As institutional interest rises, Bitcoin enters the second half of 2025 with low volatility and reduced on-chain activity.
Declining Volatility and Activity
Bitcoin is showing a decline in implied volatility, closely approaching levels seen in the fall of 2023 when BTC's price was three times lower than its current value. Meanwhile, monthly transactions on the Bitcoin network fell by 15% in June compared to May, reaching their lowest point since October 2023. This has forced miners to work with abnormally low-fee transactions.
Rising Institutional Interest in Bitcoin
Despite the slowdown in on-chain activity, U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs have hit record levels, attracting over $1 billion in net inflows within just two days last week. The total assets in these funds have approached $50 billion, underscoring increasing demand from Wall Street. Publicly traded companies have also ramped up their BTC purchases, adding about 65,000 BTC worth approximately $7 billion in June.
Expert Opinions on the Bitcoin Market
Robert Kiyosaki, author of 'Rich Dad Poor Dad', has pushed back against bearish predictions for Bitcoin, noting that market sell-offs are tactics aimed at scaring off speculators. He believes that any decline in BTC's price presents a buying opportunity. Despite expectations of a possible correction down to $90,000, Kiyosaki forecasts Bitcoin may reach $1 million by 2030.
Thus, the Bitcoin market, amid decreasing volatility, shows rising interest from institutional investors, suggesting its resilience and potential for long-term investment opportunities.
