Measures the percentage decline from Bitcoin's all-time high at any given point. Provides historical context for the severity of the current or past corrections.
Bear markets typically see drawdowns of 75-85% from ATH. Drawdowns < 30% during bull markets are normal corrections. Historical drawdown depths help calibrate expectations.
Compound Annual Growth Rate — the annualised rate of return for Bitcoin over various time periods. Provides a smoothed view of long-term performance.
Measures the return on investment from identified cycle lows. Tracks how each bull market compounds from its bear market bottom.
The width of Bollinger Bands (distance between upper and lower bands) as a percentage of the middle band. Measures the degree of price volatility compression or expansion.
The actual observed volatility of Bitcoin's price over a specific period, calculated from historical price data. Typically expressed as annualised standard deviation.