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Matt added that Bitcoin’s price movements offer traders a way to express their views on economic conditions, which has shifted perceptions of the cryptocurrency from being purely speculative to a more accepted asset class in diversified portfolios.

Volatility and Risk Management

A consistent theme in the conversation was the notion of volatility. Although Bitcoin has traditionally been associated with high volatility, its risk profile is seen in a more nuanced light. The current volatility, according to Chris and Matt, is often skewed positively—indicating more upside moves than downturns.