Compare Cryptocurrency Volatility

Understanding relative volatility helps traders choose the right assets for their strategy.

Volatility Comparison Framework

High Volatility Assets

• Meme coins: 50-100% daily swings
• Low-cap alts: 20-50% moves
• New listings: Extreme volatility

Medium Volatility

• ETH: 5-15% daily moves
• Major alts: 8-20% swings
• DeFi tokens: Variable

Lower Volatility

• BTC: 3-10% daily range
• Stablecoins: Near zero
• Wrapped assets: Similar to underlying

How to Compare

Metrics to Use:

• ATR (Average True Range)
• Bollinger Band width
• Historical volatility
• Beta vs Bitcoin

Best Uses

High Vol: Scalping, momentum trades Medium Vol: Swing trading Low Vol: Long-term holding, hedging