Something big just flipped in the U.S. markets.
Within minutes of the opening bell, small-cap stocks took off. The Russell 2000 pushed into fresh record territory, already up nearly 7% in the first two weeks of 2026. That rally alone added around $220 billion in market value â fast and aggressive.
Moves like this donât happen randomly.
Money is clearly leaving âsafeâ corners and rushing into higher-risk plays. Thatâs textbook early-cycle behavior. When small caps start leading, speculation usually heats up quickly â and crypto traders know what tends to come next.
More liquidity. More risk-taking. More volatility.
Traditional markets are sending a clear signal: investors arenât protecting capital anymore â theyâre chasing returns.
The real question now đ
Is this the rotation that fuels the next major crypto run?
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