Tom Lee Sees VIX Spike as Market Bottom Signal Amid 36% Rally
Bitmine Chairman Tom Lee interprets the VIX's surge to 20.65 as a stabilization signal following a 36% market rally since April 2025. The volatility index's 25.68% single-day jump—its sharpest in six months—historically precedes rebounds rather than extended declines.
Lee frames the pullback as a healthy reset, not a structural breakdown. "A VIX spike like this usually marks a stage bottom," he notes, emphasizing underlying strength from AI advancements, blockchain adoption, and accommodative Federal Reserve policies. The S&P 500, Dow, and NASDAQ corrections reflect profit-taking after their extended rally.
Institutional adoption of blockchain infrastructure and anticipated Fed rate cuts continue to provide liquidity tailwinds. This aligns with Lee's long-term bullish thesis on technology-driven market growth.
