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
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