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Bitcoin (BTC) trading volume is falling fast. That rarely ends smoothly: Crypto Daily

CoinDesk
Bitcoin's trading volume has dropped significantly, potentially leading to increased price volatility despite traders expecting calm.

Summary

Bitcoin's spot market trading volume has fallen sharply to below $8 billion, the lowest since October 2023, indicating cooling participation. This decline, from highs above $25 billion in February, can lead to reduced market depth and increased price sensitivity to order flow shifts. While options traders are not anticipating turmoil, with Volmex's BVIV index at three-month lows, the low volume environment suggests a higher likelihood of erratic price action. Macroeconomic factors, particularly concerning energy prices and potential Federal Reserve policy shifts, are expected to be the primary drivers of future price impulses rather than crypto-native events. Analysts note that rising oil prices could lead to higher Treasury yields, tightening financial conditions and potentially destabilizing risk assets like Bitcoin.

(Source:CoinDesk)