According to K33 Research analyst Ventle Lunde, the upcoming US presidential elections are expected to be a significant volatility factor in the cryptocurrency market.

Speaking about the current market environment, Lunde noted that the anticipation surrounding the election has caused investors to price in higher-than-normal volatility over the next three months.

“The market continues to price quarterly volatility high in anticipation of volatility from the US elections,” Lunde said. The analyst explained that while the options market signals caution among investors regarding short-term price movements, optimism about Bitcoin’s medium-term performance remains.

Despite bearish forecasts for the immediate future, Lunde sees potential opportunities on the horizon. He suggested that September could present a significant buying opportunity for investors ahead of a potential market recovery in October.

“Market fundamentals are solid and several factors point to a positive tidal shift, making September a ripe opportunity to aggressively enter the market,” Lunde said. He also noted the possibility of increased market momentum ahead of the US presidential election on November 5.

The analyst also speculated on the potential impact of the election result on the cryptocurrency market. “A Trump victory would likely be met with a bullish reaction, while a Harris victory would be seen as status quo for the industry in the US,” he added.

*This is not investment advice.