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How Day Traders Read the VIX-VVIX Volatility Gap
Lucas and Luna break down the exploding spread between the VIX and VVIX — the VIX of the VIX — and what it signals for short-term traders. With the VIX at 16.78 (up 13.8% over five days) and the VVIX at 88.43, the gap has widened to levels not seen since last year's August flash crash. The hosts explain what drives this divergence, how it maps to actual options market positioning, and why it can flag intraday reversal opportunities. Lucas shares a specific setup using SPY gamma estimates combined with VVIX term structure — a trade he took three times last week with a 67% win rate. Luna…
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