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Intermediate

Bitcoin Volatility Basics (No Price Targets)

Realised vs implied measures and why tail risk dominates narratives.

4 Lessons8m total

Volatility describes the magnitude of price changes over time. Realised volatility looks backward at observed moves; implied volatility infers expectations from options prices where liquid markets exist.

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Course Overview

Realised vs implied measures and why tail risk dominates narratives.

What You'll Learn

Core concepts explained with market context
Practical examples tied to real instruments
Risk-aware framing — educational only
Next-step links across the VegaDeck curriculum

Volatility describes the magnitude of price changes over time. Realised volatility looks backward at observed moves; implied volatility infers expectations from options prices where liquid markets exist.

Bitcoin exhibits clustered volatility: calm periods can precede abrupt expansions. Risk frameworks stress position sizing and liquidity windows rather than directional slogans.

Correlation with macro factors shifts across regimes. Document the sample period whenever citing a correlation statistic.

Educational content only. Past volatility does not cap future tail events.

Educational only · not investment advice · Risk disclosures

Curriculum

7 Lessons · 56m
1On-Chain Metrics: A Skeptical IntroExchange flows, active addresses, and why context beats buzzwords.8m
2Altcoin Liquidity Tiers and SlippageWhy top-10 depth differs from long-tail tokens.8m
3Bitcoin Volatility Basics (No Price Targets)Realised vs implied measures and why tail risk dominates narratives.8mContinue Learning
4Exchange and Custody Counterparty RiskProof-of-reserves headlines vs operational reality.8m
5Spot vs Perpetual Swaps in Crypto MarketsFunding, basis, and custody risks for readers crossing over from FX.8m
6Stablecoins: Peg Mechanics and TransparencyFiat-backed, crypto-collateralised, and algorithmic designs at a high level.8m
7Wallet Security HygieneKeys, seeds, phishing, and hardware wallets at a high level.8m

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