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Wall Street freaked out Friday. VIX and bitcoin say the fear may fade Monday.

Wall Street's fear gauge, the VIX index, spiked on Friday as stocks dropped. History says Friday panics usually fade on Monday. Seasonality and calm bitcoin suggest the same.

Wall Street freaked out Friday. VIX and bitcoin say the fear may fade Monday.

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