VXX (Volatility ETF)

iPath Series B S&P 500 VIX - volatility proxy (updates every 15 min)

Why: VIX volatility proxy. VXX spikes during fear events. Elevated volatility suppresses risk-taking across all asset classes.

Category: macro. Macro economic indicators track monetary policy, liquidity conditions, and traditional market positioning. Changes in these metrics often lead Bitcoin price moves by days or weeks.

Source: Finnhub. Updated: Every 15 min (market hours).

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