Today’s Bull vs Bear Market Sentiment
Daily Bullish and Bearish Drivers Across Global Markets
Today’s market sentiment reflects the balance between bullish and bearish forces shaping global stock and crypto markets. This daily summary highlights the key drivers behind market moves, based on real-time news analysis.
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Bullish
Zerohash adds Monad support to expand USDC stablecoin payments
Zerohash has added support for the Monad blockchain and USDC on Monad to its crypto infrastructure platform.
Coinbase rolls out AI tool to ‘give any agent a wallet’
AI bots will now be able to independently hold funds, send payments, trade tokens, earn yield, and transact onchain.
Dow Jones, S&P 500, Nasdaq rally as investors focus on January payroll data, 4.3% unemployment
Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq rally as investors focus on January payroll data and a 4.3% unemployment rate.
Bitwise and BlackRock iShares Enter ETF Tokenization Strategy to Overcome Bear Market - Cryptopolitan
Bitwise and BlackRock iShares are pursuing ETF tokenization strategies as a way to navigate the bear market.
BlackRock exec says 1% crypto allocation in Asia could unlock $2 trillion in new flows
A BlackRock executive suggested that a 1% allocation to crypto in Asia could unlock $2 trillion in new flows, highlighting the potential of traditional finance capital pools.
Tether could become ‘top 10 T-bill buyer’ this year, USAT CEO Bo Hines says
Hines' projections are based on the increasing demand for Tether’s flagship USDT token and its recently launched USAT stablecoin.
Worried About a Stock Selloff? The Economy Isn’t.
The article suggests that the economy is robust despite concerns about a stock market selloff.
Worried About a Stock Selloff? The Economy Isn’t. - Barron's
A Barron's article suggests the economy remains strong despite stock market sell-off fears.
Worried About a Stock Selloff? The Economy Isn’t. - Barron's
A Barron's article suggesting that the economy is strong despite concerns about a stock selloff.
Worried About a Stock Selloff? The Economy Isn’t.
The article suggests that the economy is healthy despite concerns about a stock selloff.
Worried About a Stock Selloff? The Economy Isn’t. - Barron's
According to Barron's, while there are concerns about a stock selloff, the economy remains robust.
Worried About a Stock Selloff? The Economy Isn’t. - Barron's
Despite concerns about a potential stock market selloff, the economy remains strong.
Worried About a Stock Selloff? The Economy Isn’t. - Barron's
Barron's article suggesting the economy is healthy despite concerns about a stock market selloff.
Worried About a Stock Selloff? The Economy Isn’t. - Barron's
According to Barron's, despite worries about a stock selloff, the economy remains strong.
Worried About a Stock Selloff? The Economy Isn’t.
A Barron's article suggesting the economy is healthy despite stock market selloff concerns.
Worried About a Stock Selloff? The Economy Isn’t. - Barron's
According to Barron's, the economy remains strong despite concerns about a stock selloff.
What Are Prediction Markets? How Polymarket, Kalshi and Myriad Work
On-chain prediction markets such as Myriad have rapidly gained traction in recent years. Here’s how they work.
Deel taps MoonPay to roll out stablecoin salary payouts in UK, EU
Deel will enable its customers to pay workers in the United Kingdom and European Union, with a US expansion planned later, using stablecoins.
Gen Z 'nihilism' is fueling a $100 trillion crypto derivatives boom in response to a broken system
Unaffordable housing costs are leading to financial nihilism among Gen Z, driving a $100 trillion crypto derivatives boom.
Ondo and Securitize execs say utility, not hype, will drive tokenization’s next phase
Executives from both firms say the next phase of tokenization must prioritize functionality and compliance during a panel at Consensus in Hong Kong.
BlackRock enters DeFi, taps Uniswap for institutional token trading
BlackRock is bringing its $2.1 billion tokenized Treasury fund to Uniswap, expanding institutional access to DeFi and deepening Wall Street’s push into onchain finance.
JPMorgan bullish on crypto for rest of year as institutional flows set to drive recovery
After bitcoin fell below its estimated production cost, JPMorgan said stronger fundamentals and rising institutional inflows could lift crypto this year.
Cloudflare, Inc. (NET): Strong Q4 Growth, Expanding Market Opportunities
Cloudflare is experiencing strong Q4 growth and expanding its market opportunities.
Moving Cash or Crypto? Get a 3% Deposit Match With Kraken Through March 9
Kraken is offering a 3% deposit match for cash or crypto deposits until March 9th.
Crypto Long & Short: Gen Z trusts code over bank promises
In this week’s Crypto Long & Short Newsletter, Haider Rafique of OKX shares a firm study on the generational perspectives of crypto investing. Then, Sky defies 2026 downturn in Chart of the Week.
Malaysia's central bank announces stablecoin and tokenization sandbox
Malaysia's central bank has announced a stablecoin and tokenization sandbox that includes pilot programs exploring wholesale settlement between institutions, real-world use cases, along with stablecoin development and tokenized bank deposits.
Popular crypto exchange denies shutdown rumors
A popular crypto exchange has denied rumors of its shutdown.
Uniswap Token Jumps Following BlackRock Investment as BUIDL Goes DeFi
The Uniswap token price has surged following news of an investment by BlackRock, as BUIDL activity shifts towards DeFi.
Uniswap Token Jumps Following BlackRock Investment as BUIDL Goes DeFi
Uniswap’s governance token jumped after the decentralized exchange’s creators announced an integration with BlackRock's tokenized fund.
BlackRock Files for iShares Bitcoin Premium Income ETF. What a $1,600 Price Target Means
BlackRock Files for iShares Bitcoin Premium Income ETF. TIKR.com analyzes what a $1,600 Price Target Means.
Bearish
S&P 500 Is Set for Record as Solid Jobs Sink Bonds: Markets Wrap - Bloomberg
According to Bloomberg, strong jobs data is causing bond prices to fall, and the S&P 500 is expected to hit a record high.
Bitcoin Transfer, New Ransom Demand Surface in Nancy Guthrie Abduction Case: Reports
Investigators released footage of a suspect in the Nancy Guthrie case amid reports of a Bitcoin transfer and new ransom demand.
Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq waver after January jobs report smashes expectations
The stock market is wavering, with the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq experiencing volatility after the January jobs report significantly exceeded expectations.
Paxful crypto platform fined $4 million after prosecutors say it ‘profited from moving money for criminals’
Paxful Holdings Inc. was sentenced to pay $4 million after prosecutors say it profited from a lack of anti-money laundering controls.
[Wall Street Radar] Dow's Struggle for 50,000... Weakened Expectations for Interest Rate Cuts Despite '130,000 Jobs' - Focus On Economy
[Wall Street Radar] Dow's struggle for 50,000... Weakened expectations for interest rate cuts despite '130,000 jobs'
Bitcoin Exchange Paxful Must Pay $4 Million Over Prostitution, Money Laundering Charges
Paxful has reached a plea deal with the DOJ and will pay a $4 million fine related to prostitution and money laundering charges.
Bank of Canada Points to US Volatile Trade Policies Causing Economic Risk Reemergence
The Bank of Canada has pointed out that the volatile trade policies of the United States have caused economic risks to reemerge.
Bitcoin Slides as Fed Rate Cut Doubts Follow Strong Jobs Report
Bitcoin continued falling Wednesday after a strong U.S. jobs report dampened hopes that the Federal Reserve would lower interest rates in March.
Bitcoin rebound hype fades as range highs crumble: Here’s why BTC is volatile
Bitcoin price crumbled back toward its 2026 low as a lack of fresh capital inflows, weak investor sentiment, and rising selling in spot markets chipped away at the $66,000 level.
Bitcoin rebound hype fades as range highs crumble: Here’s why BTC is volatile
Bitcoin price crumbled back toward its 2026 low as a lack of fresh capital inflows, weak investor sentiment, and rising selling in spot markets chipped away at the $66,000 level.
Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500 waver, Nasdaq slides after January jobs report smashes expectations
The stock market showed mixed performance, with the Dow and S&P 500 wavering and the Nasdaq sliding after January's jobs report significantly exceeded expectations.
Democrats press SEC’s Atkins over dropped crypto cases, Trump industry ties as agency shifts strategy
Democrats are questioning SEC Chair Atkins about the agency's decline in digital asset enforcement and potential ties to the Trump administration, indicating a possible shift in the SEC's crypto regulation strategy.
Solana DAT Upexi posts $179 million loss as SOL price slide hits treasury despite revenue doubling
Upexi reported a $179 million loss due to the decline in SOL price, impacting its treasury, even with a doubling of revenue primarily from staking.
U.S. DOJ hits Paxful for $4 million in case tied to illegal sex work, money laundering
The crypto platform Paxful was fined $4 million by the U.S. DOJ in a case related to illegal sex work and money laundering; the penalty was significantly reduced due to the company's ability to pay, according to U.S. authorities.
Coinbase Price Projections Slashed By Analysts Ahead of Earnings
Analysts remain bullish on Coinbase but have cut their price targets as Bitcoin dives.
'This Is Not Good for Crypto': Lawmakers Slam SEC Chair for Easing Industry Policing
As the crypto market hemorrhages value, scrutiny has increased on the impact of President Trump’s crypto dealings on investor confidence, with lawmakers criticizing the SEC Chair for easing industry policing.
US Stock Market Today: Strong January Payrolls Hit Treasuries as Software Sell-Off Offsets Chip Strength
The US stock market showed mixed performance as strong January payrolls led to a decline in Treasuries, while a sell-off in software stocks offset the strength in chip stocks.
Crypto Lender BlockFills Suspends Client Withdrawals
Crypto lender BlockFills has suspended client withdrawals.
SEC's Paul Atkins grilled on crypto enforcement pull-back, including with Justin Sun, Tron
SEC's Paul Atkins was grilled in a House hearing regarding the agency's crypto enforcement pull-back, specifically including Justin Sun and Tron. The chairman said he's open to a confidential briefing for lawmakers on the topic.
Susquehanna-Backed Crypto Lender BlockFills Suspends Withdrawals as Bitcoin Sinks
Crypto firm BlockFills said it has temporarily halted deposits and withdrawals on its platform amid falling crypto prices and volatility.
Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500 waver, Nasdaq slides after January jobs report smashes expectations
Stock market: Dow, S&P 500 are wavering and Nasdaq is sliding after the January jobs report smashed expectations.
Why Leveraged ETFs Are Considered Among the Market's Most Speculative Products
Leveraged ETFs are considered highly speculative due to their volatility and risk.
Institutional crypto platform BlockFills reportedly halts withdrawals, restricts trading
Reports of institutional crypto platform BlockFills halting withdrawals and restricting trading evoke memories of the 2022 crypto market collapse and could negatively impact the market.
UK FCA seeks to block Justin Sun-linked HTX after alleged breaches of crypto marketing rules
The UK FCA has initiated legal action against HTX for allegedly conducting illegal crypto promotions targeting UK consumers.
CME-backed crypto lender BlockFills halts withdrawals, says it’s working to restore liquidity
BlockFills, a crypto lender backed by CME, has halted withdrawals due to liquidity issues and is working to restore liquidity.
Why Robinhood Stock Crashed After Earnings
Robinhood's stock crashed after its earnings announcement.
US stock market down: Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq see big crash today as Wall Street tumbles sharply
The US stock market is experiencing a significant downturn, with the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all falling sharply.
Following Bitcoin Dive, Galaxy CEO Novogratz Says Crypto Headed for 'Much Lower Returns'
After Bitcoin's price decline, Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz stated that the crypto market is headed for 'much lower returns'.
Following Bitcoin Dive, Galaxy CEO Novogratz Says Crypto Headed for 'Much Lower Returns'
Galaxy CEO Mike Novogratz believes crypto's speculative era is ending, replaced by real-world asset tokenization with lower returns.
Bitcoin’s Crash Continues — Experts Weigh In on Whether You Should Sell
Bitcoin price continues to crash, and experts are weighing in on whether investors should sell.
Neutral / Mixed News
Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy-AmCham Discuss Stabilization of Korea-US Trade Environment…'Efforts to Strengthen Economic Cooperation'
The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy and the American Chamber of Commerce in Korea discussed stabilizing the Korea-US trade environment and efforts to strengthen economic cooperation.
Securities Firms Celebrate 'Ants' Thanks: Korea Investment & Securities Achieves 2 Trillion Won in Net Profit, Joining 5 Firms in 1 Trillion Won Club
News reports that major securities firms like Korea Investment & Securities are reporting strong earnings, with some reaching 2 trillion won in net profit, thanks to the activity of retail investors.
‘Youth Employment Ice Age’ Continues in the New Year… Employment Rate Lowest in 5 Years
The youth employment crisis continues into the new year, with the employment rate hitting a 5-year low.
The Daily: White House stablecoin meeting ends in impasse, BlackRock taps Uniswap for direct onchain BUIDL trading, and more
The White House stablecoin meeting ended without agreement, while BlackRock is exploring direct onchain BUIDL trading via Uniswap.
'XRP is the North Star for Ripple': Garlinghouse keeps door open for more M&A in second half of 2026
Last year, Ripple invested 'approximately $4 billion into the crypto ecosystem' through investments, mergers, and acquisitions.
Distributional Impacts of Inflation Accounting for Behavioral Effects and Real Assets - KDI Center for Economic Education and Information
KDI's Center for Economic Education and Information released a study on the distributional impacts of inflation, accounting for behavioral effects and real assets.
DCG’s Barry Silbert: 5%-10% of bitcoin ‘will find its way into privacy-focused crypto’ like Zcash
DCG's founder, Barry Silbert, suggests that privacy coins offer an asymmetric investment opportunity similar to early Bitcoin, and anticipates a portion of Bitcoin's capital flowing into them.
Market Outlook: Ford miss and Mattel selloff as AI debate intensifies
Market Outlook: Ford experienced a miss and Mattel experienced a selloff as the AI debate intensifies.
Zillow's Weak Outlook Causes Decline in Real Estate Stocks
Real estate stocks are falling due to Zillow's weak outlook.
Prediction: This Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock Will Reach a New All-Time High by End of 2026
A prediction has been made that a particular Artificial Intelligence stock will reach a new all-time high by the end of 2026.
Tenable Holdings, Inc. (TENB) in Focus: Earnings Strength, Market Confidence, and Strategic Expansion
Tenable Holdings' earnings strength, market confidence, and strategic expansion are being closely watched.
Why NuScale Power Stock Just Crashed
NuScale Power's stock price has crashed.
Financial Services Market Talk - The Wall Street Journal
Financial Services Market Talk - The Wall Street Journal
Shopify shares slide despite Q4 revenue and EPS beat
Shopify's Q4 revenue and EPS beat expectations, but the stock price declined.
Gartner, Inc. (IT) Faces Sales Challenges While Betting on Recovery
IT consulting firm Gartner is facing sales challenges while betting on a recovery.
Super Micro Computer (SMCI) Navigates Growth and Profitability Challenges
Super Micro Computer is facing challenges in maintaining growth and profitability.
Box Inc. (BOX) Positioned for Double-Digit Growth Amid Product Expansion
Box Inc. is projected to achieve double-digit growth due to product expansion.
OpenText (OTEX) Delivers Cloud Growth While Shedding Non-Core Assets
OpenText is achieving cloud growth and shedding non-core assets.
ZoomInfo Technologies (GTM) Confronts AI-Driven Sector Headwinds
ZoomInfo Technologies is facing challenges in the AI technology sector.
Got $5,000? 2 Unstoppable Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks to Buy and Hold for Years
Recommending two artificial intelligence stocks to buy and hold for years if you have $5,000.