SignalPlus Volatility Column (20240814): CPI Eve

Yesterday (13 August), the US PPI rose 2.2% year-on-year in July, lower than expected, and also fell sharply compared with the previous value. Before the release of CPI today, traders increased their bets on the Feds easing policy. The 10-year Treasury yield is now at 3.838%, a recent low, and the two-year yield fell below 4% to 3.941%. Boosted by this, US stocks collectively closed higher (Dow +1.04%, SP +1.68%, Nasdaq +2.43%), helping BTC break through 6 w (closed at $60874, +2.75%), and ETH stood above $2700 (closed at $2725, 2.75%).

Source: SignalPlus, Economic Calendar

Source: Invensting

As the price of the currency rises, the volatility curve has steepened again. Specifically, the release of PPI data has eliminated some uncertainties. The IV of the middle and front ends (especially ETH) has dropped significantly, but the IV of the end of the day still enjoys a higher Vol Premium due to tonights CPI data. The far-end IV has risen slightly, and some Top Side buying can be seen from the transaction. From the perspective of Vol Skew, ETHs RR continues to rise overall. The day before yesterday (August 12), Grayscales ETHE ended the outflow of funds for the first time, becoming an important turning point. The overall ETF has also received positive inflows for two consecutive days, providing support and confidence for ETHs currency price, allowing it to break through the two lines of defense of 2600 and 2700 in succession, and challenge 3000 again.

Source: Deribit (as of 14 AUG 16: 00 UTC+ 8)

Source: SignalPlus, ATM

Source: SignalPlus, Vol Skew

Data Source: SignalPlus, Deribit ETH transaction overall distribution

Data Source: SignalPlus, Deribit BTC transaction overall distribution

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