Index

A crypto Index provides a way for investors to gain diversified exposure to a specific basket of digital assets through a single tokenized product. These indices often track specific sectors, such as DeFi, DePIN, or RWA, and are automatically rebalanced via smart contracts. In 2026, AI-managed thematic indices have become the gold standard for passive investing, allowing users to track the "blue chips" of the Web3 economy without manual portfolio management. This tag covers index methodology, rebalancing frequency, and the benefits of diversified crypto baskets.

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Created: 2026/02/02 18:52
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WisdomTree Brings Private Credit Onchain With CRDT on Ethereum and Stellar

WisdomTree Brings Private Credit Onchain With CRDT on Ethereum and Stellar

TLDR: WisdomTree launches CRDT fund, giving crypto investors onchain exposure to private credit and alternative income strategies. CRDT tokenized on Ethereum and Stellar, with T+0 subscription settlement and T+2 redemption settlement for investors. Fund tracks Gapstow Liquid Alternative Credit Index, targeting yield and portfolio diversification through alternative credit. CRDT is available on WisdomTree Prime and [...] The post WisdomTree Brings Private Credit Onchain With CRDT on Ethereum and Stellar appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Main Street still feels like a recession even as Wall Street breaks records

Main Street still feels like a recession even as Wall Street breaks records

The post Main Street still feels like a recession even as Wall Street breaks records appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Wall Street just wrapped a record-smashing week. Stocks are riding high, and corporate earnings are beating expectations. Every company tied to anything remotely related to AI is swimming in cash. Analysts are hiking price targets almost every other day. Interest rates, while still high, are easing. But if you talk to anyone on Main Street, it doesn’t feel like a recovery, it feels like a recession. According to Semafor, Liz Hoffman called it a “vibe-spansion.” She said during Joe Biden’s presidency, people felt worse than the numbers showed a “vibecession.” Now, under Donald Trump, businesses are charging forward with confidence while households are dragging behind. Investors are optimistic. Consumers are drained. The job market is starting to weaken, inflation is stuck, and purchasing power hasn’t caught up. Trump pushes tariffs while sentiment tanks The market exploded after Trump returned to office last November. The rally was fueled by hope, especially from voters who believed he could steer the economy. The University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment index shot up with the S&P. But then February came. Trump began pushing his “Liberation Day” tariff plans again, and sentiment collapsed. By April and May, that same index dropped to 52.2, a number not seen since inflation peaked in 2022. By Friday, sentiment was back at that low point. Americans aren’t buying into the optimism on TV. Yahoo Finance’s Emma Ockerman reported that 65% of Americans now think unemployment will rise in the next 12 months. The last time that many people felt this uncertain was during the Great Recession. A separate study said most people don’t think they’ll be able to get another job if they lose the one they have. Trump’s trade policies are still on everyone’s mind. Joanne Hsu from the University of Michigan said 60% of those interviewed mentioned tariffs…

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Momentum fades below 21-day SMA

Momentum fades below 21-day SMA

The post Momentum fades below 21-day SMA appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. WTI trims intraday gains after facing resistance at the 21-day SMA. Technical resistance remains firm, with price action capped near $63.50 and momentum indicators signaling subdued trend strength. Immediate support rests at $61.50; a break lower could expose $60.50–59.50. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Crude Oil reversed course during the American session on Friday, paring intraday gains after hitting a daily high of $63.69. The US benchmark faced renewed selling pressure as bears defended the 21-day Simple Moving Average (SMA), a level that has repeatedly capped upside momentum in recent days. At the time of writing, WTI is changing hands near $62.30, still up nearly 0.50% on the day. The failure to break above the 21-day SMA reflects cautious sentiment as demand signals weaken. In the US, the latest weekly data showed gasoline demand slipping while inventories held stubbornly high, underscoring softer consumption trends. At the same time, inflation readings remain sticky, raising concerns that higher fuel costs could further restrain household spending. On the supply side, the International Energy Agency (IEA) warned that global Oil markets could shift into surplus in the second half of 2025, driven by OPEC+ production returning to the market. This combination of fragile demand and rising supply is keeping traders reluctant to place aggressive bets. On the geopolitical front, traders continue to monitor Russian supply risks following reports of infrastructure vulnerabilities, while speculation about renewed sanctions on energy exports lingers in the background. The European Commission is preparing to present its 19th package of sanctions against Russia next Wednesday. In parallel, the United States has stepped up calls on G7 and EU partners to impose tariffs on China and India over their continued purchases of discounted Russian crude. From a technical standpoint, WTI faces stiff resistance at $63.50 resistance zone, anchored by the 21-day SMA.…

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Gold rises as weak US sentiment and jobs data boost Fed cut outlook

Gold rises as weak US sentiment and jobs data boost Fed cut outlook

The post Gold rises as weak US sentiment and jobs data boost Fed cut outlook appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Gold rebounds after weak UoM sentiment and soft jobs data boost rate cut bets. Payroll revision and rising Jobless Claims outweigh steady inflation prints earlier in the week. Geopolitical tensions and looming 25 bps Fed cut keep safe-haven demand strong ahead of September SEP. Gold prices rise over 0.44% during Friday’s North American session as weaker than expected jobs market data increased the chances that the Federal Reserve (Fed) will cut interest rates next week. At the time of writing, XAU/USD trades at $3,649 after hitting a daily low of $3,630. Bullion rises on weak Consumer Sentiment, Jobless Claims boost Fed easing bets The week ended with a softer than expected University of Michigan (UoM) Consumer Sentiment for September, while 5-Year inflation expectations surged. Friday’s data along with Tuesday’s -911K payroll revision, and an increase in people filing for unemployment benefits in the US, outweighed inflation data released during the week. The data has cemented the case for the first rate cut to come next week at the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting on September 17. Three weeks ago, Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s Jackson Hole speech opened the door for interest rate adjustments while acknowledging that the labor market was cooling faster than expected. Next week, the Fed is likely to cut rates by 25 basis points and clarify future policy through the latest Summary of Economic Projections (SEP). Geopolitical tensions are supporting higher Gold prices. US President Donald Trump said that he is running out of patience with Russian President Vladimir Putin and threatened to impose “very hard” sanctions on the country. Daily market movers: Gold remains underpinned despite rising US yields The UoM Consumer Sentiment poll showed that Americans are growing less optimistic about the economy, as the Consumer Sentiment Index dipped from 58.2 to 55.4. Inflation…

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Crypto Market Continues Upswing Driven by Altcoins

Crypto Market Continues Upswing Driven by Altcoins

Crypto market surges led by altcoins as Ethereum ($ETH) rallies, as well as DeFi and NFTs grow, while Chainlink TVS has exceeded $100B milestone.

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EUR/USD stabilizes near 1.1720 as US Dollar eases after UoM survey

EUR/USD stabilizes near 1.1720 as US Dollar eases after UoM survey

The post EUR/USD stabilizes near 1.1720 as US Dollar eases after UoM survey appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. EUR/USD rebounds from intraday lows near 1.1700 but remains under pressure. UoM Consumer Sentiment drops to 55.4, missing estimates and marking a four-month low. Russia and Belarus launched the Zapad-2025 military drills on Friday, prompting Poland to close border crossings with Belarus. The Euro (EUR) trades on the back foot against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday, with EUR/USD hovering around 1.1720, stabilizing after dipping to intraday lows near 1.1700. The mild recovery comes as the Greenback eases from session highs after the University of Michigan’s preliminary September survey revealed weakening consumer confidence alongside sticky inflation expectations. The headline Consumer Sentiment Index fell to 55.4 in September, down from 58.2 in August and missing the market forecast of 58, marking the weakest reading since May. The Consumer Expectations Index slipped to 51.8 from 55.9, undershooting expectations of 54.9, while the Current Conditions gauge eased to 61.2 from 61.7. On the inflation front, the one-year outlook remained unchanged at 4.8%, but the five-year measure climbed to 3.9% from 3.5%, highlighting persistent long-term price concerns. The data reinforced the view that US households are increasingly worried about the economic outlook, even as inflation expectations stay uncomfortably high. The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the Greenback against a basket of six major currencies, trades near 97.67, retreating from an intraday high of 97.86. While off its peak, the index remains broadly firm, keeping the Euro’s recovery attempts limited. Across the Atlantic, the Euro faces its own set of challenges. The European Central Bank (ECB) left rates unchanged on Thursday, with policymakers striking a cautious tone amid stagnant growth and softening inflation. At the same time, the security environment in Eastern Europe has deteriorated after around 19 Russian drones entered Polish airspace earlier in the week, while on Friday, Moscow and Minsk launched…

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Here’s Where Aurora Borealis May Appear Tonight And This Weekend

Here’s Where Aurora Borealis May Appear Tonight And This Weekend

The post Here’s Where Aurora Borealis May Appear Tonight And This Weekend appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Topline Several states along the Canadian border may have a chance to see the northern lights this weekend, and there’s a chance for a heightened forecast with some geomagnetic storms predicted, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. There is a chance for some geomagnetic storms, potentially making the phenomenon visible in more states, forecasters said. APA/AFP via Getty Images Key Facts NOAA forecast a Kp index of three on a scale of nine for Saturday night, suggesting the northern lights have a slight possibility of being seen as far south as southern Minnesota. On Sunday, the agency forecast a Kp index of four, though it’s possible the forecast is raised later in the weekend as NOAA expects possible minor geomagnetic storms late Sunday and early Monday, according to its three-day outlook. Calmer auroral activity is projected for Monday night, with a maximum Kp index of around three expected. Where Will The Northern Lights Be Visible? The northern lights will have the highest chance of visibility throughout northern Canada and in Alaska, once the sun sets in the state. On Saturday, auroral activity has a lesser, yet still possible chance of visibility in parts of Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Upper Michigan. On Sunday, the forecast extends to areas in Washington, South Dakota and Maine. (See maps below.) Saturday night’s view line. NOAA Sunday night’s view line. NOAA What’s The Best Way To See The Northern Lights? NOAA recommends traveling to a north-facing, high vantage point away from light pollution to see the northern lights, which the agency said are best seen between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. local time. Aurora borealis is best seen throughout the winter as days are shorter, though the phenomenon can still be seen throughout the year, depending on solar activity. What’s…

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GBP/USD slips as US Dollar steadies ahead of Fed, BoE meetings

GBP/USD slips as US Dollar steadies ahead of Fed, BoE meetings

The post GBP/USD slips as US Dollar steadies ahead of Fed, BoE meetings appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. GBP/USD eases after a daily high of 1.3580, as the US Dollar recovers despite softer US sentiment and sticky inflation. Fed is expected to cut 25 bps next week, with SEP clarifying forward guidance; Deutsche Bank sees three cuts in 2025. UK GDP stagnates in July, while the BoE is likely to hold rates at 4%, narrowing policy divergence with the Fed. The Pound Sterling (GBP) retreats during the North American session on Friday by a modest 0.10% as the US Dollar (USD) recovers some ground, after a week that witnessed US inflation remaining steady above the Fed’s 2% goal but controlled. GBP/USD trades at 1.3556 after hitting a daily high of 1.3580. Sterling retreats after US inflation steadies and consumer sentiment weakens, with focus shifting to central banks The latest consumer and producer price inflation in the US provided a green light to the Fed to resume its easing cycle, as prices, although they remain high, stay below the 3% threshold. Next week, the Federal Reserve is expected to reduce rates by 25 basis points, and the likelihood of providing forward guidance about policy will be clarified by the latest Summary of Economic Projections (SEP). Banks like the Deutsche Bank expect the Fed to cut interest rates by 25 bps in all three meetings this year, meaning that the Fed funds rate will reach the 3.50%-3.75% range. Data from the US showed that Consumer Sentiment fell in September to its lowest level since June, according to the University of Michigan. The Consumer Sentiment Index dipped from 58.2 to 55.4. Inflation expectations for one year were unchanged at 4.8% and for five years rose from 3.5% to 3.9%. In the meantime, the UK economic docket announced that Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the UK stagnated, remaining unchanged in July, after…

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Layer Brett Price Prediction: LBRETT Could 65x The Gains Of Shiba Inu and Pepe Combined In 2025

Layer Brett Price Prediction: LBRETT Could 65x The Gains Of Shiba Inu and Pepe Combined In 2025

Analysts predict this new Ethereum Layer 2 meme coin could offer a Layer Brett Price Prediction of 65x, which overshadows the gains of Shiba Inu and Pepe combined. With the project noting its “where meme meets mechanism,” Layer Brett aims to fuse viral culture with robust blockchain utility and impressive staking rewards. Layer Brett emerges […] The post Layer Brett Price Prediction: LBRETT Could 65x The Gains Of Shiba Inu and Pepe Combined In 2025 appeared first on Live Bitcoin News.

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Top Altcoins Right Now: Layer Brett and Cardano Price Rallies Expected, But Pi Coin Doesn’t Make The Cut

Top Altcoins Right Now: Layer Brett and Cardano Price Rallies Expected, But Pi Coin Doesn’t Make The Cut

This new Layer 2 memecoin, currently priced at $0.055 in its presale, is generating significant buzz as investors are tagging it a top altcoin. While many anticipate a Cardano Price rally and question Pi Coin’s (PI) market potential, Layer Brett ($LBRETT) offers a unique fusion of meme culture and genuine blockchain utility. Early backers are […] The post Top Altcoins Right Now: Layer Brett and Cardano Price Rallies Expected, But Pi Coin Doesn’t Make The Cut appeared first on Live Bitcoin News.

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