Crypto & US Market Brief — 2025-10-19

**Crypto & US Market Brief (2025-10-18)**

📊 **Fear & Greed Index**
– Index today: 23 (Extreme Fear) / as of 2025-10-18 00:00
– One-line interpretation: cautious due to heightened market volatility.

💰 **Crypto News**
(Top4 24h) BTC ▲0.23% | ETH ▲1.06% | SOL ▲2.24% | XRP ▲2.13%
• Here’s what happened in crypto today
• Satoshi’s Bitcoin stash declined by over $20B from all-time high amid crash
• Roman Storm asks DeFi devs: Can you be sure DOJ won’t charge you?
• Stablecoins are really ‘central business digital currencies’ — VC
• Can Bitcoin recover as gold plunges from record highs? Analysts weigh in
• Crypto Biz: ‘Sound money’ meets a sound beating as Binance pledges bailout

**Top Gainers (Crypto) (Top 3)**
• Pump.fun (PUMP) ▲12.46%
– Strong trading volume contributed to the surge.
– Positive sentiment from recent partnerships.
• SwissBorg (BORG) ▲11.98%
– New features launched, attracting user interest.
– Increased trading activity noted.
• Flare (FLR) ▲6.52%
– Momentum from recent announcements.
– Positive market sentiment in the DeFi space.

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📈 **US Stocks News**
(Indices) Nasdaq100 ▲0.66% | S&P500 ▲0.57% | Dow ▲0.48%
(M7) AAPL ▲1.96%, AMZN ▼0.67%, GOOGL ▲0.73%, META ▲0.68%, MSFT ▲0.39%, NVDA ▲0.78%, TSLA ▲2.46%
• The alleged ‘sweeping betrayal of trust’ that rocked Zions bank and spooked Wall Street
• Warren Buffett’s master class on the problem with gold
• Close to half of Kalshi user base experienced glitches, delays during Saturday college football games

**Top Gainers (US Stocks) (Top 3)**
• Liberty Energy Inc. (LBRT) ▲28.31%
– Strong earnings report exceeded expectations.
– Positive guidance for upcoming quarters.
• Disc Medicine, Inc. (IRON) ▲20.95%
– Positive clinical trial results boosted investor confidence.
– Increased interest from institutional investors.
• Praxis Precision Medicines, Inc (PRAX) ▲16.77%
– Strong earnings growth driven by new product launches.
– Positive market reception to recent developments.

🎯 **Today’s Strategy**
– Crypto: Focus on stablecoins and DeFi projects for potential gains.
– Stocks: Look for growth in energy and biotech sectors as they show resilience.

🏷️ **Hashtags**
#crypto #bitcoin #ethereum #nasdaq #sp500 #stocks #marketupdate #riskmanagement #trend #investing

💡 **GPT Investment Direction**
– Crypto: Caution is advised as volatility remains high.
– Stocks: Monitor sectors with strong earnings potential while being aware of market risks.

– Quote of the day: “In the middle of every difficulty lies opportunity.” — Albert Einstein

📦 US ETF Summary

[Index/Growth]
SPY 664.39 +0.57% (YTD +13.98%)
VOO 610.76 +0.55% (YTD +13.64%)
QQQ 603.93 +0.66% (YTD +18.54%)
DIA 461.78 +0.48% (YTD +8.96%)
IWM 243.41 -0.67% (YTD +10.07%)

[Dividend/Value]
SCHD 26.79 +0.83% (YTD -1.72%)
VYM 140.11 +0.44% (YTD +9.86%)
JEPI 56.86 +0.62% (YTD -1.10%)
SPYD 43.36 +0.74% (YTD +0.58%)
YMAX 12.34 -0.48% (YTD -27.58%)

[Thematic/Growth]
ARKK 86.24 -0.51% (YTD +51.59%)
XLK 285.01 +0.18% (YTD +22.87%)
XLF 52.18 +0.81% (YTD +8.23%)
XLE 85.98 +0.82% (YTD -0.78%)
SMH 342.83 -0.14% (YTD +40.05%)

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