Bitcoin 1-year realized volatility falls to 42%, near multi-year lows

Bitcoin 1-year realized volatility falls to 42%, near multi-year lows

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2026-07-25 00:06:00
Bitcoin’s one-year realized volatility was close to 42% at the end of the second quarter, according to ARK data cited by unfolded in a July 25 update carried by PANews. The reading stayed near multi-year lows even as Bitcoin’s price remained weak. That combination points to a market environment where price swings have narrowed despite softer performance. The data was framed as a sign that the asset may be maturing, or that volatility is being suppressed. In either case, the current level suggests Bitcoin is trading in a relatively subdued volatility range compared with past periods. Low-volatility conditions in crypto markets often draw attention because they can persist for a time and then break sharply once a catalyst appears. The report also noted that muted volatility typically precedes a spike after a market catalyst emerges. PANews added that the content is provided for market information only and does not constitute investment advice.
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Bitcoin’s one-year realized volatility was close to 42% at the end of the second quarter, according to ARK data cited by unfolded and carried by PANews on July 25. Even with weak price action, the figure remained near multi-year lows.

The reading suggests Bitcoin is still trading in a relatively low-volatility range. The data was described as a sign that the asset may be maturing, or that volatility is being suppressed.

The report also said that low volatility often signals the potential for a sharp increase once a catalyst emerges.

This content is provided for market information only and does not constitute investment advice.

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