volatile

/VOL-uh-tul/adjective

liable to change rapidly and unpredictably; easily evaporating

Crypto remains a volatile corner of the portfolio.
Synonyms
unstable, erratic, explosive
Antonyms
stable, steady
Memory hook
volare (fly): ready to fly off at any moment.

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