Crypto & US Market Brief — 2026-01-15

**Crypto & US Market Brief (2026-01-14)**

📊 Fear & Greed Index
– Index today: 48 (Neutral) / as of 2026-01-14 00:00
– One-line interpretation: cautious; market shows indecision amid mixed signals.

💰 Crypto News
(Top4 24h) BTC ▲1.60% | ETH ▲0.91% | SOL ▼0.28% | XRP ▼1.60%
• Here’s what happened in crypto today
• US Senate Republicans say market structure bill doesn’t ‘serve industry interests‘
• Bitcoin rallies as spot ETF inflows soar, but $105K looks out of reach
• Bitpanda targets Frankfurt IPO with up to $5.5B valuation: Report
• XRP tops $2 as TradFi piles in: Do charts predict new highs in 2026?
• Bitcoin miner CleanSpark broadens AI, HPC footprint with Texas acquisition

Top Gainers (Crypto) (Top 3)
• Dash (DASH) ▲30.72%
– Increased trading volume driven by positive sentiment.
– Recent partnerships enhance market visibility.
• Internet Computer (ICP) ▲24.25%
– Strong developer engagement boosts confidence.
– Announcements of new features attract investors.
• Decred (DCR) ▲15.50%
– Rising interest in governance features draws attention.
– Positive market momentum supports upward movement.

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📈 US Stocks News
(Indices) Nasdaq100 ▼1.07% | S&P500 ▼0.49% | Dow ▼0.07%
(M7) AAPL ▼0.42%, AMZN ▼2.45%, GOOGL ▼0.04%, META ▼2.46%, MSFT ▼2.37%, NVDA ▼1.44%, TSLA ▼1.79%
• Why the stock market keeps shrugging as Trump sows more political chaos
• Oil prices fall after Trump signals he could hold off on attacking Iran
• Trump administration clears way for Nvidia H200 chip sales to China with a 25% surcharge

Top Gainers (US Stocks) (Top 3)
• Critical Metals Corp. (CRML) ▲32.58%
– Strong earnings report surpasses expectations.
– Increased demand in the sector boosts stock price.
• Bitdeer Technologies Group (BTDR) ▲15.58%
– Positive guidance attracts investor interest.
– Strategic partnerships enhance growth potential.
• Edgewise Therapeutics, Inc. (EWTX) ▲12.91%
– Promising clinical trial results drive enthusiasm.
– Sector momentum supports upward trend.

📦 US ETF Summary

[Index/Growth]
SPY 690.36 -0.49% (YTD +1.05%)
VOO 634.83 -0.50% (YTD +1.04%)
QQQ 619.55 -1.07% (YTD +1.05%)
DIA 491.58 -0.07% (YTD +1.64%)
IWM 263.21 +0.71% (YTD +5.80%)

[Dividend/Value]
SCHD 29.04 +1.47% (YTD +4.72%)
VYM 148.07 +0.33% (YTD +2.29%)
JEPI 58.34 +0.15% (YTD +1.78%)
SPYD 44.89 +1.31% (YTD +2.94%)
YMAX 10.12 -1.27% (YTD +0.60%)

[Thematic/Growth]
ARKK 83.20 -0.01% (YTD +6.24%)
XLK 144.70 -1.22% (YTD +0.28%)
XLF 54.15 -0.15% (YTD -1.42%)
XLE 48.06 +2.26% (YTD +5.28%)
SMH 388.21 -0.85% (YTD +3.99%)

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🎯 Today’s Strategy
– Crypto: Focus on established assets with solid fundamentals.
– Stocks: Seek opportunities in sectors showing resilience.

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#crypto #bitcoin #ethereum #nasdaq #sp500 #stocks #marketupdate #riskmanagement #trend #investing

💡 GPT Investment Direction
– Crypto: Caution is advised; volatility remains a concern.
– Stocks: Diversification is key; monitor political developments closely.

– Quote of the day: “In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity.” – Sun Tzu

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