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What Is the Relationship between the VIX and the Stock Market (Or Crypto Market) Price?

VIX is typically negatively correlated: Market price falls, VIX rises (fear); Market price rises, VIX falls.
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What Is the Relationship between the VIX and the Stock Market (Or Crypto Market) Price?

The VIX typically has a strong negative correlation with the underlying market price. When the stock or crypto market experiences a sharp decline, the VIX usually spikes upward, reflecting increased investor fear and uncertainty.

Conversely, during periods of market stability or steady growth, the VIX tends to be low.

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