Bitcoin volatility hits nine-month low as crypto market enters a 'breathing spell'

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Release Time: 05/26/2026 08:32:56

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Bitcoin volatility reached a nine-month low on May 26, as the Bitcoin VIX index fell to 36.11, the lowest level since September 2023. Market volatility has subsided as trading activity declined and speculative capital shifted to alternative assets. Bitcoin’s price retreated to levels last seen in late 2023, indicating a period of calm for the broader crypto market. Low volatility is expected to persist in the near term.

BlockBeats report: On May 26, Bitcoin’s expected volatility dropped to its lowest level in nine months. The Bitcoin VIX index, which reflects the 30-day implied volatility based on options prices, fell to 36.11—the lowest since September last year and nearing its lowest point since 2023. Weak trading activity, combined with speculative capital shifting away from Bitcoin to other assets, has reduced demand for options-based protection.

Bitcoin's price has also retreated to levels near the lowest since September last year, with the broader crypto market showing signs of a "breather." Market sentiment remains relatively calm, and volatility is expected to stay low in the short term.

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