Bitcoin’s volatility has nearly disappeared. The risk hasn’t.

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Bitcoin’s volatility has nearly disappeared. The risk hasn’t.

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Bitcoin's volatility has nearly disappeared, with its 30-day standard deviation dropping to 2.5% from 10% in 2022. However, underlying risks persist, including regulatory uncertainty and potential market manipulation. As a result, investors should remain cautious despite the reduced volatility, as a sudden increase in price fluctuations could still occur, impacting market sentiment and investor confidence.

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