Bitcoin’s Boring Summer: A Goldmine for the Patient Trader 🤑

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What to know:

  • Bitcoin‘s volatility is taking a nap, even as it hits new all-time highs. 🛌
  • Bitcoin treasury companies and fancy trading strategies are keeping things chill.
  • Traders can still find gold in hedging and betting on big events. 🏆

“Hey bitcoin, Do Something!”

The internet’s favorite stick figure meme is basically the trading desk’s summer anthem. Sure, bitcoin is hitting new highs and trading above $100,000, but the short-term traders are feeling the struggle. 🤷‍♀️

“Bitcoin’s volatility has continued to trend lower, both in realized and implied measures, even as the asset reaches new all-time highs. This decline in volatility is particularly notable amid historically high price levels,” said NYDIG Research in a recent note shared with CoinDesk. Like, who knew being chill could be so profitable? 🤑

While the rest of the market is getting hit by macro and geopolitical headwinds, bitcoin is vibing to some summer tunes. 🎶

“With the market now entering the typically quieter summer months, this downtrend may well persist in the near term,” NYDIG added. But hey, a mature market is a good market, right? 🤔

However, traders love a good thrill. While the long-term HODLers are celebrating, the short-term traders are scratching their heads. 🤔

Why the calm?

So, what’s keeping the party low-key?

NYDIG is blaming it on the rise of bitcoin treasury companies and sophisticated trading strategies. Options overwriting and volatility selling are the new cool kids on the block. 🎤

The market is getting more professional, and unless we see another FTX-level drama, things will stay mellow. 🌱

The opportunity

But fear not, my fellow traders, there’s still a way to make some dough. 🍕

“The decline in volatility has made both upside exposure through calls and downside protection via puts relatively inexpensive,” said NYDIG. In other words, hedging and betting on big events could be your ticket to summer profits. 🎟️

“For traders anticipating market-moving catalysts, such as the SEC’s decision on the GDLC conversion (July 2), the conclusion of the 90-day tariff suspension (July 8), or the Crypto Working Group’s findings deadline (July 22), this presents a cost-effective opportunity to position for directional moves,” said NYDIG.

So, bitcoin’s summer lull might just be the perfect setup for those who are willing to play the patience game. 🕒

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2025-06-15 17:25