For the first time in weeks, Bitcoin has cracked back below the $100K mark, sliding by 4.13% to $99,237. And yes, it’s a headline grabber, but let’s not pretend this is the crypto apocalypse. If anything, it’s a much-needed gut check.

Bitcoin has been on a tear, and this sort of pullback was long overdue. Too many retail investors started treating $100K as the “new floor,” forgetting how volatile crypto really is.

The correction we’re seeing now? It’s healthy. In fact, if you’re long-term bullish, this might just be your dip-to-buy moment.

But here’s where it gets spicy; Ether fell even harder, down 8.52% to $2,199. That’s nerves and the market pricing in fear, uncertainty, and maybe even a bit of boredom. With regulatory chatter cooling off and major institutional buzz slowing, crypto’s shiny allure is fading for short-term players.

Still, let’s not kid ourselves, crypto is not dead, not even close. This is not 2018. The fundamentals for Bitcoin are stronger than ever: mainstream adoption, institutional backing, and a macro environment still itching for inflation hedges.

But here’s the thing: if you thought Bitcoin was going to moon in a straight line to $150K, you’re living in fantasyland. Crypto moves in cycles, and volatility is the name of the game. This dip is a test for the weak hands and the hype chasers.

But nevertheless, if a 4% drop has you sweating, you probably shouldn’t be in crypto to begin with. This market has never been for the faint-hearted. Volatility is the price of admission. History shows that sharp dips often shake out weak hands right before the next big breakout.

Seasoned investors? They’re watching, not whining.

The smart money is watching, not panicking. You should emulate that too.