BlockchainIntermediate#Metrics#Risk
Volatility
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Definition
The rate at which the price of an asset increases or decreases over a specific period, reflecting market uncertainty.
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Concept Diagram
Key Takeaways
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Volatility measures the rate and magnitude of price changes in an asset
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In crypto volatility is the source of opportunity not just risk
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Measured by standard deviation of returns or indices like DVOL
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Low volatility periods often precede massive directional price expansions
Practical Example
Bitcoin's annualized volatility often exceeds 80% - meaning a $60,000 BTC can swing $48,000 in either direction over a year, creating both massive profit and loss opportunities.
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Related Terms
Trading
Stop LossAn advance order to sell an asset when it reaches a specific price point, used to limit loss on a position.
Macro
Risk-On / Risk-OffA market paradigm where investors either flock to high-yield risk assets (Risk-On) or seek safety in cash/gold/bonds (Risk-Off).
Trading
LiquidationThe forced closing of a leveraged position by an exchange when the user's collateral is no longer sufficient to cover the potential losses.
Trading
SlippageThe difference between the expected price of a trade and the actual price at which the trade is executed due to low liquidity.
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