Mathematically, volatility is measured as the standard deviation, or variance, among returns over a given period. BTC make steady, small moves have low volatility. Trading during periods of low volatility can be a challenge! However, there are still also plenty of large daily trading opportunities out there, but they may require a bit more digging to identify.
Traders must rely on market catalysts such as reports, news items to trigger short-term volatility for particular gains.