# $VIX Catalyst Posts & Social Intelligence Recap — October 16, 2025

> **Asset:** $VIX  
> **Date:** 2025-10-16 (October 16, 2025)  
> **Canonical URL:** https://cryptitalk.com/tokens/vix/2025-10-16  
> **Token Profile:** https://cryptitalk.com/tokens/vix.md  
> **Market Rankings:** https://cryptitalk.com/rankings.md  

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## Curated Viral Posts & Community Evidence


### Post #1 by @RoundtableSpace
> **Author:** 0xMarioNawfal ([@RoundtableSpace](https://x.com/RoundtableSpace))  
> **Metrics:** 51 likes · 2 retweets · 7 comments · 43.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-10-16T16:45:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/RoundtableSpace/status/1978864766463443332](https://x.com/RoundtableSpace/status/1978864766463443332)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 24  

> 
> "THE VOLATILITY INDEX (VIX) IS UP 27.57% THIS PAST MONTH"


### Post #2 by @Mr_Derivatives
> **Author:** Heisenberg ([@Mr_Derivatives](https://x.com/Mr_Derivatives))  
> **Metrics:** 346 likes · 17 retweets · 46 comments · 35.6K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-10-16T18:51:48+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Mr_Derivatives/status/1978896675046310034](https://x.com/Mr_Derivatives/status/1978896675046310034)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 29  

> 
> "$VIX now at 25+. Highest levels since May. Yet $SPX only down 2% from ATH's.

Fear greed meter at Extreme Fear.

AAII bulls at lowest levels and bears at highest levels since last month.

So many ways to interpret these data...on both sides."


### Post #3 by @Jake__Wujastyk
> **Author:** Jake Wujastyk ([@Jake__Wujastyk](https://x.com/Jake__Wujastyk))  
> **Metrics:** 87 likes · 4 retweets · 9 comments · 33.6K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-10-16T23:42:27+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Jake__Wujastyk/status/1978969823221628941](https://x.com/Jake__Wujastyk/status/1978969823221628941)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 26  

> 
> "Interesting $VIX data"


### Post #4 by @Mr_Derivatives
> **Author:** Heisenberg ([@Mr_Derivatives](https://x.com/Mr_Derivatives))  
> **Metrics:** 104 likes · 8 retweets · 19 comments · 27.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-10-16T17:25:14+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Mr_Derivatives/status/1978874890167160847](https://x.com/Mr_Derivatives/status/1978874890167160847)  


> 
> "$VIX hit a high of 24.20 today…."


### Post #5 by @Jake__Wujastyk
> **Author:** Jake Wujastyk ([@Jake__Wujastyk](https://x.com/Jake__Wujastyk))  
> **Metrics:** 227 likes · 7 retweets · 0 comments · 27.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-10-16T17:08:28+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Jake__Wujastyk/status/1978870673423696241](https://x.com/Jake__Wujastyk/status/1978870673423696241)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 55  

> 
> "Once again, let the $VIX burn itself out here."


### Post #6 by @ripster47
> **Author:** Ripster ([@ripster47](https://x.com/ripster47))  
> **Metrics:** 41 likes · 2 retweets · 13 comments · 27.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-10-16T23:37:01+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/ripster47/status/1978968452971864380](https://x.com/ripster47/status/1978968452971864380)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 37  

> 
> "$VIX
25
And Puts the moon shorts across the board.

$SPY $VIX strategy with clouds is game changer.
@TENETTRADEGROUP"


### Post #7 by @Mr_Derivatives
> **Author:** Heisenberg ([@Mr_Derivatives](https://x.com/Mr_Derivatives))  
> **Metrics:** 149 likes · 6 retweets · 21 comments · 22.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-10-16T15:30:05+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Mr_Derivatives/status/1978845912366518510](https://x.com/Mr_Derivatives/status/1978845912366518510)  


> 
> "$VIX 5 straight days of touching 20.

Hasn't done that since mid June.

Interesting. 

Why do I feel like once the VIX does it's thing in Oct, we get a massive VIX slam in Nov...."


### Post #8 by @Mr_Derivatives
> **Author:** Heisenberg ([@Mr_Derivatives](https://x.com/Mr_Derivatives))  
> **Metrics:** 115 likes · 6 retweets · 27 comments · 18.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-10-16T15:50:15+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Mr_Derivatives/status/1978850987872862573](https://x.com/Mr_Derivatives/status/1978850987872862573)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 22  

> 
> "Small chance $VIX could have it's highest close since May 8th today.

Still early, but just the fact I'm even saying this while the $SPX is barely 1.5% down from ATH's is unusual..."


### Post #9 by @Mr_Derivatives
> **Author:** Heisenberg ([@Mr_Derivatives](https://x.com/Mr_Derivatives))  
> **Metrics:** 141 likes · 6 retweets · 27 comments · 12.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-10-16T13:30:49+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Mr_Derivatives/status/1978815900661785025](https://x.com/Mr_Derivatives/status/1978815900661785025)  


> 
> "$VIX surprisingly is still trading above 20.

Prepare for more rollercoastering in the markets today and/or tomorrow.

Simply divide the VIX by 16 and that is your expected daily move on the $SPY…

+/- 1.25%"


### Post #10 by @ripster47
> **Author:** Ripster ([@ripster47](https://x.com/ripster47))  
> **Metrics:** 43 likes · 7 retweets · 22 comments · 8.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-10-16T15:47:23+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/ripster47/status/1978850265634607342](https://x.com/ripster47/status/1978850265634607342)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 1  

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> "WHEN VIX RISES 

Fear Rises 
Volatility Increases 
 $VIX Spikes
Spreads Widen,
Stock Range ATR increases
Option Prices Rise
Overnight up & down Gaps bigger"


### Post #11 by @ripster47
> **Author:** Ripster ([@ripster47](https://x.com/ripster47))  
> **Metrics:** 23 likes · 0 retweets · 22 comments · 8.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-10-16T15:32:26+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/ripster47/status/1978846502513488115](https://x.com/ripster47/status/1978846502513488115)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 29  

> 
> "$VIX 21 breakout
Mid Day Sell as again $QQQ
Market is very nervous!
You throw bullish news at it every day, AI news pumps, CRM killing it with forecast but still market is looking for excuses to sell off! Cant go higher and cant sell off with no catalyst."


### Post #12 by @ripster47
> **Author:** Ripster ([@ripster47](https://x.com/ripster47))  
> **Metrics:** 48 likes · 3 retweets · 13 comments · 6.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-10-16T13:42:09+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/ripster47/status/1978818750821363952](https://x.com/ripster47/status/1978818750821363952)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 37  

> 
> "$VIX pushing from 20 !
Volatility stays high! Market cant go anywhere as long as VIX keeps pushing over 20"


### Post #13 by @DBATTAGLIAYtube
> **Author:** David Battaglia ([@DBATTAGLIAYtube](https://x.com/DBATTAGLIAYtube))  
> **Metrics:** 104 likes · 7 retweets · 9 comments · 2.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-10-16T12:33:50+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/DBATTAGLIAYtube/status/1978801557354291508](https://x.com/DBATTAGLIAYtube/status/1978801557354291508)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 48  

> 
> "The VIX is in control of this market 

 First scenario: It takes another jump upward, which should already be a higher peak (probably to 30), all markets correct (We buy more) 

 Second Scenario: It starts a path of relaxation toward the 15-point zone. Then everything we"


### Post #14 by @DBATTAGLIAYtube
> **Author:** David Battaglia ([@DBATTAGLIAYtube](https://x.com/DBATTAGLIAYtube))  
> **Metrics:** 48 likes · 3 retweets · 5 comments · 2.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-10-16T13:52:49+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/DBATTAGLIAYtube/status/1978821436157341983](https://x.com/DBATTAGLIAYtube/status/1978821436157341983)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 40  

> 
> "As I already said, the VIX is in control of this market.

It's already leaving us a GAP that warns us of its future intentions. 

Everything we buy at VIX peaks ends up rising in price. 

This is the easiest market in history. 

Bitcoin, A.I., Quantum are our"


### Post #15 by @yieldsearcher
> **Author:** Mr. VIX ([@yieldsearcher](https://x.com/yieldsearcher))  
> **Metrics:** 34 likes · 2 retweets · 5 comments · 2.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-10-16T20:09:36+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/yieldsearcher/status/1978916255370268899](https://x.com/yieldsearcher/status/1978916255370268899)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 35  

> 
> "At this pt, I have to say $1000 gold rally in two months is either front-running mass QE… or pricing in counterparty risks."


### Post #16 by @ripster47
> **Author:** Ripster ([@ripster47](https://x.com/ripster47))  
> **Metrics:** 37 likes · 0 retweets · 20 comments · 1.6K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-10-16T14:21:35+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/ripster47/status/1978828674309804183](https://x.com/ripster47/status/1978828674309804183)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 2  

> 
> "$VIX 21
Bearish CHOP On market
Today s day to stay nimble. Avoid Inside candle setups! There is not lot of trend today!!"


### Post #17 by @ripster47
> **Author:** Ripster ([@ripster47](https://x.com/ripster47))  
> **Metrics:** 3 likes · 0 retweets · 6 comments · 753 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-10-16T14:13:19+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/ripster47/status/1978826594442518608](https://x.com/ripster47/status/1978826594442518608)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 19  

> 
> "$VIX 21
Bearish CHOP On market
Today s day to stay nimble. Avoid Inside candle setups! There is not lot of trend today!!"


### Post #18 by @MaxvanGent1
> **Author:** MaӾ van Gent ([@MaxvanGent1](https://x.com/MaxvanGent1))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 58 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-10-16T18:26:46+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/MaxvanGent1/status/1978890375944167585](https://x.com/MaxvanGent1/status/1978890375944167585)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 9  

> 
> "VIX is still hot. 
Close to cooling off."


### Post #19 by @MarketProphit
> **Author:** Market Prophit ([@MarketProphit](https://x.com/MarketProphit))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 29 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-10-16T11:50:01+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/MarketProphit/status/1978790531884073284](https://x.com/MarketProphit/status/1978790531884073284)  


> 
> "Top 3 Bullish Sentiment Cryptos: CROWD

  $MU $BIO $VIX
    
Check out sentiment and other crypto stats at 
marketprophit.com"




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