OPEN-SOURCE SCRIPT
Real Time UVXY Spike Level Tracker

Key Features
UVXY has a strong tendency to decay over time due to its leveraged structure and the contango in VIX futures. Spike levels matter because:
- Real Time All-Time Low Tracking: Continuously updates the ATL using daily timeframe data.
- Multiple Spike Levels: Displays +20%, +50%, +75%, and +100% levels above the ATL.
- Real-Time Spike Percentage: Shows current distance from ATL in an easy-to-read table.
- Red Line (ATL): The all-time low baseline. This is your reference point for measuring volatility spikes.
- Yellow Line (+20%): First level of moderate volatility increase. Minor market stress or routine volatility expansion.
- Blue Line (+50%): Significant volatility event. Indicates elevated market concern or technical dislocation.
- Purple Line (+75%): Major volatility spike. Typically coincides with substantial market selloffs or uncertainty.
- Fuchsia Line (+100%): Extreme volatility event. Rare occurrences associated with market crashes, black swan events, or severe panic.
- Current Spike %: Real-time percentage showing how far price is above the ATL (highlighted in green)
- Level Column: Each spike threshold level
- Price Column: Exact price at each level for quick reference
- Market Timing & Entry/Exit Points
- UVXY typically experiences extreme spikes during market panics or crashes. Knowing historical spike levels helps you:
- Identify extreme fear levels - When UVXY hits unusually high levels, it often signals peak panic and potential market bottoms
- Avoid chasing volatility - Understanding what constitutes an "extreme" spike prevents buying in after the move is already exhausted
UVXY has a strong tendency to decay over time due to its leveraged structure and the contango in VIX futures. Spike levels matter because:
- High probability reversals - When UVXY reaches extreme levels (say 2-3x normal), there's historically been a high probability of reversion
- Risk/reward assessment - You can better evaluate whether a short position or volatility-selling strategy makes sense
Open-source script
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Disclaimer
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Open-source script
In true TradingView spirit, the creator of this script has made it open-source, so that traders can review and verify its functionality. Kudos to the author! While you can use it for free, remember that republishing the code is subject to our House Rules.
Disclaimer
The information and publications are not meant to be, and do not constitute, financial, investment, trading, or other types of advice or recommendations supplied or endorsed by TradingView. Read more in the Terms of Use.