iPath S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures(VXX)

iPath S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures (VXX) Chart Patterns, Support & Resistance & Technical Analysis

Auto-detected technical analysis for VXX · data as of Aug 14, 2026. The chart above is live; the read below updates daily.

$19.36last close · Aug 14, 202652-week range $19.32 – $40.83 · 52.59% below the high

VXX Triangle Pattern

VXX is currently forming a triangle on the daily timeframe. Detected Aug 14, 2026.

A triangle is a brief, tidy pause that typically continues the move higher. A breakout projects a measured-move target near $33.04 (+14.4%). Across 13,389 backtested triangles, the setup followed through 51.1% of the time, averaging +0.16R; VXX's own triangles have hit 66.7%.

DirectionBullishTarget$33.04Projected move+14.4%Breakout level$29.31

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VXX's Most Recent Triangle Trade

VXX's most recent completed triangle resolved as a win: it broke higher on Mar 2, 2026 near $30.59, then reached its target at $32.46 on Mar 16, 2026 — a +0.56R move (6.1%) over 10 sessions. Across 53 backtested triangles, this setup wins 62.3% of the time.

OutcomeWinResult+0.56REntry$30.59Exit$32.46

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How Triangles Have Performed

Win rate
51.1%
Avg return
+0.16R
Backtested trades
13,389
VXX win rate
66.7%

Historical pattern statistics (2006-08-14 – 2026-08-14), not a prediction.

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VXX Pattern Trade History

Every completed pattern trade our nightly backtest found on VXX's daily chart, newest first — wins and losses alike.

PatternEntryExitOutcomeResult
TriangleMar 2, 2026 @ $30.59Mar 16, 2026 @ $32.46Win+0.56R
Bullish PennantNov 14, 2025 @ $36.21Nov 28, 2025 @ $32.10Loss-1.11R
Falling WedgeJul 2, 2025 @ $47.91Aug 27, 2025 @ $35.69Win+1.60R
Falling WedgeFeb 24, 2025 @ $44.71Mar 14, 2025 @ $51.53Win+1.85R
Falling WedgeJun 17, 2024 @ $44.92Jul 1, 2024 @ $41.96Loss-1.74R
Falling WedgeApr 3, 2024 @ $54.64May 6, 2024 @ $49.64Loss-1.34R
TriangleOct 19, 2023 @ $98.68Nov 3, 2023 @ $84.72Loss-1.08R
TriangleMar 3, 2023 @ $177.60Mar 10, 2023 @ $211.72Loss-1.28R
Rising WedgeOct 21, 2022 @ $322.19Oct 28, 2022 @ $289.26Win+1.07R
Falling WedgeJul 29, 2022 @ $334.33Nov 18, 2022 @ $262.45Win+0.86R
Falling WedgeMay 26, 2022 @ $374.24Sep 7, 2022 @ $293.55Win+0.95R
TriangleMay 16, 2022 @ $408.22Jul 25, 2022 @ $336.49Win+1.41R

Recent Triangles on Other Charts

XOPstopped −6.5%Aug 14, 2026VNQstopped −2.7%Aug 11, 2026APAstopped −13.1%Aug 10, 2026CVNAstopped −12.4%Aug 10, 2026

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VXX Support and Resistance Levels

On the weekly chart, the nearest level worth watching is a ceiling overhead near $32.63 — where price has stalled before.

  • There's no clear floor close by yet, so this one line is the main thing to watch — a ceiling often acts like a lid.
  • Watch how price behaves as it approaches $32.63 — that's where the next read tends to form.

Nearest auto-detected resistance near $26.14. These are chart/swing-derived levels, not formula pivots.

Resistance
$26.14$28.50$33.18$40.22

VXX Recent Daily Prices

DateOpenHighLowClose
Aug 14, 2026$19.45$19.62$19.32$19.36
Aug 13, 2026$19.40$19.71$19.36$19.62
Aug 12, 2026$19.87$19.92$19.42$19.45
Aug 11, 2026$20.23$20.32$20.05$20.05
Aug 10, 2026$20.24$20.30$20.02$20.21
Aug 7, 2026$20.26$20.42$20.18$20.32
Aug 6, 2026$20.70$20.74$20.21$20.23
Aug 5, 2026$21.34$21.44$20.38$20.51
Aug 4, 2026$20.77$21.27$20.77$21.27
Aug 3, 2026$21.07$21.18$20.90$21.08

VXX Frequently Asked Questions

What chart pattern is VXX forming right now?
As of Aug 14, 2026, TradingPal's detector identifies a triangle on iPath S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures (VXX) on the daily chart, with a measured-move target of $33.04.
Is a triangle bullish or bearish?
The triangle detected on VXX is a bullish pattern, projecting a measured-move target of $33.04. See its full backtested track record above — that's the real edge, not the textbook label.
How reliable is a triangle pattern, and what is its win rate?
Across TradingPal's backtest of the triangle family (13,389 trades over 631 symbols), it resolved in the expected direction 51.1% of the time with an average of +0.16R. These are historical statistics, not a prediction.
What are the support and resistance levels for VXX?
Based on auto-detected, swing-derived levels (as of Aug 14, 2026), VXX's nearest support is around n/a and nearest resistance around $26.14.
What is the price target if VXX's pattern breaks out?
The detected triangle has a geometry-based measured-move target of $33.04 (pattern height projected from the breakout). This is a technical target, not a recommendation.
What was VXX's closing price on Aug 14, 2026?
iPath S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures (VXX) last closed at $19.36 on Aug 14, 2026. For the live quote, see the chart above or a real-time quote provider.

Technical analysis for informational purposes only — not investment advice. Auto-detected patterns and levels update daily; the chart above is live.