S&P 500 Reaches $60 Trillion Barrier: Institutional Investors Fuel Tech & Healthcare Boom

The S&P 500 crossed the remarkable milestone of $60 trillion in market capitalization on November 29, 2025. This surge was fueled by a robust performance within technology and healthcare sectors, driving institutional investor allocations towards these fields, led by giants like Alphabet and Eli Lilly. This shift has further influenced the cryptocurrency market, with Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) seeing increased liquidity due to the positive sector sentiment.

Notably, Amundi SA’s Jean-Jacques Barberis emphasized sustainability as a key driver of capital attraction, pointing to healthcare and tech sectors’ strong ESG adherence. As this trend continues, investors are watching for a potential link between market trends in equities and cryptocurrencies. Technology advancements could further solidify the interplay between these markets, offering both investment opportunities and challenges.