
Cryptocurrency Volatility Risk Premia — Q2 2026
The quarterly newsletter; how the volatility risk premium played out across BTC and ETH options in Q2 2026, the consequences of the sharp sell-off in June, and reflections on chain liquidity.

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The quarterly newsletter; how the volatility risk premium played out across BTC and ETH options in Q2 2026, the consequences of the sharp sell-off in June, and reflections on chain liquidity.
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The quarterly newsletter; how the volatility risk premium played out across BTC and ETH options in Q2 2026, the consequences of the sharp sell-off in June, and reflections on chain liquidity.

Quarterly newsletter on how implied skew evolved across BTC and ETH options in Q1 2026 — term structure, wings, block-trade positioning, and what it suggests for surface stability going forward.

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Quantitative insights, strategy notes, and market observations on crypto volatility and options.