# Bitcoin Volatility Drops to 1.2%

> Bitcoin's 28-day volatility hits 1.2%, near 2026 low, as trading slows ahead of Fed and election events.
- Title: Bitcoin Volatility Drops to 1.2% · TokenPost | Shortify
- Summary: Bitcoin's 28-day volatility hits 1.2%, near 2026 low, as trading slows ahead of Fed and election events. Bitcoin's 28-day realized volatility fell to 1.2%…
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- Source: TokenPost — https://tokenpost.com/news/investing/37084
- Published: 2026-10-21T22:06:41+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: bitcoin, realized volatility, federal reserve, us midterm elections, 28-day volatility, tokenpost, crypto, finance
## Bitcoin Volatility
Bitcoin's 28-day realized volatility dropped to 1.2%, near its lowest level of 2026, as trading activity remains subdued.
## Market Quiet Period
Bitcoin stayed within its Sept. 21 candle range through Oct. 19, when 28-day volatility neared mid-August lows.
## Upcoming Events
The Federal Reserve's next rate decision is scheduled for Oct. 27, 28, with U.S. midterm Election Day on Nov. 3.
## Key takeaway

Bitcoin's 28-day realized volatility fell to 1.2% near its 2026 low due to quiet trading ahead of U.S. Federal Reserve rate decisions and midterm elections.