Volatility Collapse
risk-on 4 November 2026On 4 November 2026, "Volatility Collapse" was one of 5 themes driving markets, marked elevated, naming VIX. Of those, Volatility Index moved most that day, −20.26% close to close.
The VIX has plunged, signaling that traders have abandoned hedging and are fully embracing the current bull run. This lack of fear is the primary engine behind the current risk-on environment.
Archived at the close on 4 November 2026.
The markets it named, that day and since
Close to close, from Kinzan's daily record
| Market | That day | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Volatility Index VIX | −20.26% | +54.36% |
Risk-on sentiment holds firm as the VIX craters, driving massive inflows into tech and crypto while energy commodities suffer a heavy New York liquidation.
135 of the 228 instruments on the board closed the 24 hours higher and 88 lower; the risk dial read 84 of 100 (risk-on).
Other themes that day
- Tech Sector RotationAccelerating
- Energy Market LiquidationActive
- Crypto-Linked RallyBuilding
- Anomalous Stock SpikesEmerging
The same theme on other days
3 days on record
- 20 October 2026 The VIX is cratering, signaling that market fear is evaporating.
- 2 October 2026 The VIX is dropping sharply, indicating that traders are shedding their protective hedges.