The trend of digital finance: unveiling the multidimensional network of cryptocurrency risk propagation

Fan Zhou

Applied Economics, 2025, vol. 57, issue 38, 5924-5941

Abstract: This study primarily explores the mechanisms of risk propagation among cryptocurrencies, unveiling for the first time the frequency dimension of risk propagation within the cryptocurrency market and identifying the role of oscillation frequency in this process. By employing Variational Mode Decomposition (VMD) and the DY spillover matrix to construct a complex network, the paper analyzes the frequency dimension risk propagation mechanisms of nine major cryptocurrencies from 2017 to 2023. Key findings include the significant risk propagation capabilities of Ethereum (ETH) and Bitcoin (BTC) during periods of high market volatility, while stablecoins such as Tether and USD Coin exhibit minimal risk propagation ability. Additionally, the characteristics of cryptocurrency risk propagation have been enhanced following the COVID-19 pandemic. Overall, the risk propagation of most cryptocurrencies is primarily realized through high-frequency oscillations. The robustness of the conclusions is verified using the Time-Varying Parameter Vector Autoregressive (TVP-VAR) model. The results are significant for understanding the dynamic characteristics of the cryptocurrency market, predicting future market risks, and formulating risk management strategies. Furthermore, the methodology and findings of this study provide new perspectives and tools for exploring the risk propagation relationships among cryptocurrencies.

Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.1080/00036846.2024.2372480

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