability, coupled with a potential marginal loss in May after four consecutive months of gains, has raised eyebrows in the crypto community. Market watchers point to a variety of factors contributing to this unusual calmness, including ongoing political and monetary uncertainties that have yet to be resolved.

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Several macro catalysts, such as unresolved debt-ceiling negotiations and the Federal Reserve’s uncertain rate policy, are currently unfolding — leading traders to adopt a cautious approach. The impasse on the debt ceiling resolution in the United States is seeing an extended round of negotiations, adding to the overall uncertainty of a default.

Additionally, minutes from the most recent Federal Reserve meeting revealed policymakers’ uncertainty regarding the extent of additional policy tightening required to curb inflation. Amidst these lingering uncertainties, market participants are adopting a wait-and-see approach, expecting further clarity before making significant moves.

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Bitcoin’s Dormant Supply & Market Activity

Bitcoin’s price has been trapped in a narrow range, hovering around $27,000 for three consecutive weeks. This relatively tight trading range, combined with low on-chain volume, has contributed to the perception of market inactivity. Analysts at Glassnode note that this narrow range and reduced trading volume represent one of the tightest trading periods in recent years. Moreover, a significant portion of the Bitcoin supply remains dormant in crypto wallets, further contributing to the overall lack of market activity.

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Bitcoin Core Releases New Ver.25 Update

On the other hand, Bitcoin Core recently unveiled its latest update, version 25.0. This update introduces a range of new features, bug fixes, and performance enhancements for the Bitcoin network. The release aims to improve the overall functionality and efficiency of the Bitcoin Core software, potentially benefiting users and network participants. The update comes at a time when the Bitcoin network is in need of technological advancements to address scalability and transaction speed concerns over the resurgence of Ordinals.

As things currently stand, the price of Bitcoin gained by 1.46% in the past 24 hours as compared to a drop of 0.56% recorded over the last week. At the time of writing, BTC is currently exchanging hands at $26,715.21.

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