Bitcoins as an investment or speculative vehicle? A first look

被引:350
作者
Baek, C. [1 ]
Elbeck, M. [1 ]
机构
[1] Troy Univ, Sorrell Coll Business, Dothan, AL 36303 USA
关键词
G14; G11; speculation; detrended ratio; investment; Bitcoin; exponential trend;
D O I
10.1080/13504851.2014.916379
中图分类号
F [经济];
学科分类号
02 ;
摘要
We use Bitcoin and S&P 500 Index daily return data to examine relative volatility using detrended ratios. We then model Bitcoin market returns with selected economic variables to study the drivers of Bitcoin market returns. We report strong evidence to suggest that Bitcoin volatility is internally (buyer and seller) driven leading to the conclusion that the Bitcoin market is highly speculative at present.
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页数:5
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