Bitcoin volatility has plunged, but extreme price swings are more frequent than in 2018
- —CoinDesk identified 10 unusually large trading days in 2026
- —Overall bitcoin volatility has declined
- —Extreme swings are more frequent than in 2018
Why it matters: Investors may need to rethink risk models, as rare but sharp moves can be missed by standard volatility metrics.
Source: CoinDesk