Abstract
Cryptocurrency markets, particularly Bitcoin in the USA, exhibit extreme volatility driven by macroeconomic forces, investor behavior, and sentiment. Traditional financial models struggle with high-frequency price changes, necessitating advanced methodologies that leverage unstructured data like social media sentiment, news reports, and forum discussions. This study develops a robust model combining sentiment analysis and machine learning to forecast Bitcoin price movements. Using multi-source sentiment data (2019–2024) and market indicators, we analyze public sentiment's impact on volatility.
Key Findings:
- Data Sources: Twitter, Reddit, and financial headlines (Bloomberg, CoinDesk) were processed using VADER and BERT models for sentiment polarity.
- Model Performance: Support Vector Machines (SVM) outperformed Logistic Regression and Random Forest, achieving 93.1% accuracy in sentiment classification.
- Practical Applications: Real-time sentiment analysis aids U.S. investors in risk mitigation and informs crypto-fintech platforms for market alerts.
Introduction
Bitcoin's volatility stems from its capped supply, liquidity constraints, and regulatory shifts. Public sentiment, reflected in social media and news, significantly influences market dynamics. AI-driven sentiment analysis offers a solution to traditional models' limitations by quantifying unstructured data.
Research Objectives:
- Integrate sentiment analysis with machine learning to predict Bitcoin price trends.
- Evaluate model efficacy using SVM, Logistic Regression, and Random Forest.
- Provide actionable insights for investors and fintech platforms.
Literature Review
Existing Approaches:
- Technical Analysis: Traditional models use indicators like EMA and RSI but fail to capture sentiment-driven volatility.
- Sentiment Analysis: Studies show Twitter sentiment predicts Dow Jones movements with 87% accuracy (Islam et al., 2025). Reddit sentiment correlates with Bitcoin price shifts (Jui et al., 2025).
Gaps Addressed:
- Most studies analyze single-platform sentiment. Our hybrid model incorporates multi-platform data and explainable AI (XAI) for transparency.
Methodology
Data Collection:
- Sources: Twitter (hashtags #Bitcoin), Reddit (r/Bitcoin), financial news (2019–2024).
- Preprocessing: Removed bots/spam, annotated sentiment polarity (positive/negative/neutral).
Modeling Techniques:
- Logistic Regression: Baseline model for interpretability.
- Random Forest: Handles non-linear relationships.
- SVM: Maximizes predictive margins.
Validation:
- 80/20 train-test split with cross-validation to prevent overfitting.
Results
Model Performance:
| Model | Accuracy | Precision (Negative) | Recall (Negative) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logistic Regression | 91.7% | 0.86 | 0.64 |
| Random Forest | 90.4% | 0.92 | 0.52 |
| SVM | 93.1% | 0.86 | 0.71 |
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Practical Applications
For U.S. Investors:
- Risk Mitigation: Sentiment-aware forecasts predict market trends (e.g., positive sentiment spikes often precede price rises).
- Real-Time Alerts: Crypto platforms use sentiment analysis to notify users of volatility.
Policy Implications:
- Regulatory frameworks could leverage AI to monitor sentiment-driven manipulation.
FAQ Section
1. How accurate are sentiment-based predictions?
- SVM models achieve ~93% accuracy, but real-world performance depends on data quality and market conditions.
2. Which social platforms are most influential?
- Twitter and Reddit show the highest correlation with Bitcoin price movements.
3. Can sentiment analysis predict long-term trends?
- Best suited for short-term volatility; long-term trends require macroeconomic analysis.
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Conclusion
AI-driven sentiment analysis enhances Bitcoin volatility prediction by integrating multi-platform sentiment data. SVM models deliver superior accuracy, offering traders actionable insights. Future work includes real-time API integration and multi-crypto market analysis.
References
- Ahmad, T., & Abbas, M. (2024). AI-Based Cryptocurrency Price Prediction. UIS.
- Morgan, S. (2025). AI-Powered Trading. AMBCrypto.
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