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

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

The VIX index spiked Friday as stocks dropped, but history shows Friday panics usually fade by Monday. Seasonality and calm bitcoin suggest the same. Traders watching the fear gauge may see volatility ease when markets reopen, with bitcoin's stability pointing to a potential recovery in risk assets.

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