**Bitcoin's Rocky Start in October: What Traders Are Saying**

October is usually a strong month for Bitcoin, often called "Uptober," but this year is off to a rough start. Bitcoin and Ether have both seen declines since October 1st, with Bitcoin dropping 5.6% and Ether 11.4%.

Trader Oliver Velez and Cane Island Alternative Advisors' Timothy Peterson suggest patience. They argue that the real gains typically come in the second half of the month. Velez believes the early weakness might set the stage for a stronger market push later.

Despite the slow start, some traders remain optimistic, noting that Bitcoin performed better than expected in September. Stay tuned, as the latter part of October could still bring bullish trends.