Wall Street Just Got Wrecked—What’s Going On? (Feat. Trump, VIX index, three witching Day)

Did Trump just crash the stock market?

Is this the start of something bigger?

Or is it just a panic attack before a full-blown meltdown?

Something massive just happened overnight—stocks tanked, tech got destroyed, and the fear index is going crazy.
Everyone’s scrambling to figure out why. Some say it’s Trump. Others blame a ticking time bomb in the markets.

But here’s the real question: Is this just a dip… or the beginning of a disaster?
Let’s break it down.

Market Meltdown Overnight

1. The U.S. stock market crashed overnight.

2. The Nasdaq just suffered its biggest drop in two and a half years, plunging 5.16%—the worst since September 13, 2022.

3. Tech stocks were hit the hardest, with Tesla dropping 15.43%, Nvidia losing 5.07%, and Apple falling 4.85%.

4. Most major tech stocks followed, sliding sharply across the board.

5. Analysts are pointing to Trump’s recent remarks as one of the triggers for the market slump.

Trump Talked, The Market Freaked Out

6. On March 9, Trump was asked in an interview about the possibility of a recession.

7. He responded, “The U.S. economy is going through a period of transition… We’re bringing wealth back to America, but it’s going to take some time.”

8. Investors didn’t take that as reassuring—his words added fuel to an already shaky market.

9. But let’s be real—Trump’s comments weren’t the only thing dragging the market down.

10. The VIX Index, often called the “Fear Index,” had already been sending warning signals.

The Fear Index Is Screaming—And That’s Bad News

11. The VIX measures expected volatility in the S&P 500—when it rises, investors get nervous.

12. The VIX and the S&P 500 usually move in opposite directions, making it a key warning signal for market stress.

13. If more investors bet against the market, the VIX spikes, indicating rising fear and uncertainty.

14. When the VIX crosses 30, the market officially enters panic mode.

15. That’s when investors start dumping stocks en masse.

Not Quite Panic Mode—But Getting Dangerously Close

16. The market isn’t in full meltdown mode yet, but investors are getting worried.

17. Historically, the VIX rises before major crashes, not just during them.

18. Some traders watch for big single-day jumps, but others focus on whether the VIX is consistently trending upward.

19. As of March 10, the VIX hadn’t hit 30, but its 13% jump in a single day was a major red flag.

20. Then, on March 14, the VIX surged again—this time by 19.21% in a single day, reaching 27.86.

Investors Running—But Is Anywhere Safe?

21. With the VIX nearing panic levels, traders are scrambling to hedge their positions.

22. More investors are now betting on an even bigger market drop, piling into VIX call options.

23. Around 250,000 contracts were snapped up, making it the biggest VIX call buying spree since May 24, 2024.

24. This means a lot of people are preparing for things to get worse.

25. Meanwhile, another major event is coming up: Triple Witching Day on March 21.

Triple Witching Is Coming—And It’s Not a Fairy Tale

26. Triple Witching happens four times a year—on the third Friday of March, June, September, and December.

27. The name comes from an old European superstition that witches bring chaos—and in the market, that’s exactly what happens.

28. The three witches are stock options, index options, and index futures—all expiring on the same day.

29. Because options settle at expiration prices, the lead-up to Triple Witching sees huge price swings and last-minute positioning battles.

30. And when all three expire at once, market volatility explodes.

So What Happens When the Witches Arrive?

31. With Triple Witching Day, a shaky market, and Trump’s comments all colliding, things could get even wilder.

32. Many investors who’ve been riding the rally are now looking for an exit strategy.

33. But there’s another wildcard—Japan’s 30-year government bond yield just passed 2.5%.

34. This could cause major shifts in global capital flows, especially for investors using the yen carry trade.

35. All of this combined is turning the market into a pressure cooker of uncertainty.

Where’s the Safe Zone?

36. When markets get this unstable, investors usually run to safety—and that’s exactly what’s happening.

37. On March 14, the U.S. 10-year Treasury yield fell 2.29%, signaling a rush into government bonds.

38. When yields drop, bond prices rise—so Treasury holders just made quick profits overnight.

39. Even the Japanese yen, another safe-haven asset, is climbing, nearing 1,000 per dollar.

40. It was a wild night for the markets—a perfect reminder of why portfolio diversification is crucial.

Alphazen Insight: The Crash Is Coming—But So Is Opportunity

Let’s be real—this market isn’t looking good. Tech is tumbling, the VIX is flashing red, and with Triple Witching and Trump’s tariff chaos, uncertainty is at an all-time high.
A bigger crash feels inevitable. But here’s the silver lining—panic creates opportunities. Smart investors know that volatility isn’t just a threat—it’s a chance to reposition, hedge, and even profit.
Diversify. Stay sharp. And don’t just watch the storm—be ready to move when the dust settles.