BriefApril 17, 2026 · 09:30 PM
Coinbase Options Market Signals Downside Protection Demand
Coinbase shares fell $2.85 to $193.04. Options volume reached 87,000 contracts, which is well above average. The put/call ratio dropped to 0s.5, compared to a typical level of 0.77. Implied volatility (IV30) fell 0.98 to 76.71, which remains in the highest 10% of the past year. This volatility suggests an expected daily move of $9.33. The put-call skew steepened, indicating increased demand for downside protection.
Rowan Mercer
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