Bitcoin Looks To Break ‘Volatility Rut’ With FOMC Rate Hike
Following the surge prompted by institutional interest in crypto currencies, Bitcoin [BTC] has been exhibiting limited movement within a tight trading range of $28,000-$31,000. This consolidation could be attributed to various factors. The primary reason is the growing interest in altcoins. Ripple’s partial legal victory sparked heightened interest in altcoins, causing BTC to take a backseat in the market. Consequently, this has led to a notable decrease in the volatility of the leading crypto . According to data from 99Bitcoins, the 30-day estimate for Bitcoin has dropped to only 0.74%. This is the lowest realized reading for Bitcoin since Jan. 16, when it was at 71%. Source Furthermore, Greeks Live, the crypto derivatives analytics firm, has noted that the volatility index for both BTC and Ether has hit a multi-year low of 37%. The DVOL [Deribit Implied Volatility Index] algorithm has also observed that the current implied volatility level is at the lowest in the history o...