**Crypto & US Market Brief (2026-02-14)**
π Fear & Greed Index
β Index today: 9 (Extreme Fear) / as of 2026-02-14 00:00
β One-line interpretation: cautious due to ongoing market volatility.
π° Crypto News
(Top4 24h) BTC β²1.47% | ETH β²1.89% | SOL β²4.84% | XRP β²7.13%
β’ Hereβs what happened in crypto today
β’ Prediction markets should become hedging platforms, says Buterin
β’ X exec Nikita Bier says in-app trading coming in a ‘couple’ of weeks
β’ All social program benefits can be distributed onchain: Compliance exec
β’ Figure Technology suffers data breach, exposing personal customer details
β’ ARK turns bullish on Coinbase again with $15M purchase after selling spree
Top Gainers (Crypto) (Top 3)
β’ Pepe (PEPE) β²28.66%
β Increased trading volume following community news.
β Positive sentiment from social media trends.
β’ Zcash (ZEC) β²20.72%
β Surge due to privacy feature updates.
β Increased interest in privacy coins amid regulatory discussions.
β’ Helium (HNT) β²20.51%
β Momentum from new partnerships announced.
β Growing demand for decentralized networks.
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π US Stocks News
(Indices) Nasdaq100 β²0.21% | S&P500 β²0.07% | Dow β²0.12%
(M7) AAPL βΌ2.27%, AMZN βΌ0.41%, GOOGL βΌ1.06%, META βΌ1.55%, MSFT βΌ0.13%, NVDA βΌ2.21%, TSLA β²0.09%
β’ U.S. and European interests are ‘intertwined,’ Secretary of State Rubio says
β’ Trump says he will issue executive order to get voter-ID requirements before midterms
β’ What’s next for Cuba? Trump turns the screws as the island runs out of jet fuel
Top Gainers (US Stocks) (Top 3)
β’ Evolution Metals & Technologies (EMAT) β²29.92%
β Strong earnings report exceeded expectations.
β Positive outlook from analysts boosts confidence.
β’ Tri Pointe Homes, Inc. (TPH) β²26.80%
β Increased guidance for upcoming quarters.
β Favorable market conditions for homebuilders.
β’ Rivian Automotive, Inc. (RIVN) β²26.64%
β Earnings beat boosts investor sentiment.
β Growing demand for electric vehicles supports momentum.
π¦ US ETF Summary
[Index/Growth]
SPY 681.75 +0.07% (YTD -0.21%)
VOO 626.89 +0.06% (YTD -0.22%)
QQQ 601.92 +0.21% (YTD -1.83%)
DIA 495.28 +0.12% (YTD +2.41%)
IWM 262.96 +1.32% (YTD +5.70%)
[Dividend/Value]
SCHD 31.61 +0.86% (YTD +13.99%)
VYM 155.37 +0.50% (YTD +7.33%)
JEPI 59.31 +0.51% (YTD +3.47%)
SPYD 48.07 +1.07% (YTD +10.23%)
YMAX 8.46 +1.08% (YTD -15.90%)
[Thematic/Growth]
ARKK 70.25 +2.63% (YTD -10.29%)
XLK 139.56 +0.25% (YTD -3.28%)
XLF 51.65 -0.08% (YTD -5.97%)
XLE 54.35 +0.69% (YTD +19.06%)
SMH 407.72 +0.40% (YTD +9.22%)
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π― Todayβs Strategy
β Crypto: Focus on quality projects with strong fundamentals.
β Stocks: Look for opportunities in undervalued sectors.
π·οΈ Hashtags
#crypto #bitcoin #ethereum #nasdaq #sp500 #stocks #marketupdate #riskmanagement #trend #investing
π‘ GPT Investment Direction
β Crypto: Consider diversifying portfolios but remain cautious of volatility.
β Stocks: Monitor earnings reports closely for potential opportunities.
β Quote of the day: “In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity.” β Sun Tzu
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