Bitcoin’s Volatility Appears to Be Less Than Dow Jones

Bitcoin (BTC) has followed stock market activity in recent months, as both have been affected by the same macroeconomic issues, such as rising inflation and interest rates.

Bitcoin’s volatility has decreased recently compared to that of traditional stocks, suggesting that the leading cryptocurrency is beginning to decouple from equities.

According to data provided by ZeroHedge, as of October 7, both Bitcoin and the Dow Jones index of the 30 largest industrial stocks were less stable than they were a year earlier.

While Bitcoin has always been seen as one of the riskiest assets, its recent success further demonstrates the asset’s maturing character.

Those who advocate for Bitcoin point out that they believe it will become less volatile and trade more like traditional assets until it reaches maturity, which is defined by widespread use.

In general, volatility has traditionally harmed Bitcoin, while conventional financial markets are typically considerably more stable. 

• The change in volatility, however, can be linked to Bitcoin’s decline from the record highs, which have caused the commodity to trade in a narrow range of around $20,000 for weeks.

• Hence after a tremendous bull run that reached an all-time high of about $68,000 in late 2021, this level is being seen as a temporary bottom for Bitcoin.

• Coincidentally, Bitcoin’s reduced volatility follows a period in which the U.S. dollar was relatively strong and other fiat currencies throughout the world lost value in comparison to the greenback. In this vein, a strong dollar can have a negative effect on stock portfolios alongside falling commodity prices.

• Bitcoin, on the other hand, has stayed relatively stable, with some regions’ investors buying it to protect themselves against the currency’s soaring value.

However, as bears and bulls battle for predominance, Bitcoin’s price remains consolidated below $20,000. The asset had lost less than 1% of its value on the previous day, trading at $19,500 as of press time.