I just reviewed the trading volume data from the past few days, and it’s quite clear that we are in one of those quiet market periods. Cryptocurrency trading volume has plummeted to levels not seen in months, with Bitcoin and the main altcoins practically dormant.

The numbers are clear: Ethereum, Solana, and other coins have experienced brutal drops in their weekly volume compared to previous years. We’re talking about reductions of over 50% in some cases. Bitcoin is around 498M in 24 hours, Ethereum hovers around 322M, and Solana barely reaches 72M. Not much movement.

The reason is obvious if you think about it: it’s holiday season, people are away, and prices without strong movements don’t attract traders. Fewer participants mean less liquidity in both spot and derivatives markets. It’s a typical pattern we see every year during this time. The volume slump is real, but it’s temporary. When people return, we’ll probably see a rebound in activity.