Global Indices & Fear & Greed Index

Macro investor Jordi Visser believes that if Bitcoin and Ethereum break through $76,000 and $2,400 respectively, it will kick off a sustainable uptrend. He expects high inflation to push investors to seek profitable assets, and notes that the probability of an economic recession has fallen to 24%. This view contrasts with the current bearish expectations in the crypto industry.

Gate News message. On April 12, according to on-chain data monitoring, Sky (formerly MakerDAO) co-founder Rune’s 7x leveraged Nasdaq 100 short positions have all been closed. He currently still holds 20x leveraged WTI crude oil futures long positions, 7x leveraged Brent crude oil long positions, and 20x leveraged S&P 500 short positions, and all of them are in a loss position. His overall position value has now fallen to about $680k, with an unrealized loss of about $60k, and the return on investment is -21.78%.

Gate News update: On April 12, according to Alternative Data, today’s Crypto Fear and Greed Index is 16 (15 yesterday), and market panic sentiment has eased slightly. The index runs on a threshold of 0-100 and is calculated from six indicators: volatility (25%), market trading volume (25%), social media buzz (15%), market survey (15%), Bitcoin’s share of the entire market (10%), and Google keyword trend analysis (10%).

The three major U.S. stock indexes finished mixed, with the Nasdaq up 0.35% to set an eight-session winning streak, while the S&P 500 fell 0.11% and the Dow Jones fell 0.56%. Tech stocks were broadly higher, and the Nasdaq’s gain for the week reached 4.68%. Blockchain-related stocks showed mixed performance.

Gate News message: On April 10, the United States’ initial forecast for the 1-year inflation rate was 4.8% for April, higher than the market expectation of 4.3%, with the prior value at 3.80%. This data is an important component of the University of Michigan consumer sentiment index and reflects consumers’ expectations for inflation levels over the next year.

On April 10, the precious metals market was strong: gold rose to $4,773.60 per ounce, and silver rose to $76.364 per ounce. In the crypto market, volatility eased, the FX market saw the U.S. dollar weaken versus the Chinese yuan, and global equity indexes rose. In commodities, WTI crude oil rose while Brent crude oil fell. The Gate platform supports trading a variety of financial assets.

Gate News message: On April 10, U.S. stocks opened for trading; the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.03%, the S&P 500 rose 0.27%, and the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.4%.

Gate News, according to Tree News, the U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 3.3% year over year, below market expectations of 3.4%. The U.S. Core CPI rose 2.6% year over year, also below market expectations of 2.7%.

Gate News message, on April 10, according to Alternative data, the crypto fear and greed index today is 16, up 2 points from yesterday’s 14, with the market’s “fear” sentiment slightly easing. The index threshold range is 0-100; based on an overall assessment of market sentiment, its components include: volatility (25%), market trading volume (25%), social media buzz (15%), market surveys (15%), Bitcoin’s share across the entire market (10%), and Google trending search analysis (10%).

Gate News news, on April 10, the Korea KOSPI Index (Korea’s stock market benchmark index) rose 8.96% this week, posting its largest weekly gain since January 2021.

Gate News: According to the latest Gate TradFi data, CHCUSD50 (China A50 50x) has surged by 1.5% in a short period. Current volatility is significantly higher than recent averages, indicating increased market

The Federal Reserve's recent minutes revealed mixed signals on potential rate changes, influenced by inflation and geopolitical tensions. Bitcoin's price is currently around $71,000, with analysts divided on its future amid these macroeconomic pressures, relying on factors like the Iran ceasefire and inflation trends.

Gate News: According to the latest Gate TradFi data, CHCUSD50 (China A50 50x) has surged by 1% in a short period. Current volatility is significantly higher than recent averages, indicating increased market

Gate News: Message. On April 10, the U.S. Department of Labor will release the U.S. March CPI (Consumer Price Index) data at 20:30 Beijing time tonight. This release will include: the 3-month unadjusted CPI year-over-year rate, the seasonally adjusted CPI month-over-month rate, the seasonally adjusted core CPI month-over-month rate, and the unadjusted core CPI month-over-month rate. CPI data is a key indicator used to measure the level of inflation and has historically had an important impact on financial markets; it may trigger market volatility at the time of release.

Gate News: According to the latest Gate TradFi data, CHCUSD50 (China A50 50x) has surged by 0.5% in a short period. Current volatility is significantly higher than recent averages, indicating increased market

April 10, Hong Kong-listed AI application stocks rose strongly, with Xunce rising 11% and Dipu Technology up more than 5.5%. Both the Hang Seng Index and the Hang Seng Tech Index rose by more than 1%, and multiple stocks including Longfor Group and Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation performed strongly.

Gate News update, April 10: after the South Korean and Japanese stock markets opened today, they saw gains. Market data shows the Nikkei 225 Index (Japan’s benchmark stock index) rose 1.59%, to 56,783.36 points; the Korean KOSPI Index (South Korea’s benchmark stock index) moved up to 5900 points, up 2.12% during the day.

The White House Office of Management issued a warning on March 23, banning employees from using nonpublic information to participate in prediction markets, saying this constitutes a criminal offense. The report said that 15 minutes before Trump announced a pause in airstrikes against Iran, oil futures saw unusual trading, and three Polymarket accounts earned more than 600k yuan by accurately predicting outcomes, raising concerns about insider trading. The White House emphasized that this behavior violates ethical standards and said there is no specific evidence yet pointing to any individuals who broke the rules.

April 10, gold and silver prices fell slightly, trading at $4,758.37 per ounce and $75.165 per ounce, respectively. The Bitcoin Volatility Index (BVIX) dropped to 44.36, and in the foreign exchange market, the U.S. dollar rose against the offshore yuan and the Japanese yen. Major European stock indexes generally declined, while WTI and Brent crude oil rose slightly. The Gate platform supports trading a variety of financial market products.

Recent U.S. personal consumption expenditure price index data shows that price pressure has continued, and the market is focusing on the upcoming March CPI figures. Geopolitical conflicts are driving energy prices higher, raising concerns about a rebound in inflation, with stagnant inflation becoming the focus. Although Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell does not agree with this label, the impact on economic growth still needs to be closely watched.