UVXY: Falling Wedge and Spinning Top with Bullish DivergenceThere is a Spinning Top Pattern inside a Falling Wedge Pattern visible on the Daily Timeframe with Bullish Divergence on the MACD and a little bit on the RSI. If this plays out, I think it could atleast come up to the 200-Day SMA which is where it has topped out after the last several rallies we've seen in the UVXY.
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Nifty - Surgical Precision Target & CorrectionOn Weekly Chart - After the Cup and Handle BO - Nifty retested the BO zone and bounced forming a Rounding Bottom BO. The Target for RB is 21820. The Multi-year trendline resistance is likely to cross around 21900-22000. Given India Vix BO, Nifty might face sharp correction after testing 21820-21900 levels. Keep a tab on individual stocks and their support levels
After reaching the Target of Rounding Bottom BO at 21,820 - Nifty faced with a Sharp Correction Precisely from the target level
This is the speciality of Technical Analysis. Technical Analysis is NOT based on Hope / Expectation / Trust on Management / Company / not a Future Forward state. A Chart Pattern is formed by "Herd Consensus" - How Majority People Behave, How Big Players / Operators create a situation of Demand / Panic Selling manipulating the minds of Majority Retailers.
Technical Analysis is simply a Scientific & Mathematical model of Human Behaviour and I see it as my Bhagavad Gita / Holy Bible / Quran. It already encompasses Hyped News messages from Media, Fraudulent attempts of some company management, Actions by Regulators, Company's product focus, future vision everything and is engraved in stone and hence cannot be changed.
This is why and how Technical Analysis works successfully
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VIX showing that tension is expected soon in the stock markets.The Volatility Index (VIX) is trading within a Channel Down pattern since the September 28 2022 High, which has also been the start of the 2023 recovery year for the stock markets (SPX illustrated by the thin black trend-line). Being negatively correlated in nature, when VIX declined within this Channel, the stocks rose and vice versa.
Since October 23 2023, VIX started to decline again and that sparked the stock rise which is holding up to this day, the end-of-the-year rally. However, we see a deceleration on VIX's decline, while its 1D MACD has formed a Bullish Cross since December 01. Being so close to the Channel Down bottom, a technical rebound is technically plausible and the pattern is recurring as it resembles a lot the previous Lower Lows.
If it does reverse upwards, the SPX can react a few days later as during the previous bottom process and reversal (June 22 - July 27) it lagged. In any case, this pattern shows that by January 2024, we should expect heightened volatility translated potentially into a (short-term at least) pull-back on the stock market.
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SP500 AND VOLATILITYMost of the time, there is a correlation between the SP500 index and it's volatility. As you can see in the chart, a trend reversal occured in SP500 almost everytime VIX dipped.
Now, SP500 is at a major resistance and the VIX is at the lowest level of the recent time. It wouldn't be surprising to see a reversal for SP500 at this point.
Where can be a recovery level if a reversal occurs now? There are two strong support levels below the price, thinking the SP500 is greatly sensitive to weekly averages. I think recovery point will be either one of the below.
Where the 20-weekly MA (thin one) and 0.382 of the last impulse wave coincides
The area between the 50-weekly MA (thick one) and 0.618 of the last impulse wave.
VIX Spike - BIG Crash PendingThe VIX will spike again, nothing to do about it.
Fundamentally, a perfect storm is brewing.
We had/have many events in the markets:
- Covid Pandemic
- Supply Chain Disrupted
- Ukraine Invasion
- Russia Sanctions
- Inflation Spike
- Energy Crisis
- Global Drought
- Interest Rates Hikes
What's next, a full-blown WAR?
$VXX setting up for a buy opportunityVolatility looks like it's forming an inverse head and shoulders, which is telling me that if price is to hold at the lower resistances, it should setup for a great long term buy and also start a more violent selloff in the S&P.
I'd play this through options. If price holds that $20-21 region, then I think it's a good time to buy March 2024 calls or Sep 2024 calls (or both).
VIX Volatility Index ~ Trend Analysis (2H Chart)TVC:VIX chart mapping/analysis.
Always been a firm-believer in strong negative correlation with SPX.
Key is not matching SPX highs with VIX lows ie "catching the bottom" - it should be used as a supplementary indicator for overall market direction, by identifying key support/resistance areas for trend switches that aids you in developing a Trading Edge .
Chart Example:
October 2022 peak in VIX marked (temporary?) bottom in SPX
VIX unable to break above ~34 resistance zone after multiple attempts = gives way to lower highs & lower lows (change in trend)
SPX responds by making series of higher highs & higher lows
VIX bottoms around July 2023, unable to break below ~13 resistance zone (ie trend switch)
SPX peaks in July & proceeds to pull back until recent reversal - coinciding with dramatic drop in volatility
This is by no means a done & dusted chart - after all it's called the "Volatility Index" lol.
It will require ongoing tweaking, back-testing & confluence with SPX TA work, as well as vigilance of evolving macro-economic events which get rapidly priced into both indices.
Good luck :)
Note: "SPX TEMP BOTTOM horizontal line should be adjusted higher to sit on VIX peaks - can't edit chart & cbf re-publishing...but you get the idea, cheers.
VIX: Bullish Deep Gartley with RSI Bullish DivergenceThe S&P Volatility Index has made its way back down and formed a potential Bullish Deep Gartley on the way down. It is slightly diverging on the intraday at this PCZ and is sitting at the 200-Day SMA. If it were to stage a bounce this week, it would be from here and it would likely have a Bullish Target of $22-$25
USCCI - Consumer Confidence Index - Recession is HereThe US Consumer Confidence Index (USCCI) does not look so good.
Consumers (normal people) are feeling anxious about their future, and they have good reasons for that.
The Bull Market did not last long after the Covid Pandemic and people don't feel optimistic about their future spending or wealth.
If you don't know what the CCI is, no worries, I will briefly explain, so that a 12 year old will know.
A very well-known university in Michigan started doing some surveys a long time ago.
They were asking people how they feel about their future, about their spending confidence, etc.
Basically, you can also ask yourself:
Can you afford a new car now?
Are you making more money now then you were 2 years ago?
Do you have financial stability? How do you feel about that?
Are you thinking of moving into a new, nicer home?
For me it's a NO for most questions above.
Not sure about you...
Now, if I may continue, I will tell you this: people are scared.
In fact, Covid shocked the world as we know it.
We got used to being bullied by the higher, running forces in the world.
Anyway, there are many factors for which Consumers are pessimistic at these times:
- War & Tensions: Ukraine vs. Russia
- Inflation Spike
- Energy Crisis
- Federal Reserve (FED) Interest Rate Hike
- Surging Prices
- Bear Market Fears
- Recession Talks
Remember this: WINTER IS COMING!
No joke, many will suffer.
The media plays a major role with inflicting sentiments in your mind.
As for me, I'm more of a technical guy, so I go with what my technical analysis tells me.
Until now I mentioned my personal fundamental analysis take.
I'm not optimistic about the markets.
The FED messed it all up. They overreacted with that Quantitative Easing (QE).
Artificial (fake & printed) money was injected, and of course it lost its value.
Because of that, Inflation skyrocketed, and of course they're surprised.
NO! It's the oldest trick in the book. They are controlling the global economy.
It's actually them who are causing inflation or stagflation, and also them who are switching bullish and bearish gears.
But enough about that. I'm gonna' switch to the Technical Side.
I just wanted to get that off my chest. LOL
So, I'm an Elliottician. That means I trade by using the Elliott Wave Theory.
It proven to me over the years that it works.
The Market's price movements are simply suman beings buy & sell emotions, as a herd.
Yeah, they're all sheep, and most indicators are based those herd emotions.
So, on this USCCI chart, which is coming from 1953, I'm labeling my Elliott Wave Count.
What I see is a Triple Three Complex Correction, in a very BIG degree.
TradingView calls it: Elliott Triple Combo Wave (WXYXZ).
Based on that Wave Count, I am suspecting more down-side to this chart.
In a nutshell, I'm anticipating a RECESSION.
How big it will be and how long it will last, that depends.
For what I know, the Bear Market has already started for Indices globally.
My VIX (Volatility Index) idea backs this up.
Short and simple: the USCCI would tag the 61.8% Fibonacci Retracement of Wave A (white).
That's a point of interest for bulls, because it reflects the Golden Ratio.
If it breaches and goes lower than that, then it's not just a Recession anymore, it's gonna' be more like a Depression.
1929 all over again. Funny how these Cycles come into play...
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Good luck!
Exploding MOVE/VIX Ratio: A Major Warning SignHey everyone 👋
Guess what? This post was created by two TradingView users! @SquishTrade and I collaborated on this post.
We wanted to share our thoughts about the MOVE/VIX ratio, which has been exploding recently, and which may be presenting a warning about the future movement of the S&P 500 ( SPX ).
Before we begin, here's a bit more about the MOVE index:
The MOVE Bond Market Volatility Index measures the expected volatility of the U.S. Treasury bond market. It is calculated based on the prices of options contracts on Treasury bonds. The higher the price of these options, the higher the expected volatility of the market. The MOVE index is widely used by investors, traders, and analysts as a measure of risk in the bond market, as changes in market volatility can have a significant impact on the prices of bonds and other financial instruments.
The above image shows a 10-year U.S. Treasury bond issued in 1976.
Here's a bit more about the VIX volatility index:
The VIX is a measure of volatility in the stock market. More specifically, the VIX measures volatility by using weighted prices of SPX index options with near-term expiration dates. When the VIX volatility index was created by the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) in 1993, it was calculated using at-the-money (ATM) options. In 2003, the calculation was modified to include a much wider range of ATM and out-of-the-money (OTM) strikes with a non-zero bid. The only SPX options that are considered by the volatility index calculation are those whose expiry period lies within more than 23 days and less than 37 days.
The above image shows the highest VIX ever recorded at the close of a trading day. It occurred near the start of the COVID-19 pandemic shutdown.
Recently, @SquishTrade discovered that the ratio between the MOVE bond volatility index and the VIX volatility index has been rising along a trend line (as shown below).
Indeed, since 2021, the MOVE/VIX ratio has been exploding higher and is now approaching the highest level ever.
@SquishTrade identified that the daily chart of the MOVE/VIX ratio has shown a moderately strong positive correlation to moves in the S&P 500, this correlation appears to be statistically significant.
Citing the above chart, @SquishTrade further explains that:
The peaks in MOVE/VIX seem to correlate with peaks in SPX, especially since late 2021 (exceptions in yellow circles). This makes sense. When a rise in MOVE occurs, but VIX stays low, this raises the ratio. Of course, when VIX stays low, it's almost always because SPX price has risen or remains supported. Overall, higher MOVE and lower VIX suggest underlying problems in broader bond markets / financial system / economy AND that this is not being reflected in implied volatility (IV) for SPX. In other words, for a variety of reasons, some of which may have to do with volatility players, equity volatility shows that equities don't care yet.
When the VIX rises, the ratio falls. The interesting thing is that the peaks in MOVE/VIX correspond with the peaks in the SPX. The other interesting thing is the general trend up in MOVE/VIX and the corresponding trend down in SPX since late 2021.
So when MOVE/VIX peaks, it is as if rates markets are flashing red, and SPX is rallying like all is well. That process continues until a top in both SPX and MOVE/VIX occurs, at which time SPX gets the memo, VIX rises, and the MOVE/VIX and SPX fall together.
My response to @SquishTrade's above analysis is that: It is my belief that the explosive move higher in the MOVE/VIX ratio relates to the capital dislocation hypothesis, which I explain in further detail in my TradingView post below:
In short, the capital dislocation hypothesis is that there is far too much capital in the stock market (SPX) for bond yields to be as high as they are (and while GDP growth is also as low as it currently is). Similarly, S&P 500 volatility (VIX) is far too low for bond volatility (MOVE) to be as high as it is, as @SquishTrade alludes above.
Exeter's inverted pyramid (shown below) ranks financial assets according to safety, with the safest assets at the bottom of the inverted pyramid. Whenever an asset lower down on the inverted pyramid becomes volatile, riskier assets above it tend to experience some greater degree of volatility. This often occurs on a lagging basis since macroeconomic processes are not instantaneous.
Therefore, we can extrapolate that the extreme volatility of U.S. Treasury bonds will likely precede extreme volatility in riskier asset classes, including stocks. Consequently, the exploding MOVE/VIX ratio is likely a warning that the VIX may move much higher soon. Chart analysis of the VIX, as shown below, potentially supports this conclusion.
Bond volatility, as measured by the MOVE index, has likely increased due to the market's extreme uncertainty about the future of interest rates and monetary policy. This extreme uncertainty underpins the stagflation paradox: persistently high inflation pulls the central bank toward monetary tightening (higher bond yields) while liquidity issues and slowing economic growth pull the central bank toward monetary easing (lower bond yields), thus resulting in bond volatility. The explosion of bond volatility is likely a sign of impending stagflation, which may be severe. For more of my stagflation analysis, you can read the below post:
Certain futures markets, such as the Eurodollar futures market, which typically guides the Federal Reserve's monetary policy, have been experiencing historically high volatility, as shown below.
The above futures chart suggests that the uncertainty about future interest rates stems directly from ambivalent market participants. Since the Federal Reserve generally follows the market, if there is extreme uncertainty and ambivalence about the future of interest rates among market participants then the result will likely be a period of whipsawing monetary policy (whereby the Fed hikes, cuts, hikes, and cuts interest rates in rapid succession). In the quarters and years to come, we will likely see extreme monetary policy whipsaw as the Federal Reserve grapples with the dueling high inflation and slowing economic growth crises that characterize stagflation.
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Why we’re watching the Bond/Equity Volatility
With the action-packed week of global central bank meetings for September now behind us, we believe it's an appropriate time to review where we stand. The current phase, in our view, can be aptly summarized by the words of Huw Pill, the Bank of England’s Chief Economist: a ‘Table Mountain’ scenario rather than a ‘Matterhorn.’ Recent announcements have positioned the Swiss National Bank, the Bank of England, and the Federal Reserve as adopting a pause stance. Meanwhile, the ECB suggests that it is in the final stages of its hiking program, and Sweden’s Riksbank has just executed its final hike. While we remain slightly skeptical that these hikes may indeed be the final ones, let's entertain this thought and examine what transpires during periods of a defined pause.
Defined pause periods raise alerts for us, as highlighted in our previous piece on US Equities. In that article, we pointed out the impact of a Fed pause, as it has often preceded periods of equity drawdowns. This pattern becomes even more evident when we consider other variables like shifts in the dollar and interest rates.
Looking at the S&P 500 index —in 2000 and 2006—where a clear pause was observed, significant equity drawdowns followed thereafter.
Furthermore, the 10-Year, 2-Year, and 3-Month yields have just reached their highest levels since October 2007, June 2007, and January 2001, respectively. These yields mark the highest nominal interest rates seen in decades across the interest rate curve.
More significantly, this shift has brought real yields back to positive levels, something investors haven't seen for a while, all while the yield curve inverts to unprecedented levels. All of these factors have spill-over effects on investors accustomed to decades of low real interest rates.
Another observation worth noting is that the ratio of Bond to Equity volatility has proven to be a reliable indicator for predicting the next market regime. For instance, during the 2008 period, a break in this ratio was followed by significant moves lower in the market.
A similar phenomenon was observed in 2019, where a sharp break in the ratio of MOVE to VIX preceded the market's next downturn. What captures our interest now is a recent, significant break in this ratio, reinforcing our bearish outlook on equities.
In terms of daily charts, the recent gap down places the index at a precarious juncture as it grapples with both a sharp break of the 100-day moving average and trend support. Compared to the last two instances when the index broke lower, the current RSI stands at even lower levels. Adding to this, only 18% of S&P 500 stocks currently trade above their 50-day moving average.
Given the breakdown in the MOVE/VIX ratio, the global pause in interest rate policy, and supporting technical indicators, we are inclined to maintain a bearish stance on US equities. We can express this view via a short position on the CME E-mini S&P 500 Futures at the current level of 4347, with the take profit at 3800 and stop at 4500. Each 0.25 point move in the E-MINI S&P500 index Futures is equal to $12.5. We can also express this same view with the CME Micro E-mini S&P 500 Index. With each 0.25 point move equating to $1.25, its smaller tick size compared to the standard contract offers greater flexibility in position-building or averaging your entries.
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The VIX: A Measure of Market FearThe VIX, or Volatility Index, is a measure of the expected volatility of the S&P 500 index over the next 30 days. It is calculated using the prices of options on the S&P 500 index. A higher VIX indicates that market participants are expecting more volatility in the future, while a lower VIX indicates that they are expecting less volatility.
The VIX is an important tool for investors because it can help them understand how risky the stock market is. A high VIX indicates that the market is expected to be volatile, which means that there is a greater chance of large price swings. This can make investing more risky, but it can also create opportunities for profit.
The VIX is also correlated with the S&P 500 index. This means that the VIX tends to move in the opposite direction of the S&P 500. When the S&P 500 falls, the VIX tends to rise, and when the S&P 500 rises, the VIX tends to fall. This correlation is not perfect, but it is strong enough to be useful for investors.
The VIX can be used in a variety of ways by investors. Some investors use the VIX to assess the risk of their portfolios. Others use the VIX to trade volatility, either by buying or selling VIX futures contracts. Still others use the VIX to hedge against risk in other assets.
The VIX is a complex and volatile asset, but it can be a valuable tool for investors who understand how to use it.
Here are some additional things to keep in mind about the VIX:
The VIX is not a direct measure of the volatility of the stock market. It is a measure of the expected volatility, which means that it is based on the opinions of market participants.
The VIX can be affected by a variety of factors, including economic news, political events, and natural disasters.
The VIX is not always accurate. It can sometimes overshoot or undershoot the actual volatility of the stock market.
Despite its limitations, the VIX is a valuable tool for investors. It can help investors understand the risk of the stock market and make informed investment decisions.
I hope this post is helpful.
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Opening gap not retraced yetOne thing we would like to point out is yesterday's opening gap in the Volatility S&P 500 Index. A failure of the price to fill the gap risks rekindling the volatility in the short-term future. As such, it is something we are paying attention to.
Please feel free to express your ideas and thoughts in the comment section.
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🔥 The Calm Before the Storm: Bitcoin's Volatility AnalyzedIn our latest analysis, we explore Bitcoin's unfolding volatility patterns. Notably, the bottom indicator highlights a distinct drop in Bitcoin's 7-day volatility, as depicted by the green metric.
Historical data consistently suggests that such low volatility precedes significant market movement. While periods of low volatility can span weeks, they invariably culminate in a pronounced shift.
Previously, I discussed Bitcoin's volatility and predicted a potential downturn risk. My perspective remains unchanged. Given that September traditionally presents challenges for crypto performance, and considering the precedent set by pre-halving years exhibiting roughly 50% bullishness (a trend we observed at the year's start), there's a strong inclination toward upcoming bearish trends.
Although positive ETF news might temporarily boost the market, a surge in selling is anticipated in the near future.
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Volatility heads up given - watch this one!This is the VXX (VIX ETN) and can be used as an indicative heads up to the equity market volatility. We are now at a rather unique point where the rubber band has been stretched so far, and at a point where you can just feel the tremor of it about to snap…
The daily chart of the VXX has been falling over the months, and in recent weeks, there is a long term MACD divergence that has not been sorted. This happened as the equity markets pushed much further up. This week saw a quick retracement and the VXX acted accordingly. The thing here is that this time, the VolDiv indicator got aligned. With these two aligned and about to break up into bullish territory (above zero), it give good heads up that a volatility spike is about to happen. Concomitant to the equity indexes falling off the cliff.
It does not look like it will happen in the immediate term, but within weeks to come IMHO.
Low Volatility Clue to Upcoming Growth 📉🚀🔍 The Quiet Before the Surge: Imagine the market as a serene pond, not a ripple in sight. That's low volatility, my friend! But here's the juicy part: it's like the market is catching its breath before leaping into action.
🚀 Springboard to Momentum: Low volatility? Think of it as the trampoline for a potential price leap. The calm is like the calm before a concert – the band's tuning up, and the audience is in for a treat. In the crypto world, that treat might just be a price rally.
💡The Precursor to Uptrend: When the market's rocking low volatility, it's like a hush before the storm – a storm of bullish action, that is. Keep your eyes peeled because this serene moment often precedes an upward price movement.
🚴♂️Traders' Playground: Traders love these tranquil spells. They're like pit stops during a race, a chance to strategize and gear up for what's next. A little breather, a lot of potential.
So, what's the low-volatility takeaway? 🌌 It's not just a downtime; it's a heads-up for traders and investors. The calm might just be the quiet you need to brace yourself for a burst of excitement.
Stay curious, watch the charts, and get ready for the market's next groove! 📊🎉
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🔥 Bitcoin Yearly Volatility New All-Time Lows: BIG Move Coming!If you enjoy this analysis, please give it a like and a follow.
Over the last few weeks I've made multiple analyses on Bitcoin incredibly low volatility and intra-day price movements. In this analysis I want to expand on those and look at BTC's yearly volatility (as opposed to the weekly).
The bottom, orange, indicator "BVOL" tells us that the YEARLY volatility of BTC has made a new all-time low. This means that, relatively, Bitcoin's intra-year price movement has never been lower than it has been now.
First of all, this is to be expected with Bitcoin becoming a larger, and more traded asset. You won't see the SP500 making +10% weeks very often, while it's till relatively common for Bitcoin. Second, volume has dried up as traders have left the space. To add on top of this, Bitcoin's price action has been simply terrible since April this year.
Low volatility periods are very often followed by high volatility periods. We can have this low price action for a long time, but it will always end with a bang: a big move in either direction.