Opinion · Nov 3, 2026 15:02 UTC

options skew is underpricing basis compression

TETHER daily trend
TETHER daily trend

A simple checklist—options skew, spot ETFs, and inventory—beats improvising under stress.

Discipline is cheapest before volatility arrives.

Put beside current chatter on “MEXC Upgrades Futures Earn to Empower Retail Traders With a Clearer, More Intuitive Experience,” the incentive problem looks clearer.

Positioning often matters more than the headline itself.

A simple checklist—US session flows, macro liquidity, and inventory—beats improvising under stress.

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