Bloomberg reports a fresh pullback in Bitcoin that underscores a structural shift in the market. The once-dominant volatility that attracted retail risk-takers appears to be fading, as Wall Street‘s growing footprint reshapes the crypto market’s infrastructure and liquidity dynamics, shifting risk toward professional participants.
Even after a retreat of about 36% from the early-October high, Bitcoin’s implied volatility remains subdued, suggesting pronounced institutional participation is altering how risk is transmitted across price, funding, and hedging frameworks.
Historically, price discovery was fueled by speculation and large swings; today’s regime points to a rebalanced risk appetite as institutions expand exposure with tighter risk controls and oversight.