Bitcoin Volatility

Bitcoin Volatility

Markets

Equity, oil and bond markets have freaked out. Bitcoin traders have not.

Bitcoin's implied volatility holds steady as panic hedging drives traditional volatility indexes higher.

Laptop with markets monitor and charts. (Kanchanara/Unsplash)

Markets

Bitcoin 'volatility fear gauge' hits FTX-blowup peak as prices crater to nearly $60,000

Bitcoin's volatility gauge, the BVIV, spiked to nearly 100%, its highest level since the 2022 FTX collapse.

Trading desk. (TyliJura/Pixabay)

Markets

Calm Before the Storm Expected as Bitcoin Volatility Wakes Up

BTC’s implied volatility jumps from 33 to 37 after hitting multi-year lows, raising the odds of a bigger market move ahead.

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Markets

Bitcoin's 'Low Volatility' Rally From $70K to $118K: A Tale of Transition From Wild West to Wall Street-Like Dynamics

Bitcoin's recent bull run has been characterized by steady price increases and declining volatility, aligning more with traditional financial markets.

The BTC market has transformed to align more closely with Wall Street. (geralt/Pixabay)

Markets

Bitcoin Is Coiled Like a Spring, a Breakout of This Range Is Coming: Van Straten

Bitcoin’s volatility is near one of its lowest levels in years, and it is primed for a short-term move.

Choppiness Index (Checkonchain)

Opinion

Bitcoin Celebrates a “Champagne Moment” — What Lies Ahead?

Since the Fed's easing cycle began coupled with the outcome of the U.S. election, digital assets have experienced significant developments, prompting three predictions for the months ahead, says Andy Baehr.

Bitcoin's Champaign Moment

Opinion

All Eyes on Bitcoin

The current cryptocurrency market is distinct from previous ones, characterized by a departure from quick profits and the constant presence of risk factors. Despite the need for caution, there are significant opportunities for all investors due to the industry's growth, and the new market cycle appears to be just beginning, says Semir Gabeljic.

Roller blading race (Indira Tjokorda/Unsplash)

Markets

Bitcoin Has Been More Stable Than Gold and Stocks; Violent Price Action Could Ensue

Similar uneventful periods in the past preceded major eruptions in volatility for BTC’s price, noted a research firm.

BTC price 5-day volatility compared to gold, Nasdaq and S&P500 (K33 Research)

Markets

Market Wrap: Bitcoin and Altcoins Dip Amid Russia, Ukraine Uncertainty

BTC is down 5% over the past week as investors reduce their exposure to risk.

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Markets

Market Wrap: Cryptocurrencies Decline as Traders Position for Volatility

BTC declined by 7% over the past 24 hours, versus an 8% dip in ETH.

Traders looking at a chart. (CoinDesk archives)