Jump Diffusion Gas Volatility

Volatility

Jump diffusion gas volatility, within cryptocurrency options, represents a model extension to the Black-Scholes framework acknowledging both continuous price diffusion and discrete jumps reflecting sudden market events. This approach is particularly relevant in crypto due to the prevalence of news-driven volatility and flash crashes, where standard models underestimate risk. The ‘gas’ component refers to the jump arrival rate, influencing the frequency of these discrete price shifts, and is calibrated using observed option prices and implied volatility surfaces.