Bitcoin’s All-Time High Break Means Volatility Could Soon Return: Report
Bitcoin‘s (CRYPTO: BTC) price has remained locked in a narrow trading band for weeks before its all-time high breakout, but on-chain and market data point to growing pressure that could soon unleash sharp volatility.
According to blockchain analytics firm Glassnode, the market was coiling in a historically tight range amid strong investor accumulation and record ETF ownership, conditions that often precede large directional moves.
Across a range of timeframes, realized and implied volatility in Bitcoin markets has dropped near historical lows.
Just 6% of trading days since late 2022 have recorded a tighter 30-day price range than current levels.
On a 60-day basis, the figure drops to just 0.4%.
Options markets show a similar picture: implied volatility is also near the lowest levels recorded in over two years, suggesting traders are not yet pricing in a major move, often …