Author: Yan Krivonosov
Bitcoin trades 24/7, making it a unique asset against traditional markets. However, this very feature often leads to sharp drops on weekends when liquidity decreases and investors seek quick access to cash. In recent weeks, BTC has experienced significant fluctuations—from levels around $100,000 to a drop to $60,000, and is currently trading below $70,000.
Bitcoin is the most accessible asset to sell on weekends. Analyst James Lavish explains: the main reason for weekend declines is low liquidity. When traditional markets are closed and investors urgently need cash, bitcoin becomes the easiest tool for quick sales.
According to Lavish:
“The simplest and most liquid thing is to sell bitcoin if you need to raise money.”
Stocks, bonds, and other assets are not available for trading on weekends, so BTC becomes a tool of 'emergency liquidity.'
Hedge funds are increasing pressure due to the risk of margin calls. Institutional investors view bitcoin as a high-risk asset. When market uncertainty rises or negative news appears, funds reduce positions—especially on weekends, to avoid margin calls on Monday.
Lavish notes:
“You sell what you can, not what you want.”
If creditors raise collateral requirements, funds prefer to sell BTC in advance to ensure liquidity. This triggers a chain of liquidations and intensifies the decline.
Early holders lock in profits
Additional pressure comes from investors who have held bitcoin for many years. After reaching levels around $100,000, many began to lock in profits:
• sell large volumes,
• transfer funds into real estate or other assets,
• increase pressure on the market during periods of low liquidity.
Such sales are particularly noticeable on weekends when the market is less stable.
Weekend declines are a result of market mechanics, not fundamental problems.
Despite volatility, Lavish emphasizes: fundamentally, bitcoin remains a scarce digital asset with a fixed supply. Sharp movements on weekends are more often related to:
• low liquidity,
• forced sales,
• institutional risks,
• profit taking,
• lack of trading on traditional markets.
This is market mechanics, not a sign of weakness in the network or technology.