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Volatility

How much a price moves, not which way.

Realised volatility measures what already happened; implied volatility is what options pricing expects. Periods of compression frequently precede expansion, which is why quiet markets make experienced desks uneasy.

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Decentralised Exchange, Automated Market Maker, Liquidation, Market Capitalisation, Fully Diluted Valuation

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