Recently, the US stock market has experienced significant volatility over the past one or two trading days. After the opening on Wednesday, the three major indices all declined, with the Nasdaq suffering the largest drop, dragged down mainly by the technology and financial sectors. Specifically, the Dow fell about 0.1%, the S&P 500 declined nearly 0.5%, and the Nasdaq dropped about 1%—indicating considerable downward pressure on tech stocks.



Investors in the market are cautious about high-valuation tech stocks, with some funds shifting towards defensive sectors such as utilities and consumer staples. Financial stocks also showed instability, and under these dual pressures, the market remained under stress.

However, on Thursday, a turning point emerged. From the morning session through to the close, chip and tech stocks rebounded strongly, and positive news related to a major exchange also boosted market confidence. Ultimately, the S&P 500 rose about 0.3%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average increased approximately 0.6%, and the Nasdaq edged up about 0.2%.

The main drivers of the rebound were the impressive earnings reports from TSMC and other chip stocks, with industry leaders like Nvidia and Applied Materials climbing higher. Market focus remained on corporate earnings, economic data, and interest rate expectations. Trading volume and volatility significantly increased compared to previous days, indicating that investors are actively adjusting their risk positions.

Meanwhile, the cryptocurrency market showed even greater activity. Mainstream assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum maintained upward momentum, with Bitcoin recently stabilizing within the 96,000–98,000 USD range, demonstrating solid support.
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PumpDoctrinevip
· 01-18 23:11
Chip earnings report released, tech stocks immediately rebounded. I like this rhythm, and Bitcoin dancing along is also very steady. Holding it was not a waste of time. Wednesday's drop was quite scary, but it turned around quickly. The market is indeed so dramatic. Nvidia guys really have strong selling power. One earnings report can pull the entire market back, and BTC rising along is also true. The 96k to 98k range is indeed very stable. The financial stocks dragged a bit that day, but looking at the activity on the crypto side, it feels like money is quietly flowing into tech and blockchain circles. Let the rebound be a rebound, just afraid of another pullback later. The active trading volume indicates big funds are rebalancing, so we need to keep a close eye on it.
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bridge_anxietyvip
· 01-18 12:03
That wave of chip rebound was really awesome, just waiting for Bitcoin to surge again.
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GasFeeCriervip
· 01-17 05:30
The chip company's earnings report is indeed impressive, and BTC is feeling the relief as well. It seems like the 96k level can still hold steady.
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PensionDestroyervip
· 01-16 00:50
The rebound in tech stocks this time is truly amazing. On Wednesday, they were among the dead, and by Thursday, they came back to life. The chip sector played a strong hand. Holding steady at 96k for BTC is also impressive. This momentum looks like a breakout is imminent. The panic on Wednesday was really unnecessary. Now everyone is just following the trend and chasing highs, which is truly the daily routine of retail investors. Many people cut losses on Wednesday and cried on Thursday — a typical pattern of being shaken out. As soon as good news came out, the market reversed. Still, we should believe in the ceiling of chip stocks.
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GasFeeSobbervip
· 01-16 00:49
The chips are up, and BTC is moving along with them. This rhythm is actually quite smooth. I'm optimistic.
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GrayscaleArbitrageurvip
· 01-16 00:46
Tech stocks are starting to perform again. After a sharp drop on Wednesday, they rebounded instantly on Thursday. Who can keep up with this rhythm? Bitcoin staying steady around 96k is really comfortable. It's much better than the tumultuous moves in the US stock market. The chip stocks' earnings reports exploded as soon as they were released. Where is the promised high valuation risk? Investors are really forgetful. On Wednesday, I was buying defensive sectors, and on Thursday, I jumped back into tech stocks. You need to be pretty quick-witted. How come TSMC's earnings report is so critical this time? It feels like the US stock market is relying on them.
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LiquiditySurfervip
· 01-16 00:46
Chip earnings report boosts the market, and Old Huang has made another contribution. How long can this rebound last? --- Is this a one-day ride for tech stocks? I just want to know if there's still hope ahead. --- BTC remains steady at 96k-98k. This time, there's finally some confidence. --- Playing this roller coaster game with high-valuation tech stocks really tires me out. Crypto still feels better. --- The earnings reports from NVDA and TSMC have literally lifted the index. Amazing. --- Wednesday's drop was frightening, but luckily someone stepped in to buy on Thursday. --- The surge in volatility indicates that big players are rebalancing their portfolios. Small investors might be the ones taking the hit now. --- Bitcoin's support level still looks relatively stable; at least it hasn't continued to crash. --- Funds are shifting from consumer goods to chips. This switch is happening a bit too quickly.
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ForkTonguevip
· 01-16 00:45
The chip earnings report is coming in, and this rebound is quite interesting. Bitcoin is still hovering around 96-98k; it needs to break through 100k to be considered strong.
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