The Gamma Trade

What is the Gamma Trade?

SolStrategy enables the so-called gamma trade, where SolStrategy's convertible notes are underpriced relative to the implied volatility of the underlying contract.

In traditional markets, profitable gamma scalping is rare because options typically reflect fair pricing of implied volatility. However, SolStrategy creates a structural inefficiency by design:

• Fundamental Non-Speculative Issuance: The protocol issues options not for speculation but as a mechanism to attract debt capital

• Misaligned Valuation Priorities: SSTR holders (primarily irrational SOL bulls) highly value the long-term debt to expand the treasury but care little about short-term volatility

• Volatility as Payment: To attract debt, the protocol effectively offers yields potentially exceeding 100% APY by underpricing the implied volatility of its native token

This creates a persistent structural inefficiency where the protocol is willing to sell volatility at a discount to those providing capital through convertible notes. As long as SOL remains volatile and the protocol maintains its accumulation strategy, this inefficiency should persist.

Benefits to the SolStrategy Ecosystem

This gamma farming opportunity creates several positive effects:

1. Increased Bond Demand: Sophisticated traders seeking to harvest volatility create baseline demand for convertible notes

2. Treasury Expansion: This additional demand helps the protocol accumulate more SOL

3. Market Efficiency: Gamma farmers help maintain efficient pricing between CNT and SSTR

4. Liquidity Enhancement: The continuous rebalancing activities improve market depth and liquidity