On April 22, 2025, the US stock market experienced a significant decline, losing a staggering $1.5 trillion in value. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped nearly 1,000 points, falling by 2.48%, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite also suffered losses of 2.36% and 2.55%, respectively. This dramatic downturn was driven by concerns over Federal Reserve policies and uncertainty following President Trump’s criticism of Fed Chair Jerome Powell, further destabilizing investor confidence amidst existing trade tensions. In stark contrast, the cryptocurrency market experienced a surge in value, gaining $60 billion. Bitcoin led the way, surging from $60,000 to $63,000 within an hour, while Ethereum increased from $3,500 to $3,700. Altcoins like Solana and Cardano also saw notable gains of 5% and 4%, respectively. Trading volumes on major exchanges soared: Bitcoin volume on Binance jumped by 20% to reach 100,000 BTC, while Ethereum’s volume on Coinbase increased by 15%, with 500,000 ETH changing hands. Market sentiment shifted rapidly as the Fear and Greed Index moved from neutral to a more optimistic ‘Greed’ level, reflecting investors’ growing interest in crypto assets as a potential safe haven during stock market volatility.