BTC has been stuck in a sideways channel for a while now, and historical volatility is nearing two-year lows. For some, that signals boredom - but to me, it's the classic sign of accumulation before a sharp move, either up or down.
In the past, these quiet periods were often followed by spikes that caught most market participants off guard. The challenge now is that once BTC starts moving, the entire market reacts almost instantly. It's becoming harder and harder to enter or exit manually in time, especially on projects that correlate with BTC’s direction.
Personally, moving from passive observer to automated execution has been a necessary shift. I use a bot (BananaGun) that helps me avoid blocked entries or tokens that are dead from the start. It not only flags certain launches, but can also simulate a sell before buying. Obviously, I don’t use it for BTC itself, but for everything moving around it during key moments, it’s proven to be a useful tool.
Even if BTC is silent now, the infrastructure around it is actively preparing. When the direction changes, your reaction should already be in motion - not improvised on the spot.