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2 months ago

Options Markets After Spot ETFs: What Changed? A New Era: How Crypto Options Markets Changed After the Spot ETF Launch It's hard to overstate the seismic shift that occurred when the SEC finally gave the green light…

Options Markets After Spot ETFs: What Changed? #cryptooptionstrading #ETHoptions #marketmicrostructure #impliedvolatility #institutionalcryptotrading #Deribit #volatilityskew #cryptohedgingstrategies #optionsmarketliquidity #spotBitcoinETFimpact

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Investurns.com

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4 months ago

Options Trading Greeks Explained: Delta, Gamma, Theta, Vega Navigating the Market's Currents: Your Guide to the Options Trading Greeks Ever felt like you're flying blind in the options market? You place a trade, the stock moves in your…

Options Trading Greeks Explained: Delta, Gamma, Theta, Vega #understandingoptionspricing #impliedvolatility #optionsriskmanagement #whatisdeltainoptions #howtouseoptiongreeks #optiongreeksexplained #stockoptions #thetagangstrategy #vegaandvolatility #thetadecayoptions

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CTrend FX - Algorithmic Trading Solutions

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6 months ago

Implied volatility levels for NZD pairs ahead of the RBNZ Ahead of the RBNZ, below is a quick snapshot of today's implied volatility support and resistance levels for NZDUSD, EURNZD, NZDJPY and AUDNZD. NZDUSD: 0.59200 (resistance) - 0.58600 (support) EURNZD: 1.98200 (resistance) - 1.96800 (support) NZDJPY: 87.400 (resistance) - 86.500 (support) AUDNZD: 1.09600 (resistance) - 1.09100 (support) These levels are based on 1-month implied volatility and can be used as dynamic and market-based levels of support and resistance. These levels on their own are quite handy, but when we combine them with technical analysis tools like pivot points, or fibs, or psychological levels, you can identify potential entry, take profit, or stop-loss levels with more increased confidence. What's unique about using implied volatility is that it provides a totally objective and data-dependent price range to complement your subjective technical analysis. This article was written by Arno V Venter at investinglive.com.

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Jeff Sanchez

@hittingthebid.com

9 months ago

5/30/25 Short Put in ENPH Enphase Energy YouTube video by Jeff Sanchez

📉New Trade Video!📈

This week:
✅ Short put in ENPH Enphase
🧮 Using IV rank as an input to my decision

📺 Watch it here: youtu.be/ZmP7X4aMSHY
💬 Let me know what you traded this week!

#Trading #Options #ImpliedVolatility #ENPH #HittingTheBid

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CTrend FX - Algorithmic Trading Solutions

@ctrendfx.bsky.social

10 months ago

Learn Options: Volatility and Options Strategies Learn Volatility-Based Options Strategies: Trading Implied Movement Like a Pro Options aren't just about where price is going—they're also about how much it’s expected to move. That’s where volatility-based trading comes in. In this guide, you'll learn how to structure trades based on implied volatility (IV) rather than direction alone. Mastering volatility is a major leap forward in your stock options education. It opens the door to trades that profit even when the stock goes nowhere—as long as volatility behaves the way you expect. These strategies allow you to shift your trading mindset from price prediction to probability management, targeting high-IV environments for selling and low-IV environments for buying. Understanding Implied Volatility (IV) Implied volatility reflects the market’s forecast of future price movement. It’s embedded in the price of options and shifts based on expectations—not actual movement. * High IV = Options are expensive (greater expected movement) * Low IV = Options are cheap (less expected movement) Implied volatility rises before big events (e.g., earnings) and falls afterward—a pattern that can be both a risk and an opportunity. Volatility Strategy Map 1. Long Straddle – Betting on Movement, Not Direction Buy both a call and a put at the same strike/expiration. Example: Stock is $100. * Buy $100 call for $2.50 * Buy $100 put for $2.20 * Total Cost = $4.70 Breakeven Zones: * Upside = $104.70 * Downside = $95.30 Ideal When: * Earnings are approaching * M&A rumors * Major economic releases (CPI, Fed decisions) 2. Long Strangle – Cheaper Than a Straddle Buy OTM call and OTM put (less premium, wider breakevens). Example: Stock is $100. * Buy $105 call for $1.30 * Buy $95 put for $1.20 * Total Cost = $2.50 Breakevens: $107.50 and $92.50 Benefit: Cheaper entry for events with explosive potential (but lower probability). 3. Short Straddle or Strangle – Profit from Boredom You’re selling volatility. Premiums are inflated. You want nothing to happen. Example: Stock at $50 * Sell $50 call for $2.00 * Sell $50 put for $2.10 * Net Credit = $4.10 Profit range: Between $45.90 and $54.10. Caution: Unlimited risk outside this zone. Best done in high-IV stocks you expect to stay calm. 4. Calendar Spreads – Playing the Time Curve You sell a near-term option and buy a longer-term one at the same strike. Example: Stock is $75 * Sell 1-week $75 call for $1.00 * Buy 4-week $75 call for $2.50 * Net Debit = $1.50 You want the stock to hover near $75, so the short option decays and the long one retains value. Tip: Works best when: * Front-month IV is inflated * Back-month IV is relatively low 5. Diagonal Spreads – Add Direction to a Calendar Same setup as a calendar, but use different strikes to lean bullish or bearish. Example: * Sell 1-week $77 call * Buy 4-week $75 call * Net debit = $1.80 Profits from: * Time decay on the short leg * Delta exposure to upside * IV expansion in the back month 6. Vega and Volatility Sensitivity Vega is the Greek that measures how much an option’s price changes for a 1% change in IV. * Positive Vega: Long options gain from rising IV * Negative Vega: Short options benefit when IV drops Monitor: * IV Rank: Current IV vs. 1-year range (high = sell, low = buy) * IV Percentile: % of time IV was below current level What is IV Crush? After high-impact events (e.g., earnings), IV often collapses. This drop in expected movement causes long options to lose value—even if directionally correct. Example: * Buy a straddle before earnings * Stock moves only 1% * IV drops from 60% to 30% overnight → Option value evaporates Avoid IV Crush By: * Selling premium into events (if experienced) * Using defined-risk spreads (e.g., iron condor, butterfly) Wrapping Up: Trade the Odds, Not Just the Price Volatility-based strategies help you: * Profit without guessing direction * Exploit mispriced option premiums * Trade the market’s expectations, not just its outcomes They are especially useful when markets are: * Range-bound * Event-driven * Irrationally pricing fear or calm Continue mastering your options toolkit with ForexLive.com (evolving to investingLive.com, where we turn volatility into an edge for smart, strategic investors and traders). Make sure you didn't miss: OptionsGreeks before our upcoming 'Greeks in Practice' — applying the math behind your trades to real-world setups. This article was written by Itai Levitan at www.forexlive.com.

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Weekly Income Trader

@weeklyincometrader.bsky.social

1 year ago

Love this video! - These 4 Lessons Allowed Me to Stop Trading Directionally https://www.rfr.bz/bf7ec43 #tradeoptions #impliedvolatility #optionstraining

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Weekly Income Trader

@weeklyincometrader.bsky.social

1 year ago

Good stuff! - How Implied Volatility (IV) Affects Options Trading: A Complete Guide

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Erere Fintech

@ererefintech.bsky.social

1 year ago

Video 20 - Understanding volatility – From historical to implied YouTube video by Erere Fintech

Video 20 - Understanding volatility – From historical to implied youtu.be/et-zPFlBNR0?... via @YouTube #impliedvolatility #historicalvolatility #freeoptionscourse

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James Marsh

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1 year ago

another quiet day in the markets. #impliedvolatility

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