Bitcoin, ether volatility trading gets easier with Polymarket's new Volmex contracts
Polymarket launched new prediction market contracts based on Volmex's 30-day implied volatility indices for Bitcoin and Ether.Summary
Decentralized betting platform Polymarket has introduced new prediction market contracts linked to Volmex's 30-day implied volatility indices for Bitcoin (BVIV) and Ether (EVIV). These contracts allow anyone to bet on whether the volatility index will reach a preset target by the end of 2026, offering a simple way to speculate on market turbulence without needing complex institutional strategies. Buying "Yes" shares signifies a bullish view on volatility (expecting turbulence), while buying "No" anticipates stability. Volmex CEO Cole Kennelly hailed this as a major milestone, integrating institutional-grade volatility benchmarks into Polymarket's accessible format. Early trading indicated a 35% chance of Bitcoin's volatility doubling to 80% and a similar expectation for Ether's volatility to rise to 90%.
(Source：CoinDesk)