Implied volatilities diverged across asset classes last week as crypto, Tech, and silver continued to sell off while gold and small-cap stocks rebounded. While the VIX® index ended last week ...

We can see the difference between SVI and spline more clearly here. As expected, SVI curves show nice “smiles.” On the other hand, the spline follows the datapoints more closely but can go only as far ...

Bitcoin's BTC $71,506.32 volatility, in hibernation for much of 2025, is stirring awake, signaling a phase of heightened price swings and uncertainty. The shift is evident in Volmex's 30-day implied ...

The grinding market price action over the past trading week is mainly attributable to seasonal year-end implied volatility selling during the holiday-shortened trading week. The one thing the rally is ...

IV spikes hint at traders to anticipate an IV crush With the new year approaching, many traders are reassessing their strategies and preparing for market conditions ahead. While implied volatility (IV ...

Decentralized betting platform Polymarket has listed contracts tied to Volmex's bitcoin BTC $69,458.32 and ether (ETH) volatility indices, opening the door for anyone to wager on market swings this ...

The rising volatility suggests a potential return to levels seen before the launch of BTC exchange-traded funds, which dampened volatility. Bitcoin’s (BTC) price volatility has surged over the last ...

Defiance Nasdaq 100 ETF (QQQY) returned 37% through late January 2026 versus QQQ’s 22% by selling same-day expiring options. QQQY’s options strategy exchanges capital appreciation for income. The fund ...