**Crypto & US Market Brief (2026-04-18)**
π Fear & Greed Index
β Index today: 26 (Fear) / as of 2026-04-18 00:00
β One-line interpretation: cautious due to recent market declines.
π° Crypto News
(Top4 24h) BTC βΌ1.79% | ETH βΌ3.00% | SOL βΌ2.98% | XRP βΌ3.01%
β’ Hereβs what happened in crypto today
β’ Kelp restaking platform exploited, $293M drained in attack
β’ Solana futures open interest rose by 20% this week: Is $100 SOL next?
β’ Bitcoin mining difficulty falls, but projected to rise in next adjustment
β’ Iran views BTC as a strategic asset, but USDt still dominates oil tolls: BPI
β’ Poland parliament fails again to override presidential veto on crypto bill
Top Gainers (Crypto) (Top 3)
β’ ETHGas (GWEI) β²17.75%
β Increased trading volume following recent news.
β Positive sentiment in the Ethereum community.
β’ DeXe (DEXE) β²15.88%
β Strong momentum from recent partnerships.
β Increased user engagement on the platform.
β’ Genius (GENIUS) β²14.81%
β Surge attributed to new product launches.
β High trading volume reflecting investor interest.
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π US Stocks News
(Indices) Nasdaq100 β | S&P500 β | Dow β
(M7) AAPL β, AMZN β, GOOGL β, META β, MSFT β, NVDA β, TSLA β
β’ Iran says Strait of Hormuz is closed again as vessels attempting to cross come under fire
β’ We spoke to over 30 central bankers, policymakers and politicians. Here are their top concerns
β’ Berkshire shares left behind as S&P 500 rallies to record high
Top Gainers (US Stocks) (Top 3)
β’ Maase Inc. (MAAS) β²31.55%
β Strong earnings report exceeded expectations.
β Positive guidance for the upcoming quarter.
β’ MaxLinear, Inc (MXL) β²12.51%
β Solid earnings growth driven by demand in tech sector.
β Upward revision of fiscal outlook.
β’ Lionsgate Studios Corp (LION) β²12.47%
β Successful film releases boosting revenue.
β Strategic partnerships enhancing market position.
π¦ US ETF Summary
[Index/Growth]
SPY β β (YTD β)
VOO β β (YTD β)
QQQ β β (YTD β)
DIA β β (YTD β)
IWM β β (YTD β)
[Dividend/Value]
SCHD β β (YTD β)
VYM β β (YTD β)
JEPI β β (YTD β)
SPYD β β (YTD β)
YMAX β β (YTD β)
[Thematic/Growth]
ARKK β β (YTD β)
XLK β β (YTD β)
XLF β β (YTD β)
XLE β β (YTD β)
SMH β β (YTD β)
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π― Todayβs Strategy
β Crypto: Focus on safety; consider diversifying into stablecoins.
β Stocks: Look for opportunities in sectors showing resilience.
π·οΈ Hashtags
#crypto #bitcoin #ethereum #nasdaq #sp500 #stocks #marketupdate #riskmanagement #trend #investing
π‘ GPT Investment Direction
β Crypto: Caution is advised due to market volatility.
β Stocks: Monitor sector performance but be aware of potential pullbacks.
β Quote of the day: “In investing, what is comfortable is rarely profitable.” β Robert Arnott
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