Crypto & US Market Brief — 2026-02-08

**Crypto & US Market Brief (2026-02-07)**

📊 **Fear & Greed Index**
– Index today: 6 (Extreme Fear) / as of 2026-02-07 00:00
– One-line interpretation: cautious due to market volatility.

💰 **Crypto News**
(Top4 24h) BTC ▼2.97% | ETH ▲0.48% | SOL ▼1.23% | XRP ▼4.49%
• Here’s what happened in crypto today
• Over 23% of traders now expect interest rate cut at next FOMC meeting
• CFTC expands payment stablecoin criteria to include national trust banks
• Bitcoin difficulty drops by over 11%, sharpest drop since 2021 China ban
• What crashed Bitcoin? Three theories behind BTC’s trip below $60K
• Tether helps Turkey seize $544M in crypto tied to illegal betting network

**Top Gainers (Crypto) (Top 3)**
• Siren (SIREN) ▲161.11%
– Strong trading volume following recent news.
– Positive sentiment from community engagement.
• MemeCore (M) ▲7.78%
– Increased momentum due to social media buzz.
– New partnerships announced boosting visibility.
• Zebec Network (ZBCN) ▲7.03%
– Rising interest from institutional investors.
– Recent updates on project development.

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📈 **US Stocks News**
(Indices) Nasdaq100 ▲2.11% | S&P500 ▲1.92% | Dow ▲2.48%
(M7) AAPL ▲0.80%, AMZN ▼5.55%, GOOGL ▼2.53%, META ▼1.31%, MSFT ▲1.90%, NVDA ▲7.87%, TSLA ▲3.50%
• Trump administration equity stakes pose risks to U.S. companies and markets
• Hims & Hers pulls copycat weight-loss pill after threats of legal action
• Automakers largely sit out 2026 Super Bowl advertising amid industry uncertainty

**Top Gainers (US Stocks) (Top 3)**
• Liberty Global Ltd. (LBTYB) ▲49.71%
– Strong earnings report exceeded expectations.
– Positive guidance for the upcoming quarter.
• BILL Holdings, Inc. (BILL) ▲37.16%
– Impressive earnings growth driven by new client acquisitions.
– Positive sector trends boosting investor confidence.
• Lumen Technologies, Inc. (LUMN) ▲29.37%
– Strong quarterly results highlighted by increased revenue.
– Strategic initiatives driving market interest.

🎯 **Today’s Strategy**
– Crypto: Focus on high volatility assets with caution.
– Stocks: Look for value in tech sectors despite risks.

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

💡 **GPT Investment Direction**
– Crypto: Consider diversifying portfolios, but stay alert to market shifts.
– Stocks: Look for long-term growth opportunities, while managing short-term risks.

– Quote of the day: “The best way to predict the future is to create it.” – Peter Drucker

📦 US ETF Summary

[Index/Growth]
SPY 690.62 +1.92% (YTD +1.09%)
VOO 635.24 +1.95% (YTD +1.10%)
QQQ 609.65 +2.11% (YTD -0.57%)
DIA 501.03 +2.48% (YTD +3.60%)
IWM 265.02 +3.59% (YTD +6.53%)

[Dividend/Value]
SCHD 31.47 +1.61% (YTD +13.49%)
VYM 155.47 +2.29% (YTD +7.40%)
JEPI 59.11 +1.49% (YTD +3.12%)
SPYD 47.03 +1.38% (YTD +7.84%)
YMAX 8.76 +3.91% (YTD -12.92%)

[Thematic/Growth]
ARKK 70.41 +6.15% (YTD -10.09%)
XLK 141.13 +4.06% (YTD -2.20%)
XLF 54.26 +1.82% (YTD -1.22%)
XLE 53.25 +1.99% (YTD +16.65%)
SMH 401.65 +5.40% (YTD +7.59%)

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