VIX spikes are a prime BTC buy signal, says Swissblock

The Volatility Index (VIX), known as Wall Street's fear gauge, is also a valid indicator for Bitcoin, and a surge above 40 could represent the best buying opportunity for the asset, according to crypto data analytics firm Swissblock. In a post on X, the firm noted that Bitcoin exhibits volatility similar to U.S. stocks, with a VIX reading above 20 often indicating a short-term decline. However, Swissblock stated that buying when the VIX is high is a highly successful strategy, citing a 95% surge during the yen carry trade and a 63% jump at the start of the Trump-era tariff war. The firm explained that if escalating tensions in Iran and the Middle East push the VIX above 40, Bitcoin's next rally could be dramatic. Meanwhile, the VIX is currently at 27.28, up 12.63% from the previous trading day, according to TradingView.