Why does the crypto market go quiet on weekends? It turns out it's not just your illusion!

Many people have this feeling: as soon as the weekend arrives, the market suddenly quiets down, prices move sideways, news becomes scarce, and projects seem to 'disappear.' This is not your hallucination, but one of the 'unwritten rules' of the crypto world.

Here are the main reasons behind it:

1. Major funds take a break

Although the crypto market trades 24/7, the truly influential funds—institutions, hedge funds, market makers—mostly follow traditional financial rhythms. They reduce trading frequency on weekends to avoid sudden risks, hence the market becomes 'quiet.'

2. No new news to drive the market

Important announcements, macro data, policy news, project updates... are mostly concentrated on weekdays. Without new information, market sentiment tends to be cautious, and trading volume declines accordingly.

3. Retail investors dominate, leading to insufficient volatility

On weekends, more retail investors are trading, but their liquidity and directional influence are not enough to drive the market. This often results in a 'consolidation—false breakout—consolidation' pattern, leaving people feeling exhausted.

4. Project teams and media also take a 'weekend break'

Most airdrops, blockchain upgrades, and major launches are not scheduled on weekends. It’s not that they are being lazy, but rather due to poor communication effectiveness and inadequate technical support, they simply wait for weekdays.

So, what should you do on weekends?

Watching projects is better than just watching the market; reviewing past performances is more important than chasing trades.

When volatility is low, it’s more suitable to wait for opportunities rather than chasing highs and cutting losses.

Perhaps the 'quiet market' is precisely the time when major players are quietly positioning themselves.