Bitcoin options remain expensive despite summer calm. Here's why it matters

Bitcoin’s implied volatility is near a seasonal floor, but options continue to price substantially more movement than the market is delivering.

Bitcoin’s 30-day implied volatility of 36.35% is about two-thirds higher than realized volatility of 21.80%.
Glassnode data show the one-week implied-versus-realized volatility gap is near a one-year high, favoring options sellers while btc remains range-bound.

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As stablecoins move into regulated finance, APAC is becoming a key proving ground. This report maps the region’s rules, use cases, and RLUSD’s role.

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As stablecoins move into regulated finance, APAC is becoming a key proving ground. This report maps the region’s rules, use cases, and RLUSD’s role.

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