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In Derivatives, How Does the Underlying Asset’s Supply Dynamics Affect the Option’s Implied Volatility?

The underlying asset's supply dynamics, such as a major token unlock or a scheduled token burn, can significantly influence market expectations about future price movements. These events increase uncertainty, which is often reflected as a rise in the option's implied volatility (IV).

High IV leads to higher option premiums, as the market anticipates larger price swings.

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