Why Bitcoin Is So Volatile

[qwertyup23]

I think the reason for bitcoin's volatility is the unbalance demand and supply of bitcoin, if bitcoin has been mined and owned by different person the price will be stable isn't it? Just like how demand and supply on the real market, low demand with high supply  tends to a low price and high demand with low/limited supply tends to a higher price.

The reason on why bitcoin's volatility changes frequently concerns about its lack of government intervention and a limited amount of supply in the market. Be reminded that there exists only a limited 21 million bitcoins on the market. Like what you said, the law of demand and supply also contributes on its high volatility in the market. Not to mention, the demand of bitcoin due to the hype caused by social media have caused an uproar on its price remarkably. But I believe that this volatility can be explained due to the lack of any regulation caused.

[NVCPRO]

Price fluctuations in Bitcoin on the Bitcoin market are due to many factors. such as, being obstructed by bad news, bitcoin's perceived price fluctuations, small value options for large equity bitcoins, bitcoin investments in high inflation countries, tax treatment of Bitcoins are also volatile. Therefore, bitcoin can be evaporated.

[shezu007]

To start with it is the most utilized coin and fills in as the fundamental digital forms of money where as thought so different coins are connected in a roundabout way. Amid times bitcoin drops in esteem, I saw different coins are dropping likewise in nearly a similar example. It resembles a standard where everything depends. Presently in light of this huge utilization of bitcoin, changes in costs will dependably be relied upon every once in a while as a result of it. And furthermore in light of the fact that numerous contributed on it, numerous eventual doing exchanging every once in a while which makes it turn out to be exceptionally unpredictable in nature.

[goku1525]

To start with it is the most utilized coin and fills in as the fundamental digital forms of money where as thought so different coins are connected in a roundabout way. Amid times bitcoin drops in esteem, I saw different coins are dropping likewise in nearly a similar example. It resembles a standard where everything depends. Presently in light of this huge utilization of bitcoin, changes in costs will dependably be relied upon every once in a while as a result of it. And furthermore in light of the fact that numerous contributed on it, numerous eventual doing exchanging every once in a while which makes it turn out to be exceptionally unpredictable in nature.

We can't control the prices on bitcoin due to the fluctuations .Bitcoin was driven by its laws of demand and supply so the prices is so volatile. Some of users here are hackers so definitely the investors are discourage to invest their moneys. The best way to extend the prices in a higher value is to continue spreading good information.

[bobo012]

It is a young asset in a young market. Every asset begins with that. Another thing is that there are a lot of money grabbers, with projects that are not holding ground. All that needs to be cleaned first, and we need to bottom out. Unfortunately, everybody is cashing out through bitcoin so it is suffering right now, even more than natural correction would have done to the price.

[DMiracle1]

Bitcoin's original idea was for it to be a form of peer-to-peer, unregulated cryptocurrency that could be used to pay for any product or service across the entire world. But due to its rapid rise, and the kind of technology and power required to verify transactions, its use as digital currency has waned. That's why large majority of Bitcoin transactions have become investment based that has led to a lot of uncertainty, and that’s why its value keeps changing.

[Newbie Wong]

Trading volume is low and its value is divergence among different investors in the world. If central bank and more n more institution investor hold the position its value will be rocketing and stay on moon

[GREATLOVE]

https://www.forbes.com/sites/jayadkisson/2018/02/09/why-bitcoin-is-so-volatile/

Worth the reading.

Actually we already experienced it no need to mention but yes sad to say it is now in the dump situation where all of us are already lose pur profit

[Rrotess]

Bitcoin is volatile simple because it's market cap is relatively small (bitcoin is worth less than Apple). That means it doesn't take much money to move the price. As the market cap gets bigger and bigger, the volatility should reduce.

Meanwhile, volatility is fun for traders 

In this crypto world we accept the fact that the value of crypto coins will increase or decrease it depends on the investor and the people involve for crypto currency.

[Jas18]

Bitcoin is volatile simple because it's market cap is relatively small (bitcoin is worth less than Apple). That means it doesn't take much money to move the price. As the market cap gets bigger and bigger, the volatility should reduce.

Meanwhile, volatility is fun for traders 

In this crypto world we accept the fact that the value of crypto coins will increase or decrease it depends on the investor and the people involve for crypto currency.

There are a lot of factors why bitcoin is so volatile.

1. Rate of adoption is hampered by bad press
2. Bitcoin's perceived value fluctuates
3. Too much variance in perceptions of Bitcoin's store of value and method of value
4. Little option value to large holders of the currency
5. News about security breaches make investors react
6. Bitcoin’s high profile losses at are another driver of volatility
7.Bitcoin and foreign direct investment in countries with high inflation
8. Tax treatment of Bitcoin also affects the volatility

These are just few, but as an investor you should learn and understand all of these for you to be aware about how this business runs.

[romeo23]

Two reasons. Firstly low volumes. Imagine a thought experiment where there were two bitcoin transaction per day. For example if the counterparties to the morning trade settle at $300, and the afternoon counterparties settle at $306, you've got a 2% shift. If those trades were two amongst millions, they wouldn't move the needle.Secondly, the bitcoin price isn't linked to any fundamentals or utility. It's purely priced on sentiment. So if say a news article engenders positive sentiment, people are attracted to buy based on the article, or attracted to buy on the prospect that others will be too. So there is a snowball effect. The two combine, so if there is a positive trend, it's exaggerated by the lack of liquidity. So for example, if sentiment is negative, you're struggling to find buyers at FMV, so are forced to chase the price down...

[Basmic]

I do not agree that the price of bitcoin does not matter. Everyone who says this need to ask what is the significance, such as the dollar. Governments have long used the uncontrolled emission mechanism. If all the dollars in the world are returned to America, this country's economy will collapse in one day. Therefore, the American government supports the theft and withdrawal of capital from other countries. The bitcoin price is more motivated than the dollar price.

[nightfury]

It's bitcoin's nature. It's the demand of the people that's making its market price volatile. We can't control these people's mind and dictate them to buy or sell their holdings any time.

[Inkdatar]

Bitcoin is volatile simple because it's market cap is relatively small (bitcoin is worth less than Apple). That means it doesn't take much money to move the price. As the market cap gets bigger and bigger, the volatility should reduce.

Meanwhile, volatility is fun for traders 

In this crypto world we accept the fact that the value of crypto coins will increase or decrease it depends on the investor and the people involve for crypto currency.

Bitcoin is volatile as far as I know their is demands the buying and selling in the market. The volatility is very normal this means bitcoin has being well known in any users. Yes this is good for traders for the profit that can get, however, this volatility can improve the development of bitcoin's value.

[Canis Majoris]

I do not agree that the price of bitcoin does not matter. Everyone who says this need to ask what is the significance, such as the dollar. Governments have long used the uncontrolled emission mechanism. If all the dollars in the world are returned to America, this country's economy will collapse in one day. Therefore, the American government supports the theft and withdrawal of capital from other countries. The bitcoin price is more motivated than the dollar price.

I think this is a very naive approach. Even in the worst case scenario, that would mean the depreciation of the American dollar only, and not a collapse of the American economy by any means. Money plays an important role but its use and application is still purely utilitarian. When you see hyperinflation break out here and there, it is primarily because of the overall economic debacle and social fracture, not just the collapse of the monetary system itself or it being the main cause of the economic devastation.

[Btcalimie]

I think bitcoin volatility is related to its sky high price. Due to its price supply and demand movement affects it momentum entirely.

[Kambal2000]

I do not agree that the price of bitcoin does not matter. Everyone who says this need to ask what is the significance, such as the dollar. Governments have long used the uncontrolled emission mechanism. If all the dollars in the world are returned to America, this country's economy will collapse in one day. Therefore, the American government supports the theft and withdrawal of capital from other countries. The bitcoin price is more motivated than the dollar price.

I think this is a very naive approach. Even in the worst case scenario, that would mean the depreciation of the American dollar only, and not a collapse of the American economy by any means. Money plays an important role but its use and application is still purely utilitarian. When you see hyperinflation break out here and there, it is primarily because of the overall economic debacle and social fracture, not just the collapse of the monetary system itself or it being the main cause of the economic devastation.

That is right, because the supply is not yet fixed right now as it is increasing as time is passing by, and the demand although it is increasing day by day but still a lot of people are doing buy and sell method or just like day trading so that they can earn daily if possible which we cannot control.

[yunzau]

My opinion The volatile bitcoin level is due to the lack of supervision in the flow. The value fluctuates against the same currency as gold. a large number of storage perceptions in which assets are an important part of the future with some predictability. influenced by holders of large proportions of available currency disposals.

[SixOfFive]

The price fluctuations in Bitcoin are mainly due to the too much variance in the in the investors’ perceptions about Bitcoin as a store of value and method of value. The huge volatility in the price of Bitcoin makes it little unclear as a store of value as against other fiat currencies. Also, the rate of adoption of this currency is affected by bad news coming every day regarding the security breaches or the countries going against this currency.

[0t3p0t]

https://www.forbes.com/sites/jayadkisson/2018/02/09/why-bitcoin-is-so-volatile/

Worth the reading.

Bitcoin is volatile for me because it has the biggest community in the crypto community. Since it is a community driven asset volatiiy cn possibly happen because it is dependent on it's own community where enthusiasts, traders and investors are making the market alive and kicking. Pumps and dumps will happen onthe market depending on n individuals activity and situation. Unlike the volatility of Altcoins which is triggered by being too dependent on Bitcoin's market.