Duration Management

Duration

⎊ In cryptocurrency derivatives, duration represents the sensitivity of an instrument’s price to changes in underlying asset volatility, extending the traditional fixed-income concept to stochastic volatility models. This metric is crucial for managing exposure in options and futures contracts, particularly those with longer time horizons, as volatility fluctuations significantly impact option pricing. Accurate duration assessment informs hedging strategies, allowing traders to neutralize or capitalize on anticipated volatility shifts, and is often calculated using vega-weighted time to expiration.