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Noticed an interesting contrast in the markets this week. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit new all-time highs, while the cryptocurrency market is clearly lagging behind. Bitcoin is still about 60% below its peak, which looks quite strange against the backdrop of traditional index growth.
On Monday, the S&P 500 closed at a new ATH, Nasdaq also hit new highs, and even the Russell 2000 joined the rally. The Dow Jones was more modest, falling by 62 points. Meanwhile, oil prices rose noticeably — Brent Crude increased by 2.75% to $108.23, and WTI Crude rose by 2.09% to $96.37. It seems geopolitical factors are weighing on the energy market.
However, the cryptocurrency sector clearly isn't catching this momentum. Bitcoin shows weakness, remaining far from its historical peaks. This creates the impression of two completely different markets — traditional capital is growing vigorously, while crypto is waiting for its moment. It seems that for a stronger recovery in cryptocurrencies, greater regulatory clarity and a serious influx of institutional money are needed.