**Crypto & US Market Brief (2026-02-28)**
π Fear & Greed Index
β Index today: 11 (Extreme Fear) / as of 2026-02-28 00:00
β One-line interpretation: Cautious due to prevailing extreme fear in the market.
π° Crypto News
(Top4 24h) BTC β²2.21% | ETH β²2.33% | SOL β²3.83% | XRP β²2.31%
β’ Hereβs what happened in crypto today
β’ Anthropic CEO responds to Pentagon order prohibiting military use
β’ Etherβs 60% down from its 2025 high, but TradFi keeps betting on ETH: Hereβs why
β’ Bitcoin bottom fractal calls for 130% rally, but is the model valid in 2026?
β’ Crypto treasury companies likely to consolidate in 2026: Crypto exec
β’ Buying Bitcoin? Hold for at least three years to avoid losses, data says
Top Gainers (Crypto) (Top 3)
β’ Power Protocol (POWER) β²29.20%
β Strong trading volume and positive market sentiment.
β’ Venice Token (VVV) β²22.31%
β Increased interest following recent partnerships and news.
β’ Lombard (BARD) β²17.88%
β Momentum driven by innovative project updates and community support.
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π US Stocks News
(Indices) Nasdaq100 βΌ0.32% | S&P500 βΌ0.48% | Dow βΌ1.05%
(M7) AAPL βΌ3.21%, AMZN β²1.00%, GOOGL β²1.42%, META βΌ1.34%, MSFT βΌ2.24%, NVDA βΌ4.16%, TSLA βΌ1.49%
β’ How the attack on Iran could impact the global oil market and economy
β’ Berkshire Hathaway operating earnings fell nearly 30% in Warren Buffett’s final quarter as CEO
β’ ‘Bigger ramifications than Venezuela’: Markets brace for impact after U.S. strikes Iran
Top Gainers (US Stocks) (Top 3)
β’ Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI) β²56.88%
β Strong earnings report exceeded expectations.
β’ The Baldwin Insurance Group, In (BWIN) β²25.64%
β Positive guidance and strong sector performance.
β’ FIGS, Inc. (FIGS) β²23.90%
β Impressive sales growth and increased market share.
π¦ US ETF Summary
[Index/Growth]
SPY 685.99 -0.48% (YTD +0.41%)
VOO 631.04 -0.46% (YTD +0.44%)
QQQ 607.29 -0.32% (YTD -0.95%)
DIA 489.66 -1.05% (YTD +1.25%)
IWM 261.41 -1.72% (YTD +5.08%)
[Dividend/Value]
SCHD 31.77 +0.83% (YTD +14.57%)
VYM 155.05 +0.08% (YTD +7.11%)
JEPI 59.88 +0.49% (YTD +4.47%)
SPYD 47.99 +0.10% (YTD +10.04%)
YMAX 8.62 -0.12% (YTD -14.31%)
[Thematic/Growth]
ARKK 72.91 -2.28% (YTD -6.90%)
XLK 138.76 -1.60% (YTD -3.84%)
XLF 51.43 -2.04% (YTD -6.37%)
XLE 55.92 +1.58% (YTD +22.50%)
SMH 406.37 -1.37% (YTD +8.86%)
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π― Todayβs Strategy
β Crypto: Focus on long-term holds amid volatility.
β Stocks: Monitor geopolitical developments affecting market conditions.
π·οΈ Hashtags
#crypto #bitcoin #ethereum #nasdaq #sp500 #stocks #marketupdate #riskmanagement #trend #investing
π‘ GPT Investment Direction
β Crypto: Caution advised due to market volatility.
β Stocks: Consider potential risks from geopolitical tensions.
β Quote of the day: “In investing, what is comfortable is rarely profitable.” β Robert Arnott
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