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How Is Historical Volatility Calculated for a Cryptocurrency?

Historical volatility (HV) is calculated by measuring the standard deviation of the underlying cryptocurrency's price returns over a specified past period (e.g. 30, 60, or 90 days).

This statistical measure provides an objective look at how much the asset's price has fluctuated in the past, often serving as a benchmark for estimating future volatility.

Define Implied Volatility (IV) and Contrast It with Historical Volatility (HV)
How Is Historical Volatility Calculated?
How Is Implied Volatility Different from Historical Volatility?
What Is the Difference between Implied Volatility and Historical Volatility?