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Wall Street freaked out Friday, but VIX and bitcoin trades say the fear may fade Monday.

CoinDesk·October 18, 2026·1 min read
Wall Street freaked out Friday, but VIX and bitcoin trades say the fear may fade Monday.

Wall Street's VIX fear gauge spiked Friday as stocks dropped, but history shows Friday panics usually fade by Monday. Calm bitcoin markets and seasonality suggest the selloff may not persist. Traders watch whether the VIX spike reverses when markets reopen, with bitcoin's stability offering a counter-signal to equity volatility.

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