**Bitcoin's Rocky Start to October: What’s Next?**

Bitcoin (BTC) hasn't kicked off October as many hoped, dropping 5.76% since late September. But analysts like Bitget's Ryan Lee say it's too early to call the month a wash. Investors are closely watching broader economic events, causing a 16% dip in trading volume since October 1.

CryptoQuant's Axel Adler agrees, suggesting that a slow start doesn't dictate the month's end. Factors like potential Fed rate cuts, the US presidential election, and Middle East tensions are keeping traders cautious.

Despite the dip, institutional interest remains strong, with US Bitcoin ETFs attracting over 18,500 BTC in ten months. Lee hints that clearer economic conditions could trigger an 18% price surge, keeping hopes for a bullish Q4 alive.