Volatility is big, quick moves in both directions.

The Federal Reserve announces a surprise interest rate hike to combat inflation. Investors flee riskier assets (stocks, crypto, commodities) back into bonds. Bitcoin, classified as a risk asset, falls alongside equities. What macro factor directly impacted Bitcoin's price?

Bitcoin is correlated with other risk assets. When central banks tighten policy, capital flows shift away from risk, affecting Bitcoin alongside stocks.

Argentina's government devalues the Peso 50% in a month. Citizens rush to preserve wealth—buying gold, foreign currency, and Bitcoin. From a macro perspective, what asset category does Bitcoin fill during a currency crisis?

During currency crises, Bitcoin functions as a wealth preservation tool alternative to unstable national money. This is a core macro driver of adoption.

Market Cycles & Volatility Factors

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Bitcoin often moves in cycles influenced by halvings, adoption, liquidity, and macro news. Volatility cuts both ways—fast up and fast down.

Simple definitions:

•Volatility: How wildly price moves.
•Cycle: A repeating pattern of rise, peak, fall, and recovery.
•Macro factors: Interest rates, liquidity, regulations, and global events.

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