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Volatility Absorption

Definition

Volatility absorption refers to a market’s or an asset’s capacity to mitigate the impact of sudden and significant price fluctuations without experiencing extreme disruption. This characteristic is often linked to deep liquidity and robust market structures that can process large buy or sell orders without disproportionately moving prices. In digital asset markets, mechanisms like stablecoins, automated market makers, and large institutional participation contribute to this capacity. It helps maintain market stability during periods of high price uncertainty.