**Crypto & US Market Brief (2025-12-02)**
π Fear & Greed Index
β Index today: 23 (Extreme Fear) / as of 2025-12-02 00:00
β One-line interpretation: cautious due to ongoing market volatility.
π° Crypto News
(Top4 24h) BTC β²6.21% | ETH β²7.64% | SOL β²9.81% | XRP β²6.52%
β’ Hereβs what happened in crypto today
β’ ETH briefly touches $3K but traders remain skeptical: Hereβs why
β’ Taurus adds staking backbone to its custody system via Everstake integration
β’ Group of EU banks pushes for a euro-pegged stablecoin by 2027
β’ Kraken adds Backed Finance to 2025 acquisition streak, brings xStocks in-house
β’ Lawmakers stumble on stablecoin terms as US Congress grills Fedβs Bowman
Top Gainers (Crypto) (Top 3)
β’ Pudgy Penguins (PENGU) β²27.73%
β Strong trading volume and positive community sentiment.
β’ Sui (SUI) β²22.38%
β Increased interest following recent partnerships and news.
β’ Pump.fun (PUMP) β²18.94%
β Momentum driven by social media buzz and user engagement.
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π US Stocks News
(Indices) Nasdaq100 β²0.79% | S&P500 β²0.17% | Dow β²0.40%
(M7) AAPL β²1.09%, AMZN β²0.23%, GOOGL β²0.24%, META β²0.97%, MSFT β²0.67%, NVDA β²0.77%, TSLA βΌ0.21%
β’ Delayed tariff impact starting to hit, could cause companies to reduce head count in 2026
β’ Holiday shopping turnout jumps to 202.9 million people during Thanksgiving weekend, NRF says
β’ Truth Social operator Trump Media settles legal dispute with co-founders
Top Gainers (US Stocks) (Top 3)
β’ MongoDB, Inc. (MDB) β²22.23%
β Strong earnings report exceeded market expectations.
β’ TMC the metals company Inc. (TMC) β²17.74%
β Positive guidance bolstered by rising commodity prices.
β’ Vera Therapeutics, Inc. (VERA) β²12.88%
β Successful clinical trial results boosted investor confidence.
π¦ US ETF Summary
[Index/Growth]
SPY 681.43 +0.17% (YTD +16.91%)
VOO 626.61 +0.17% (YTD +16.59%)
QQQ 622.05 +0.79% (YTD +22.10%)
DIA 475.20 +0.40% (YTD +12.13%)
IWM 245.13 -0.20% (YTD +10.85%)
[Dividend/Value]
SCHD 27.40 -0.47% (YTD +0.51%)
VYM 143.54 -0.31% (YTD +12.55%)
JEPI 57.16 -0.09% (YTD -0.57%)
SPYD 43.32 -0.78% (YTD +0.49%)
YMAX 10.64 +0.38% (YTD -37.56%)
[Thematic/Growth]
ARKK 78.22 +0.89% (YTD +37.49%)
XLK 289.30 +1.03% (YTD +24.71%)
XLF 52.84 -0.09% (YTD +9.60%)
XLE 90.14 -1.29% (YTD +4.02%)
SMH 359.43 +1.83% (YTD +46.83%)
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π― Todayβs Strategy
β Crypto: Focus on established assets while monitoring market trends.
β Stocks: Look for opportunities in sectors benefiting from holiday spending.
π·οΈ Hashtags
#crypto #bitcoin #ethereum #nasdaq #sp500 #stocks #marketupdate #riskmanagement #trend #investing
π‘ GPT Investment Direction
β Crypto: Consider diversifying while being aware of market fluctuations.
β Stocks: Stay cautious but look for growth in consumer-focused sectors.
β Quote of the day: “In investing, what is comfortable is rarely profitable.” β Robert Arnott.
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