Global Indices & Fear & Greed Index

Track the Dow, Nasdaq, S&P 500, and the VIX (Fear Index) to interpret how market sentiment and risk-on/risk-off rotations impact crypto prices and volatility.
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DOJ Drops Criminal Investigation Into Fed Chair Powell, Clearing Path for Crypto-Friendly Kevin Warsh

Gate News message, April 24 — The U.S. Department of Justice has closed its criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, removing a key obstacle to Senate confirmation of incoming Fed chair Kevin Warsh. U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro announced the closur
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GateNews·04-24 14:09

U.S.-Iran talks hit a deadlock, oil prices rise, and Bitcoin holds steady at 78K

U.S.-Iran talks have again fallen into a stalemate, and geopolitical tensions have pushed up oil prices; Brent is over $105 and WTI is near $97. The U.S. says it will open fire if the Strait of Hormuz is hit by a “Bure” missile. Iran’s parliamentary speaker withdraws from the negotiating team, and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps tightens its control, which has raised concerns from outside observers. Bitcoin is trading steadily and has stabilized above 78K; spot Bitcoin ETFs have recorded net inflows for six consecutive days, and spot Ethereum ETFs have recorded net inflows for nine consecutive days. The Fear & Greed Index has declined, but it still leans optimistic; financing rates have turned slightly negative, and leverage has not grown significantly.
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ChainNewsAbmedia·04-23 23:45

Asian Equities Set Lower as Iran Conflict Concerns Weigh

Asian equity markets are positioned to open lower on Friday following declines on Wall Street, as traders express concern that escalating Iran tensions could prolong disruptions to the Strait of Hormuz, according to the market report. US stocks declined Thursday, with the S&P 500 falling 0.4% and th
CryptoFrontier·04-23 22:41