Bitcoin Volatility Holds at 42% as Kospi Spikes to 74%

Bitcoin’s 30-day realized volatility remains at about 42%, well below South Korea’s Kospi index that hit 74% last week (now ~51%) and Pakistan’s KSE-100 at ~51%, amid geopolitical energy shocks. BTC has traded in a tight $65,000–$75,000 range, supported by institutional inflows into U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs launched in January 2024. This stability enhances Bitcoin’s role as a hedge outperforming gold, the S&P 500, and energy-exposed equities during unrest.