Bitcoin’s correlation to the S&P 500 is on a significant decline
|- Bitcoin’s correlation to stock index S&P 500 has declined prominently.
- The decline in correlation means that the two asset classes are not moving in the same direction anymore.
- On April 16, the correlation was moderately positive at 0.53.
Bitcoin’s correlation to stock index S&P 500 has declined prominently, suggesting that the two asset classes are not moving in the same direction anymore. The correlation, measured through BTC/USD on Coinbase and S&P 500 futures, has touched a two-month low. At the moment, the correlation is 0.15 - a nearly negligible number. On April 16, the correlation was moderately positive at 0.53.
Correlation is measured and expressed as a number between +1 and -1. +1 indicates a positive correlation between two assets (meaning they always move together in the same direction). On the other hand, -1 shows a total negative correlation. Having two low-correlated or uncorrelated assets in a portfolio helps in reducing overall volatility.
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