According to Eric Balchunas, Tuttle Capital Management has filed to launch a -2x Inverse VIX ETF, offering twice the inverse exposure to volatility compared to previous products like $XIV (source: Eric Balchunas on Twitter, May 12, 2025). This leveraged ETF is designed to profit from declining volatility but carries significant risk of rapid losses if volatility spikes suddenly. For crypto traders, heightened activity and potential volatility spillover from traditional markets could increase price swings in major cryptocurrencies, making risk management and hedging strategies more critical in the short-term.

According to Eric Balchunas, Defiance is preparing to launch an Enhanced Long Vol ETF designed for volatility traders. The ETF will go long on VIX futures while simultaneously shorting the S&P 500, offering a targeted strategy for those seeking to profit from market volatility spikes. Conversely, the Short Vol ETF will take the opposite positions, going short on VIX futures and long on the S&P 500. This product lineup may provide traders with efficient tools to hedge or speculate on volatility movements and broad market trends (source: Eric Balchunas via Twitter, May 4, 2025).