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How Day Traders Read the VVIX Term Structure
Season 2
Episode 53
Published 2 months ago
Description
Lucas and Luna break down the VVIX term structure as a day-trading signal, using today's data: the VIX at 16.14 (down 18.8% in five days) while the VVIX sits at 87.53 (down only 8.6%). They explain why this flattening slope matters, how it differs from a VIX-VVIX divergence, and two specific intraday setups traders can run when VVIX options are pricing in less tail risk. The episode includes a concrete walkthrough of a real trade from the Russell 2000 yesterday, using a gamma flip triggered by a VVIX signal. No fluff, just actionable chart logic for active traders.