Risk-On / Risk-Off Cross-Asset Rotation Indicates Macro Recovery and Crypto Rebound

Over the past 48 hours, macro signals point to a risk-on environment with equities, credit spreads, and cryptocurrencies showing signs of increased investor confidence, supported by declining bond yields and a softer dollar. This shift reflects a broader macro recovery and a re-engagement of risk assets across markets.

Equity indices, bond spreads, and gold prices demonstrate a rotation towards risk-on sentiment, while crypto assets such as Bitcoin and Ethereum outperform major equities, indicating a potential reallocation of capital into higher-beta assets amid easing rate expectations.

The S&P 500 rose approximately 1.4% to near all-time highs, driven by expectations of multiple Fed rate cuts in 2026, with the Nasdaq 100 outperforming cyclicals by around 2%. US 10-year Treasury yields declined roughly 10–15 basis points to around 3.95–4.00%, signaling a "Goldilocks" scenario with easier rate expectations and stable growth.

Crypto assets demonstrated significant outperformance with Bitcoin rising roughly 4–6% and Ethereum increasing by 5–7%, driven by lower yields and a weaker dollar, which revived the liquidity trade and speculative positioning in crypto futures. Modest inflows into EM equity ETFs further support tentative risk reallocation into emerging markets.

The dataset does not specify liquidity breakdowns or margin levels, and forward guidance beyond these figures is absent, limiting comprehensive risk assessment.

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