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    S&P faces pressure today; watch the video for precise levels.

    by VT Markets
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    Jan 8, 2026
    S&P and Nasdaq markets are facing challenges. Bitcoin is under pressure due to declining sentiment among institutions, while Ethereum remains above the 50-day EMA, even as risks and ETF outflows increase. In 2025, significant changes occurred, but the overall economy stayed steady. For 2026, we expect the trends from 2025 to continue, although not to repeat exactly.

    Ripple Market Volatility

    Ripple has fallen for the third day in a row amid ongoing market swings. After peaking at $2.41, the highest since November 14, XRP is seeing heavy profit-taking. The S&P 500 is under pressure, revealing the impact of the major economic changes from 2025. Last week’s jobs report for December 2025 showed only 155,000 jobs added, which was lower than expected and raised concerns about an economic slowdown. This suggests that we might need to consider strategies that can benefit from sideways or declining market movements in the coming weeks. Market anxiety is evident, with the VIX remaining above 22—a notable increase from last year’s lows. In this uncertain environment, buying put options on indices like SPY or QQQ could be a wise move to hedge against or speculate on potential declines. This approach is often taken when we anticipate increased market volatility or a clear downward trend.

    Crypto Market and Institutional Sentiment

    The crypto market signals a risk-averse sentiment, reflecting broader caution in the financial landscape. In the first week of 2026 alone, over $500 million flowed out of spot Bitcoin ETFs, indicating that institutional investors are cutting back on their exposure. This weak performance in digital assets often signals challenges ahead for traditional tech and growth stocks. We also see aggressive profit-taking across the market, similar to what happened with Ripple following its recent peak. For those trading derivatives, selling call credit spreads on extended tech stocks could be a smart strategy in this climate. This allows us to earn premiums while betting that the recent upward trend has come to a halt in the near term. Create your live VT Markets account and start trading now.

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