Crypto & US Market Brief — 2026-01-24

**Crypto & US Market Brief (2026-01-23)**

📊 Fear & Greed Index
– Index today: 24 (Extreme Fear) / as of 2026-01-23 00:00
– One-line interpretation: cautious; market sentiment remains low amid regulatory concerns.

💰 Crypto News
(Top4 24h) BTC ▲0.25% | ETH ▲0.20% | SOL ▼0.71% | XRP ▲0.09%
• SEC dismisses civil action against Gemini with prejudice
• Here’s what happened in crypto today
• CertiK keeps IPO on the table as valuation hits $2B, CEO says
• Binance confirms tokenized equities plans five years after initial push
• Remittances ‘more important than aid’ as Africa turns to stablecoins
• ‘Bitcoin trade is over,’ Bloomberg strategist says in 2026 macro outlook

Top Gainers (Crypto) (Top 3)
• Kaia (KAIA) ▲37.07%
– Strong trading volume driven by recent news.
– Positive market sentiment boosts interest.
• DoubleZero (2Z) ▲12.71%
– Increased momentum following recent partnerships.
– Positive community engagement enhances visibility.
• Axie Infinity (AXS) ▲11.04%
– Recent updates attract player interest.
– Market recovery signals renewed investment.

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📈 US Stocks News
(Indices) Nasdaq100 ▲0.32% | S&P500 ▲0.02% | Dow ▼0.57%
(M7) AAPL ▼0.15%, AMZN ▲2.06%, GOOGL ▼0.79%, META ▲1.72%, MSFT ▲3.28%, NVDA ▲1.54%, TSLA ▼0.07%
• Wall Street braced for a private credit meltdown. The risk of one is rising
• Sen. Warren blasts CFPB director for undermining Trump’s credit card affordability push
• Trump’s push for Greenland mineral rights could block China’s access to rare earths

Top Gainers (US Stocks) (Top 3)
• Life360, Inc. (LIF) ▲24.25%
– Strong earnings report exceeds expectations.
– Positive guidance boosts investor confidence.
• TMC the metals company Inc. (TMC) ▲13.46%
– Robust sector performance attracts interest.
– Positive market trends support growth.
• Critical Metals Corp. (CRML) ▲11.70%
– Earnings surprises drive upward momentum.
– Sector demand fuels investor enthusiasm.

📦 US ETF Summary

[Index/Growth]
SPY 689.13 +0.02% (YTD +0.87%)
VOO 633.83 +0.04% (YTD +0.88%)
QQQ 622.72 +0.32% (YTD +1.57%)
DIA 490.90 -0.57% (YTD +1.50%)
IWM 264.80 -1.85% (YTD +6.44%)

[Dividend/Value]
SCHD 29.14 -0.10% (YTD +5.08%)
VYM 147.69 -0.51% (YTD +2.02%)
JEPI 58.38 +0.07% (YTD +1.85%)
SPYD 44.98 -0.24% (YTD +3.14%)
YMAX 9.87 +0.00% (YTD -1.89%)

[Thematic/Growth]
ARKK 80.70 -1.86% (YTD +3.05%)
XLK 145.09 +0.14% (YTD +0.55%)
XLF 53.05 -1.40% (YTD -3.41%)
XLE 49.19 +0.56% (YTD +7.74%)
SMH 400.09 -0.68% (YTD +7.18%)

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🎯 Today’s Strategy
– Crypto: Focus on selective investments in promising projects.
– Stocks: Consider diversifying across sectors showing resilience.

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💡 GPT Investment Direction
– Crypto: Caution is advised due to ongoing regulatory uncertainties.
– Stocks: Remain vigilant as market volatility persists.

– Quote of the day: “In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.” — Albert Einstein

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