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Bitcoin's calm surface hides 10 extreme trading days in 2026

Original: Bitcoin's Calm Appearance Masks Frequent Extreme Swings CoinDesk analysis finds 10 unusually large trading days in 2026,

A CoinDesk analysis finds Bitcoin logged 10 unusually large single-day trading moves in 2026, more than during the 2018 bear market, even as overall volatility has fallen sharply. The report suggests the market's outward calm conceals occasional violent swings that can catch traders off guard, reigniting debate about how risky Bitcoin really is for investors.

Why now: Traders and analysts are weighing what hidden volatility means for risk in a market that otherwise looks stable.

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• Bitcoin's Calm Appearance Masks Frequent Extreme Swings CoinDesk analysis finds 10 unusually large trading days in 2026, more than the 2018 bear market, even as overall volatility has dropped sharply. https:// newisty.com/blog/bitcoins-calm… · newisty

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