Bitcoin Volatility

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Crypto Long & Short: What Investors Get Wrong About Volatility (and Not Just for Crypto)

Many investors conflate volatility with risk, a fundamental error that says more about our collective psychology than it does about portfolio management.

By Noelle AchesonSep 6, 2020

Traders on of the floor of the New York Stock Exchange.

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Market Wrap: Crypto Market Eerily Quiet as Bitcoin Stuck Near $9K

Bitcoin volatility continues to drop as the price stays within a tight range and traders wait for a breakout in either direction.

By Zack VoellJun 30, 2020

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Record Bitcoin Price Volatility Fails to Unnerve HODLers

Bitcoin’s price volatility has surged to record highs but long-term HODLers don't seem to be deterred.

By Omkar GodboleMar 17, 2020

HODL can also stand for "hold on for dear life." (Credit: Shutterstock)

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Oil Prices Are Now More Volatile Than Bitcoin

For skeptics and traditional market investors, bitcoin is synonymous with extreme bouts of price volatility. However, in recent times, oil has become a relatively risky asset.

By Omkar GodboleFeb 20, 2020