Bitcoin’s Calm Before the Storm: Prepare for Upcoming Price Volatility

On March 18th, COINOTAG reported findings from a study by Derive, a platform specializing in decentralized on-chain options. The Bitcoin (BTC) market’s current stability could be a precursor to heightened volatility, rather than a sustainable trend. The cryptocurrency has been fluctuating in the range of $80,000 to $85,000 since March 12th, entering a phase of consolidation that often follows major market movements. Factors influencing this price adjustment include geopolitical events, such as tariffs imposed by former President Donald Trump, alongside investor disappointment regarding new acquisitions for the U.S. strategic BTC reserve, which has led to a significant drop from over $100,000 to below $80,000 in recent weeks. Notably, key metrics of volatility have declined, nearing monthly lows. Nonetheless, the inherent mean-reverting characteristic of volatility suggests that this current low fluctuation phase might soon culminate in substantial price movements.