Bitcoin and Ethereum Options Set to Expire: Analysis of Market Sentiment and IV Decline
Publication Time:2024-08-09 12:26:10
According to the option settlement data released by [email protected], 32,000 Bitcoin (BTC) options and 206,000 Ethereum (ETH) options are due to expire, with a total nominal value of $2.46 billion. Specifically, the Put Call Ratio for BTC options is 0.71, with the largest strike price at $60,000, indicating that the holders of put options outnumber those of call options significantly. The nominal value is approximately $19 billion. In contrast, the Put Call Ratio for ETH options is 0.96, with the largest strike price at $2,950, and the nominal value is $560 million. This data reflects the market's expectations regarding the volatility of these two major cryptocurrencies and its potential impact. Notably, there has been an indication of warming sentiment in the cryptocurrency market this week. Among them, BTC and Sol have performed outstandingly, showcasing investors' optimistic attitude towards their future development. However, Ethereum (ETH) did not demonstrate a clear strength following the listing of ETFs (Exchange-Traded Funds), with relatively weak market performance. Additionally, it was pointed out that the main term IV (volatility index) has declined, suggesting that the market's expectation of future price fluctuations has decreased. Nonetheless, IV remains higher than before the crash, indicating that the market remains vigilant about potential risks and is still concerned about future uncertainties.
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IV Decline