Bitcoin News. Today: Bitcoin Bollinger Bands Hit Record Squeeze, Analysts Warn of ‘Volatility Storm’ Ahead

Key Takeaways:Bitcoin’s weekly Bollinger Bands are the tightest in history, signaling a looming volatility breakout.Analysts warn of a “significant volatility storm”, with scenarios ranging from a dip toward $100K to a bullish October surge.Historically, similar compression has preceded major upside breakouts, including BTC’s run to $122K in July.Record Bollinger Band CompressionBitcoin’s Bollinger Bands — a technical indicator that tracks volatility and potential price extremes — have tightened to their narrowest levels ever, according to crypto analyst Mr. Anderson.“When volatility compresses this tightly, expansion always follows,” the analyst said, adding that BTC typically tests outer bands quickly once volatility returns.CoinW’s chief strategy officer Nassar Achkar called the move the “calm before a significant volatility storm”, highlighting ETF inflows, seasonality, and negative funding rates as bullish drivers.Analysts Divided on DirectionWhile some expect upside, others caution that compression does not guarantee a bullish move.Hunters of Web3’s Langerius: “Compression this extreme rarely resolves quietly.”Glassnode’s CryptoVizArt: Argued that Bitcoin’s volatility naturally declines as it matures, calling the current squeeze “an observation without predictive value.”Tony Sycamore, IG Group: Believes BTC still needs time to “work off overbought readings” after strong 2025 gains.Historical Context: July and September SignalsBitcoin’s last major Bollinger Band squeeze came in early July when BTC traded near $108K. Within days, volatility spiked, and BTC hit an all-time high above $122K by mid-July, according to Cointelegraph.The bands tightened again in early September — their most extreme monthly compression since Bitcoin began trading.Uptober or Septembear?Traders are watching whether Bitcoin’s next move will be a final shakeout toward $100K or a seasonal October rally.Data from CoinGlass shows BTC has risen in 10 of the last 12 Octobers and 8 of the last 12 Q4s, reinforcing October’s reputation as “Uptober.”