Silver overtakes bitcoin on volatility as year-end trading thins

Traders are forcing macro risk through metals rather than crypto, with silver volatility spiking on physical tightness while bitcoin stays trapped in a low-volatility holding pattern. What to know : Bitcoin's volatility has stabilized, reflecting a lack of market conviction, while silver's volatility has surged due to supply constraints and increased demand. Silver's price has risen over 1575% this year, driven by demand from green technologies and export restrictions from China. Bitcoin remains significantly below its record high, with traders attributing the slump to fading demand for spot ETFs and market mechanics rather than sentiment shifts.(Coindesk)