Mapping Volatility Through Time: Implied Volatility Heatmaps
Glassnode introduces two new implied volatility (IV) heatmap metrics—IV Moneyness Heatmap and IV Delta Heatmap—that visualize how options markets price risk across strikes and maturities over time, rather than at a single point. These tools help identify volatility regimes, such as periods of calm, stress, and transitions between them. The heatmaps display IV using color gradients, with red indicating high volatility and blue indicating low volatility. Key patterns include elevated put-side IV during drawdowns (signaling hedging demand), tail-risk repricing in deep out-of-the-money options, and regime shifts that inform trading strategies like hedging in low-vol environments or selling premium in high-vol periods. Available in Glassnode Studio, these metrics provide a dynamic view of market expectations and risk sentiment.
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