Bitcoin keeps traders up at night—literally
Retail Bitcoin traders are discovering that crypto volatility doesn’t just affect their portfolios—it’s wreaking havoc on their sleep schedules.
- 68% of retail Bitcoin traders check prices in bed nearly every night, with 81% losing sleep waiting for market moves or favorable trading conditions.
- Nearly 60% cite Fear of Missing Out as the main driver of sleepless nights, while 70% admit tiredness leads to poor trading decisions.
- Market swings peak between 18:00 and 06:00 UTC, overlapping with prime sleep hours in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
According to a new survey from exchange CEX.io, “HODL” now doubles as a bedtime mantra. Up to 68% of respondents checking prices after crawling into bed nearly every night.
Only 8% reported never doing so, proving that deep sleep may be overrated in the age of digital gold.
The survey found that nearly 70% of traders blame sleep deprivation for execution errors and questionable trades, while more than half reported staying up until at least 2 a.m. to track market movements. A daring 33% admit to sleepless nights stretching past 4 a.m.—a true test of human endurance fueled by FOMO rather than fear of liquidation.
During bull markets, 64% enjoy better sleep, but in a bear market, only 10% can manage a wink, suggesting that Bitcoin-induced ( BTC ) nightmares may be a feature, not a bug.
CEX.io also notes that market volatility tends to spike overnight, when U.S. liquidity providers log off and smaller trades trigger larger price swings.
Trend not US exclusive
For traders in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, this nocturnal chaos coincides with prime sleep hours, forcing a cruel trade-off between rest and risk management.
Bitcoin recently staged a rebound after a sharp drawdown, but for many traders, the real recovery will come only after a full night of uninterrupted sleep—whenever that happens.
Disclaimer: The content of this article solely reflects the author's opinion and does not represent the platform in any capacity. This article is not intended to serve as a reference for making investment decisions.
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