Posts by Volatility Box

VIX options price off VIX futures, not spot VIX. This critical distinction causes most retail VIX trades to fail. Covers calls, puts, spreads, hedges, settlement via VRO, and timing entries with regime data.

Intraday volatility follows a U-shape: 35-40% of the daily range occurs in the first hour. This guide covers timing the open, midday, and close with volatility-based strategies, VIX1D signals, and time-of-day position sizing.

VIX below 15 occurs roughly 40% of the time. Premium is thin, breakouts fail more often, and complacency builds. This guide covers strategy selection, position sizing, squeeze patterns, and detecting the shift to high vol before it hits.