According to @StockMKTNewz, the VIX Index has moved back into the 14s, indicating a retreat in equity volatility. The VIX tracks 30-day implied volatility derived from S&P 500 options, and lower readings reflect calmer expected equity swings and typically cheaper index option premiums, per Cboe Global Markets. CME Group has documented periods of material correlation between Bitcoin and US equities, making VIX a relevant macro risk gauge that crypto traders monitor alongside BTC and ETH volatility regimes.