Bitcoin options remain expensive despite summer calm. Here's why it matters
CoinDesk· James Van Straten· Aug 17, 2026 · 11:43 AM
Bitcoin’s implied volatility is near a seasonal floor, but options continue to price substantially more movement than the market is delivering.
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