VIX Elliott Wave Analysis (2026)
The VIX measures expected 30-day volatility of the S&P 500 using options prices. It is often called the 'fear gauge' and moves inversely to equities.
- Symbol
- VIX
- Asset class
- US Indexes
- Timeframes
- H4 + Daily
- Cadence
- Weekly Monday refresh
- Full name
- CBOE Volatility Index
VIX wave structures are inverted relative to SPY. VIX spikes form impulse waves during corrections and decays in corrective patterns during bull markets. Wave counting VIX helps confirm SPY turning points.
Key levels at 12 (complacency), 20 (average), 30+ (fear). Mean-reversion is the dominant pattern.
Use VIX wave analysis to confirm SPY counts. A VIX completing a 5-wave impulse higher signals that the SPY correction is nearing completion.
H4 Wave Count
4-hour timeframe for precise entry timing
Daily Wave Count
Primary trading timeframe structure
Weekly Wave Count
Macro context and trend direction
Fibonacci Targets
Precise price targets from wave structure
Invalidation Levels
Exact price where the count is wrong
Alternative Scenario
What happens if the primary count fails
Every VIX wave count follows the same five-step process Artavest analysts apply to all 108 instruments: identify the active wave degree, count the impulse and corrective structure, apply Fibonacci targeting, mark the explicit invalidation level, and stamp a directional bias plus confidence rating.
Wave Degree
Identify which wave degree is active on H4 and Daily.
Count Structure
Apply 5-wave impulse + 3-wave corrective rules.
Fibonacci Targets
Project 1.618×, 2.618×, 4.236× extensions.
Invalidation Level
Mark the exact price that breaks the count.
See the full process at Our Methodology or browse the 137-term Elliott Wave glossary.
VIX Elliott Wave — FAQ
What is the current VIX Elliott Wave count?
Artavest Pro publishes weekly VIX Elliott Wave analysis across H4 and Daily timeframes, refreshed every Monday before US market open. Each refresh includes the primary wave count, an alternative scenario, Fibonacci-based targets, and an explicit invalidation level. Subscribe to access the live wave count.
How does Elliott Wave behave on VIX?
VIX wave structures are inverted relative to SPY. VIX spikes form impulse waves during corrections and decays in corrective patterns during bull markets. Wave counting VIX helps confirm SPY turning points.
What are the key VIX levels to watch?
Key levels at 12 (complacency), 20 (average), 30+ (fear). Mean-reversion is the dominant pattern.
How often is VIX Elliott Wave analysis updated?
VIX wave counts are refreshed every Monday before US market open. When the count materially changes mid-week — a key level breaks or invalidation triggers — Artavest publishes an immediate alert to subscribers.
Is Elliott Wave reliable for VIX?
Elliott Wave provides probabilistic forecasts, not guarantees. Artavest publishes a public track record so subscribers can verify accuracy themselves — every VIX call is tagged HIT, CORRECT, INVALIDATED, or INCORRECT on resolution. Use VIX wave analysis to confirm SPY counts. A VIX completing a 5-wave impulse higher signals that the SPY correction is nearing completion.
Get Weekly VIX Analysis
Refreshed every Monday before US market open, with mid-week alerts when wave counts change. H4 and Daily wave counts with precise Fibonacci targets.