02 May 2023
The stars are aligning for a volatile May
Banking turmoil, FOMC, Silk Road BTC, DCG and the debt ceiling
In short
In this report, we highlight the previous volatility effects of the FOMC, explore the "Sell in May and Go Away" thesis, and discuss the forces destined to impact the market in May.
Takeaways
BTC up 2%, ETH down 1% -> But intraday volatility reigns high
Active market participant share on CME falls to 40%
IVs falling to 50
12-month low OI in BTC Perps on Thursday
