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Risk regime · reading the tapeRisk-on
The one thing today
The risk-on baton stays with equities as SPX sits +10% above its 200DMA at 7,786, but crypto’s mixed momentum (60/100) and crude’s cost-push are the weak links; a drop below SPX 7,500 or crude above $90 would flip the script.
65Risk-on
BearishNeutralBullish
Stocks are in full risk-on mode (momentum 70/100) with tight credit spreads and easing yields adding support, while crypto lags in a mixed regime (momentum 60/100) as BTC dominance wavers and fear-greed remains cautious. The dollar’s decline and falling 10Y yields reinforce the macro tailwind for risk assets, but crude’s persistent climb ($84.8, +1.2%) introduces cost-push risk that could eventually cap the rally if it accelerates.
Cross-asset · what's driving risk
US DollarTailwind
119.1
▼ 0.4% · dollar easing, risk tailwind
US 10YEasing
4.63%
▼ 5bp · yields easing
GoldHedge
$4,392
live spot · debasement / haven bid
Crude · WTICost push
$84.8
▲ 1.2% · adds cost-push
Crypto regimeMixed
BTC dominanceNo feed
—est
est · dominance unavailable
Altcoin seasonBTC-led
55 / 100
27 of top 50 beat BTC 30d
Fear & GreedFear
34
fear · balanced mood
Perp funding · OIShorts pay
-0.000%/8h
≈ -0% APR · shorts subsidize longs
Stocks regimeRisk-on
Trend · SPXUptrend
7,786
▲ 10.0% vs 200DMA · above the 200DMA
BreadthMixed
≈ 60%est
est · share of S&P > 200DMA
VIXNo feed
—est
est · VIX unavailable
HY creditTight
271 bp
• 0bp · credit calm
⚑︎What would change my mindconfirmations & flip-risks
✓Broad risk-on conviction holds as long as SPX stays above its 50DMA (currently near 7,650) and the dollar continues to ease — conditions that keep equities leading and crypto following.
⚠︎A break below SPX 7,500 or a VIX spike above 20 (if available) would signal a loss of momentum and could turn the cross-asset read defensive.
⚠︎If crude oil pushes above $90/barrel, the cost-push shock would likely crush risk appetite across both stocks and crypto, overriding tailwinds from lower yields and a softer dollar.
Top crypto
The Club · ZEC down to $491.28 (0.73x vs entry)
Stop-loss: $150. 90% deployed · $652 dry powder · 13 assets.
Open Crypto Top stocks
UMich sentiment plummets, inflation expectations rise
Signals that consumer spending may slow, and the Fed faces a hawkish dilemma as inflation expectations de-anchor. Equities could face headwinds from weaker demand and higher rate uncertainty.
Open Stocks →What's expectedacross both books, next 1–2 weeks
◆Weekly US jobless claims and ISM services data — a soft print would reinforce the ‘soft landing’ narrative, while a hot number could reignite rate anxiety.Wed/Thu
◆BTC options expiry on Friday — high open interest near $80k could pin price action and test the resolve of the current mixed regime.Friday
◆OPEC+ meeting minutes and any supply guidance — a hawkish stance on output would add fuel to crude’s cost-push, threatening the risk-on backdrop.Next week
Generated from today's sources qualitative read, no buy/sell calls