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What causes the attention of Bitcoin?

2018; Elsevier BV; Volume: 166; Linguagem: Inglês

10.1016/j.econlet.2018.02.017

1873-7374

Andrew Urquhart,

Market Dynamics and Volatility

Bitcoin has received enormous attention both by the media and investors alike. But why has Bitcoin received such attention? This paper answers this question by examining the relationship between investor attention and Bitcoin fundamentals and finds that realized volatility and volume are both significant drivers of next day attention of Bitcoin.