Bitcoin's Volatility - Brace for Impact?
One of the key indicators often used to gauge potential market movements is Bollinger bandwidth, which has narrowed to about 20% on the weekly chart. This measure is reminiscent of what was seen just before Bitcoin broke out of its $25,000-$32,000 range last October.
These patterns fascinate me as a trader. This is the calm before the storm. At least historically, that is what it has always proven to be—a leading indicator for big swings in price. I mean, after peaking similarly earlier, Bitcoin surged to $40,000 toward the end of 2023 and then pushed new highs above $70,000 in March.
Presently, we have been confined to a range from $60,000 to $70,000 for the past four months. It has been pretty uneventful lately. Well, this new reading in bandwidth has me right on the edge of my seat. I am not saying history will repeat itself, but I simply can't help feeling rather excited about the possibility of some major action soon.
What's really interesting is how this pattern has appeared before all the big moves in the history of Bitcoin. I've seen it happen in November 2018, October 2016, and even way back in 2012 and 2015. It's like a loyal friend who gives you a heads up before all hell breaks loose.
What I always say to my friends is, "Volatility tends to flatten out over time." When things are too quiet, just like they are at the moment, more often than not, it means a big move is brewing. The trickier part is trying to figure out which way it's going to go, so I'm keeping sharp and prepared for a rapid response.
One of the major things learned from years of watching Bitcoin is just how really misleading these periods tend to be in nature. It's those lulling moments; it's easy to get caught off guard. But for me, this is where I start double-checking on my strategy and just making sure everything is in line for what's next.
I don't make any bold predictions, but things should get interesting pretty soon.
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