Volatility
How the Launch of Spot ETFs Could Dampen Bitcoin’s Volatility
The approval of a wave of bitcoin exchange-traded funds will lead to a more mature market structure, say Vivek Chauhan and David Lawant, of FalconX.
Why 2023 Is Like 2020 and Bitcoin Is Set to Head Towards $50k
Crypto derivatives show bullish positioning but are not over-extended by historical norms. That’s good news for the whole crypto market.
Was Ether's Bitcoin-Beating Surge a One-Off, or Has The Tide Really Turned?
Key options market gauge suggests ether could continue to see more action than bitcoin in the coming weeks.
Bitcoin’s Volatility Diminishes in 2023: Ecoinometrics
Ecoinometrics data shows bitcoin's volatility in 2023 is at its lowest level in over a decade. However, macro and leverage traders are continuing to sit on the fence. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents "The Chart of the Day."
Bitcoin 'Bollinger Bandwidth' Signals Wild Price Swings Ahead
The widely-tracked technical analysis gauge recently tanked to levels that have historically presaged a return of volatility to the crypto market.
Investors Fear Volatility and Risk, Particularly With Crypto. Here’s Why They Shouldn’t.
It’s vital to remember that crypto volatility can deliver upside, too.
Bitcoin Price Volatility Likely to Stay Depressed After Fed Rate Decision
The Fed will announce its rate decision on Wednesday at 14:00 ET. The way bitcoin options are priced suggests the cryptocurrency may not move more than 3% by Friday.
Bitcoin Price-Volatility Correlation Turns Negative Again as Crypto Traders Eye FTX Liquidations
The correlation between bitcoin (BTC) and its implied volatility, which refers to expectations for price turbulence over a specific period, has turned negative again for the first time since May, indicating investor concerns about moves to the downside. The shift from positive correlation comes amid concerns the looming $3 billion FTX liquidations could crater the crypto market. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents "The Chart of the Day."
Bitcoin Price-Volatility Correlation Turns Negative Again as Crypto Traders Eye FTX Liquidations
The shift from positive correlation comes amid concerns the looming $3 billion FTX liquidations will crater the crypto market.
Crypto Options Traders Bet Against Volatility
"Given the absence of big news in August, selling volatility and taking a vacation for solid theta gains is the only thing I can do right now," one trader said. Crypto traders typically short volatility by selling, or writing, call or put options.
