Cryptocurrencies, led by Bitcoin and Ether, experienced a sharp decline amid ongoing selloff concerns, with Bitcoin dropping below $88,000 and traders wary of further declines towards $80,000, amid regulatory warnings and weak inflows into Bitcoin ETFs.
Tech stocks experienced their worst weekly decline since April, dropping 4.2% amid concerns over high valuations, despite strong recent earnings and a healthy overall market backdrop. The selloff, driven by profit-taking and valuation concerns, is seen by analysts as a necessary correction that could support future stability.
The Nasdaq Composite and Nasdaq-100 Index fell to two-week lows, dropping 1.8%, amid a broad risk-off sentiment among investors leading to widespread sell-offs in U.S. equities.
Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP have experienced a significant decline due to a broader risk-off sentiment in markets, influenced by geopolitical tensions and concerns over overvaluation, though Bitcoin showed some resilience by rebounding above a key psychological level.
US stocks experienced their biggest decline in a month, sparking debate among investors about the potential depth of a market correction amid concerns over high valuations, narrow leadership driven by tech giants, and economic uncertainties, with some analysts suggesting a possible move towards the 6,400-6,500 level for the S&P 500.
Gold prices experienced a significant decline, with a 5.7% drop marking its largest in over 12 years, driven by profit-taking after a strong rally despite declining bond yields. While some see the pullback as a correction, gold remains on track for its best year since 1979, supported by central bank buying and expectations of lower interest rates, though traders anticipate continued volatility.
Bitcoin and major cryptocurrencies experienced a significant decline, with Bitcoin hitting a 4-month low, driven largely by sell pressure from crypto-native investors rather than institutions, according to JPMorgan. Despite the selloff, institutional inflows into ETFs remain steady, and long-term outlooks remain optimistic, with upcoming cycles and institutional support expected to stabilize the market.
Cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and XRP experienced significant declines following a Federal Reserve interest rate cut, which triggered a cascade of liquidations due to excess leverage and speculative bets, impacting crypto stocks as well.
U.S. stocks have declined since August, with warnings from strategists about a potential deeper correction of 7-15% by mid-October, driven by high valuations, seasonal weakness, overbought conditions, and rising market volatility, though the long-term bull market may still be intact.
The author downgrades Novo Nordisk from Strong Buy to Buy due to recent guidance cuts and competitive pressures, but remains optimistic about its long-term prospects given its manufacturing scale and pipeline. The stock has experienced a sell-off similar to 2016, but the company’s history of navigating growth slowdowns suggests patience is needed for a potential recovery, making it a suitable long-term investment for those comfortable with volatility.
FET, part of the Artificial Superintelligence Alliance, has been on a bullish trend but faces challenges as it approaches resistance levels within a symmetrical triangle pattern. Analyst Crypto Leo notes that breaking these levels is crucial for FET to continue its rally, potentially reaching $3.50. However, significant sell-offs and liquidation of long positions are creating downward pressure, delaying the rally. Despite this, a 10.20% increase in Open Interest suggests a lingering bullish sentiment, though FET's breakout remains uncertain.
Gilead Sciences' stock plunges over 10% in premarket trading after disappointing trial results for its lung cancer treatment, Trodelvy, failing to meet its primary endpoint of overall survival in previously treated metastatic non-small cell lung cancer. The company plans to discuss the results with regulators, expressing continued confidence in Trodelvy's potential in metastatic NSCLC despite the setback.
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have settled after experiencing one of the worst selloffs this year. Despite the recent decline, digital assets are still holding onto gains from a recent rally that pushed prices to their highest levels since April 2022.
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have settled after experiencing one of the worst selloffs this year. Despite the recent decline, digital assets are still holding onto gains from a recent rally that pushed prices to their highest levels since April 2022.
Bitcoin experienced a sudden 7.5% drop towards $40,000, causing concerns about the stability of its 2023 rally. The cryptocurrency market as a whole also faced a selloff, with Bitcoin eventually recovering some of its losses to trade 3.7% lower at $42,165.