The linkage between Bitcoin and foreign exchanges in developed and emerging markets

Abstract This study investigates the connectedness between Bitcoin and fiat currencies in two groups of countries: the developed G7 and the emerging BRICS. The methodology adopts the regular (R)-vine copula and compares it with two benchmark models: the multivariate t copula and the dynamic conditio...

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Main Author: Ahmed BenSaïda
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2023-01-01
Series:Financial Innovation
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40854-023-00454-w
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description Abstract This study investigates the connectedness between Bitcoin and fiat currencies in two groups of countries: the developed G7 and the emerging BRICS. The methodology adopts the regular (R)-vine copula and compares it with two benchmark models: the multivariate t copula and the dynamic conditional correlation (DCC) GARCH model. Moreover, this study examines whether the Bitcoin meltdown of 2013, selloff of 2018, COVID-19 pandemic, 2021 crash, and the Russia-Ukraine conflict impact the linkage with conventional currencies. The results indicate that for both currency baskets, R-vine beats the benchmark models. Hence, the dependence is better modeled by providing sufficient information on the shock transmission path. Furthermore, the cross-market linkage slightly increases during the Bitcoin crashes, and reaches significant levels during the 2021 and 2022 crises, which may indicate the end of market isolation of the virtual currency.
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spelling doaj.art-9e40fd3bc42d415ab6cb5757e7b095db2023-01-22T12:22:35ZengSpringerOpenFinancial Innovation2199-47302023-01-019112710.1186/s40854-023-00454-wThe linkage between Bitcoin and foreign exchanges in developed and emerging marketsAhmed BenSaïda0LaREMFiQ Laboratory, University of SousseAbstract This study investigates the connectedness between Bitcoin and fiat currencies in two groups of countries: the developed G7 and the emerging BRICS. The methodology adopts the regular (R)-vine copula and compares it with two benchmark models: the multivariate t copula and the dynamic conditional correlation (DCC) GARCH model. Moreover, this study examines whether the Bitcoin meltdown of 2013, selloff of 2018, COVID-19 pandemic, 2021 crash, and the Russia-Ukraine conflict impact the linkage with conventional currencies. The results indicate that for both currency baskets, R-vine beats the benchmark models. Hence, the dependence is better modeled by providing sufficient information on the shock transmission path. Furthermore, the cross-market linkage slightly increases during the Bitcoin crashes, and reaches significant levels during the 2021 and 2022 crises, which may indicate the end of market isolation of the virtual currency.https://doi.org/10.1186/s40854-023-00454-wCryptocurrencyFiat currencyBitcoin crashesMarket integration
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The linkage between Bitcoin and foreign exchanges in developed and emerging markets
Financial Innovation
Cryptocurrency
Fiat currency
Bitcoin crashes
Market integration
title The linkage between Bitcoin and foreign exchanges in developed and emerging markets
title_full The linkage between Bitcoin and foreign exchanges in developed and emerging markets
title_fullStr The linkage between Bitcoin and foreign exchanges in developed and emerging markets
title_full_unstemmed The linkage between Bitcoin and foreign exchanges in developed and emerging markets
title_short The linkage between Bitcoin and foreign exchanges in developed and emerging markets
title_sort linkage between bitcoin and foreign exchanges in developed and emerging markets
topic Cryptocurrency
Fiat currency
Bitcoin crashes
Market integration
url https://doi.org/10.1186/s40854-023-00454-w
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