2026-01-17 10:30:24

According to Glassnode data, options market positioning is undergoing a subtle recalibration worth paying attention to.

Beyond just tracking the 25-delta skew metric, the Skew Index offers a more comprehensive view—it evaluates the entire volatility smile by weighing implied volatility on the upside against the downside. This fuller picture reveals trader sentiment more accurately.

Key observations:

• Index upticks signal traders are actively pricing in upside moves—they're willing to pay premium for protective calls or bullish positioning
• This shift reflects changing market expectations and risk appetite among options traders
• Monitoring these patterns helps identify potential directional momentum before major moves materialize

When institutional and retail traders start repricing volatility skew, it often precedes notable market action. The question becomes: are they hedging downside risk or positioning for upside breakouts?

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SmartMoneyWallet

· 12h ago

Basically, it's the whales quietly adjusting their positions while you're still watching the 25 delta... The Skew Index truly reflects what direction the funds are betting on. By examining the microstructure of implied volatility, you can see who is really harvesting the profits.

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OvertimeSquid

· 12h ago

The skew index is starting to show new patterns again. Can it really predict the market this time... I don't believe it. --- Institutions are repricing, retail investors are still guessing. LOL --- The volatility smile pattern is back. Who will be the one to cut the leeks this time? --- Everyone is betting on a rise, so I should go the opposite way, right? --- After watching for a while, it's just: a rise indicates a bullish signal, a fall indicates risk hedging. Can this logic be twisted any further? --- I trust Glassnode's data, but this interpretation is indeed a bit vague. --- Damn, I have to study skew again... I'll just stick to leverage trading, it's simpler. --- Institutional reprice = Should I stop-loss? Need to see clearly, everyone.

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degenwhisperer

· 12h ago

Skew index is back again. Is this really the moment to take off? I bet 5U that it will continue to fluctuate...

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fren.eth

· 12h ago

The skew index is back again, and every time this thing fluctuates, the market becomes turbulent. Don't underestimate the tactics that institutions are using...

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GasWaster69

· 12h ago

Are you studying skew again? Honestly, after looking at this thing for a while, I still can't figure out whether it's going to go up or down.

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Anon4461

· 13h ago

The skew index is starting to fluctuate again. Is this really a call to action this time, or just another trick to get me to buy in?

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