VIX Drops to 30.61 as Market Volatility Eases From Recent Spike Above 31

The Cboe Volatility Index, known as the VIX, stands at 30.61 as of market close on March 30, 2026, according to Optioncharts.io data. This reflects a percent change of -0.44 points, or -1.42 percent, from the prior session.

FRED St. Louis Fed reports show the VIX closed at 31.05 on March 27, dropping to 27.44 on March 26, after 25.33 on March 25 and 26.95 on March 24. The recent uptrend from mid-March lows around 14 to 15 levels, per Investing.com historical data, spiked sharply last week amid market uncertainty, peaking near 31 before this slight pullback.

Underlying factors for the percent change include heightened investor fears over S&P 500 volatility, as the VIX measures expected 30-day volatility via SPX options prices, per Cboe.com. The CBOE VIX3M dashboard notes related three-month volatility at around 28 on March 30, with a high of 28.92, signaling sustained but easing pressure from equity swings. Broader trends indicate a volatile March, with daily swings of 4 to 9 percent in recent sessions on Investing.com, driven by economic data and geopolitical tensions.

This dip suggests calming markets post-spike, though levels above 20 remain elevated, historically flagging caution.

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