What is Volatility?
Volatility measures how much a cryptocurrency's price fluctuates over a specific time period. It's calculated as the percentage difference between the highest and lowest price points relative to the opening price.
Formula: Volatility % = ((High - Low) / Open) × 100
How This Page Works
- Period Selection: Choose your timeframe (30 min to 6 months). PRO users get access to all periods.
- Quote Currency: Filter coins by USDC or USDT pairs.
- Minimum Volume: Set a threshold to filter out low-liquidity coins (default: $10M).
- Real-time Data: All data is fetched live from Binance exchange.
Understanding the Cards
- Rank Badge: Position in the top 12 most volatile coins.
- Volatility %: Higher = more price movement, more risk/opportunity.
- Chart: Visual price history for the selected period.
- OHLC Data: Open, High, Low, Close prices.
- Trend Indicator: Shows overall direction (up/down/flat).
Trading Strategies
High Volatility (>10%): Opportunities for day traders and scalpers, but higher risk. Best for experienced traders.
Medium Volatility (5-10%): Balanced risk/reward, suitable for swing trading.
Low Volatility (<5%): Safer for long-term holders, less dramatic price swings.
Important Disclaimers
⚠️ Risk Warning:
- Trade at Your Own Risk: Cryptocurrency trading carries substantial risk of loss. Never invest more than you can afford to lose.
- High Volatility = High Risk: While volatile coins offer profit potential, they can also lead to significant losses in short periods.
- Not Financial Advice: This tool is for informational purposes only. Always do your own research (DYOR).
- Past Performance ≠ Future Results: Historical volatility doesn't guarantee future price movements.
- Market Risks: Crypto markets are 24/7, highly speculative, and subject to manipulation, regulation changes, and technical failures.
Best Practices
- Use stop-loss orders to limit potential losses
- Never invest based on volatility alone - research fundamentals
- Start with paper trading before risking real capital
- Diversify your portfolio to manage risk
- Stay informed about market news and events