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Bitcoin’s Low Volatility Keeps Crypto Prices Under Pressure

  • Bitcoin and crypto prices little changed Thursday amid continued low volatility

  • Low volatility indicates waning investor interest in crypto markets

  • Bitcoin trading sideways below $20,000 level for over a week

  • Ethereum, other major cryptos also seeing small daily price moves recently

  • Crypto market conditions remain muted overall amid uncertain macroeconomic backdrop

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Bitcoin, the top cryptocurrency, reached a two-month low due to risk aversion in global markets triggered by concerns about China's economy and U.S. interest rates, as well as a report that Elon Musk's SpaceX sold its bitcoin holdings.
Bitcoin's volatility is expected to decline, signaling a maturation process and potential retracement period, according to Bloomberg analyst Mike McGlone.
The recent price pullback in Bitcoin and the cryptocurrency market is not surprising, as most risk assets typically suffer when the S&P 500 falls; however, volatility for both Bitcoin and the S&P 500 is declining, which suggests mainstream migration and a potential lack of price-pump potential for Bitcoin.
The cryptocurrency market has experienced a notable downturn, with the total market capitalization falling by 10% and triggering significant liquidations on futures contracts, attributed to factors such as rising interest rates, inflation, delays in approving a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), financial difficulties within the Digital Currency Group (DCG), regulatory tightening, and a strengthening US dollar.
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies remained stable on Wednesday after a significant decline, indicating a bearish trend supported by technical factors.
Bitcoin on-chain activity is at multiyear lows, with a decrease in velocity indicating a lack of major trading activity and new investors entering the market, resulting in a stagnant BTC price.
Bitcoin and Ether remain stable as cryptocurrency investor sentiment remains cautious, although JPMorgan analysts report a slowdown in downward price momentum, and the Forkast 500 NFT Index gains after a surge in sales of Donald Trump's signature NFT collection following his arrest.
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are experiencing a decline, with Bitcoin falling below $26,000, as traders remain cautious following Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's speech.
Long-term holders of Bitcoin are continuing to accumulate the cryptocurrency despite recent market volatility, indicating a bullish outlook for the future, according to analysts from Bitfinex. However, newer long-term holders who acquired their positions during the bear market are showing more unease and have exited their positions during price drops.
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies experience a decline as the Securities and Exchange Commission slows down the decision process for crypto exchange-traded funds.
Most of the top cryptocurrencies remain stable, with minimal gains or losses over the past week, except for TON, which increased by 22%, and Bitcoin Cash, which rose by 8.6%, driven by positive developments in the TON ecosystem and the Grayscale/SEC news.
Stablecoins are designed to reduce crypto market volatility by tying their value to a reliable asset, providing investors with stability, transparency, and access to the financial system while minimizing risks.
Bitcoin, the pioneer digital currency, is showing signs of declining interest as trading volumes and search traffic decrease, indicating a period of uncertainty and potential downside movement in the market.
Despite the recent downturn in the crypto market, a key Bitcoin metric shows that 95% of the existing supply of Bitcoin has not moved in the past 30 days, indicating strong holding behavior and potential for a price rally with a buy-side catalyst.
Bitcoin (BTC) remains near a key long-term trendline as the U.S. dollar strengthens, with market participants predicting further downside for BTC and altcoins.
Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Dogecoin remained relatively stable as the global cryptocurrency market cap increased slightly, while the Financial Accounting Standards Board endorsed regulations for accounting fair values of companies' cryptocurrency holdings.
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have experienced a fall in value, leaving traders anticipating significant movements in the market for the week ahead.
The stock market has been stable recently, but it is expected to experience increased volatility in the future.
The recent decline in the price of Bitcoin has raised concerns of a larger market downtrend, with Ethereum and Ripple also at risk of falling if Bitcoin weakens further.
Bitcoin, ethereum, and other top cryptocurrencies have been struggling recently despite the market conditions, as the bitcoin price drops and Coinbase plans to integrate bitcoin's lightning network, potentially causing crypto price chaos.
August saw the crypto markets experience a downturn, with Bitcoin and Ether losing significant value due to liquidations on the derivatives market, while venture capital investment in the blockchain industry hit a new low and derivatives drove negative sentiment for Bitcoin.
Bitcoin experienced volatility as the Federal Reserve maintained interest rates, with experts predicting no more rate hikes and the potential for Bitcoin to trend upwards.
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies experienced a decline after the Federal Reserve decided not to raise interest rates, suggesting that significant gains may not be anticipated in the near future.
The reduced volatility in the US Treasury market has supported risk assets like cryptocurrencies and stocks, with the MOVE index falling to its lowest level since the Fed began raising rates, providing a positive outcome for assets such as bitcoin.
Dogecoin's volatility has decreased to the point where it is now more stable than Bitcoin, indicating a lack of investor interest in alternative cryptocurrencies and a drain of liquidity toward Bitcoin.
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are experiencing a decline in prices due to a strengthening dollar and risk-aversion, but there is hope for a rebound.
BTC price remains within a range, with analysis showing a shift in the composition of Bitcoin investors, as short-term holders reduce their holdings.
Bitcoin (BTC) remains stable above $26,000 as traders monitor resistance levels, while analysts suggest that Bitcoin is entering a period of positive seasonality, with October historically being a lucrative month for BTC hodlers.
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies remain stable or slightly higher despite turbulence in the stock market, but this calm may not last.
Bitcoin's volatility has been declining since April, raising questions about whether this lower volatility is the new norm or the calm before a major spike in value, with its future price trajectory heavily dependent on this metric.
Bitcoin is expected to continue its upward trajectory, leaving behind traders who are waiting for a further correction, according to crypto analyst Credible Crypto.
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies experienced a decline in value following the disappointing launch of a cryptocurrency exchange-traded fund (ETF) and the increase in bond yields.
Bitcoin and other major cryptocurrencies experienced mixed movements as low volatility returned to the market after a period of optimism surrounding ETFs.
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies remained stable on Wednesday despite a stock market selloff and rising bond yields, with traders maintaining a positive outlook.
Bitcoin could potentially face a 60% price drop, as liquidity remains negative and global rates continue to rise, according to Bloomberg Intelligence senior macro strategist Mike McGlone. He also suggests that a stock market drawdown related to a recession poses the biggest risk for the overall cryptocurrency sector.
Major cryptocurrencies experienced a decline as investors awaited crucial jobs data that could impact interest rates, with Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Dogecoin all seeing price drops.