Wall Street freaked out Friday. VIX and bitcoin say the fear may fade Monday.
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coinDesk
October 18, 2026 · 09:33
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Wall Street's fear gauge, the VIX index, spiked on Friday as stocks dropped. History says Friday panics usually fade on Monday. Seasonality and calm bitcoin suggest the same.
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