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Analysis: BTC Spot Trading Volume Drops to July 2023 Bear Market Levels, Selling Pressure Eases Simultaneously

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May 26: Analyst Darkfost flagged that Bitcoin’s spot trading volume has plummeted 81% since October 2025, falling to lows last seen during the July 2023 bear market. The macroeconomic backdrop remains unfavorable for risk assets: rising inflationary pressures and the protracted U.S.-Iran conflict have pushed investors toward commodities and traditional equities rather than crypto markets, resulting in a sharp decline in overall market participation. Despite the significant contraction in spot volume, the sluggish trading activity could signal that selling pressure during the current price pullback is gradually weakening. Similar spot volume collapses preceded the end of the 2023 bear market, followed by a return of volatility that marked the start of a bullish rebound. Investors should wait patiently for a recovery in future spot demand and an uptick in leveraged demand, while monitoring macro signals and volume shifts to determine if a new opportunity is emerging.
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