Bitcoin is still seen and used as widely as a speculative asset most people are buying it because they think it's going to appreciate in the future
That's mostly true during bull runs, specially the long ones like what we had in 2017. But when the bull market stops or when we are in a bear market or in a sideways market, those speculators who want quick profit no longer have the incentive so they go away and "most" people are those who believe in bitcoin itself as a currency with long term potential.
it can affect the price of bitcoin?
You mean speculation and day traders affecting the price? Of course! Not sure what you are trying to conclude here though.