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Wall Street and Crypto Post Strong YTD Gains in 2025

Major U.S. equity indices show notable year-to-date increases, while Bitcoin and Ethereum outperform with double-digit gains as volatility declines.

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Terms & Concepts
  • VIX: The CBOE Volatility Index, often called Wall Street’s "fear gauge," measures expected volatility in the U.S. stock market.
  • Russell 2000: A stock market index tracking 2,000 small-cap U.S. companies, often used to gauge the performance of smaller businesses.
  • YTD Performance: Year-to-date performance measures the percentage change in the value of an asset or index from the beginning of the calendar year to the current date.