Traders lose billions on bet against VIX

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Source: Dukascopy Bank SA
In the aftermath of Monday's sell-off and VIX spike, traders shorted the volatility index in expectations of the market calming down. However, as reported by Reuters, various market participants have lost billions, as the VIX moved higher during mid-week.
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