Bitcoin is suspiciously “hibernating”, experts warn of strong fluctuations ahead

Bitcoin “Hibernates” Suspiciously – Experts Warn of Upcoming Volatility?

Cryptocurrency analysis firm K33 Research has issued a new warning about Bitcoin's lack of vitality .

According to the latest report, BTC trading volume and price volatility are at multi-month lows , indicating that the market is in a state of stagnation.

Is Bitcoin Being Held Back?
Bitcoin price has dropped slightly by 2% over the past week , while investor risk aversion has kept the market gloomy, according to Vetle Lunde , Director of Research at K33.

Lunde noted that 37% of the 100 largest companies in the US now have higher price volatility than Bitcoin, a phenomenon that only appeared in October 2023.

However, he warned that such quiet periods are often short-lived , and a sharp move could be on the horizon .

Signals From Bitcoin Futures
K33 Research also analyzed Bitcoin futures on CME , showing that the premium has dropped below 5% , a rare sign.

Data from 2021-2025 shows that whenever the premium drops sharply, Bitcoin tends to weaken.

Lunde recommends investors be cautious , as Bitcoin typically performs best when the market has a solid foundation.

“There is no clear signal at the moment, so let's wait before making a decision,” he concluded.