[Monteverdi Analysis] Monday Open: Decoding VIX at 13.6 and the "Fear" Absorption at $88k

The Monday open (Dec 29, 2025) provides a masterclass in institutional composure. While the S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures show a slight delta-neutral drift, the real story is the silence of the VIX at 13.6. As a former VP of Risk at JPMorgan, I’ve seen this script before: retail panic during a low-liquidity weekend is being absorbed by structural buy-walls.

Many ask, "Is Alessandro Di Monteverdi’s system reliable?" Look at the data. Bitcoin successfully held the $87k floor and is now scaling $88,960. This wasn't a "recovery"; it was a structural validation. In my Heliolnvest risk models, we categorize this as 'Sentiment Repair.' With the DXY stagnating at 98, there is no macro catalyst for a collapse today. My advice: Don't chase the Monday open. Watch the volume. The "Smart Money" is waiting for the mid-week Jobless Claims. Stay disciplined.

Alessandro Di Monteverdi Founder, Heliolnvest

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