Cipher Mining Inc. (CIFR) IV/HV History

Comparing implied volatility to historical (realized) volatility reveals whether options are priced rich or cheap relative to actual price movement. Persistent gaps can signal trading opportunities.

Cipher Mining Inc. (CIFR) operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically the Financial - Capital Markets industry, with a market capitalization near $8.69B, listed on NASDAQ, employing roughly 43 people, carrying a beta of 3.15 to the broader market. Cipher Mining Inc. Led by Rodney Tyler Page, public since 2020-10-20.

Snapshot as of May 15, 2026.

Spot Price
$20.61
ATM IV
101.3%
HV 20-Day
116.9%
HV 60-Day
114.0%
IV Rank
19.3%
IV Percentile
26.6%

As of May 15, 2026, Cipher Mining Inc. (CIFR) ATM implied volatility is 101.3%. 20-day realized volatility is 116.9%, producing an IV-HV spread of -15.6 vol points. Realized volatility currently exceeds implied, an inversion that can signal a pending IV expansion. IV rank is 19.3%.

How CIFR iv/hv history Data Feeds Strategy Selection

Strategy selection on Cipher Mining Inc. options does not derive from any single metric in isolation. The iv/hv history view above sits inside a broader read: ATM IV currently sits at 101.3% and dealer gamma exposure is positive, so dealer hedging is mechanically mean-reverting. Combine the iv/hv history data here with the volatility-skew surface, dealer-gamma exposure, max-pain level, and upcoming-events calendar to build a positioning thesis. Risk-defined structures (credit spreads, debit spreads, iron condors) are usually safer than naked positions while the regime is uncertain; the data on this page anchors the inputs but does not by itself constitute a trade thesis.

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Frequently asked CIFR iv/hv history questions

Is CIFR options pricing rich or cheap right now?
As of May 15, 2026, Cipher Mining Inc. (CIFR) ATM IV is 101.3% against 20-day realized volatility of 116.9%. IV rank is 19.3%. Realized volatility currently exceeds implied: an inversion of the typical equity volatility risk premium that often precedes IV expansion.
What is the CIFR variance risk premium?
The variance risk premium is the persistent gap between implied and subsequently realized volatility. In equity markets it averages positive because option sellers demand compensation for bearing variance shocks. CIFR is currently pricing inverted to the historical pattern, which is one input to whether short-vol or long-vol structures carry their typical edge.
What does CIFR IV rank mean for strategy selection?
IV rank normalizes the current ATM IV to its 1-year range: 0% is the low, 100% is the high. CIFR's current rank of 19.3% signals where current pricing sits in its own 1-year history. High-rank regimes typically favor premium-selling structures (credit spreads, condors, covered calls); low-rank regimes typically favor premium-buying or long-volatility structures.