Why is bitcoin price so stable in 2018?

[AjithBtc]

I think Bitcoin will not be stable. Bitcoin will start to grow again after a few months. Bitcoin prices will not reduce. Many people are now dependent on Bitcoin. Bitcoin future is always bright.

Agreed, no doubt in it. Bitcoin is all about the growth. Maybe the time vary than what we've predicted for the growth to resume from the point from which it started to go downwards. With some exchange related regulations the price has been found stable, hope this will be overcome shortly.

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[lenovo16]

What do you think is happening?

Is people hoding less their coins?

Is there more manipulation by big whales, speculators or big institutional investors trying to profit the flavour of the moment?

I feel that there are big players "pumping and dumping" in order to manipulate the market to stabilize price and "control" in a certain way the price fluctuation.

Obviously bitcoin is very dangerous for our old corrupted economy, don't you think that in acertain way there's an unusual stop of the past few months trend?
After reaching $20k there's a correction to $17k and then price stabilizes at 11-12k with mini-dips that last seconds before going uptrend...

In my opinion the key factor could be also that if bitcoin reaches $30-50k then it will be very difficult for newcomers to buy bitcoin for buying altcoins in the exchanges.

So that stabilizing the price to an affordable $10k for a while could be a way to engage more people to bitcoinworld.

Or maybe it's all ok, there's no manipuation, it is a stanby before the big run to $50k-100k. Then newcomers will start buying and trading in Ethereum or Litecoin, because at the moment there aren't exchanges accepting fiat money, you have to enter and buy your altcoins directly with cryptocurrencies...

Which in your opinion are the main reasons?

In my opinion , the main reason why the value of bitcoin this past few weeks are stable between 11-12k is because the supplies of BTC in the market are enough. There is no shortage happening that cause the bitcoin to rise. And because all the demand are being sustain by the bitcoin, there will be no huge movement happen. And thats what make the bitcoin more safe than before.

[Granxis]

2018 has just started, and it's a bit early to say BTC price has been stable or unstable. That being said, I don't think we can call it stable right now. Many fluctuations in January, and every time it fluctuated the alts went down with it.

Will be remembered with the unforgettable price movements of December 2017 and January 2018. But for me, Bitcoin price has been tested for stability in January, and for some weeks Bitcoin has shown little volatility.

[Manchumichael]

What do you think is happening?

Is people hoding less their coins?

Is there more manipulation by big whales, speculators or big institutional investors trying to profit the flavour of the moment?

I feel that there are big players "pumping and dumping" in order to manipulate the market to stabilize price and "control" in a certain way the price fluctuation.

Obviously bitcoin is very dangerous for our old corrupted economy, don't you think that in acertain way there's an unusual stop of the past few months trend?
After reaching $20k there's a correction to $17k and then price stabilizes at 11-12k with mini-dips that last seconds before going uptrend...

In my opinion the key factor could be also that if bitcoin reaches $30-50k then it will be very difficult for newcomers to buy bitcoin for buying altcoins in the exchanges.

So that stabilizing the price to an affordable $10k for a while could be a way to engage more people to bitcoinworld.

Or maybe it's all ok, there's no manipuation, it is a stanby before the big run to $50k-100k. Then newcomers will start buying and trading in Ethereum or Litecoin, because at the moment there aren't exchanges accepting fiat money, you have to enter and buy your altcoins directly with cryptocurrencies...

Which in your opinion are the main reasons?

In my opinion , the main reason why the value of bitcoin this past few weeks are stable between 11-12k is because the supplies of BTC in the market are enough. There is no shortage happening that cause the bitcoin to rise. And because all the demand are being sustain by the bitcoin, there will be no huge movement happen. And thats what makes the bitcoin more safe than before.

Yes there is no more demand in the market, and I think people are not investing in bitcoins, maybe they are waiting for less price to buy bitcoins. And those who are holding bitcoins they are waiting for the best price to sell. Maybe because of this reason now the bitcoin price is stable.

[qiman]

January is always a slow period for the Bitcoin and Altcoin markets. Remember also that the Chinese Lunar New Year is coming so many of the Chinese whales are taking out their BTC and Altcoins so they can prepare for the biggest holiday for themselves and their families in China. Chinese New Year is the most important holiday for the Chinese People and they buy gifts and give red packages of money to their families.

[Siopao]

The word 'stable' doesn't seem to fit with cryptocurrency, the price is going from hi to low within the range of 10k-12k. It's still to early to be worried about the value of bitcoin, surely it will recover from the current price dip.

[Qartersa]

It has always been unstable from the beginning! Put this in mind, 'stability' and 'guarantee' does not exist in the world financial market as it can soar and dive every so often brought about by so many factors that may be beyond ones control. This day certain is part of the risk you took when you decide to invest in Bitcoin. Hence, this price fluctuation should not appear shocking to your senses at all. Unless you have other observations based on the previous years that are unique in 2018? There could be plentiful school of thoughts on this but one thing is certain, this event is nothing unusual. Best for you to do is to take precautions.

[white.raiden]

We are only entering the beginning of 2018 so it is very early to conclude that the value of bitcoin today is srable besides there still a fluctuations happening so I don't think this is really stable. As far as I know bitcoin become popular because of it's fluctuating value so I guess this will remain to happen and stability can no longer be a feature of bitcoin.

[Wolfwar]

We are only entering the beginning of 2018 so it is very early to conclude that the value of bitcoin today is srable besides there still a fluctuations happening so I don't think this is really stable. As far as I know bitcoin become popular because of it's fluctuating value so I guess this will remain to happen and stability can no longer be a feature of bitcoin.

many investors today do not care much about the stability of bitcoin. The fact is that many made their investments even at the level of $ 15,000, after Bitcoin broke its regular record of $ 20,000, so stability at the current price is of little interest.

[Harper6]

I am not seeing any stability of bitcoin rather a bearish market of it. This I think is normal, last year this was also felt. Plus, we had been hearing news about the government's action against bitcoin so this factor would be affecting.

I see the bitcoin is increasingly stable, you see the price of bitcoin is only moving in the infinitely small as high as 10%. Show that bitcoin is at the threshold that we can buy, this is our chance, you probably know bitcoin has time up to $ 20,000 and I believe the bitcoin value is even higher that too.

No it is not really tire and bitcoin price stability does not make sense at all. Price of bitcoin use to get down in some time but at the same time again it sues to grow. Value of bitcoin is most popular thing that we can talk about, as much as the demand and value of bitcoin will increase the same way bitcoin will be popular and popularity and demand will increase the price of bitcoin so for me bitcoin will increase in coming couple of months.

[Dread Pirate Roberts]

I do not agree if it is said the price is currently stable. because of the facts in the market.
bitcoin so easily drop daily 1000-2000 usd or get up with the same amount with for the price at market right know . and be honest for small trader like me . Personally its makes me quite a heart attack to see the bitcoin prices are very easy to down with big amount.

[Zhukov0]

It crashed in January.

[droptableguy2]

I am not seeing any stability of bitcoin rather a bearish market of it. This I think is normal, last year this was also felt. Plus, we had been hearing news about the government's action against bitcoin so this factor would be affecting.

I see the bitcoin is increasingly stable, you see the price of bitcoin is only moving in the infinitely small as high as 10%. Show that bitcoin is at the threshold that we can buy, this is our chance, you probably know bitcoin has time up to $ 20,000 and I believe the bitcoin value is even higher that too.

No it is not really tire and bitcoin price stability does not make sense at all. Price of bitcoin use to get down in some time but at the same time again it sues to grow. Value of bitcoin is most popular thing that we can talk about, as much as the demand and value of bitcoin will increase the same way bitcoin will be popular and popularity and demand will increase the price of bitcoin so for me bitcoin will increase in coming couple of months.

In 2017 bitcoin has grown so many times as investors from other markets are beginning to be interested in bitcoin as a way to increase the investment in bitcoin. The demand for bitcoin investment increased sharply causing bitcoin to become scarce and increase a lot. But in 2018, when people have come to accept the value of bitcoin, it will be seen as a place to store assets and investors need more stability for bitcoins. So I think that in 2018 bitcoin will still grow well but not as strong as in 2017.

[Dread Pirate Roberts]

I am not seeing any stability of bitcoin rather a bearish market of it. This I think is normal, last year this was also felt. Plus, we had been hearing news about the government's action against bitcoin so this factor would be affecting.

I see the bitcoin is increasingly stable, you see the price of bitcoin is only moving in the infinitely small as high as 10%. Show that bitcoin is at the threshold that we can buy, this is our chance, you probably know bitcoin has time up to $ 20,000 and I believe the bitcoin value is even higher that too.

No it is not really tire and bitcoin price stability does not make sense at all. Price of bitcoin use to get down in some time but at the same time again it sues to grow. Value of bitcoin is most popular thing that we can talk about, as much as the demand and value of bitcoin will increase the same way bitcoin will be popular and popularity and demand will increase the price of bitcoin so for me bitcoin will increase in coming couple of months.

In 2017 bitcoin has grown so many times as investors from other markets are beginning to be interested in bitcoin as a way to increase the investment in bitcoin. The demand for bitcoin investment increased sharply causing bitcoin to become scarce and increase a lot. But in 2018, when people have come to accept the value of bitcoin, it will be seen as a place to store assets and investors need more stability for bitcoins. So I think that in 2018 bitcoin will still grow well but not as strong as in 2017.

Totally Agreed with you. the price of 15k usd was an achievement beyond expectation by bitcoin itself.
which what I believe right know also the price will not be like 2017 ago. will probably give a few more years to show the price again. for now hodler just should enjoying roller coster of chart price.

[Anwar22]

Bitcoin price does not increase for a while i don't know it's priced whether will increase but i hope that next month bitcoin price will increase

[milewilda]

I am not seeing any stability of bitcoin rather a bearish market of it. This I think is normal, last year this was also felt. Plus, we had been hearing news about the government's action against bitcoin so this factor would be affecting.

I see the bitcoin is increasingly stable, you see the price of bitcoin is only moving in the infinitely small as high as 10%. Show that bitcoin is at the threshold that we can buy, this is our chance, you probably know bitcoin has time up to $ 20,000 and I believe the bitcoin value is even higher that too.

No it is not really tire and bitcoin price stability does not make sense at all. Price of bitcoin use to get down in some time but at the same time again it sues to grow. Value of bitcoin is most popular thing that we can talk about, as much as the demand and value of bitcoin will increase the same way bitcoin will be popular and popularity and demand will increase the price of bitcoin so for me bitcoin will increase in coming couple of months.

In 2017 bitcoin has grown so many times as investors from other markets are beginning to be interested in bitcoin as a way to increase the investment in bitcoin. The demand for bitcoin investment increased sharply causing bitcoin to become scarce and increase a lot. But in 2018, when people have come to accept the value of bitcoin, it will be seen as a place to store assets and investors need more stability for bitcoins. So I think that in 2018 bitcoin will still grow well but not as strong as in 2017.

Totally Agreed with you. the price of 15k usd was an achievement beyond expectation by bitcoin itself.
which what I believe right know also the price will not be like 2017 ago. will probably give a few more years to show the price again. for now hodler just should enjoying roller coster of chart price.

Even myself didnt anticipate that price range of $15k since i was just expecting on ranges of 11k-13k even on this year of 2018 but it did pumped out more than on what we expect. Bitcoins price is never been stable but do move on small ranges as of now when we do try to observe which it seems like it just fueling before it would go to moon and op talking about 50k-100k isnt really realistic at all.

[Karavadinos]

I think it is still too early to say that Bitcoins price is stable this 2018 because the year has just started and it is still the first month of the year so I can't really compare yet its price to the coming months. However if I compare it from last year and this month, of course I would say the price had been stable around $10k-$12k or so because it hasn't move that much yet. And based on the recent years, Bitcoin has somewhat like a pattern every first month of the year so we will just have to wait for the right time and it will eventually increase its price soon.

You're right, Bitcoin is expected to take a step up again so we shouldn't rush and judge its price by only the first month of this year, in my opinion this quite stable price make sense because things are taking time to get fixed, like the fees for example which they had a huge impact on the descreasement of bitcoin recently they are getting fluid and solved, so we should just wait and cross fingers.

[korchenkov]

This year is just beginning 
Bitcoin is going to show many surprises to us!!

[arlington]

we can`t state any theories for 2018 yet because we are in the first month of 2018 but the price has been same also in 2017 and that`s why they say btc is volatile.

[thobeo941]

Whole of January was hopeless can't believe bitcoin is so stable right now