Bitcoin's volatility and market sentiment took center stage as Roundtable anchor, Rob Nelson, explored why investors remain cautious despite the cryptocurrency's promising long-term potential.

He was joined by Kelly Kellam, Director at BitLab Academy, who shared insights into the cultural and psychological factors contributing to this ongoing hesitation.

Rob Nelson questioned why people are so nervous about bitcoin, comparing it to a stock that shows volatility but still presents clear potential. "If you believe this was a valuable business and you've seen some volatility, why would you be so jumpy?" Nelson asked, emphasizing that despite fluctuations, bitcoin has significant upside driven by supply and demand, new capital inflows, and its utility as a store of value.

Kelly Kellam linked investor impatience to a cultural trend of expecting immediate results. "You see the best of sequences," Kellam said, pointing to the influence of social media where only successes are highlighted. He noted that people fail to recognize the long-term effort behind market success, drawing a comparison to how legendary figures like Willie Nelson didn't achieve fame overnight.

Kellam further explained the nature of the market's movement, emphasizing that healthy price growth requires patience. "Everybody's wanting just that up-only motion. They forget to see the forest for the trees," he noted, stressing that consolidation and sideways price action are natural and necessary for building a stable market structure.

In closing, Kellam expressed his long-term optimism for bitcoin, citing the involvement of major asset managers in the space. "We just need to let the case be made on the charts and allow it to happen," he concluded, confident that bitcoin will resolve to the upside with time.