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Modeling cryptocurrencies volatility using GARCH models: a comparison based on Normal and Student's T-Error distribution

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  • Shazia Salamat

    (Liaoning Technical University, China)

  • Niu Lixia

    (Liaoning Technical University, China)

  • Sobia Naseem

    (Liaoning Technical University, China)

  • Muhammad Mohsin

    (Liaoning Technical University, China)

  • Muhammad Zia-ur-Rehman

    (National Textile University, Pakistan)

  • Sajjad Ahmad Baig

    (National Textile University, Pakistan)

Abstract

This study measures the volatility of cryptocurrency by utilizing the symmetric (GARCH 1,1) and asymmetric (EGARCH, TGARCH, PGARCH) model of GARCH family using a daily database designated in different digital monetary standards. The results for an explicit set of currencies for entire period provide evidence of volatile nature of cryptocurrency and in most of the cases, the PGARCH is a better-fitted model with student’s t distribution. The findings show positive shocks heavily affected conditional volatility as a contrast with negative stuns. Those additional analyses can be provided further support their findings and worthwhile information for economic thespians who are engrossed in adding cryptocurrency to their equity portfolios or are snooping about the capabilities of cryptocurrency as a financial asset.

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  • Shazia Salamat & Niu Lixia & Sobia Naseem & Muhammad Mohsin & Muhammad Zia-ur-Rehman & Sajjad Ahmad Baig, 2020. "Modeling cryptocurrencies volatility using GARCH models: a comparison based on Normal and Student's T-Error distribution," Entrepreneurship and Sustainability Issues, VsI Entrepreneurship and Sustainability Center, vol. 7(3), pages 1580-1596, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:ssi:jouesi:v:7:y:2020:i:3:p:1580-1596
    DOI: 10.9770/jesi.2020.7.3(11)
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    Keywords

    cryptocurrency; GARCH models; normal distribution; student's T distribution;
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    JEL classification:

    • B26 - Schools of Economic Thought and Methodology - - History of Economic Thought since 1925 - - - Financial Economics
    • C01 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - General - - - Econometrics
    • C19 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Econometric and Statistical Methods and Methodology: General - - - Other

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