Most Volatile Stocks
Stocks with the widest 52-week trading range relative to their current price. High beta names that swing hard in both directions.
200 stocks
Updated Mar 26, 2026
+0.88%
Avg Change
$75.02
Avg Price
$0.95 – $1,470.64
Price Range
$2.64T
Total Market Cap
The most volatile stocks are those experiencing the largest price swings relative to their average. Volatility measures the degree of price variation over time — highly volatile stocks can move 5-10% or more in a single day, creating both significant profit opportunities and substantial risks.
Volatile stocks are typically found among small-cap companies, biotech firms, meme stocks, and companies undergoing major transitions or facing uncertain catalysts. Traders are drawn to volatile stocks for the potential of quick profits, while conservative investors generally avoid them due to the higher risk of large drawdowns.
This list ranks stocks by recent price volatility, identifying the most active movers in the market. Data includes current prices, daily changes, and market caps updated throughout the trading day.
| # | Symbol | Name | Price | Range % | 52W High | 52W Low | Change % | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SBET | Sharplink Inc | $7.28 | 5,392.0% | $124.12 | $2.26 | +1.53% | 1.45B |
| 2 | BW | Babcock & Wilcox Enterpr | $15.18 | 5,062.9% | $11.57 | $0.22 | -3.13% | 1.04B |
| 3 | BMNR | Bitmine Immersion Technologi | $21.24 | 4,931.3% | $161.00 | $3.20 | +2.12% | 9.08B |
| 4 | AXTI | Axt Inc | $54.24 | 4,410.6% | $50.97 | $1.13 | -6.63% | 2.75B |
| 5 | NEGG | Newegg Commerce Inc | $39.35 | 4,051.7% | $137.84 | $3.32 | +3.58% | 1.02B |
| 6 | VTYX | Ventyx Biosciences Inc | $14.00 | 3,092.8% | $25.00 | $0.78 | +0.14% | 1.00B |
| 7 | ONDS | Ondas Inc | $10.31 | 2,580.7% | $15.28 | $0.57 | -3.46% | 5.12B |
| 8 | CRML | Critical Metals Corp | $7.72 | 2,513.8% | $32.15 | $1.23 | -8.20% | 1.14B |
| 9 | SNDK | Sandisk Corp | $677.86 | 2,500.0% | $725.00 | $27.89 | -3.50% | 82.22B |
| 10 | TERN | Terns Pharmaceuticals Inc | $52.86 | 2,487.7% | $48.26 | $1.87 | +5.72% | 4.19B |
| 11 | HYMC | Hycroft Mining Holding Co-A | $34.47 | 2,475.9% | $58.73 | $2.28 | +3.76% | 3.74B |
| 12 | OPEN | Opendoor Technologies Inc | $5.10 | 2,038.1% | $10.87 | $0.51 | -1.54% | 4.74B |
| 13 | GLTO | Galecto Inc | $23.05 | 1,806.7% | $38.33 | $2.01 | +27.07% | 1.73B |
| 14 | KOD | Kodiak Sciences Inc | $22.75 | 1,524.0% | $31.18 | $1.92 | +4.12% | 1.38B |
| 15 | SCZM | Santacruz Silver Mining Ltd | $7.14 | 1,493.3% | $23.90 | $1.50 | -5.68% | 1.24B |
| 16 | CELC | Celcuity Inc | $110.22 | 1,488.3% | $120.32 | $7.58 | +8.05% | 5.23B |
| 17 | BULL | Webull Corp | $5.18 | 1,480.1% | $79.56 | $5.04 | +0.97% | 2.73B |
| 18 | UAMY | United States Antimony Corp | $8.16 | 1,470.5% | $19.71 | $1.26 | -10.43% | 1.36B |
| 19 | ABTC | American Bitcoin Corp-A | $0.95 | 1,468.7% | $14.52 | $0.93 | -7.18% | 1.09B |
| 20 | IREN | Iren Ltd | $41.43 | 1,399.9% | $76.87 | $5.13 | +0.75% | 13.82B |
| 21 | LITE | Lumentum Holdings Inc | $777.17 | 1,294.7% | $636.68 | $45.65 | -3.09% | 45.38B |
| 22 | CIFR | Cipher Mining Inc | $15.88 | 1,272.0% | $25.52 | $1.86 | +6.72% | 6.24B |
| 23 | AAOI | Applied Optoelectronics Inc | $114.41 | 1,228.0% | $128.96 | $9.71 | +0.45% | 7.99B |
| 24 | ERAS | Erasca Inc | $15.99 | 1,214.9% | $13.28 | $1.01 | +9.00% | 3.84B |
| 25 | TNGX | Tango Therapeutics Inc | $19.48 | 1,208.7% | $13.48 | $1.03 | +2.74% | 1.66B |
| 26 | ALM | Almonty Industries Inc | $16.34 | 1,204.6% | $28.57 | $2.19 | +10.97% | 7.00B |
| 27 | APLD | Applied Digital Corp | $28.37 | 1,177.0% | $42.27 | $3.31 | +5.90% | 8.82B |
| 28 | OLMA | Olema Pharmaceuticals Inc | $14.08 | 1,167.8% | $36.26 | $2.86 | -5.88% | 1.30B |
| 29 | PRAX | Praxis Precision Medicines I | $311.92 | 1,157.5% | $335.75 | $26.70 | +5.86% | 9.09B |
| 30 | BE | Bloom Energy Corp- A | $150.22 | 1,094.1% | $180.90 | $15.15 | +2.98% | 46.76B |
| 31 | COGT | Cogent Biosciences Inc | $36.50 | 1,075.5% | $43.73 | $3.72 | +4.41% | 6.22B |
| 32 | NVTS | Navitas Semiconductor Corp | $8.75 | 1,070.4% | $17.79 | $1.52 | -4.58% | 2.12B |
| 33 | NKTR | Nektar Therapeutics | $72.22 | 1,067.7% | $75.67 | $6.48 | -3.50% | 1.98B |
| 34 | LASR | Nlight Inc | $71.75 | 1,021.2% | $69.52 | $6.20 | +0.27% | 3.49B |
| 35 | OKLO | Oklo Inc | $55.27 | 1,012.7% | $193.84 | $17.42 | +0.56% | 9.70B |
| 36 | ALMS | Alumis Inc | $24.81 | 1,008.7% | $30.60 | $2.76 | +7.54% | 3.16B |
| 37 | PL | Planet Labs Pbc | $35.37 | 1,007.4% | $30.90 | $2.79 | +11.12% | 9.13B |
| 38 | WDC | Western Digital Corp | $296.14 | 974.9% | $309.90 | $28.83 | -1.63% | 100.42B |
| 39 | NNNN | Anbio Biotechnology Ltd | $23.76 | 974.3% | $55.65 | $5.18 | +2.46% | 3.66B |
| 40 | XXI | Twenty One Capital Inc-Cl A | $7.16 | 965.1% | $59.75 | $5.61 | +1.27% | 4.57B |
| 41 | TE | T1 Energy Inc | $6.61 | 963.0% | $9.78 | $0.92 | -3.36% | 2.09B |
| 42 | CRVS | Corvus Pharmaceuticals Inc | $13.15 | 961.0% | $26.95 | $2.54 | -4.36% | 1.47B |
| 43 | MLTX | Moonlake Immunotherapeutics | $17.45 | 954.6% | $62.75 | $5.95 | +4.43% | 1.30B |
| 44 | RAPT | Rapt Therapeutics Inc | $58.02 | 922.6% | $57.88 | $5.66 | +0.07% | 1.60B |
| 45 | USAS | Americas Gold And Silver Cor | $5.81 | 910.0% | $14.14 | $1.40 | -1.86% | 2.81B |
| 46 | SRPT | Sarepta Therapeutics Inc | $17.62 | 892.0% | $103.32 | $10.42 | -0.51% | 1.82B |
| 47 | RHLD | Resolute Holdings Manag | $159.12 | 875.2% | $236.19 | $24.22 | +1.78% | 1.60B |
| 48 | FLNC | Fluence Energy Inc | $16.35 | 868.5% | $33.51 | $3.46 | +1.24% | 3.05B |
| 49 | BITF | Bitfarms Ltd/Canada | $2.17 | 865.6% | $9.27 | $0.96 | -9.21% | 1.71B |
| 50 | AMPX | Amprius Technologies Inc | $18.20 | 842.9% | $16.03 | $1.70 | -4.76% | 1.35B |
| 51 | SOC | Sable Offshore Corp | $16.96 | 840.9% | $35.00 | $3.72 | +0.89% | 1.29B |
| 52 | LEU | Centrus Energy Corp-Class A | $193.26 | 839.8% | $464.25 | $49.40 | -1.32% | 3.67B |
| 53 | CAPR | Capricor Therapeutics Inc | $29.10 | 838.8% | $40.37 | $4.30 | -6.64% | 1.72B |
| 54 | MBX | Mbx Biosciences Inc | $27.82 | 833.9% | $44.89 | $4.81 | -1.14% | 1.67B |
| 55 | QURE | Uniqure Nv | $16.09 | 821.4% | $71.50 | $7.76 | +5.44% | 1.45B |
| 56 | METC | Ramaco Resources Inc-A | $14.10 | 817.5% | $57.80 | $6.30 | -1.33% | 1.07B |
| 57 | SATS | Echostar Corp-A | $119.07 | 787.6% | $132.25 | $14.90 | +7.43% | 30.64B |
| 58 | ASM | Avino Silver & Gold Mines | $6.41 | 780.3% | $16.11 | $1.83 | +7.37% | 1.85B |
| 59 | URGN | Urogen Pharma Ltd | $18.17 | 777.2% | $30.00 | $3.42 | +2.89% | 1.02B |
| 60 | UUUU | Energy Fuels Inc | $18.75 | 771.9% | $27.90 | $3.20 | +3.82% | 4.15B |
| 61 | WULF | Terawulf Inc | $16.86 | 759.0% | $17.70 | $2.06 | +3.95% | 7.28B |
| 62 | RGTI | Rigetti Computing Inc | $15.14 | 747.7% | $58.15 | $6.86 | -2.95% | 5.48B |
| 63 | QBTS | D-Wave Quantum Inc | $16.19 | 710.2% | $46.75 | $5.77 | +1.63% | 5.96B |
| 64 | ARWR | Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals In | $60.77 | 702.1% | $76.76 | $9.57 | +8.00% | 8.94B |
| 65 | MAZE | Maze Therapeutics Inc | $48.03 | 699.6% | $53.65 | $6.71 | -2.83% | 2.37B |
| 66 | USAR | Usa Rare Earth Inc | $16.64 | 691.0% | $43.98 | $5.56 | +0.24% | 3.99B |
| 67 | NBIS | Nebius Group Nv | $115.09 | 670.6% | $141.10 | $18.31 | +0.16% | 25.85B |
| 68 | HL | Hecla Mining Co | $18.36 | 666.1% | $34.17 | $4.46 | +2.40% | 11.53B |
| 69 | SEZL | Sezzle Inc | $66.15 | 651.2% | $186.74 | $24.86 | -0.14% | 2.18B |
| 70 | AEHR | Aehr Test Systems | $34.52 | 648.8% | $46.95 | $6.27 | -8.58% | 1.09B |
| 71 | THM | Intl Tower Hill Mines Ltd | $1.98 | 648.5% | $4.94 | $0.66 | -3.41% | 1.08B |
| 72 | STOK | Stoke Therapeutics Inc | $33.40 | 644.1% | $39.81 | $5.35 | -0.33% | 1.98B |
| 73 | CIEN | Ciena Corp | $437.70 | 643.5% | $365.90 | $49.21 | +1.94% | 49.65B |
| 74 | MU | Micron Technology Inc | $382.09 | 640.2% | $455.50 | $61.54 | -3.40% | 465.34B |
| 75 | GLUE | Monte Rosa Therapeutics Inc | $15.71 | 636.3% | $25.77 | $3.50 | +6.73% | 1.29B |
| 76 | CRDO | Credo Technology Group Holdi | $103.91 | 635.0% | $213.80 | $29.09 | +3.60% | 23.60B |
| 77 | ZBIO | Zenas Biopharma Inc | $22.30 | 630.0% | $44.60 | $6.11 | -4.58% | 1.35B |
| 78 | STX | Seagate Technology Holdings | $413.22 | 627.7% | $459.84 | $63.19 | -2.76% | 80.11B |
| 79 | TMC | Tmc The Metals Co Inc | $5.03 | 622.9% | $11.35 | $1.57 | -8.71% | 2.50B |
| 80 | FIG | Figma Inc-Cl A | $21.09 | 620.0% | $142.92 | $19.85 | -3.57% | 15.11B |
| 81 | ASTS | Ast Spacemobile Inc | $96.06 | 612.9% | $129.89 | $18.22 | +10.44% | 35.94B |
| 82 | TTMI | Ttm Technologies | $108.00 | 603.7% | $111.00 | $15.77 | +0.94% | 9.94B |
| 83 | RKLB | Rocket Lab Corp | $72.88 | 577.0% | $99.58 | $14.71 | +10.31% | 38.80B |
| 84 | VSAT | Viasat Inc | $49.96 | 575.0% | $49.68 | $7.36 | +3.87% | 6.16B |
| 85 | SEPN | Septerna Inc | $24.41 | 573.2% | $31.37 | $4.66 | +4.14% | 1.21B |
| 86 | PSIX | Power Solutions Internationa | $56.68 | 572.8% | $121.78 | $18.10 | +7.27% | 1.24B |
| 87 | AMLX | Amylyx Pharmaceuticals Inc | $13.47 | 572.7% | $17.49 | $2.60 | -0.44% | 1.54B |
| 88 | ORKA | Oruka Therapeutics Inc | $38.91 | 565.6% | $36.51 | $5.49 | +0.23% | 1.57B |
| 89 | PLUG | Plug Power Inc | $2.27 | 563.8% | $4.58 | $0.69 | -0.87% | 2.97B |
| 90 | COHR | Coherent Corp | $272.04 | 558.6% | $300.20 | $45.58 | -0.11% | 47.92B |
| 91 | DNTH | Dianthus Therapeutics Inc | $78.55 | 558.6% | $88.02 | $13.37 | -0.97% | 3.56B |
| 92 | HUT | Hut 8 Corp | $55.62 | 558.1% | $66.07 | $10.04 | +4.45% | 5.93B |
| 93 | OUST | Ouster Inc | $20.05 | 556.9% | $41.65 | $6.34 | -4.80% | 1.33B |
| 94 | EOSE | Eos Energy Enterprises Inc | $5.10 | 546.9% | $19.86 | $3.07 | +0.20% | 3.71B |
| 95 | SKYT | Skywater Technology Inc | $28.83 | 539.6% | $36.27 | $5.67 | -1.27% | 1.33B |
| 96 | NUVB | Nuvation Bio Inc | $4.22 | 533.1% | $9.75 | $1.54 | -0.94% | 1.48B |
| 97 | CLS | Celestica Inc | $302.22 | 520.4% | $512.83 | $82.66 | +0.23% | 45.96B |
| 98 | SION | Sionna Therapeutics Inc | $36.39 | 520.3% | $45.00 | $7.26 | +2.54% | 1.67B |
| 99 | TTI | Tetra Technologies Inc | $8.35 | 516.7% | $12.54 | $2.03 | +2.20% | 1.50B |
| 100 | NEWP | New Pacific Metals Corp | $3.80 | 514.5% | $8.05 | $1.31 | +3.26% | 1.33B |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are volatile stocks?
Volatile stocks are those with large and frequent price fluctuations. Volatility is often measured using beta (compared to the overall market) or standard deviation of returns. A stock with a beta of 2.0 is expected to move twice as much as the market in either direction. Highly volatile stocks include small-cap biotechs, meme stocks, early-stage technology companies, and stocks with heavy short interest.
Why are some stocks more volatile than others?
Volatility is driven by uncertainty about future earnings, low market capitalization, limited analyst coverage, high short interest, and speculative investor bases. Companies in pre-revenue stages or facing binary events (FDA decisions, earnings reports) are inherently more volatile. Stocks with low float (few shares available for trading) can experience exaggerated price moves because it takes less buying or selling pressure to move the price.
How to trade volatile stocks?
Trading volatile stocks requires strict risk management. Use smaller position sizes than you would for stable stocks, set tight stop-loss orders to limit downside, and define profit targets before entering trades. Technical analysis tools like Bollinger Bands and ATR (Average True Range) help identify volatility levels and potential reversal points. Never risk more than 1-2% of your portfolio on a single volatile stock trade.
What is beta in stocks?
Beta measures a stock's volatility relative to the overall market. A beta of 1.0 means the stock moves in line with the market. Above 1.0 indicates higher volatility — a beta of 1.5 means the stock tends to move 50% more than the market. Below 1.0 indicates lower volatility. Negative beta (rare) means the stock moves opposite to the market. Growth and technology stocks typically have higher betas, while utilities and consumer staples have lower betas.
Are volatile stocks good for day trading?
Volatile stocks are the primary focus of day traders because larger price swings create more opportunities to profit from short-term moves. However, the same volatility that creates opportunity also creates risk — volatile stocks can reverse direction quickly, trapping traders in losing positions. Successful day traders combine volatility with high volume and clear technical patterns rather than simply trading the most volatile stocks blindly.
What is the VIX?
The VIX (CBOE Volatility Index) measures expected market volatility over the next 30 days, calculated from S&P 500 options prices. Often called the "fear index," the VIX rises when investors expect larger market swings and falls during calm periods. A VIX below 15 indicates low volatility and complacency, 15-25 is normal, and above 30 signals elevated fear. The VIX measures overall market volatility, not individual stock volatility.
How to reduce portfolio volatility?
To reduce volatility, diversify across sectors and market capitalizations, include bonds and other asset classes, tilt toward low-beta stocks like utilities and consumer staples, and limit individual position sizes. Dividend-paying stocks tend to be less volatile than non-payers. For a quantified approach, use the minimum volatility ETF strategies offered by providers like iShares (USMV) and Invesco (SPLV) that systematically construct lower-volatility portfolios.
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