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options educationMay 12, 20261 min read

IV Crush: 60% value lost after earnings

IV Crush: Your option was correct, but you lose 60% from falling implied volatility after earnings

Daniel Richter
Daniel Richter·Lead Quantitative Analyst

OPTIONS FACT IV Crush: Your option was right — stock +5%, you are still -60% 💀

IV drops after the event. The move is not enough.

Who does not understand IV buys high and sells low 🧠

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Daniel Richter

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Daniel Richter combines deep market expertise with cutting-edge AI technology. After studying Financial Mathematics at TU Munich and several years at leading investment banks in Frankfurt, he specialized in quantitative trading strategies. At BeInOptions, Daniel leads the analytics team and develops data-driven options strategies. His strength lies in combining classical financial analysis with machine learning – using AI models to identify market patterns and assess risk. "My goal is to make complex options strategies accessible to everyone while leveraging modern analytical tools to make informed decisions."

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