Other factors that can influence the volatility of BTC includes the arrival time of the ETF right before BTC halving event , when the supply is cut short, then the demand for it becomes more acceptable, the upcoming event especially the USA election might prove a major factor in getting another ATH in the price of BTC after the halving,
It could be one and many others which is why we can't expect that the surge is going straightforward but must expect some price drops.
And that is why we never know when the ATH arrives ( or we are already there). But this is only one thing I would say, keep holding and just sell when the price hits your target selling price. The dumps and pumps are still a thing we witness, and so many factors that affect the price trend but if we are certain in our goal, it will be rewarded. Better don't mind all those things that influence the market price instead, focus on our goal.
The halving is just around the corner and the results are still uncertain but we are positive about it.