Crypto & US Market Brief — 2026-01-28

**Crypto & US Market Brief (2026-01-27)**

📊 **Fear & Greed Index**
– Index today: 29 (Fear) / as of 2026-01-27 00:00
– One-line interpretation: cautious due to prevailing market uncertainties.

💰 **Crypto News**
(Top4 24h) BTC ▲1.24% | ETH ▲3.24% | SOL ▲2.48% | XRP ▲0.86%
• Here’s what happened in crypto today
• US Marshals confirm probe into $40M theft claims involving seized crypto
• AI data centers hit same local resistance that slowed Bitcoin mining
• Public companies quietly grow Bitcoin holdings as prices stay flat
• Bitcoin’s real ‘Uptober’ moment might start in February: Here’s why
• South Dakota lawmaker takes another run at Bitcoin reserve bill

**Top Gainers (Crypto) (Top 3)**
• pippin (PIPPIN) ▲49.15%
– High trading volume and positive sentiment driving momentum.
• Hyperliquid (HYPE) ▲21.84%
– Strong news coverage and increased user interest boosting price.
• Kinetiq Staked HYPE (KHYPE) ▲21.59%
– Momentum from recent partnerships and market attention.

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📈 **US Stocks News**
(Indices) Nasdaq100 ▲0.89% | S&P500 ▲0.40% | Dow ▼0.81%
(M7) AAPL ▲1.12%, AMZN ▲2.63%, GOOGL ▲0.39%, META ▲0.09%, MSFT ▲2.19%, NVDA ▲1.10%, TSLA ▼0.99%
• The Fed releases its latest interest rate decision Wednesday. Here’s what to expect
• Homebuyers are backing out of deals at the fastest pace in nearly a decade
• The government is barreling toward a partial shutdown over DHS funding. Here’s what to expect

**Top Gainers (US Stocks) (Top 3)**
• Redwire Corporation (RDW) ▲29.56%
– Strong earnings report exceeding market expectations.
• Firefly Aerospace Inc. (FLY) ▲16.47%
– Positive guidance and sector momentum driving growth.
• Corning Incorporated (GLW) ▲15.58%
– Solid earnings and increased demand in the tech sector.

🎯 **Today’s Strategy**
– Crypto: Monitor for signs of bullish momentum before entering positions.
– Stocks: Look for opportunities in sectors showing resilience amid market volatility.

🏷️ **Hashtags**
#crypto #bitcoin #ethereum #nasdaq #sp500 #stocks #marketupdate #riskmanagement #trend #investing

💡 **GPT Investment Direction**
– Crypto: Consider cautious investments with a focus on long-term potential.
– Stocks: Diversify holdings to mitigate risks during market fluctuations.

– Quote of the day: “In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity.” – Sun Tzu

📦 US ETF Summary

[Index/Growth]
SPY 695.50 +0.40% (YTD +1.81%)
VOO 639.73 +0.41% (YTD +1.82%)
QQQ 631.06 +0.89% (YTD +2.93%)
DIA 490.06 -0.81% (YTD +1.33%)
IWM 264.74 +0.29% (YTD +6.42%)

[Dividend/Value]
SCHD 29.37 +0.65% (YTD +5.91%)
VYM 148.60 +0.13% (YTD +2.65%)
JEPI 58.59 -0.03% (YTD +2.22%)
SPYD 45.09 +0.11% (YTD +3.39%)
YMAX 9.84 -0.10% (YTD -2.19%)

[Thematic/Growth]
ARKK 79.77 -0.19% (YTD +1.86%)
XLK 148.05 +1.35% (YTD +2.60%)
XLF 53.00 -0.77% (YTD -3.51%)
XLE 49.67 +0.91% (YTD +8.81%)
SMH 407.25 +2.11% (YTD +9.09%)

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