Volatility

Volatility

Markets

Why Bitcoin Is a Better Risk Bet Than a Stack of Penny Stocks

Volatility is a measure of risk, and that's often measured in relation to returns. By that measure bitcoin is a beast so far this year.

Penny on its side resting on a stock fluctuation chart

Markets

Bitcoin's Price Volatility Expectations Slip to Lowest in 3 Months

"Falling implied volatility suggests that markets are expecting sideways price action," one analyst said.

Bitcoin's one-month implied volatility

Markets

Bitcoin Faces Price Turbulence as Market Liquidity Falls, Says JPMorgan

With liquidity falling in the bitcoin market, smaller trades can have a relatively large price impact.

waves

Markets

Bitcoin Above $52K as Market Expects More Volatility

Bitcoin's market is over-leveraged now as the cryptocurrency continues its run higher.

Bitcoin Price Index

Markets

Blockchain Bites: Bitcoin Volatility Hasn't Shaken Out Institutions

Bitcoin set a new high above $50,000 after erratic trading earlier this week, though options markets are not anticipating a drawdown anytime soon.

MOSHED-2021-2-16-12-22-35

Markets

Blockchain Bites: Clearing the Record on Yellen's Crypto Concerns and the Bitcoin Double-Spend Fracas

The efficient market hypothesis butts up against bitcoin's volatile day while Bitcoiners show solidarity in hosting the white paper.

The infamous "buy bitcoin" sign behind then-Fed Chair Janet Yellen as she testified on Capitol Hill.

Markets

Goldman Sachs Exec Says More Institutional Investment Would Calm Bitcoin Volatility

The global head of commodities research believes the amount of institutional money in bitcoin needs to grow to mature the asset.

goldman, bank

Markets

Expected Rise in Ether-Bitcoin Volatility Points to Altcoin Season Ahead: Analyst

Peaking implied volatility spreads suggest the emphasis in the markets will shift to ether and other alternative currencies in the short term.

wave-384385_1920

Markets

Bitcoin Options Market Suggests Investors Preparing for All-Time High

Options investors appear to be eyeing more gains for the top cryptocurrency, which is now just 2.8% below a record high.

bull statue-2905489_1920

Markets

Bitcoin Faces Volatility Rise as Futures Market Shows Signs of Overheating

The bitcoin perpetual futures "funding rate" has shot up, suggesting the market may be overleveraged to the bullish side.

kettle-653673_1920