Factores que influyen en el comportamiento del Bitcoin y su volatilidad

Abstract

Digitalization in the financial systems has developed in the electronic commerce different alternatives for the exchange of goods and services through virtual channels; therefore, cryptocurrencies have had a relevant role in this change that has encouraged the expansion of the digital market. The Bitcoin is one of the most used means of exchange in the electronic commerce that in recent years has grown gradually thanks to its characteristics that boost investment in it. The objective of this paper is to find the factors in the political, economic and social decisions that were presented in some of the main world's economies that managed to influence the high volatility of this cryptocurrency, thereby is sought identify relevant aspects and elements to understand its operation in the digital world. The methodology used for the research development was qualitative and descriptive type, where the analyzed data gave guidelines to better understand the Bitcoin’s movements. Although it is not possible to predict exactly what will be its next fluctuation, there are elements that manage to expose which It is the best context to invest.