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How Day Traders Can Read the VIX-VVIX Gap
Season 2
Episode 64
Published 1 month, 4 weeks ago
Description
In this episode of The Day Trading Podcast, Lucas and Luna break down the widening gap between the VIX and VVIX as of June 21, 2026. With the VIX at 16.78 and the VVIX at 88.43, the gap is unusually large. The hosts explain what this divergence signals about tail risk in the options market, why it matters for day traders, and how to trade the VVIX term structure for mean-reversion plays. They also discuss the impact of geopolitical headlines like Strait of Hormuz tensions and the Warsh Fed hawkish shift. No fluff—just actionable insights for short-term traders.