Loading...
Loading...
Today, COIN has an IV Rank of 34%, placing it in the low range for options analysis.
Coinbase — Implied volatility rank, VRP edge, and volatility regime
Coinbase (COIN) is a Financials stock with actively traded listed options. Its IV Rank reads 34.4%, mid-range within the past year — neither cheap nor rich. IV Rank 34% is 21pp below the Financials sector median of 55%. Average IV can work with directional or defined-risk structures. COIN expected move analysis.
Base case: COIN IV Rank 34% is mid-range — lean on VRP and setup type rather than IV Rank alone.
IV Rank measures where COIN's current implied volatility sits in its 1-year history — 0% means the cheapest premiums of the year, 100% means the richest. It is the canonical filter premium sellers use to decide whether option pricing is attractive enough to short. COIN's current IV Rank of 34% places premiums in the mid-range of the 52-week distribution.
High IV Rank suggests options are pricing more uncertainty than usual, which is a necessary condition for premium-selling edge. The sufficient condition is positive VRP — implied volatility actually overshooting the realized movement of the stock. COIN's current VRP of +10.3pp confirms options are overpricing realized movement and short-premium structures carry an edge.
IV Rank rotates over volatility cycles: rich premiums today often follow a catalyst (earnings, macro event, sector stress) and then mean-revert. For COIN's expected price range derived from this volatility, see the COIN expected move. For premium-selling signals that combine IV Rank with VRP and other factors, see the COIN premium selling signal.
See if the market is paying a premium for COIN tail-risk protection right now.
Avoid naked-put landmines when wing premium is extreme. This gauge tells you when defined-risk has the edge.
$19/mo · vs $49–$99 for pro tools
7-day free trial · No card to start · Cancel anytime
See whether COIN IV Rank is rising, falling, or flat over the past 20 days — and what that means for entries.
Traders track IV Rank momentum, not just absolute level. Rising from a low base often beats falling from a high.
$19/mo · vs $49–$99 for pro tools
7-day free trial · No card to start · Cancel anytime
This helps you judge whether implied volatility is elevated enough to justify selling options. High IV Rank means premiums are rich compared to the past year.
IV Rank above 50 generally favors premium sellers — you're collecting above-average premium.
IV Rank = (Current IV − 52w Low IV) / (52w High IV − 52w Low IV) × 100ORATS 30-day implied volatility, 52-week IV high/low
ORATS institutional options data, updated daily after market close (~6:00 PM ET)
IV Rank uses a fixed 1-year lookback. Regime changes (e.g., post-COVID vol reset) can distort the range. IV Rank alone does not indicate direction.
Higher IV Rank means relatively richer premiums compared to each stock's own history.
Quantitative screening, not investment advice. Verify with your broker. Disclaimer
Coinbase's IV Rank of 34.4% means premiums are in the lower portion of the 252-day range. Absolute premium available per contract is reduced, which compresses potential returns for sellers. However, low IV Rank doesn't necessarily mean selling is wrong — if VRP is still positive (currently +10.3pp), options may still be overpriced relative to actual movement. The win rate can be high in low-IV environments because the stock is genuinely calm.
Coinbase's IV Rank measures where current implied volatility sits relative to its 252-day range. At 34.4%, it indicates how rich or cheap options premiums are compared to the past year. Premium sellers generally prefer IV Rank above 30–50%, as higher IV means more premium per contract and a greater statistical edge — assuming VRP confirms actual overpricing.
Coinbase's implied volatility overprices realized movement by 10.3pp — a large gap that represents the core edge for premium sellers. The options market expects significantly more volatility than the stock is delivering, creating systematic overpricing that short premium strategies capture. See the VRP Analysis page for the full historical spread and trend direction.
VolRadar's signal prioritizes relative mispricing (RV Ratio) over absolute premium level (IV Rank). A ticker with low IVR but very low RV Ratio may show a Strong signal because options are significantly overpriced relative to actual movement. For richest absolute premiums, check IV Rank (>50%). Not financial advice — quantitative screening tool.
Coinbase's IV Rank is 34.4%, meaning current implied volatility is higher than 34% of readings over the past 252 trading days. This low level means premiums are relatively cheap, which is less favorable for selling options.
Free embeddable tool: IV Rank Gauge — add daily IV Rank to any site. No signup, no API key.
IV 30d (71.5%) − HV 20d (61.2%) = +10.3pp
HV 20d (61.2%) ÷ IV 30d (71.5%). Below 1.0 = options overpriced.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| HV 20d (ORATS) VRP | 61.2% |
| IV 30d (ORATS) | 71.5% |
| 84.1% |
| 0.81 |
| +8.9pp |
| weak |
| ACGL | 47.4% | 0.85 | +3.2pp | weak |
| WRB | 45.2% | 0.91 | +1.7pp | medium |
Coinbase's Volatility Risk Premium (VRP) is +10.3pp. Yes — IV significantly exceeds realized volatility, meaning options are overpriced relative to actual movement. This is the statistical edge premium sellers seek.
Coinbase's IV Rank is 34.4% — meaning current IV is higher than 34% of readings over the past year. This is in the average range — premiums are moderate. Most theta gang traders prefer selling when IV Rank is above 30–50%.
Among Financials peers, Coinbase has an IV Rank of 34.4%. FIS leads the sector at 84% IV Rank versus Coinbase's 34%. Both may offer premium selling opportunities depending on other conditions.
Coinbase's volatility is calculated using the Yang-Zhang estimator, which incorporates overnight gaps, opening range, and intraday movement — more accurate than simple close-to-close calculations for stocks with significant pre/post-market activity. The RV Ratio (0.86) compares realized volatility (HV 20d) to implied volatility (IV 30d). Below 0.85 means actual movement is well below what options are pricing in — favorable for premium sellers.