**Crypto & US Market Brief (2026-01-16)**
π Fear & Greed Index
β Index today: 49 (Neutral) / as of 2026-01-16 00:00
β One-line interpretation: cautious; market sentiment remains balanced.
π° Crypto News
(Top4 24h) BTC βΌ0.07% | ETH βΌ0.36% | SOL β²1.89% | XRP βΌ0.14%
β’ Hereβs what happened in crypto today
β’ DeFi leaders voice concerns amid market structure bill’s uncertain future
β’ Bull, base or bear? Three possible paths for crypto in 2026
β’ Michael Saylor pushes back on criticism of Bitcoin treasury companies
β’ Bitcoin spot traders lose ground as BTC bears defend $98K
β’ Cryptoβs bank-like turn puts JPMorgan on edge
Top Gainers (Crypto) (Top 3)
β’ Story (IP) β²9.75%
β Increased trading volume following recent partnerships.
β Positive news about upcoming product launches.
β’ DoubleZero (2Z) β²8.68%
β Momentum from recent market interest.
β Strong community engagement driving price up.
β’ Sky (SKY) β²8.00%
β News of integration with popular platforms boosting visibility.
β Market sentiment shifting favorably towards the project.
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π US Stocks News
(Indices) Nasdaq100 βΌ0.12% | S&P500 βΌ0.08% | Dow βΌ0.21%
(M7) AAPL βΌ1.04%, AMZN β²0.38%, GOOGL βΌ0.84%, META βΌ0.09%, MSFT β²0.70%, NVDA βΌ0.51%, TSLA βΌ0.24%
β’ Hassett pivots to possible ‘Trump cards’ amid credit card interest rate battle with banks
β’ Trump floats new tariffs in push to acquire Greenland
β’ Labor Dept. accused of echoing Nazi slogan in social media post
Top Gainers (US Stocks) (Top 3)
β’ ImmunityBio, Inc. (IBRX) β²39.75%
β Strong earnings report exceeding market expectations.
β Positive guidance for upcoming quarters.
β’ Argan, Inc. (AGX) β²16.38%
β Robust sector performance attracting investor interest.
β Increased demand for infrastructure projects boosting revenue.
β’ Riot Platforms, Inc. (RIOT) β²16.11%
β Earnings beat expectations driven by rising crypto demand.
β Strategic partnerships enhancing market position.
π¦ US ETF Summary
[Index/Growth]
SPY 691.72 -0.08% (YTD +1.25%)
VOO 636.09 -0.08% (YTD +1.24%)
QQQ 621.05 -0.12% (YTD +1.29%)
DIA 493.42 -0.21% (YTD +2.02%)
IWM 265.74 +0.09% (YTD +6.82%)
[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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π― Todayβs Strategy
β Crypto: Focus on projects with strong fundamentals and community support.
β Stocks: Monitor sector trends and earnings reports for investment opportunities.
π·οΈ Hashtags
#crypto #bitcoin #ethereum #nasdaq #sp500 #stocks #marketupdate #riskmanagement #trend #investing
π‘ GPT Investment Direction
β Crypto: Consider investing in emerging projects but remain cautious of volatility.
β Stocks: Look for growth opportunities but assess market risks carefully.
β Quote of the day: “The stock market is filled with individuals who know the price of everything, but the value of nothing.” β Philip Fisher
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