The current crypto market is in a position where prices are neither clearly moving up nor falling down. This is known as a Sideways Market or Consolidation Phase.
đ Whatâs happening in the market right now?
At the moment, there is a noticeable lack of major price movement.
Bitcoin is trading within a defined range, and most altcoins are showing similar behavior.
In this type of market:
Volume decreases
Traders feel confused or uncertain
Large institutional money waits on the sidelines
đ Why is this happening?
1ī¸âŖ No major macro news
There are no strong positive catalysts to push the market up, and no major negative events causing panic either.
2ī¸âŖ Liquidity is waiting
Big players are waiting for a clear trend before making significant moves.
3ī¸âŖ Trader fatigue
After multiple meme coin pump-and-dump cycles, the market is experiencing âhype fatigue.â
đ What do traders do during this phase?
Range trading
Small scalps
Using lower leverage
Waiting patiently for a major breakout
â ī¸ Most important point
A sideways market often comes before a big move.
This calm phase is not permanent.
When volume suddenly increases and the range breaks â thatâs when the market decides its next major direction:
either a strong breakout or a sharp breakdown.