How Options Traders Use the VVIX for Volatility Timing

In this episode from June 16, 2026, Lucas and Luna break down the VVIX — the volatility of the VIX — and how options traders use it to time entries and exits on volatility strategies. With the VIX at 16.20 after a 27% drop in five days, and the VVIX sitting at 87.58, they discuss what a compressed VVIX means for VIX call buyers and theta harvesters. Lucas walks through a real-world example using the VVIX/VXST ratio to spot potential VIX spikes, and Luna challenges the idea that a low VVIX always signals a good time to sell premium. They contrast the current environment with the elevated VVIX levels seen during the March 2020 and October 2025 sell-offs. The episode closes with a look at whether the current VVIX reading makes an attractive entry for long volatility trades ahead of summer seasonality. #VVIX #VolatilityOfVolatility #VIX #OptionsTrading #VolatilityTiming #ThetaHarvesting #VolatilityRiskPremium #VXST #OptionsStrategies #TradingPsychology #MarketTiming #VolatilityCrush #SellOffs #SummerSeasonality #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Finance #OptionsEducation Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo