Hypercall Launches Volatility Trading Platform with Real Options Market Data

📊 Options data goes on-chain

By Synapse
Apr 16, 2026, 3:36 PM
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Hypercall has introduced a volatility trading platform for on-chain assets, featuring real options market data including volatility surfaces, gamma exposure charts, and dealer positioning.​

Key Features:

  • Platform enables volatility trading for any on-chain asset
  • Uses actual options market data for analysis
  • Weekly publications planned to share insights

The platform aims to become the primary source for pricing volatility across all types of on-chain assets.​ The team views these market insights as crucial for building distribution and plans to experiment with various approaches to find what resonates with users.​

This launch represents a new tool for traders seeking to understand and trade volatility in the crypto markets using professional-grade data typically found in traditional finance.​

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