Investment entrepreneur Samer Choucair said that cryptocurrency and US stock markets experienced a wave of sharp volatility over the past few weeks that has drawn the attention of investors around the world.
He explained that Bitcoin’s price fell by roughly 28% compared to its peak recorded at 82,777 dollars on May 6, 2026, currently settling near the 62,500 dollar level, noting that this decline coincided with significant outflows from Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), alongside notable distribution and selling activity by major holders known as “whales,” opening the door to broad questions about the extent to which institutional flows are driving price movement.
He added that the Nasdaq Composite Index was trading at the same time near the 26,500-point level, with notable daily movements, prompting many investors, particularly in the Gulf region, to question whether these movements represent organized market manipulation or simply natural corrections imposed by modern market mechanisms.
Bitcoin Between Market Pressure and Long-Term Buying Opportunities
Samer Choucair noted that current data showed more than 50% of the total circulating Bitcoin supply is now held at a loss, an indicator historically associated with market bottom zones that were followed by strong rallies in previous cycles.
He affirmed that the growing influence of ETFs and major investment institutions has made distinguishing between price manipulation and natural market dynamics more complex than ever.
He noted that the volatility seen in markets like Bitcoin was often driven by massive flows from major investors and institutions, which appeared to some like short-term manipulation, but reality showed it reflected the nature of modern markets, while also creating genuine investment opportunities for investors capable of analyzing long-term value away from emotional reactions.
Nasdaq and the Big Players, the Importance of Governance and Transparency
Samer Choucair explained that high-frequency trading and giant investment funds have become among the most influential factors driving Nasdaq’s movements, contributing to amplifying certain upward and downward waves within the market.
He added that this investment environment confirmed the importance of focusing on institutional governance and financial transparency as two essential elements in evaluating investment opportunities and reducing risk, saying that even within more regulated markets like Nasdaq, investment success remained tied to a deep understanding of business models and governance mechanisms, and the current volatility confirmed that transparency and strategic analysis formed the first line of defense against unexpected risks.
Samer Choucair’s View, A Shift Toward Local Investment Opportunities
Samer Choucair noted that the disruptions in global markets highlighted the importance of directing a larger share of investments toward stable emerging economies backed by strong structural reforms.
He explained that Saudi Vision 2030 has succeeded in turning the Kingdom into a growing global hub for fintech and the digital economy, benefiting from accelerating growth in e-commerce, digital payments, data centers, and AI technologies, saying that Vision 2030 has helped strengthen Saudi Arabia’s position as a global hub for fintech and the digital economy, while also providing genuine investment opportunities backed by strong economic and regulatory reforms, away from the sharp volatility seen in some global markets.
Key Trends Recommended by Samer Choucair
Samer Choucair explained that he recommended investors focus on a number of important investment paths, most notably:
– Investing in gold as one of the most important safe havens during period