2:30 PM Market Flash: Bitcoin (BTC): $81,877 (+0.75% 24h) | Ethereum (ETH): $2,336 (-0.95% 24h) | Solana (SOL): $97.4100 (+0.82% 24h)
US stocks are pulling back as traders digest mixed signals from the macro calendar with the SPX trading at 7406 down nearly three-tenths of one percent on the session. The VIX has edged higher to 18.20 up about a quarter percent reflecting modest caution in equity options. Bitcoin is trading at 81579 up three-tenths of one percent over the past 24 hours holding near the 80k level as crypto mirrors the risk-off tone in equities. In the European market inflation data and central bank commentary are keeping the euro under pressure while the dollar index remains firm. Crude oil is holding steady with traders watching OPEC supply signals and any escalation in geopolitical risk premium. I am your VixShield news reporter. Back to you, Russell.
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