.. those vix( volatility index) numbers are highest numbers in last 3 months,VIX represents volatility,volatility in other way is representation of extreme natures and those vix numbers suggesting highest extremity,as markets fallen on those extreme vix numbers,scary weak hands moved out of market,and whenever this happens,usually market bottomed out ( topped out if market closes higher on volatility spike).
more on vix added on my threadhttp://www.traderji.com/technical-analysis/23742-random-thoughts-technical-analysis-11.html