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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.

insights.glassnode03/23 08:38

Mapping Volatility Through Time: Implied Volatility Heatmaps

insights.glassnode03/23 08:38

Waiting for Conviction

Bitcoin remains in a fragile consolidation between $60k–$70k, showing signs of structural weakness despite finding temporary support. Nearly half of the circulating supply is held at a loss, indicating deep bear market conditions, though this often occurs in later stages of downturns. Large holders are not accumulating aggressively, and ETF flows have turned negative, reducing institutional support. Spot market selling is dominant, while derivatives have reset to neutral, shifting focus to spot demand. Options markets show defensive positioning with high demand for downside protection. A sustained recovery requires renewed institutional inflows, strong spot buying, and large-holder accumulation. Until then, the market remains vulnerable to further downside.

insights.glassnode02/25 15:42

insights.glassnode02/25 15:42

Stress Builds Below Resistance

Bitcoin is consolidating below the Short-Term Holder Cost Basis at $96.5k, testing key support levels between $80.7k and $83.4k. A break below could trigger a deeper correction, as nearly 20% of short-term supply is held at a loss, increasing downside risk. ETF outflows have stabilized, and spot demand shows tentative recovery, but derivatives remain neutral with cautious options positioning. Sustained positive liquidity and ETF inflows are needed for a rally, while failure to hold support risks a shift toward a bearish regime.

insights.glassnode01/28 16:37

insights.glassnode01/28 16:37

Product Update: New Options Metrics Suite

Glassnode has expanded its analytics platform from on-chain intelligence to a comprehensive derivatives suite, introducing over 40 new options metrics. The update includes coverage for BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP, and PAXG, with integrated feeds from Deribit, OKX, and Bybit. Key features include Premium and Taker Flow metrics to gauge trader conviction through capital spent, Combo Strategy reconstruction to identify multi-leg trades, and advanced Implied Volatility analytics with granular Delta-based IV data and Skew Indexes. New Gamma Exposure metrics help map dealer hedging impacts, while Max Pain and IV Heatmaps provide visual insights into positioning and volatility surfaces. The platform now offers institutional-grade tools for systematic and discretionary trading strategies.

insights.glassnode01/16 11:12

Product Update: New Options Metrics Suite

insights.glassnode01/16 11:12