Bitcoin’s 30% Fall Tests New Investors, Veterans Unfazed

Bitcoin experienced a significant drop recently, with veteran holders remaining calm while newer investors showed panic. This kind of volatility is not unusual, as Bitcoin has seen 30% drops 21 times over the past decade, occurring roughly every one and a half years.

Recent trading pushed Bitcoin to lows around $82,000 during US trading sessions.
Veteran Bitcoin holders view these swings as normal, acknowledging volatility as a factor in its long-term growth, rising about 240x over ten years.
Matthew Sigel from VanEck linked the sell-off to tighter US liquidity and credit spreads, along with AI-related spending pressures.
Volatility is climbing, reported by Bitwise analysts, reaching about 60. Volatility is seen as essential for potential gains.
The introduction of Bitcoin ETFs has increased market participation, but outflows were noted, with $4.7 billion leaving crypto ETFs in November.

The future remains uncertain due to high volatility, institutional interest, and changing US market liquidity. Traders will keep a close watch on these elements as the year-end approaches.