How Does the Implied Volatility Affect the Time Value of an ATM Option?
Implied volatility (IV) has the largest impact on the time value of an at-the-money (ATM) option. Higher IV indicates a greater market expectation of future price swings, which increases the probability of the ATM option moving significantly in-the-money.
This increased potential for profit translates directly into a higher time value component of the option's premium.
Glossar
Time Value
Component ⎊ Time value, also known as extrinsic value, is a component of an option's premium that reflects the probability of the underlying asset's price moving favorably before the option expires.
Atm Option
Strike ⎊ An At-the-Money (ATM) option is characterized by its strike price being precisely equal, or extremely close, to the current market price of the underlying cryptocurrency asset.