Bitcoin Price Volatility Reached Its Highest In A Year During May

Bitcoin Price Volatility Reached Its Highest In A Year During May

Bitcoin volatility hit a 13-month high in May amid sharp fluctuations. (Photo illustration by Edward ... [+] Smith/Getty Images)

Bitcoin prices had a wild May, experiencing sharp gyrations while they lost close to half their value in a matter of weeks.

The digital currency's annualized 30-day volatility reached 116.62% on May 24, its highest since April 10, 2020, data provided by asset manager Blockforce Capital reveals.