# $VIX Catalyst Posts & Social Intelligence Recap — October 17, 2025

> **Asset:** $VIX  
> **Date:** 2025-10-17 (October 17, 2025)  
> **Canonical URL:** https://cryptitalk.com/tokens/vix/2025-10-17  
> **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 @Mr_Derivatives
> **Author:** Heisenberg ([@Mr_Derivatives](https://x.com/Mr_Derivatives))  
> **Metrics:** 288 likes · 30 retweets · 33 comments · 106.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-10-17T03:50:12+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Mr_Derivatives/status/1979032168216363106](https://x.com/Mr_Derivatives/status/1979032168216363106)  


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

> 
> "Heisenberg Stat Time:

The $VIX has only spent about 40 days trading above the current level of 25 in the last 730 trading days.

That means ~95% of the times it is trading under 25.

If you remove the Yenmegeddon and Tarriffs crash super spikes, then over 98% of the times the"


### Post #2 by @Jake__Wujastyk
> **Author:** Jake Wujastyk ([@Jake__Wujastyk](https://x.com/Jake__Wujastyk))  
> **Metrics:** 82 likes · 6 retweets · 0 comments · 62.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-10-17T12:05:31+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Jake__Wujastyk/status/1979156818766238141](https://x.com/Jake__Wujastyk/status/1979156818766238141)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 47  

> 
> "These weekend updates on $BULL, $ONDS, $JD, $UP, $BMNR, $TSLA, $IREN, $RGTI, $IONQ, $VIX, $SPY, $QQQ, $META, $COIN, #Bitcoin & more will be very important"


### Post #3 by @Mr_Derivatives
> **Author:** Heisenberg ([@Mr_Derivatives](https://x.com/Mr_Derivatives))  
> **Metrics:** 73 likes · 2 retweets · 18 comments · 27.9K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-10-17T11:23:51+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Mr_Derivatives/status/1979146332179714479](https://x.com/Mr_Derivatives/status/1979146332179714479)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 33  

> 
> "$VIX early morning hit 28.99!"


### Post #4 by @Mr_Derivatives
> **Author:** Heisenberg ([@Mr_Derivatives](https://x.com/Mr_Derivatives))  
> **Metrics:** 169 likes · 11 retweets · 20 comments · 21.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-10-17T14:36:11+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Mr_Derivatives/status/1979194737182806052](https://x.com/Mr_Derivatives/status/1979194737182806052)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 13  

> 
> "6th day in a row where we have traded at or above 20 on the $VIX.

If we do that again on Monday, it will be the longest streak since early May.

But the funny thing is, the $SPY is only down 1.5% from ATH’s. 

Weird."


### Post #5 by @Mr_Derivatives
> **Author:** Heisenberg ([@Mr_Derivatives](https://x.com/Mr_Derivatives))  
> **Metrics:** 143 likes · 4 retweets · 11 comments · 20.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-10-17T11:59:57+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Mr_Derivatives/status/1979155417394475409](https://x.com/Mr_Derivatives/status/1979155417394475409)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 34  

> 
> "An elevated $VIX especially one nearing 30 is usually a great time to write options. Capture the high IV.

Wheel strategies come to mind."


### Post #6 by @Mr_Derivatives
> **Author:** Heisenberg ([@Mr_Derivatives](https://x.com/Mr_Derivatives))  
> **Metrics:** 166 likes · 7 retweets · 23 comments · 19.6K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-10-17T13:44:39+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Mr_Derivatives/status/1979181767472091203](https://x.com/Mr_Derivatives/status/1979181767472091203)  


> 
> "When the $VIX is at 25…

Divide it by 16ish and that should give you the daily expected move of the $SPY.

So today roughly around -/+ 1.56%."


### Post #7 by @Mr_Derivatives
> **Author:** Heisenberg ([@Mr_Derivatives](https://x.com/Mr_Derivatives))  
> **Metrics:** 223 likes · 11 retweets · 26 comments · 19.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-10-17T00:41:01+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Mr_Derivatives/status/1978984558541291887](https://x.com/Mr_Derivatives/status/1978984558541291887)  


> 
> "Fridays are always interesting this year.

Do we get a $VIX Crush Fridays ?

Do we get another “well timed” Barron, I mean Donald Trump tweet?

Gonna be another wild session tomorrow I bet."


### Post #8 by @Mr_Derivatives
> **Author:** Heisenberg ([@Mr_Derivatives](https://x.com/Mr_Derivatives))  
> **Metrics:** 134 likes · 2 retweets · 19 comments · 15.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-10-17T19:23:04+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Mr_Derivatives/status/1979266932747710874](https://x.com/Mr_Derivatives/status/1979266932747710874)  


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

> 
> "Nasty $VIX Crush Fridays  today.

Form 29 highs to 21 now…"


### Post #9 by @Jake__Wujastyk
> **Author:** Jake Wujastyk ([@Jake__Wujastyk](https://x.com/Jake__Wujastyk))  
> **Metrics:** 117 likes · 3 retweets · 13 comments · 15.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-10-17T16:52:20+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Jake__Wujastyk/status/1979228999764316289](https://x.com/Jake__Wujastyk/status/1979228999764316289)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 7  

> 
> "If you're wondering why some of your contracts are red on a green day, look at the $VIX."


### Post #10 by @Remzztrades
> **Author:** Remz ([@Remzztrades](https://x.com/Remzztrades))  
> **Metrics:** 121 likes · 3 retweets · 10 comments · 14.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-10-17T19:33:23+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Remzztrades/status/1979269528639910124](https://x.com/Remzztrades/status/1979269528639910124)  


> 
> "Sitting 95% cash for now. I do think market looks better here with $VIX coming down and $SPX above 6650 and $QQQ holding above $600

We have FOMC coming up next week. Interested to see how Powell reacts to current market conditions and no data being provided this month

So for"


### Post #11 by @ripster47
> **Author:** Ripster ([@ripster47](https://x.com/ripster47))  
> **Metrics:** 103 likes · 6 retweets · 23 comments · 9.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-10-17T14:51:18+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/ripster47/status/1979198539512140054](https://x.com/ripster47/status/1979198539512140054)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 36  

> 
> "Last time VIX moved to 25 or 28 , Market was in Shambles! This time Market barely down from ATH!

Very Very Odd Behavior in the markets.
Its like its waiting for something.

Shutdown, Regional Bank Scare, China nothing really impacting market that much!"


### Post #12 by @ripster47
> **Author:** Ripster ([@ripster47](https://x.com/ripster47))  
> **Metrics:** 50 likes · 0 retweets · 4 comments · 8.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-10-17T13:45:38+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/ripster47/status/1979182016349294793](https://x.com/ripster47/status/1979182016349294793)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 27  

> 
> "$VIX 25 Breakout 
if VIX pushes over 25 today and holds, there will be no longs in market $SPY $QQQ so watch out"


### Post #13 by @ConnorJBates_
> **Author:** Connor Bates ([@ConnorJBates_](https://x.com/ConnorJBates_))  
> **Metrics:** 41 likes · 2 retweets · 2 comments · 5.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-10-17T18:24:54+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/ConnorJBates_/status/1979252296782348389](https://x.com/ConnorJBates_/status/1979252296782348389)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 9  

> 
> "$VIX 22% fade from pre market highs"


### Post #14 by @Christophe_Qld
> **Author:** Christophe ([@Christophe_Qld](https://x.com/Christophe_Qld))  
> **Metrics:** 40 likes · 3 retweets · 6 comments · 4.9K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-10-17T20:47:43+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Christophe_Qld/status/1979288234078413208](https://x.com/Christophe_Qld/status/1979288234078413208)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 9  

> 
> "I look forward to Monday and everyone buying back the stock they sold on Friday!  VIX crushed."


### Post #15 by @Prof_heist
> **Author:** Prof ([@Prof_heist](https://x.com/Prof_heist))  
> **Metrics:** 59 likes · 4 retweets · 4 comments · 4.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-10-17T10:41:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Prof_heist/status/1979135549480014044](https://x.com/Prof_heist/status/1979135549480014044)  


> 
> "VIX up 23% while Market only down 2.5% from highs is notable. 

Fear growing. 

$VIX $SPY"


### Post #16 by @wizardofsoho
> **Author:** Wizard Of SoHo ( ([@wizardofsoho](https://x.com/wizardofsoho))  
> **Metrics:** 40 likes · 2 retweets · 11 comments · 3.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-10-17T10:53:30+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/wizardofsoho/status/1979138696805749011](https://x.com/wizardofsoho/status/1979138696805749011)  


> 
> "VIX at 26… 

Buy opp coming soon on markets"


### Post #17 by @ripster47
> **Author:** Ripster ([@ripster47](https://x.com/ripster47))  
> **Metrics:** 8 likes · 0 retweets · 3 comments · 2.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-10-17T14:16:35+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/ripster47/status/1979189802403496310](https://x.com/ripster47/status/1979189802403496310)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 20  

> 
> "$TSLA Strongest name today
$QQQ MTF breakouts now as $VIX rejected 25
Need huge flush on $VIX for this breakout to hold"


### Post #18 by @ConnorJBates_
> **Author:** Connor Bates ([@ConnorJBates_](https://x.com/ConnorJBates_))  
> **Metrics:** 12 likes · 2 retweets · 0 comments · 896 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-10-17T19:32:27+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/ConnorJBates_/status/1979269296434925823](https://x.com/ConnorJBates_/status/1979269296434925823)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 29  

> 
> "Eventful Week in the Markets. VOLATILITY.  

- SPX / QQQ continue to be extremely volatile with the largest range in months 

- IWM is struggling to break out from 4.5 Yr Base 

- VIX over 20 = Expect more range and volatility 

- Fear & Greed Index = 25 Extreme Fear 

- Massive"


### Post #19 by @PANewsCN
> **Author:** PANews ([@PANewsCN](https://x.com/PANewsCN))  
> **Metrics:** 1 likes · 1 retweets · 0 comments · 447 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-10-17T09:57:11+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/PANewsCN/status/1979124523304944035](https://x.com/PANewsCN/status/1979124523304944035)  


> 
> "恐慌指数VIX及逾五个月高位，上涨1.89点，报27.17点

恐慌指数（VIX）是衡量市场对未来30天波动性预期的指标，通常反映投资者的恐慌或风险情绪高低。"


### Post #20 by @DBATTAGLIAYtube
> **Author:** David Battaglia ([@DBATTAGLIAYtube](https://x.com/DBATTAGLIAYtube))  
> **Metrics:** 25 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 354 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-10-17T10:25:39+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/DBATTAGLIAYtube/status/1979131687255601175](https://x.com/DBATTAGLIAYtube/status/1979131687255601175)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 36  

> 
> "Pico de VIX en casi 30 

Como explique el día de ayer el VIX esta en control de este mercado.

La corrección actual en Bitcoin se compra y es en el mejor de los casos el Bear Market que todos los vende ciclos esperaban.

Bitcoin todavía no ha corregido siquiera un misero"


### Post #21 by @MarketProphit
> **Author:** Market Prophit ([@MarketProphit](https://x.com/MarketProphit))  
> **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 143 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-10-17T19:05:02+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/MarketProphit/status/1979262396398211180](https://x.com/MarketProphit/status/1979262396398211180)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 21  

> 
> "Top 3 Bearish Sentiment Cryptos: CROWD

  $KORI $VIX $GLD

Top 3 Bearish Cryptos: MP 

  $ENA $PUMP $BTC
    
Check out sentiment and other crypto stats at 
marketprophit.com"


### Post #22 by @MarketProphit
> **Author:** Market Prophit ([@MarketProphit](https://x.com/MarketProphit))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 62 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-10-17T11:50:02+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/MarketProphit/status/1979152921632944629](https://x.com/MarketProphit/status/1979152921632944629)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 5  

> 
> "Top 3 Bullish Sentiment Cryptos: CROWD

  $SHIB $VIX $ELON

Top 3 Bullish Cryptos: MP

  $SOL $ETH $XRP
    
Check out sentiment and other crypto stats at 
marketprophit.com"


### Post #23 by @MarketProphit
> **Author:** Market Prophit ([@MarketProphit](https://x.com/MarketProphit))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 58 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-10-17T22:10:01+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/MarketProphit/status/1979308948206620911](https://x.com/MarketProphit/status/1979308948206620911)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 25  

> 
> "Top Buzzing Cryptos: CROWD

 $BABA  $APP  $VIX

Top 3 Buzzing Cryptos: MP | #SmartMoney

 $BABA
    
Check out sentiment and other crypto stats at 
marketprophit.com"


### Post #24 by @MarketProphit
> **Author:** Market Prophit ([@MarketProphit](https://x.com/MarketProphit))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 52 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-10-17T16:10:02+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/MarketProphit/status/1979218354264248457](https://x.com/MarketProphit/status/1979218354264248457)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 27  

> 
> "Top Buzzing Cryptos: CROWD

 $VIX  $SPY  $BTC

Top 3 Buzzing Cryptos: MP | #SmartMoney

 $SPY  $BTC
    
Check out sentiment and other crypto stats at 
marketprophit.com"


### Post #25 by @MarketProphit
> **Author:** Market Prophit ([@MarketProphit](https://x.com/MarketProphit))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 34 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-10-17T15:35:02+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/MarketProphit/status/1979209547463192647](https://x.com/MarketProphit/status/1979209547463192647)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 18  

> 
> "Top 3 Bearish Sentiment Cryptos: CROWD

  $KAS $VIX $GOOGL

Top 3 Bearish Cryptos: MP 

  $ETH $BTC $PUMP
    
Check out sentiment and other crypto stats at 
marketprophit.com"


### Post #26 by @MarketProphit
> **Author:** Market Prophit ([@MarketProphit](https://x.com/MarketProphit))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 15 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-10-17T18:50:01+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/MarketProphit/status/1979258617233838291](https://x.com/MarketProphit/status/1979258617233838291)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 12  

> 
> "Top 3 Bullish Sentiment Cryptos: CROWD

  $DIS $VIX $ZEUS

Top 3 Bullish Cryptos: MP

  $SOL $WLFI $GME
    
Check out sentiment and other crypto stats at 
marketprophit.com"




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