What cryptocurrencies are the VIX based on?

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• Dec 27, 2021 · 3 years ago
  The VIX, also known as the volatility index, is not directly based on any specific cryptocurrencies. It is a measure of market volatility and is calculated based on the prices of options on the S&P 500 index. The VIX reflects the market's expectations of future volatility and is often used as an indicator of investor sentiment. While cryptocurrencies can be volatile assets, they are not directly included in the calculation of the VIX.
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• Dec 27, 2021 · 3 years ago
  The VIX is a widely followed index that measures the market's expectations of future volatility. It is calculated using the prices of options on the S&P 500 index. As such, it is not directly based on any cryptocurrencies. However, it is worth noting that the volatility of cryptocurrencies can impact overall market sentiment, which in turn can influence the VIX.
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• Dec 27, 2021 · 3 years ago
  The VIX, or volatility index, is a measure of market volatility and is not directly based on cryptocurrencies. However, the volatility of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum can indirectly impact the VIX. For example, if there is a significant drop in the price of Bitcoin, it can lead to increased market uncertainty and potentially higher volatility, which can be reflected in the VIX. It's important to note that the VIX primarily focuses on the stock market and is not specifically designed to track cryptocurrency volatility.
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• Dec 27, 2021 · 3 years ago
  The VIX is not based on any specific cryptocurrencies. It is a measure of market volatility and is calculated based on the prices of options on the S&P 500 index. While cryptocurrencies can be highly volatile, they are not directly included in the calculation of the VIX. However, it's worth noting that the overall sentiment and volatility in the cryptocurrency market can indirectly impact the broader financial markets, including the VIX.
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• Dec 27, 2021 · 3 years ago
  The VIX, also known as the volatility index, is not directly tied to any specific cryptocurrencies. It measures the market's expectations of future volatility and is calculated using options on the S&P 500 index. While cryptocurrencies can experience high levels of volatility, they are not included in the VIX calculation. However, it's important to consider that the sentiment and volatility in the cryptocurrency market can influence overall market sentiment and potentially impact the VIX.
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