**Crypto & US Market Brief (2026-01-21)**
π Fear & Greed Index
β Index today: 24 (Extreme Fear) / as of 2026-01-21 00:00
β One-line interpretation: cautious due to prevailing market volatility.
π° Crypto News
(Top4 24h) BTC β²1.99% | ETH β²2.52% | SOL β²3.70% | XRP β²3.94%
β’ Hereβs what happened in crypto today
β’ Vitalik Buterin makes decentralized social media a 2026 priority
β’ ETH whales bought the dip, but will accumulators prevent a drop to $2.7K?
β’ US Senate Agriculture Committee to release updated market structure bill
β’ US Crypto czar Sacks says banks, crypto will merge into ‘one digital asset industry’
β’ Iranβs central bank acquired $507M in USDt to prop up rial: Elliptic
Top Gainers (Crypto) (Top 3)
β’ pippin (PIPPIN) β²37.58%
β Strong trading volume fueled the surge.
β Positive news surrounding project developments.
β’ River (RIVER) β²31.64%
β Increased investor interest following recent announcements.
β Momentum from a favorable market environment.
β’ Canton (CC) β²18.38%
β Significant trading activity noted.
β Positive sentiment from community engagement.
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π US Stocks News
(Indices) Nasdaq100 β²1.35% | S&P500 β²1.14% | Dow β²1.23%
(M7) AAPL β²0.38%, AMZN β²0.13%, GOOGL β²1.98%, META β²1.48%, MSFT βΌ2.29%, NVDA β²2.87%, TSLA β²2.92%
β’ Trump says he reached Greenland deal ‘framework’ with NATO, backs off Europe tariffs
β’ Jamie Dimon issues rare CEO criticism of Trump’s immigration policy: ‘I donβt like what Iβm seeing’
β’ Intel’s stock jumps 11% to highest since early 2022 ahead of earnings
Top Gainers (US Stocks) (Top 3)
β’ Lucid Group, Inc. (LCID) β²17.88%
β Strong earnings report exceeded expectations.
β Positive guidance for future production capabilities.
β’ Moderna, Inc. (MRNA) β²15.84%
β Encouraging results from recent clinical trials.
β Increased demand for vaccine products drives growth.
β’ ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. (SFBS) β²14.58%
β Solid earnings performance boosts investor confidence.
β Strategic expansion plans announced.
π¦ US ETF Summary
[Index/Growth]
SPY 685.32 +1.14% (YTD +0.31%)
VOO 630.31 +1.15% (YTD +0.32%)
QQQ 616.28 +1.35% (YTD +0.52%)
DIA 490.84 +1.23% (YTD +1.49%)
IWM 267.76 +1.97% (YTD +7.63%)
[Dividend/Value]
SCHD 29.14 +1.53% (YTD +5.08%)
VYM 148.26 +1.15% (YTD +2.42%)
JEPI 58.19 +0.99% (YTD +1.52%)
SPYD 45.13 +1.38% (YTD +3.50%)
YMAX 9.80 +0.10% (YTD -2.58%)
[Thematic/Growth]
ARKK 80.31 +1.36% (YTD +2.55%)
XLK 143.84 +1.41% (YTD -0.32%)
XLF 53.46 +0.49% (YTD -2.68%)
XLE 48.76 +2.43% (YTD +6.80%)
SMH 401.97 +2.97% (YTD +7.68%)
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π― Todayβs Strategy
β Crypto: Focus on accumulation in quality projects while monitoring market trends.
β Stocks: Look for opportunities in sectors showing resilience amidst economic shifts.
π·οΈ Hashtags
#crypto #bitcoin #ethereum #nasdaq #sp500 #stocks #marketupdate #riskmanagement #trend #investing
π‘ GPT Investment Direction
β Crypto: Consider entering positions cautiously as volatility persists.
β Stocks: Evaluate high-growth stocks while remaining aware of market risks.
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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