**Crypto & US Market Brief (2025-12-28)**
π Fear & Greed Index
β Index today: 24 (Extreme Fear) / as of 2025-12-28 00:00
β One-line interpretation: Cautious due to ongoing market volatility.
π° Crypto News
(Top4 24h) BTC β²0.13% | ETH β²0.23% | SOL βΌ0.09% | XRP β²0.04%
β’ Hereβs what happened in crypto today
β’ Bitcoin needs a 6.24% rally to close 2025 in the green: Analyst
β’ BTC mining difficulty records last adjustment in 2025, forecast to rise in Jan
β’ Bitcoin outperformed gold and silver over the last 10 years: Analyst
β’ Trump, tariffs and utility tokens: Animocaβs Yat Siu says crypto finally has to grow up
β’ Mirae Asset in talks to buy Korean crypto exchange Korbit in $100M deal: Report
Top Gainers (Crypto) (Top 3)
β’ Canton (CC) β²21.16%
β Strong trading volume drove the increase.
β Positive news around partnerships boosted momentum.
β’ Uniswap (UNI) β²4.40%
β Increased user activity noted in the DeFi space.
β Recent upgrades enhanced platform functionality.
β’ Olympus (OHM) β²4.00%
β Positive sentiment from community support.
β Strong liquidity positions attracting investors.
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π US Stocks News
(Indices) Nasdaq100 βΌ0.01% | S&P500 βΌ0.01% | Dow β²0.00%
(M7) AAPL βΌ0.15%, AMZN β²0.06%, GOOGL βΌ0.18%, META βΌ0.64%, MSFT βΌ0.06%, NVDA β²1.02%, TSLA βΌ2.10%
β’ Play on or game over? A look back at 2025 for the video game industry
β’ Trump says βa lot closerβ to Ukraine peace deal after Zelenskyy meeting, though thorny issues remain
β’ Restaurants’ hottest menu item in 2025 was ‘value.’ That won’t change next year
Top Gainers (US Stocks) (Top 3)
β’ Companhia Paranaense de Energia (ELPC) β²8.92%
β Strong earnings report exceeded expectations.
β Positive guidance for next quarter supports growth outlook.
β’ “Sprott Physical Silver Trust” (PSLV) β²8.68%
β Rising silver prices boosted interest.
β Increased demand for physical assets noted.
β’ Zeta Global Holdings Corp. (ZETA) β²8.32%
β Strong quarterly results showed significant revenue growth.
β Positive market sentiment towards tech stocks contributed.
π¦ US ETF Summary
[Index/Growth]
SPY 690.31 -0.01% (YTD +18.43%)
VOO 634.84 +0.01% (YTD +18.12%)
QQQ 623.89 -0.01% (YTD +22.46%)
DIA 487.03 +0.00% (YTD +14.92%)
IWM 251.42 -0.51% (YTD +13.69%)
[Dividend/Value]
SCHD 27.64 -0.07% (YTD +1.39%)
VYM 145.09 +0.02% (YTD +13.76%)
JEPI 58.02 +0.09% (YTD +0.92%)
SPYD 43.50 +0.14% (YTD +0.90%)
YMAX 10.27 +0.00% (YTD -39.73%)
[Thematic/Growth]
ARKK 79.70 -1.18% (YTD +40.09%)
XLK 146.53 +0.16% (YTD -36.83%)
XLF 55.62 -0.20% (YTD +15.37%)
XLE 44.20 -0.38% (YTD -49.00%)
SMH 365.86 +0.46% (YTD +49.46%)
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π― Todayβs Strategy
β Crypto: Focus on long-term investment opportunities while managing risk.
β Stocks: Seek undervalued stocks with solid fundamentals to navigate volatility.
π·οΈ Hashtags
#crypto #bitcoin #ethereum #nasdaq #sp500 #stocks #marketupdate #riskmanagement #trend #investing
π‘ GPT Investment Direction
β Crypto: Consider diversifying into stable assets while remaining cautious of volatility.
β Stocks: Look for value stocks with strong fundamentals to mitigate risks.
β Quote of the day: “In investing, what is comfortable is rarely profitable.” β Robert Arnott
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