Crypto & US Market Brief — 2026-01-30

Crypto & US Market Brief (2026-01-29)

📊 Fear & Greed Index
– Index today: 26 (Fear) / as of 2026-01-29 00:00
– One-line interpretation: cautious due to recent market volatility.

💰 Crypto News
(Top4 24h) BTC ▼5.51% | ETH ▼6.68% | SOL ▼6.41% | XRP ▼5.87%
• Bitfinex Bitcoin longs hit 2-year high: Is a rally to $100K possible?
• Here’s what happened in crypto today
• 21Shares launches first Jito staked Solana ETP in Europe
• Crypto custodian Copper weighs IPO as institutional demand grows: Report
• Escape Velocity raises $62M to back DePIN infrastructure projects
• Talos adds $45M to Series B with new backing from Robinhood, Sony

Top Gainers (Crypto) (Top 3)
• Canton (CC) ▲11.24%
– Increased trading volume indicates strong interest.
– Positive news surrounding partnerships boosts sentiment.
• LayerZero (ZRO) ▲4.47%
– Momentum from recent project updates attracts investors.
– Growing community engagement enhances visibility.
• AINFT (NFT) ▲3.10%
– Recent collaborations with artists drive demand.
– Market interest in NFTs remains robust.

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📈 US Stocks News
(Indices) Nasdaq100 ▼0.62% | S&P500 ▼0.21% | Dow ▼0.81%
(M7) AAPL ▲0.68%, AMZN ▼0.53%, GOOGL ▲0.67%, META ▲10.45%, MSFT ▼10.00%, NVDA ▲0.48%, TSLA ▼3.50%
• Apple sales surge 16% on ‘staggering’ iPhone demand
• Software stocks enter bear market on AI disruption fear with ServiceNow plunging 10%
• Microsoft lost $357 billion in market cap as stock plunged most since 2020

Top Gainers (US Stocks) (Top 3)
• Modine Manufacturing Company (MOD) ▲20.30%
– Strong earnings report exceeds expectations.
– Positive guidance suggests continued growth.
• Southwest Airlines Company (LUV) ▲18.70%
– Robust travel demand drives revenue growth.
– Improved operational efficiency boosts investor confidence.
• Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL) ▲18.65%
– Strong bookings indicate recovery in travel sector.
– Positive earnings outlook supports stock performance.

📦 US ETF Summary

[Index/Growth]
SPY 693.97 -0.21% (YTD +1.58%)
VOO 638.24 -0.21% (YTD +1.58%)
QQQ 629.32 -0.62% (YTD +2.64%)
DIA 490.16 +0.01% (YTD +1.35%)
IWM 263.37 +0.03% (YTD +5.86%)

[Dividend/Value]
SCHD 29.38 +0.27% (YTD +5.95%)
VYM 149.46 +0.52% (YTD +3.25%)
JEPI 58.55 +0.22% (YTD +2.15%)
SPYD 44.89 +0.40% (YTD +2.94%)
YMAX 9.58 -1.24% (YTD -4.77%)

[Thematic/Growth]
ARKK 77.65 -1.63% (YTD -0.84%)
XLK 146.82 -1.61% (YTD +1.75%)
XLF 53.54 +1.04% (YTD -2.53%)
XLE 50.51 +0.92% (YTD +10.65%)
SMH 417.52 +0.21% (YTD +11.85%)

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🎯 Today’s Strategy
– Crypto: Focus on defensive assets amid market uncertainty.
– Stocks: Look for growth opportunities in resilient sectors.

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#crypto #bitcoin #ethereum #nasdaq #sp500 #stocks #marketupdate #riskmanagement #trend #investing

💡 GPT Investment Direction
– Crypto: Consider diversifying into stablecoins for risk management.
– Stocks: Evaluate tech stocks cautiously due to volatility.

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

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