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About Volatility Index
VIX is a trademarked ticker symbol for the CBOE Volatility Index, a popular measure of the implied volatility of S&P 500 index options; the VIX is calculated by the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE). Often referred to as the fear index or the fear gauge, the VIX represents one measure of the market's expectation of stock market volatility over the next 30-day period.
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Unprecedented VOL suppression will lead to VIX October explosionAccording to my discussions with ChatGPT and analyzing various metrics we are currently in one of the longest periods, if not *the longest* period, of Vol suppression in the entire history of volatility.
Zooming out and looking at the current chart pattern VIX is very clearly in a falling wedge,
VIX will spike soon with Gold / Silver crashingThis am Gold and Silver have been coming down hard, and will likely keep tanking as supply cannot be met breaking trust in the supply chain. It's happened every other time.
Maybe nothing, but VIX is very nicely positioned now. May use UVIX as a proxy.
Best of luck!
VIX OCT 2025The VIX has rebounded sharply from the 18–20 support zone, showing clear institutional absorption. Price is now approaching a key weekly resistance at 30–35, which also aligns with a gap that could act as a short-term magnet.
If volatility expands further, the next upside targets are 35 (gap fill)
VIX The Calm Before the Next Wave of Volatility! Recession RisksAfter last week’s sharp selloff across equities and crypto, followed by a swift recovery on Monday, many traders are once again lulled into a sense of comfort. But beneath the surface, volatility is quietly building — and the VIX is starting to tell the story.
From Panic to Complacency — Too Fast
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VIX 15-Minute Outlook — Market Fear Expands Ahead of Oct. 13Last week’s market crash wasn’t just a sell-off — it was a volatility awakening.
The VIX (Volatility Index) surged more than 31% on Friday, closing near 21.65, its highest level in months. What triggered this spike wasn’t purely technical — it was a perfect storm of policy shock, stretched positioni
VIX fib based time extension on past high vol patterns.This is a rough estimate, but it looks about the same as all of the previous times. The chart is public so feel free to copy and publish. You have my full permission. Here's a link - sharing is on, and most layers are hidden (and on BTCUSD since that's usually what I trade)
VIX breakout ? (aka SPY breakdown ?)Observations (not recommendations):
- Market looks toppish here
- everyone in "wait and see" mode, but wait what to the upside ?
- flip-side: any negative news could trigger next hiccup.
- VIX just touched support and bounced up.
Actions:
- Bought some VXX and TAIL on short leashes (tight stops).
Fear is Rising in the MarketVIX (Volatility aka Fear Index) rose more than 25.5% since last week
However, S&P is just down around 2.0% from its all time high (6764.5)
Are markets preparing for a crash????
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