Bitcoin’s Volatility Remains High, Eight Times Greater Than Euro

Bitcoin‘s price volatility remains significantly higher than that of major traditional assets, including being eight times more turbulent than the euro-dollar currency pair, according to a CoinDesk analysis of 90-day realized volatility.

The analysis, published on October 23, 2026, compares Bitcoin’s recent price swings to those of gold, the S&P 500 index, and the stock of Nvidia. While Bitcoin’s volatility has moderated from historical extremes, it remains comparable to the volatility of Nvidia’s stock, a high-flying tech equity.

This comparison is crucial for investors assessing portfolio diversification and risk. The persistent high volatility suggests Bitcoin still carries a distinct risk profile, even as institutional adoption and improved risk management tools have contributed to a gradual calming of its price movements.

The data underscores that Bitcoin, while maturing, continues to trade with a level of turbulence far exceeding that of major fiat currency pairs and rivaling some of the most volatile large-cap stocks, presenting both opportunity and risk for portfolio construction.