Volatility & risk appetite
VIX (US equity volatility)
Expected 30-day volatility of the S&P 500, the classic "fear gauge" of global markets.
28.18
24h +69.66%7d +63.84%30d +87.74%
High Data as of 2026-11-05
Trend
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Range statistics
30-day high
28.18
30-day low
14.84
30-day average
17.88
Position in 30-day range
100%
90-day high
28.18
90-day low
14.21
90-day average
16.34
Position in 90-day range
100%
What it measures
The VIX measures the volatility implied by S&P 500 options. Crypto often moves with broader risk appetite, so the VIX is a useful outside reference.
How to read it
Below 15 is calm, 20–25 is elevated and above 30 signals market stress. Rising VIX usually means risk assets, crypto included, face headwinds.
Source: Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)