What Is Volatility?
Volatility describes how much and how quickly price moves.
High volatility:
Large and rapid movements.
Low volatility:
Smaller and slower movements.
Example
Gold might move $10 within a short period during a major news event.
That would represent much greater short-term volatility than a period where Gold moves only $2.
Why Volatility Matters
Higher volatility can create opportunities.
But it can also create:
- Larger losses
- Slippage
- Wider spreads
- Faster market movements
More movement does not automatically mean better trading conditions.
Disclaimer
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