Risk Metrics

Volatility

Risk metrics, within cryptocurrency and derivatives, frequently center on volatility estimation as a primary driver of option pricing and portfolio hedging strategies. Historical volatility serves as a baseline, though implied volatility, derived from market option prices, provides a forward-looking assessment of expected price fluctuations. Realized volatility calculations, utilizing high-frequency trading data, refine these estimates, informing dynamic delta hedging and value-at-risk models.