According to QCPgroup, gold prices dropped nearly 3% before rebounding as the market shifted back to a typical macro environment with a stronger US dollar and rising yields, leading to lower gold prices. Volatility declined across the board, with the VIX falling to 18 and Bitcoin front-end implied volatility compressing by over 5 vols. This shift in market dynamics has resulted in reduced crypto trading volatility, suggesting a more stable near-term outlook for Bitcoin and the broader cryptocurrency market. Source: QCPgroup on Twitter, May 13, 2025.