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A big move is coming soon, according to Swissblock

The VIX and Bitcoin volatility index are at historical lows

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  • Swissblock suggests that a big move is coming across the board due to historic lows in the VIX and BVOL.
  • The VIX is an index representing the market's expectation for volatility, which is currently priced at 14, which is at multi-year lows.
  • However, the BVOL, the Bitcoin volatility index, is also at 14 multi-year lows.
  • Swissblock states, “the options market sentiment is strong; Deribit metrics suggest that nearly 54% of trading activity corresponds to a demand for calls.”
Volatility: (Source: TV)
Volatility: (Source: TV)
1 month 25D: (Source: Swissblock)
1 month 25D: (Source: Swissblock)
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James fervently appreciates data, technology, and trend-spotting. As a tech and liberty maximalist, he hails Bitcoin as the 21st century's paramount invention.

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