Log Return vs Volatility

Quick comparison to help you distinguish these two crypto terms.

Log Return
intermediate
strategy

Log return is the natural logarithm of price ratio measuring cryptocurrency gains/losses proportionally, enabling accurate statistical analysis and risk assessment across different price levels.

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Volatility
beginner
technical_analysis

Volatility measures the degree to which an asset's price fluctuates over a given period, with high volatility indicating large, rapid price swings and low volatility indicating relatively stable, gradual price movement.

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