Bitcoin Volatility Drops Below Nasdaq as Market Activity Hits Multi-Year Low

BitcoinWorld Bitcoin Volatility Drops Below Nasdaq as Market Activity Hits Multi-Year Low Bitcoin’s realized volatility has fallen below that of the Nasdaq 100 for the first time in several years, as trading activity across crypto markets sinks to multi-year lows, according to data from charting platform Barchart.

The shift marks a notable departure from Bitcoin’s historical reputation as a high-risk, high-swings asset and signals a period of unusual calm for the largest cryptocurrency.

What the Data Shows Realized volatility measures the actual price fluctuations of an asset over a given period, typically 30 days.

As of late February 2025, Bitcoin’s 30-day realized volatility stood at approximately 35%, while the Nasdaq 100’s realized volatility was around 38%, according to Barchart data cited by market analysts.