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Bitcoin Volatility Drops Below 30-Day Reading
Bitcoin's seven-day volatility at 32.6% falls short of its 30-day reading of 35.5% as stock hedging demand rises.
In brief
Bitcoin's seven-day volatility at 32.6% falls short of its 30-day reading of 35.5% as stock hedging demand rises. Bitcoin's seven-day implied volatility dropped to 32.6% on Oct. 21, below the 30-day reading of 35.5%, following increased U.S. stock hedging demand. Originally reported by TokenPost.
Bitcoin Volatility
Bitcoin's seven-day implied volatility stood at 32.6% on Oct. 21, below the 30-day reading of 35.5%.
U.S. Stock Hedging Demand
The Nasdaq-100 dropped 5.5% for the week ended Oct. 16, its sharpest decline since April 2025, spurring increased stock hedging demand.
Volatility Shifts
Bitcoin's short-term downside protection demand eased from Oct. 18 levels, while the VIX rose five points to 20 over the same period.
At a glance
Bitcoin's seven-day implied volatility dropped to 32.6% on Oct. 21, below the 30-day reading of 35.5%, following increased U.S. stock hedging demand.
