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Bitcoin price movements
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The gist
Bitcoin trades near $64,339 after a quiet period; Fundstrat warns of a possible 30.2% move. The low volatility could signal a big swing, but direction is unclear.
Background
Bitcoin has been trading in a narrow range between roughly $62,000 and $65,000 since late July, with unusually low 30-day price volatility. Fundstrat's analysis of eight similar historical periods found that the median absolute move over the following 60 days was 30.2%, but the direction was split evenly between gains and losses. This has led analysts to warn that a volatility breakout may be approaching, though the trigger and direction remain uncertain.
How it unfolded
- Aug 13, 2026Bitcoin price prediction faces a $65,000 test, with monthly open at $63,100 and trading around $63,750.
- Aug 14, 2026Bitcoin price is $62,829.48, down $728.97 from the previous day and about $55,500 lower than a year ago.
- Aug 17, 2026Bitcoin reclaims $64K, trading near $64,154 after gaining about 2% during the daily session; volatility trap hits 91.
- Aug 18, 2026Fundstrat warns that Bitcoin's low volatility could set up a larger move, citing historical median absolute move of 30.2% over the following 60 days.
- Aug 19, 2026Bitcoin is priced at $64,339.33, up $203.85 from yesterday morning and roughly $48,600 lower than a year ago.
Who’s saying what
- Analysts
- Fundstrat's Sean Farrell notes that low volatility often precedes a larger move, but the indicator does not predict direction.
- Caution
- Glassnode data indicates that past periods of severe compression have often preceded larger swings, but the direction depends on capital flows and macroeconomic policy.