Bitcoin's Volume Boost: The Hidden Effect of Global Tensions

You're watching a soccer match between teams from different countries. When there's a big argument on the field, what happens? Often, the fans get more excited and start cheering louder. In a similar way, geopolitical risks—like conflicts or tensions between countries—can make Bitcoin's trading volume go up. This is what researchers found when they looked at data from 33 countries and the European region. They discovered that when there are big risks in the world, people in developing countries tend to trade more Bitcoin. This means that Bitcoin might not just be a digital currency, but also a way for people to react to global events. The researchers double-checked their findings using methods like "Lagged IV" and "volatility check" to make sure they were right.It's interesting to think about why this happens. Maybe people see Bitcoin as a safe place to put their money when there's trouble in the world. Or maybe they think it will go up in value. Either way, it's clear that global events can have a big impact on how much Bitcoin is traded. This study is special because it uses a new kind of data to look at Bitcoin. Instead of just focusing on the currency itself, it looks at how global events affect it. This gives us a new way to understand what makes Bitcoin tick.