New Evidence on Spillovers Between Crypto Assets and Financial Markets

Author/Editor:

Roshan Iyer ; Adina Popescu

Publication Date:

September 29, 2023

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

We analyze returns and volatility spillovers among a representative set of crypto and financial assets. The magnitude of spillovers increases during periods of heightened turbulence due to negative economic-financial news, crypto market events, or exogenous shocks. There is evidence of increasing spillovers over time, with a peak during the COVID-19 pandemic, implying growing interdependence. Crypto assets predominantly transmit spillovers to financial markets, though reversals occur during periods of financial stress. The increased correlation during risk-off episodes suggests that crypto assets could serve as important conduits for financial market shocks, generating financial stability risks.

Series:

Working Paper No. 2023/213

Subject:

Frequency:

regular

English

Publication Date:

September 29, 2023

ISBN/ISSN:

9798400256622/1018-5941

Stock No:

WPIEA2023213

Format:

Paper

Pages:

62

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