The Dynamic Relationship Between Digital Currency and Other Financial Assets in Developed and Emerging Markets

This paper investigates the relationship between cryptocurrencies and other financial assets, with a particular focus on the dynamics of information flow between developed and emerging markets. To achieve this objective, the study applies a combined methodology of spillover index analysis and network topology based on graph theory. The analysis covers key cryptocurrencies (Bitcoin and Ethereum), stocks, and conventional currencies over the period November 2017 to September 2022, and distinguishes between short-term and long-run dynamics. The empirical findings show that in the short run, Bitcoin and Ethereum predominantly act as net shock transmitters, whereas in the long run, stocks and conventional currencies, together with Bitcoin and Ethereum, become the principal conveyors of spillover shocks. The network topology analysis corroborates these results by revealing the centrality of these assets in the spillover structure. By integrating spillover and network approaches across different markets and time horizons, this study contributes to the literature by providing a more nuanced understanding of how cryptocurrencies interact with traditional financial assets under varying market conditions.