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Analyst: Market expectations for price volatility this month are rising, driving continuous growth in demand for downside protection

Analyst: Market expectations for price volatility this month are rising, driving continuous growth in demand for downside protection

2026-03-09 23:24

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ChainThink report, March 9: Adam, an analyst at Greeks.live, posted on social media stating that this Wednesday will see the release of U.S. February CPI data, Thursday will feature unemployment figures, and Friday will bring the January PCE price index—three key macroeconomic indicators.


However, in terms of actual market impact, the military actions by Israel against Iran, which have disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, represent the true macro-level event affecting global oil transportation and markets.


Starting last week, implied volatility across major maturities has risen significantly. Currently, BTC's short-term IV has exceeded 65%, while ETH's short-term IV has surged past 80%, both reaching recent highs.


Market expectations for volatility this month continue to rise, with skew declining noticeably over recent days, indicating a growing demand for downside protection.

Disclaimer: Contains third-party opinions, does not constitute financial advice

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