Why traders are looking beyond bitcoin volatility
2025 has been a defining year for global markets, and cryptocurrency trading was no exception. Global trade tensions intensified as the US imposed steep tariffs on several countries, triggering immediate retaliation and market uncertainty. Yet, despite the geopolitical friction, major asset classes surged: the Dow Jones climbed 8.7% YTD, and gold delivered more than 50% over the same period.
Under normal circumstances, this combination of political uncertainty, trade disruption, and aggressive market repricing would send crypto markets into defensive mode. Instead, crypto traders showed remarkable composure. Even as bitcoin whipsawed between 75,000 USD and 126,000 USD throughout the year, participation remained strong, and more importantly, trader behavior began to shift in ways that suggest the market is maturing beyond its usual volatility cycles.
