Crypto & US Market Brief — 2026-01-18

**Crypto & US Market Brief (2026-01-17)**

📊 Fear & Greed Index
– Index today: 50 (Neutral) / as of 2026-01-17 00:00
– One-line interpretation: cautious due to mixed market signals.

💰 Crypto News
(Top4 24h) BTC ▼0.24% | ETH ▲0.35% | SOL ▼0.71% | XRP ▼0.24%
• Here’s what happened in crypto today
• Coinbase CEO denies White House clash, says negotiations are ongoing
• Steak ‘n Shake announces $10M notional increase on Bitcoin holdings
• ‘Obscure’ laws stall Bitcoin reserve: White House Crypto Council director
• Three reasons why Bitcoin’s ‘real breakout’ toward $107K has begun
• Spot Bitcoin ETFs attract $1.42B in strongest week since early October

Top Gainers (Crypto) (Top 3)
• The Sandbox (SAND) ▲20.19%
– Increased trading volume following positive news.
– Strong momentum from recent partnerships.
• Quant (QNT) ▲7.48%
– Positive market sentiment driving upward movement.
– Recent technological advancements noted.
• A7A5 (A7A5) ▲7.27%
– Gained traction due to increased investor interest.
– Solid performance in recent trading sessions.

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📈 US Stocks News
(Indices) Nasdaq100 ▼0.08% | S&P500 ▼0.08% | Dow ▼0.21%
(M7) AAPL ▼1.04%, AMZN ▲0.39%, GOOGL ▼0.84%, META ▼0.09%, MSFT ▲0.70%, NVDA ▼0.44%, TSLA ▼0.24%
• Trump says 8 European nations face tariffs rising to 25% if Greenland isn’t sold to the U.S.
• Trump threatens to sue JPMorgan Chase for ‘debanking’ him
• Warren Buffett on parenting, horse betting, and why he stopped talking politics

Top Gainers (US Stocks) (Top 3)
• ImmunityBio, Inc. (IBRX) ▲39.75%
– Strong earnings report driving stock price up.
– Positive guidance for future performance.
• Argan, Inc. (AGX) ▲16.38%
– Solid earnings beat expectations.
– Positive developments in the energy sector.
• Riot Platforms, Inc. (RIOT) ▲16.11%
– Benefiting from increased interest in cryptocurrency mining.
– Positive news regarding operational efficiency.

📦 US ETF Summary

[Index/Growth]
SPY 691.66 -0.08% (YTD +1.24%)
VOO 636.09 -0.08% (YTD +1.24%)
QQQ 621.26 -0.08% (YTD +1.33%)
DIA 493.42 -0.21% (YTD +2.02%)
IWM 265.76 +0.09% (YTD +6.83%)

[Dividend/Value]
SCHD 28.90 -0.45% (YTD +4.22%)
VYM 148.87 +0.11% (YTD +2.84%)
JEPI 58.41 -0.03% (YTD +1.90%)
SPYD 44.92 -0.40% (YTD +3.00%)
YMAX 10.06 +0.00% (YTD +0.00%)

[Thematic/Growth]
ARKK 81.68 -0.31% (YTD +4.30%)
XLK 145.62 +0.11% (YTD +0.91%)
XLF 54.44 +0.13% (YTD -0.89%)
XLE 47.69 +0.17% (YTD +4.47%)
SMH 400.39 +1.00% (YTD +7.26%)

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🎯 Today’s Strategy
– Crypto: Focus on high-volume assets with strong news backing.
– Stocks: Look for sectors showing resilience amidst volatility.

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💡 GPT Investment Direction
– Crypto: Consider investing in established coins, but remain cautious of market fluctuations.
– Stocks: Look for opportunities in undervalued sectors, but be mindful of potential volatility.

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

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