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Bitcoin's daily price swings hit a near two-year low in May 2026
- Bitcoin's daily volatility has fallen to 1.20% so far in May 2026 — the second-lowest monthly reading in four years of data, behind only September 2023.
- Only September 2023 (1.156%) was calmer; April 2026 recorded 1.921%, and every other month since January 2022 was higher.
- For a general reader: Bitcoin is moving unusually little right now, even as it trades within 0.57% of its 90-day high of $82,186 — a rare combination of price strength and calm.
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Conclusion
BTC monthly volatility (std dev of daily returns): May 2026 = 1.203% (11 days), Sep 2023 = 1.156%, Sep 2025 = 1.270%, Apr 2026 = 1.921%. BTC close May 11 = $81,716.73, 0.57% below 90-day high. Queries 67 and 69 confirmed May 2026 is the second-lowest monthly vol reading in the full dataset back to Jan 2022.