Why Crypto Prices Won’t Stop Swinging—and How to Profit Anyway | by Raphael Monyei | The Capital | Mar, 2025

Picture this: You wake up, check your crypto app, and Bitcoin’s up 10%. You’re a genius! By lunch, it’s down 15%. Now you’re rethinking your life choices. If you’ve ever ridden this rollercoaster—or watched from the sidelines wondering why crypto can’t just chill—you’re not alone. It’s March 2025, and the swings are as wild as ever. But here’s the good news: you can make money in this chaos. Let’s unpack why prices won’t stop bouncing and how to turn that madness into your advantage.

I’ve been hooked on crypto for years, and I’ve felt the highs (and stomach-dropping lows) myself. So, grab a coffee, and let’s dive into the why, the what, and the how-to-profit part—without losing your sanity.

Crypto’s a drama queen—it thrives on big moves. Unlike stocks or your savings account, it’s got no chill for a few reasons:

• Supply and Demand on Steroids: Bitcoin’s capped at 21 million coins, and last year’s halving (April 2024) slashed new supply again. When demand spikes—say, an ETF gets approved—prices soar. When fear hits, they crater. It’s economics 101, just louder.

• News Moves Fast: A tweet from Elon Musk, a China ban rumor, or a Fed rate hike can send markets into a frenzy. In…