According to QCPgroup, Bitcoin is currently in full price discovery mode, showing a clear decoupling from gold, which remains stagnant around $3,300 per ounce. Despite continued short-term volatility, front-end implied volatility for BTC is steady just under 50, indicating elevated but appropriate risk levels for traders in today’s thin and cautious markets. This environment suggests that active traders should closely monitor BTC’s price action and volatility metrics for potential breakout opportunities, especially as Bitcoin diverges from traditional safe-haven assets like gold (source: QCPgroup on Twitter, May 23, 2025).