Volatility

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.

By Daniel KuhnFeb 16, 2021

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

By Daniel KuhnJan 22, 2021

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

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

By Omkar GodboleJan 7, 2021

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

By Omkar GodboleNov 25, 2020

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

By Omkar GodboleNov 23, 2020

CoinDesk Research's Monthly Review for October focuses on Bitcoin and Ethereum plus some of the stories their on-chain metrics are telling us.

The bitcoin options market looks to be predicting a pickup in price volatility following the U.S. presidential election.

By Omkar GodboleNov 3, 2020

"Traders can hedge themselves against a potential rise in the DeFi market volatility by taking a long position in the cVIX," according to COTI.

By Omkar GodboleOct 13, 2020

With the U.S. elections just five weeks away, the crypto market's focus looks to be shifting back to bitcoin from ether.

By Omkar GodboleSep 29, 2020

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