iPath S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures(VXX)
Auto-detected technical analysis for VXX · data as of Jul 22, 2026. The chart above is live; the read below updates daily.
VXX is currently forming a falling wedge on the daily timeframe. Detected Jul 22, 2026.
A falling wedge is a brief, tidy pause that typically continues the move higher. A breakout projects a measured-move target near $25.07 (+12.6%). Across 10,683 backtested falling wedges, the setup followed through 56.4% of the time, averaging +0.52R; VXX's own falling wedges have hit 63.0%.
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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 6.1% move (+0.56R) over 10 sessions. Across 58 backtested triangles, this setup wins 67.2% of the time.
Historical pattern statistics (1987-01-30 – 2026-07-17), not a prediction.
Every completed pattern trade our nightly backtest found on VXX's daily chart, newest first — wins and losses alike.
| Pattern | Entry | Exit | Outcome | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triangle | Mar 2, 2026 @ $30.59 | Mar 16, 2026 @ $32.46 | Win | +14.4% · +0.56R |
| Bullish Pennant | Nov 14, 2025 @ $36.21 | Nov 28, 2025 @ $32.10 | Loss | +28.2% · -1.11R |
| Falling Wedge | Jul 3, 2025 @ $47.06 | Aug 28, 2025 @ $35.45 | Win | +23.9% · +1.36R |
| Falling Wedge | Feb 26, 2025 @ $44.99 | Mar 14, 2025 @ $51.53 | Win | +29.8% · +1.65R |
| Triangle | Jan 21, 2025 @ $43.03 | Mar 6, 2025 @ $53.73 | Loss | +31.9% · -1.26R |
| Falling Wedge | Apr 2, 2024 @ $54.36 | May 6, 2024 @ $49.64 | Loss | +19.3% · -1.37R |
| Triangle | Oct 18, 2023 @ $96.76 | Nov 3, 2023 @ $84.72 | Loss | +29.0% · -1.09R |
| Triangle | Aug 23, 2023 @ $97.13 | Nov 14, 2023 @ $77.50 | Win | +23.9% · +1.61R |
| Triangle | Mar 1, 2023 @ $183.17 | Mar 10, 2023 @ $211.72 | Loss | +17.6% · -1.35R |
| Rising Wedge | Oct 20, 2022 @ $323.92 | Oct 28, 2022 @ $291.01 | Win | +12.4% · +1.13R |
| Falling Wedge | Jul 28, 2022 @ $334.06 | Nov 18, 2022 @ $262.45 | Win | +21.6% · +0.83R |
| Falling Wedge | May 24, 2022 @ $383.12 | Sep 7, 2022 @ $293.47 | Win | +23.9% · +1.18R |
On the weekly chart, the nearest level worth watching is a ceiling overhead near $32.31 — where price has stalled before.
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2026 | $21.60 | $21.81 | $21.42 | $21.55 |
| Jul 21, 2026 | $21.64 | $21.93 | $21.27 | $21.37 |
| Jul 20, 2026 | $21.70 | $22.26 | $21.45 | $22.12 |
| Jul 17, 2026 | $22.76 | $22.84 | $22.06 | $22.48 |
| Jul 16, 2026 | $21.16 | $21.68 | $20.94 | $21.45 |
| Jul 15, 2026 | $21.21 | $21.48 | $20.83 | $20.85 |
| Jul 14, 2026 | $21.44 | $21.61 | $21.23 | $21.51 |
| Jul 13, 2026 | $21.36 | $21.96 | $21.13 | $21.78 |
| Jul 10, 2026 | $21.50 | $22.02 | $21.07 | $21.13 |
| Jul 9, 2026 | $21.86 | $22.10 | $21.58 | $21.58 |
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