Bitcoin Volatility Lower Than US Stocks in Iran Crisis, Unlike at Start of Ukraine War
Key takeaways:
-
Bitcoin’s volatility has fallen below major US stock indexes, even amid escalating Iran–Israel tensions.
-
Long-term holders now control a record 14.53 million BTC, reducing the circulating supply.
-
Analysts expect Bitcoin to continue rising, with some projecting $150,000 by the end of 2025.
Bitcoin’s (BTC) price has been more stable for several weeks than many top US stocks, according to data shared by André Dragosch, Head of Research at Bitwise Europe.
Bitcoin shows maturity as an asset class
As of Monday, Bitcoin’s 60-day realized volatility, a measure of how wildly its price swings, had dropped to around 27%-28%, lower than the S&P 500 (~30%), the Nasdaq 100 (~35%), and even the high-flying “Magnificent 7” tech…
