A put ratio backspread is an options strategy combining short and long puts to profit from stock volatility. Learn how this ...

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Central bank announcements are among the most significant market-moving events in forex trading. Interest rate decisions, policy statements, and press conferences from institutions such as the Federal ...

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

As markets enter the final stretch of 2025, traders and investors are facing a high-stakes mix of macro uncertainty, sector rotation, and elevated volatility. How can you position tactically — not ...

Buying up-variance: If the underlying price is expected to rise or stay above a given level then buying an up-variance swap (with a 95% trigger for example) is a cheaper alternative to a long variance ...

The GraniteShares 2x Long PLTR Daily ETF provides 2x daily exposure to Palantir and is highly liquid but only suitable for seasoned traders. PTIR's leveraged structure and use of swaps create ...

With the VIX currently at 52.33 points, we think short volatility strategies are starting to look compelling. Short VIX strategies capitalize on the VIX's reliable pattern of reverting to the mean ...