The sentiment in the crypto markets is decidedly very low at the moment.
Among the various causes underlying this issue, are there also geopolitical factors?
Although there may not be direct links between geopolitical tensions and the sentiment of the crypto market, it seems that there is at least a direct connection, which is quite evident.
The VIX
The VIX, or the CBOE Volatility Index, is known as the “fear index”.
This is an index calculated based on the price of options on the S&P 500, which measures its expected annualized volatility.
In simple terms, it is a gauge that measures how turbulent investors expect the U.S. stock market to be in the near future.
By the end of 2025, the VIX index value was below 14 points, which is considered a medium-low level.
By early 2026, however, it had already climbed back to 15, and before the end of January, it had risen again to around 20, which is also approximately the current level.
Although historically it has
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