Big price swings are a healthy sign of an active market, not something to fear.

• Volatility shows how alive and active a market is — it's the market's heartbeat.
• Think of it like exercise: do a hard workout and your heart pounds, but that spike can't last.
• Once volatility hits an extreme high, the only way from there is back down toward calm.
• Sharp swings tend to settle on their own and return to normal.

Outlook: After a violent spike, expect volatility to cool off and markets to return to a steadier rhythm.