The market's expectation of how much an asset's price will move, derived from options pricing.
The market's expectation of how much an asset's price will move, derived from options pricing. High IV means the market expects big moves, so options are expensive. Low IV means calm is expected. Crypto options traders use IV to decide when to buy options (low IV) versus sell them (high IV).
Contracts giving the right, but not obligation, to buy (call) or sell (put) an asset at a set price before expiration.
How much an asset's price fluctuates over time.
Financial contracts whose value is based on an underlying asset.
A period when smart money quietly buys up an asset before a major price move.
The average yearly return on an investment, calculated to account for compounding.
Profiting from price differences of the same asset across different markets.
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