- Bitcoin’s volatility is rising, approaching levels seen during its all-time high, as traders anticipate a breakout from its consolidation phase if it can hold above $61,000 and retest $62,000.
- While bullish sentiment grows, the market remains divided on whether the price will surge or decline amid heightened volatility.
Bitcoin’s volatility has surged past levels seen during its all-time high in March, creating ripples of excitement among traders. As the digital asset retests $62,000, many are hopeful that this increase in volatility could spark a breakout from Bitcoin’s prolonged consolidation phase. However, the path forward isn’t without challenges.
Volatility Ramping Up: A Signal for Breakout?
Bitcoin’s volatility has been steadily rising, with recent data showing it has reached levels last seen during its previous all-time highs. On August 21, the Bitcoin Historical Volatility chart recorded a level of 3.42%, surpassing the 3.00% figure from March 13, when Bitcoin reached its record high of $73,679. Pseudonymous crypto trader Daan Crypto Trades highlighted this in an X (formerly Twitter) post, noting that volatility is crucial in breaking Bitcoin out of its current consolidation phase.
“Bitcoin after a big slump in volatility levels, it’s now ramping back up and getting close to levels we saw earlier this year at the all-time highs,” Daan Crypto Trades wrote. “It’s what’s eventually needed to put an end to this massive consolidation in one way or another,” he added.
Holding Above Key Levels: The $61K and $62K Hurdles
Despite this rising volatility, Bitcoin must first hold above $61,000 and retest the $62,000 mark, a level it hasn’t consistently hit since August 9. On August 21, Bitcoin made an attempt, briefly touching $61,552 before falling back to $60,875, according to CoinMarketCap data. Crypto trader Matthew Hyland pointed out that Bitcoin is now “testing the neckline,” a critical pattern used to confirm support levels.
What Traders Are Watching: Bullish and Bearish Signals
While volatility alone isn’t necessarily bullish, it does hint at significant price movement ahead. Traders remain divided on whether this movement will favor the bulls or bears. Pseudonymous trader TheoTrader cautioned that September often prints cycle lows based on a decade of Bitcoin’s price history.
However, sentiment among futures traders leans bullish. The put-to-call volume ratio, which measures the demand for sell versus buy options, shows 66.18% calls (buy options) against 33.82% puts (sell options), resulting in a ratio of 0.51—a bullish indicator suggesting optimism for upward price movement.
As Bitcoin volatility continues to ramp up, traders are keenly watching whether the digital asset can break the $62,000 barrier. Increased volatility could attract more interest and trading activity, potentially setting the stage for Bitcoin’s next significant move. However, the outcome remains uncertain, and traders should be prepared for swings in either direction as the consolidation phase nears its climax.
