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Market volatility explained simply. Discover what moves prices, how the VIX fear index works, and what historical and implied ...

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 ...

Bitcoin's BTC $77,866.47 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 ...

While overall levels of implied volatility remain muted across asset classes, what stands out is the even lower levels of realized volatility. The divergence between the RTY-SPX and QQQ-SPX vol ...

The volatility term structure, which plots implied volatility against different expiration dates for options on the same underlying asset, can reveal when potential catalysts are anticipated by ...

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 ...

The VIX is called the “fear gauge.” But it is often a gauge of suppression, not fear — and understanding the difference can ...

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 $75,776.44 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 ...

Volatility is not a market malfunction. It is a feature of markets that periodically reassess fundamentals under genuine ...

A snapshot of the top strategies to make money from a highly volatile market Heading into the new year, traders expecting more volatile markets may want to refresh their approach. Discover the top ...