Abstract:

The aim of this study is to analyze the long-term relationships between Bitcoin, a crypto currency and selected alternative investment instruments (Brent Oil, Gold, Etherium) and selected indicators (Dow Jones, VIX, Covid-19 Google Trend searches) during the Covid-19 pandemic. For this purpose, weekly data for the period 23/02/2020-16/01/2022 were used in the study. The existence of a long-term relationship between Bitcoin prices and selected financial indicators has been tested using the ARDL Bounds Test. As a result of the analysis, it has been determined that there is a long-term relationship between Bitcoin price and selected financial indicators. According to the results obtained from the long-term coefficients, it has been found that the indicators that affect the Bitcoin price the most are the Gold and VIX indexes. On the other hand, no long-term relationship was found between Bitcoin prices and Brent Petrol and Dow Jones index. Looking at the results of the short-term error correction model, it has been found that 51% of the imbalance or deviation that will occur as a result of a possible shock or negative scenario in the current period can be compensated in the next period (in the next week or weeks).