Bitcoin Volatility Lower Than Stocks as Middle East Tensions Rise
📅 June 25, 2025
✍️ Crypto Times Indonesia
Bitcoin (BTC) surprisingly demonstrated remarkable market resilience as conflicts in the Middle East intensified. In recent weeks, BTC's daily volatility has been recorded lower compared to major stock indices like the S&P 500 and Nasdaq.
According to data from CryptoCompare and Bloomberg, BTC's 7-day volatility is around 1.8%, while the S&P 500's volatility surged to 2.6%. Typically, cryptocurrencies are known to be more volatile than stocks, but the current geopolitical situation has reversed this trend.
📉 What Is Causing This?
Analysts believe BTC's resilience stems from several factors:
Stronger institutional ownership, such as BlackRock and Fidelity, which tends not to react quickly to geopolitical news.
Decreased liquidity, leading to calmer price movements.
A new perception of Bitcoin as an "alternative safe haven" amid global uncertainty.
💬 “The stock market is currently more sensitive to geopolitical conflicts due to its exposure to the energy sector and global trade,” said Chris Lang, macroeconomic analyst at BitMacro.
📍 Situation in the Middle East
Tensions between Iran and Israel have escalated again following the latest airstrikes, raising concerns about regional escalation. Global investors are seeking protection, but instead of fleeing to gold or bonds, some are starting to shift their focus to digital assets.
