Bitcoin Volatility Drops, but Extreme Price Swings Surpass 2018 Levels
Key Highlights: Bitcoin’s annualized volatility has fallen to roughly 46% this year compared to 84% in 2018, yet the frequency of statistically rare “3-sigma” outlier moves has increased. Since 2024, Bitcoin has logged 26 three-sigma days—far outpacing traditional assets and volatile equities like Nvidia (8 days), the S&P 500 (16 days), and gold (12 days). ...