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Volatility dynamics of cryptocurrencies: a comparative analysis using GARCH-family models

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  • Çağlar SÖZEN

    (Giresun University)

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Cryptocurrency markets have evolved into a vital segment of the global financial ecosystem, drawing considerable interest from both investors and regulatory bodies. Yet, their extreme price instability demands innovative strategies for risk mitigation and investment that diverge from conventional financial practices. This research focuses on analyzing the volatility patterns of leading cryptocurrencies—Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Binance Coin (BNB)—by employing GARCH-family models such as GARCH, EGARCH, TGARCH, and CGARCH. Through a comparative evaluation of these models, the study identifies the optimal framework for characterizing cryptocurrency market volatility. Utilizing daily closing prices from Yahoo Finance (January 1, 2019, to January 8, 2025), the analysis reveals that TGARCH outperforms others for BTC, EGARCH for ETH, and CGARCH for BNB, underscoring the critical role of asymmetric volatility in these markets. This work advances existing research by offering a detailed comparison of GARCH-based approaches and practical insights for risk evaluation and portfolio optimization.

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  • Çağlar SÖZEN, 2025. "Volatility dynamics of cryptocurrencies: a comparative analysis using GARCH-family models," Future Business Journal, Springer, vol. 11(1), pages 1-12, December.
  • Handle: RePEc:spr:futbus:v:11:y:2025:i:1:d:10.1186_s43093-025-00568-w
    DOI: 10.1186/s43093-025-00568-w
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    • C58 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Econometric Modeling - - - Financial Econometrics
    • G17 - Financial Economics - - General Financial Markets - - - Financial Forecasting and Simulation
    • G10 - Financial Economics - - General Financial Markets - - - General (includes Measurement and Data)
    • E44 - Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics - - Money and Interest Rates - - - Financial Markets and the Macroeconomy

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