Matrixport: Crypto traders choose range trading, no longer chasing breakout trends

DeepFlowTech · 2026-01-19T04:41:06+00:00

Matrixport's data shows that despite Trump's renewed threat of tariffs, the implied volatility of Bitcoin and Ethereum has only risen slightly, and overall volatility has significantly declined since November. The options market indicates weak bullish sentiment, with positions leaning more towards "income enhancement" strategies, especially on Ethereum, where mature investors increase their holdings of spot assets and sell call options to collect premiums and boost returns.

DeepFlowTech

2026-01-19 04:41:06

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Deep Tide TechFlow News, January 19th, Matrixport released a chart today stating, "Despite Trump’s renewed tariff threats, the implied volatility of Bitcoin and Ethereum has only risen slightly. Since mid-November, overall implied volatility has actually decreased significantly, with a total reduction of about 18-25 volatility points over the past two months, indicating a notable compression. The performance of the options market shows weak willingness to chase gains, and the demand for downside hedging has not significantly increased.

In this volatility environment, positions and options strategies lean more towards ‘income enhancement’: on Ethereum, some mature investors are increasing their spot holdings while continuously selling call options to collect premiums. Although this strategy somewhat limits upside potential, in a market with lower leverage levels and prices mostly fluctuating within a range, it is more conducive to realizing volatility, smoothing, and increasing portfolio returns, which aligns well with the current market environment."

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