Volatility

Measures how fast price is expanding or compressing over time.

Outcome

Understand when compression can precede large movement.

Best timeframes

4h and 1d for regime; 15m and 1h around compression breaks.

DashboardsSuperchart

Volatility

BTC · 1D

48.6%

expanding

Example reading Context first

How to read the view

Start with the shape, then add context.

Useful for timing breakouts, compressions, and regime transitions.

Use this visual as a reading exercise. The important question is whether positioning, price, and cycle context agree — not whether one line points up or down.

Cycle context

Low attention and low volatility can precede expansion in both bull and bear regimes.

False positive

Compression can last longer than expected, especially without a trigger.

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Practice workflow