Every options trader knows that volatility creates both risk and opportunity, but few truly understand the hidden forces that drive it. In his latest video, Barchart contributor Gavin McMaster breaks ...

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 ...

Polymarket has launched new prediction markets tied to Volmex's bitcoin and ether 30-day implied volatility indices.

Editor’s Note: Markets don’t just react to headlines anymore. Instead, they whip violently with every new political move. Since President Trump returned to the White House, the stock market has gone ...

・Earlier in 2025, the VIX Index reached its highest daily close since the COVID-19 pandemic at 52.33 on April 8 after U.S. President Donald Trump launched his ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs. ・Several ...

When Meera Desai placed her first trade on Olymptrade, she was terrified. The 29-year-old administrative assistant from Pune, India, had been curious about financial markets for years but always ...

SVOL ETF targets returns via shorting volatility, offering alternative strategy exposure. Investors should analyze risks and higher fees before investing in SVOL. SVOL aims for income through ...

Market volatility surged back into focus on Tuesday as investor anxiety resurfaced across Wall Street. The Cboe Volatility ...