Squeeze vs Volatility

Quick comparison to help you distinguish these two crypto terms.

Squeeze
intermediate
technical_analysis

A squeeze occurs when Bollinger Bands contract to their narrowest point during an extended period of low volatility, signaling that price energy is compressing and a significant directional breakout is likely approaching.

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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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