Crypto & US Market Brief — 2025-08-17

**Crypto & US Market Brief (2025-08-17)**

📊 Fear & Greed Index
– Index today: 64 (Greed) / as of 2025-08-17 00:00
– One-line interpretation: cautious; market shows signs of over-enthusiasm.

💰 Crypto News
(Top4 24h) BTC ▲0.71% | ETH ▲3.50% | SOL ▲3.77% | XRP ▲0.26%
• Centrifuge tops $1B TVL as institutions drive tokenized RWA boom: CEO
• US Treasury weighs digital ID verification in DeFi to tackle illicit finance
• 5 countries where crypto is (surprisingly) tax-free in 2025
• How to book a flight with crypto in the UAE: Step-by-step guide
• Bitcoin has ‘greater than 50% chance’ of $150K before bear hits: Exec
• $1M Bitcoin in 2026 would signal trouble: Galaxy’s Mike Novogratz

Top Gainers (Crypto) (Top 3)
• Chainlink (LINK) ▲14.74%
– Strong trading volume supports upward momentum.
– Positive news regarding partnerships boosts confidence.

• OKB (OKB) ▲12.54%
– Increased trading activity indicates strong investor interest.
– Recent exchange listings enhance visibility and accessibility.

• Arbitrum (ARB) ▲12.36%
– Growing adoption in DeFi projects drives demand.
– Positive sentiment from community developments supports price rise.

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📈 US Stocks News
(Indices) Nasdaq100 ▼0.44% | S&P500 ▼0.23% | Dow ▲0.08%
(M7) AAPL ▼0.51%, AMZN ▲0.02%, GOOGL ▲0.47%, META ▲0.40%, MSFT ▼0.44%, NVDA ▼0.86%, TSLA ▼1.50%
• Samsung taking market share from Apple in U.S. as foldable phones gain momentum
• Bill Gates meets Willy Wonka: How Epic’s 82-year-old billionaire CEO, Judy Faulkner, built her software factory
• Trump warned by top Senate Democrats to rethink advanced AI chip sales to China

Top Gainers (US Stocks) (Top 3)
• Perfect Moment Ltd. Common Stock (PMNT) ▲91.56%
– Surged on strong quarterly earnings report.
– Positive guidance for upcoming quarters spurs investor confidence.

• SRx Health Solutions Inc. (SRXH) ▲84.64%
– Major contract win boosts revenue projections.
– Market reacts favorably to expanded product offerings.

• IO Biotech, Inc. (IOBT) ▲68.75%
– Positive clinical trial results drive stock enthusiasm.
– Strategic partnerships enhance growth prospects.

🎯 Today’s Strategy
– Crypto: Focus on established projects; consider risk management.
– Stocks: Look for growth sectors; maintain diversification.

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💡 GPT Investment Direction
– Crypto: Proceed with caution; volatility remains high.
– Stocks: Evaluate fundamentals; watch for market corrections.

– Quote of the day: “In investing, what is comfortable is rarely profitable.” — Robert Arnott

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