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Dynamic Volatility Propagation of Cryptocurrency Types
Abstract
This study aims to analyze the volatility spillovers between Bitcoin and Ethereum, the two main actors in the cryptocurrency market, and altcoins across sectoral and financial groups. Using data from January 1, 2021, to March 6, 2023, the study applied the VAR-based method developed by Diebold and Yılmaz (2012) and measured both directional and total volatility spillovers. The findings show that Bitcoin's volatility largely stems from internal dynamics and spreads to other cryptocurrencies to a limited extent. In contrast, Ethereum is more affected by external shocks and exhibits a stronger volatility spillover across the market. Among altcoin categories, Gaming, Analytics, and DeFi groups were found to be the most influential in volatility transmission, while thematic tokens such as NFT, Web3, and Metaverse were more sensitive to external volatility. In contrast, stablecoins and tokens in the identity and healthcare sectors were found to have relatively low volatility and a more stable structure. These results offer important insights for investors and regulators regarding risk management strategies and portfolio diversification. The study provides a valuable framework for understanding the systematic volatility dynamics within the cryptocurrency ecosystem
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
Finance
Journal Section
Research Article
Publication Date
December 29, 2025
Submission Date
September 15, 2025
Acceptance Date
November 29, 2025
Published in Issue
Year 2025 Volume: 12 Number: 2
APA
Canoruç, S., & Kaya, A. (2025). Dynamic Volatility Propagation of Cryptocurrency Types. Pamukkale Üniversitesi İşletme Araştırmaları Dergisi, 12(2), 734-752. https://doi.org/10.47097/piar.1781251
AMA
1.Canoruç S, Kaya A. Dynamic Volatility Propagation of Cryptocurrency Types. Pamukkale Business Research. 2025;12(2):734-752. doi:10.47097/piar.1781251
Chicago
Canoruç, Seda, and Abdulkadir Kaya. 2025. “Dynamic Volatility Propagation of Cryptocurrency Types”. Pamukkale Üniversitesi İşletme Araştırmaları Dergisi 12 (2): 734-52. https://doi.org/10.47097/piar.1781251.
EndNote
Canoruç S, Kaya A (December 1, 2025) Dynamic Volatility Propagation of Cryptocurrency Types. Pamukkale Üniversitesi İşletme Araştırmaları Dergisi 12 2 734–752.
IEEE
[1]S. Canoruç and A. Kaya, “Dynamic Volatility Propagation of Cryptocurrency Types”, Pamukkale Business Research, vol. 12, no. 2, pp. 734–752, Dec. 2025, doi: 10.47097/piar.1781251.
ISNAD
Canoruç, Seda - Kaya, Abdulkadir. “Dynamic Volatility Propagation of Cryptocurrency Types”. Pamukkale Üniversitesi İşletme Araştırmaları Dergisi 12/2 (December 1, 2025): 734-752. https://doi.org/10.47097/piar.1781251.
JAMA
1.Canoruç S, Kaya A. Dynamic Volatility Propagation of Cryptocurrency Types. Pamukkale Business Research. 2025;12:734–752.
MLA
Canoruç, Seda, and Abdulkadir Kaya. “Dynamic Volatility Propagation of Cryptocurrency Types”. Pamukkale Üniversitesi İşletme Araştırmaları Dergisi, vol. 12, no. 2, Dec. 2025, pp. 734-52, doi:10.47097/piar.1781251.
Vancouver
1.Seda Canoruç, Abdulkadir Kaya. Dynamic Volatility Propagation of Cryptocurrency Types. Pamukkale Business Research. 2025 Dec. 1;12(2):734-52. doi:10.47097/piar.1781251