Bitcoin's wild days are over — and Trace Mayer says that's a good thing

Share Share this article Copy link X icon X (Twitter) LinkedIn Facebook Email Bitcoin s wild days are over — and Trace Mayer says that s a good thing The creator of the Mayer Multiple argues bitcoin’s growing economic substance is compressing volatility and attracting deeper capital. By James Van Straten , AI Boost | Edited by Jamie Crawley May 31, 2026, 1:00 p.m. 4 min read Make preferred on Trace Mayer (Trace Mayer) What to know : Bitcoin volatility has dropped from around 120 in 2017 to 35 as institutional participation and options markets add stability to the asset. Mayer believes lower volatility makes bitcoin more investable for corporations, family offices, and institutional investors. Despite long-term concerns around miner security incentives and quantum computing, Mayer remains bullish on bitcoin’s fixed 21 million supply versus gold. Bitcoin’s BTC $ 72,150.93 trademark volatility was for years treated as both its greatest feature and its biggest flaw. Recently, that roller coaster has quieted into something resembling a smooth ride, with volatility collapsing to roughly 35 from a high of 120 in 2021. While critics view this dampening as a sign that the asset is losing its edge, longtime bitcoin investor and Mayer Multiple creator Trace Mayer argues they are drawing entirely the wrong conclusion.