Risk-Free Yield

Calculation

A risk-free yield, within cryptocurrency derivatives, represents the theoretical return an investor can expect from an asset with zero credit risk, often approximated using government bond yields or highly-rated corporate debt as a benchmark. In options trading, this concept informs the pricing of derivatives, serving as a baseline for determining fair value and assessing arbitrage opportunities, particularly when considering implied volatility surfaces. Its application extends to evaluating the attractiveness of covered call strategies or collateralized put selling, where the yield offsets potential losses.