The S&P 500 options market is currently reflecting heightened short-term anxiety, as seen through a rare condition known as backwardation in the implied volatility term structure. In this state, ...

The S&P 500 options market is flashing signs of unusual short-term anxiety. Traders have bid up the prices of near-term options so much that the implied volatility for options expiring in the next ...

The market’s recent rally seems mechanical rather than fundamental, driven by a temporary collapse in volatility just as storm clouds gather on the horizon. Implied volatility levels have fallen ...

Implied volatilities were mixed across asset classes last week as the risk of a looming government shutdown weighed on sentiment despite better-than-expected economic data. As we approach earnings, ...

Bitcoin's BTC $89,558.82 volatility meltdown continues as the cryptocurrency remains stagnant, with slow price action between $110,000 and $120,000. The cryptocurrency's 30-day implied volatility, as ...

The BVIV measures the options-based implied or expected volatility in bitcoin over a four-week period. The EVIV represents the same for ether. Both indices have declined sharply during the recent bull ...

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 ...

Investors in Brighthouse Financial, Inc. BHF need to pay close attention to the stock based on moves in the options market lately. That is because the Dec 19, 2025 $30 Put had some of the highest ...

Stochastic volatility is the unpredictable nature of asset price volatility over time. It's a flexible alternative to the Black Scholes' constant volatility assumption.