The bitcoin market has plenty of reasons to freak out, yet calm pervades
Despite various negative factors like institutional outflows and regulatory uncertainty, the Bitcoin market remains surprisingly calm as indicated by the 30-day implied volatility index. Analysts warn that this low volatility could be a precursor to a significant price move in either direction.
Why it matters
Market volatility gauges are critical for investors assessing risk in the cryptocurrency sector, particularly when traditional market indicators suggest potential instability.
Traduit par IA 3 min read Make preferred on Partager Partager cet article Copier le lien X icon X (Twitter) LinkedIn Facebook Email Make preferred on BTC's so-called fear gauge, BVIV, continues to slide. (TradingView) Summary Show This is an excerpt from CoinDesk newsletter 'Daybook.' Sign up here , if you haven't already.
The multimillion-dollar Coldcard hack, anemic institutional demand, and uncertainty in the regulatory and macroeconomic environment are some of the pain points for the crypto market right now.
Yet there are no signs of panic or stress in the market, at least not in the continued meltdown of bitcoin’s 30-day implied volatility index, BVIV. The index is influenced by demand for options or hedging bets sought when traders fear uncertainty and wild swings.
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