According to Matrixport‘s latest chart report, released on January 28th, Bitcoin’s 30-day realized volatility has maintained an average of 58% over the last five years. This figure highlights that during periods of significant market movements—both bullish and bearish—the volatility often surpasses this average. Notably, the low volatility observed recently is particularly striking, given Bitcoin’s historical tendency to experience heightened fluctuations in dynamic market conditions.
With the advent of a Bitcoin spot ETF tailored for Wall Street investors, there has been a marked influence on mitigating Bitcoin’s volatility. This reduced volatility environment presents an opportunity for institutional investors to embrace greater risk, in light of Bitcoin’s robust performance throughout 2023 and into 2024. As this developing trend continues, the engagement of institutional buy-side participants is expected to cushion the impact of market corrections, promoting a more stable price trajectory for Bitcoin and further dampening its overall volatility.