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CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) Perpetual Futures

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Price
$20.00
Total Open Interest
24h Volume
Venue
1

Where to Trade CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) Perpetual Futures

CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) perpetual futures are live on 1 venue. The venue cards compare open interest, 24h volume, and funding. The data updates every two minutes, and each card links directly to VIX trading.

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Hyperliquid
Hyperliquid L1
Open Interest
24h Volume
Taker Fee
0.045%
Max Lev.
40x
Rating
9.2/10

Market Overview

The VIX measures the implied volatility of S&P 500 options over the next 30 days, commonly called the "fear gauge" of global financial markets. VIX perpetual futures allow traders to take directional positions on equity market volatility, with the VIX spiking sharply during equity market selloffs and declining during calm trending markets. For crypto traders, VIX is a critical macro indicator — elevated VIX readings above 25-30 historically correlate with crypto selloffs as risk assets are liquidated simultaneously.

Trading Tips for CBOE Volatility Index Perps

VIX perps are mean-reverting by nature — the index spikes during crises and reverts lower as calm returns, making short VIX positions profitable in calm markets but with tail risk during sudden selloffs. Use VIX levels as a regime indicator for crypto: VIX below 15 is historically bullish for crypto, while VIX above 30 tends to correlate with crypto liquidation events. Never hold short VIX positions into major risk events like Fed meetings without defined risk management.

Frequently Asked Questions — CBOE Volatility Index (VIX)

What is the current VIX perpetual futures funding rate?
The live CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) funding-rate panel updates every 2 minutes. It shows annualized rates for each exchange that lists VIX perps. A positive rate means long traders pay short traders, while a negative rate means shorts pay longs.
Which exchange has the lowest VIX perp trading fees?
Among 2 tracked VIX venues with comparable order-book schedules, SynFutures lists the lowest taker fee at 0.020%. Hyperliquid lists 0.045%. Use the cost comparison for total cost.
How does CBOE Volatility Index open interest compare across exchanges?
The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) open-interest chart shows the total value of outstanding VIX derivative contracts on each exchange. Rising open interest indicates new capital entering the market, while declining OI suggests positions are being closed.
What does the VIX long/short ratio indicate?
The CBOE Volatility Index long/short ratio shows the balance between traders betting on price increases (longs) versus decreases (shorts) across exchanges. An extreme ratio in either direction can signal potential reversals as crowded positioning often leads to liquidation cascades.
How can I trade CBOE Volatility Index index perpetual futures?
CBOE Volatility Index index perps are available on decentralized exchanges like Hyperliquid and dYdX. Create an account, deposit USDC or USDT as collateral, and open a long or short position with your desired leverage. Index perps trade 24/7, so you can react to market-moving events outside traditional trading hours.
Where can I trade VIX perpetual futures?
CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) perps are listed on 2 exchanges: Hyperliquid and SynFutures. The "Where to Trade CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) Perpetual Futures" section compares fees and leverage limits and gives a direct trading link for each venue.

Category: ETFs/Indices · Data updates every 2 minutes · All rates shown are annualized