**Crypto & US Market Brief (2025-12-13)**
π Fear & Greed Index
β Index today: 23 (Extreme Fear) / as of 2025-12-13 00:00
β One-line interpretation: cautious due to prevailing market uncertainties.
π° Crypto News
(Top4 24h) BTC βΌ0.21% | ETH β²0.57% | SOL β²0.01% | XRP β²0.29%
β’ Hereβs what happened in crypto today
β’ BTC OGs selling covered calls is the main culprit suppressing price: Analyst
β’ The Securities and Exchange Commission publishes crypto custody guide
β’ Solana ETFs record 7-day inflow streak despite price slump
β’ Strategy survives first Nasdaq 100 shakeup since entering the index
β’ Spot volumes drop 66% in βlullsβ that often precede next cycle leg: Bitfinex
Top Gainers (Crypto) (Top 3)
β’ FOLKS (FOLKS) β²113.02%
β Surge driven by high trading volume and positive market sentiment.
β’ MemeCore (M) β²17.00%
β Momentum fueled by increased social media engagement and community support.
β’ Merlin Chain (MERL) β²11.79%
β Gains attributed to recent partnerships and project developments.
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π US Stocks News
(Indices) Nasdaq100 βΌ1.91% | S&P500 βΌ1.08% | Dow βΌ0.51%
(M7) AAPL β²0.09%, AMZN βΌ1.78%, GOOGL βΌ1.01%, META βΌ1.30%, MSFT βΌ1.02%, NVDA βΌ3.27%, TSLA β²2.70%
β’ End of ‘The Berkshire Way’? Combs’ departure isn’t only big change as Buffett transition nears
β’ Trump says Kevin Warsh is at top of Fed chair candidate list, president should be consulted on rates
β’ Financial fraud cost older adults up to $81.5 billion in 2024, FTC estimates β more are losing at least $100,000
Top Gainers (US Stocks) (Top 3)
β’ Polestar Automotive Holding UK (PSNY) β²19.32%
β Driven by strong earnings report and optimistic guidance.
β’ Clear Secure, Inc. (YOU) β²13.29%
β Gains attributed to better-than-expected quarterly results.
β’ Rivian Automotive, Inc. (RIVN) β²12.11%
β Surge due to positive news on production ramp-up and delivery numbers.
π¦ US ETF Summary
[Index/Growth]
SPY 681.76 -1.08% (YTD +16.96%)
VOO 626.87 -1.08% (YTD +16.64%)
QQQ 613.62 -1.91% (YTD +20.44%)
DIA 485.40 -0.51% (YTD +14.54%)
IWM 253.85 -1.53% (YTD +14.79%)
[Dividend/Value]
SCHD 27.68 +0.00% (YTD +1.54%)
VYM 146.01 -1.20% (YTD +14.48%)
JEPI 57.73 -0.10% (YTD +0.42%)
SPYD 44.00 -0.02% (YTD +2.06%)
YMAX 10.54 -1.40% (YTD -38.15%)
[Thematic/Growth]
ARKK 80.39 -2.04% (YTD +41.31%)
XLK 143.69 -2.89% (YTD -38.06%)
XLF 54.95 +0.15% (YTD +13.98%)
XLE 45.51 -0.98% (YTD -47.48%)
SMH 354.12 -4.52% (YTD +44.66%)
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π― Todayβs Strategy
β Crypto: Focus on quality projects with strong fundamentals.
β Stocks: Consider defensive sectors amid market volatility.
π·οΈ Hashtags
#crypto #bitcoin #ethereum #nasdaq #sp500 #stocks #marketupdate #riskmanagement #trend #investing
π‘ GPT Investment Direction
β Crypto: Caution is advised; volatility remains high.
β Stocks: Diversification is key to managing risk in uncertain times.
β Quote of the day: “In investing, what is comfortable is rarely profitable.” β Robert Arnott
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