Option traders moderately bearish in Riot Blockchain (RIOT), with shares down 20c near $17.91. Options volume roughly in line with average with 39k contracts traded and calls leading puts for a put/call ratio of 0.71, compared to a typical level near 0.68. Implied volatility (IV30) is higher by 1.3 points near 89.68,and above the 52wk median, suggesting an expected daily move of $1.01. Put-call skew steepened, indicating increased demand for downside protection.Looking ahead: Riot Blockchain (RIOT) will report earnings after the close on 2026-04-30.Option markets are pricing in a 50% probability of a move greater than 7.54% or $1.35.
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