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According to BlockBeats, alternative data shows that the Cryptocurrency Fear and Greed Index has risen to 67 today, up from 59 yesterday, signaling an increase in market greed.
This index ranges from 0 (extreme fear) to 100 (extreme greed) and is calculated using multiple factors:

Volatility (25%)

Market trading volume (25%)

Social media sentiment (15%)

Investor surveys (15%)

Bitcoin market dominance (10%)

Google Trends data (10%)

The sharp rise suggests growing investor confidence — or overconfidence — in the current market trend.

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#USHouseMarketStructureDraft

The U.S. housing market in 2025 is defined by limited supply, elevated mortgage rates (~6.9%), and evolving demand. Inventory remains tight as homeowners retain low-rate mortgages, creating a “lock-in effect.” High borrowing costs have cooled activity, but prices remain supported by constrained supply and steady millennial and institutional interest.

Markets in the Sun Belt and Midwest continue to grow due to affordability and migration, while coastal cities show signs of stagnation. Institutional buyers are adjusting strategies but still influence rental-heavy regions.

With ongoing policy discussions and slow construction, structural imbalances persist—presenting both risks and long-term opportunities, especially in REITs and tokenized real estate investments.

#FOMCMeeting
The Federal Reserve wrapped up its May 6–7 FOMC meeting with no surprises, keeping interest rates unchanged at 4.25%–4.5%. This decision aligns with broad market expectations as the central bank maintains a cautious stance amid persistent inflation and fresh uncertainty around proposed Trump-era tariffs.

Fed Chair Jerome Powell emphasized a “wait-and-see” approach during his press conference, citing strong labor market data and gradually cooling inflation. While the Fed isn’t ruling anything out, Powell made it clear that rate cuts aren’t imminent—pushing market expectations for a potential pivot to the June 17–18 meeting.

Markets responded with caution. Gold and crypto prices remain volatile, and S&P 500 futures saw a minor dip as traders reassessed the policy outlook. With global macro risks—like tariffs—back in the spotlight, investors are paying close attention to future Fed signals.

Until then, all eyes remain on inflation data and economic indicators. June may offer more direction, but for now, the Fed is in no rush to move.

The AI agent sector has witnessed a remarkable rebound recently, and at the center of this surge is Virtuals Protocol ($VIRTUAL )—one of the fastest-recovering tokens in the ecosystem. However, on-chain data reveals a significant shift in token distribution, with whales now controlling the majority of the $VIRTUAL supply.

Recent blockchain activity highlights a trend of strategic accumulation, with a notable rise in holdings by top-tier wallets. Over the past few weeks, smart money has flowed into VIRTUAL, pushing the token's price higher, even as it remains roughly 63% below its historical peak. Currently, around 93% of VIRTUAL’s circulating supply is concentrated in the top 100 wallets, according to Solana-based on-chain analysis.

Whales Fuel Derivative Market Expansion

VIRTUAL is now trading near the upper end of its 30-day range, and this rally has been mirrored by rising open interest in derivatives. Notably, the total value of derivative positions surged from just $15M to over $111M, indicating renewed trader confidence. Long positions now dominate, although speculative short bets persist, highlighting market participants’ anticipation of increased volatility.

This activity is not limited to decentralized wallets alone. Data from Bubblemaps shows intensified movements around Gate.IO, suggesting a cluster of high-frequency trades linked to the centralized exchange. The convergence of spot accumulation and derivatives growth underscores the increasing interest from both whales and retail speculators.

Token Unlocks and Ecosystem Growth

Out of the total supply, 63.7% of VIRTUAL tokens are currently unlocked, with much of this held in large wallets. These reserves are earmarked for future unlocks, community incentives, and long-term ecosystem expansion.
Virtuals Protocol raised $16.6M across multiple funding rounds, primarily led by an IDO on Fjord Foundry, supplemented by VC-backed micro-rounds. Interestingly, team and contributor allocations remain minimal, a move seen as fostering community-driven development.