Polkadot Volatility Doubles While Price Hits 30-Day Lows
DOT's 14-day volatility has expanded 92% (from 1.40% to 2.68%), yet the asset is down -11.46% over 7 days and trading at $1.167—only 1.48% above its 30-day low. This combination of rising volatility + falling price is a classic washout pattern that often precedes reversals.
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Conclusion
DOT: $1.167 today; 30-day range $1.150–$1.652; 14-day volatility 2.68% vs. prior 14-day 1.40% (+92%); 7-day return -11.46%. Intraday range today was 6.3%, suggesting capitulation selling. Volatility expansion has accelerated in the past 5 days coinciding with the -11.46% 7-day drop.