2026-01-03 16:24:11

By the end of 2025, Wall Street traders discovered a strange phenomenon: the relationship between cryptocurrencies and the US stock market has completely reversed. Bitcoin, once considered a high-risk speculative asset, is now influencing top global capital markets like Nasdaq through algorithmic trading "conveyor belts." What initially was a simple follow has evolved into a bizarre two-way dance—sometimes, Bitcoin even becomes the lead dancer.

One such reversal occurred in November last year. Nvidia released earnings that exceeded expectations, and Nasdaq should have surged happily—indeed, it did, rising over 2% at one point. But by midday, the situation flipped: all gains were wiped out, and the market closed down more than 2%. The chief strategist at Interactive Brokers was discussing the market on the phone at the time, and his words now seem prophetic: "I was just talking about how strong the market is, saying 'Bitcoin is about to hit $90,000, once it breaks through, the S&P will also start to shake.'" Strangely enough, Bitcoin did break $90,000, and as a result, Nasdaq and the S&P 500 immediately started to decline.

This is no coincidence; algorithms are behind the scenes manipulating this. These trading algorithms have started to treat Bitcoin as a kind of "barometer," or in other words, a gauge of speculative trends. Once most market participants see this correlation, the algorithm response becomes even faster, and the flow of funds becomes more predictable. This explains why sometimes a sudden move in the cryptocurrency market can instantly trigger a wave in the US stock market.

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GasGuzzler

· 01-06 16:18

Damn, has Bitcoin actually become the daddy of US stocks? The algorithm stuff is really outrageous. It's a good thing someone publicly pointed out this plot twist, or I would have thought I was seeing things. Algorithms chase the trend indicators, and funds follow the trend indicators too, making the market feel more and more like a puppet show. So you're saying, to buy US stocks, you first need to watch the crypto market? That logic is incredible. Bitcoin breaking 90,000 directly caused a crash in the Nasdaq. Is that real? Bidirectional dancing sounds pretty romantic, but in reality, both sides get cut. Wall Street guys just realized that we've been played by algorithms all along. The key is, once this correlation is discovered, the people who exploit it will only increase, and the competition will get fiercer.

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MetaEggplant

· 01-06 02:11

Bitcoin has really become the "traffic light" for the US stock market now, this reversal is too fierce Algorithm trading? Then retail investors still have to follow behind artificial intelligence If this market is truly being hijacked by BTC, then is the US stock market still considered "the world's top"? Laugh out loud Breaking below 90,000 drags down the entire Nasdaq, it seems Wall Street is also starting to believe in the crypto world So, instead of studying fundamentals, it's better to watch Bitcoin's K-line; that's the real key This bidirectional dance sounds fragile, it feels like it could collapse at any day If algorithms treat BTC as a barometer, then we can treat algorithms as an ATM, no big deal Has the market really become this automated? It feels a bit exaggerated

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FunGibleTom

· 01-06 01:16

The algorithm has really turned Bitcoin into the master, and we retail investors have become the side players. Bitcoin leads the Nasdaq in a dance, this reversal is a bit too outrageous. Wow, that $90,000 prediction was too accurate, it feels like the algorithm has become sentient. If this continues, how can we look at the index? We have to keep an eye on every move in the crypto world. Wall Street: We’ve been beaten by a bunch of mining machine codes. Conveyor belts dancing bidirectionally, just sounds like a way to cut leeks. The coordinated drop below the support level is suspicious; something’s fishy—someone is manipulating the market.

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SerRugResistant

· 01-05 16:40

Whoa, has Bitcoin turned around to manipulate the US stock market? The script is reversed. Bitcoin breaking below 90,000 directly drags down the S&P; algorithms are really treating the crypto world as a signal light. This wave of linkage is too bizarre; it feels like the entire market has been pwned by BTC. Wall Street folks probably didn't expect to be countered by the crypto world someday. No, NVIDIA's better-than-expected performance can still be dragged down by Bitcoin? This algorithm is too incredible. Bidirectional dancing sounds sophisticated, but it's actually just the crypto world speculating on market sentiment. I'm a bit worried about what might happen if this correlation breaks; it could be a huge vampire. Algorithmic trading has really become a black box; no one knows who is manipulating whom in the next second.

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SatoshiChallenger

· 01-03 16:51

Interesting, so the current logic is that when Bitcoin breaks down, everyone follows and dumps? Isn't that just collective hallucination by the algorithms? Ironically, the more this correlation is discussed, the more real it becomes. To be blunt, data shows that the last time markets influenced each other this much, the results were never good. The midday reversal was indeed strange, but I just want to ask—was it really a liquidity crunch or just a few big players causing trouble? Algorithms as a market indicator? Objectively, it seems no one dares to make independent decisions anymore; everyone just dances with the robots. Not to mention, such high correlation will eventually lead to leverage unwinding. I bet within half a year, we'll see a nice reverse decoupling.

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MEVHunter_9000

· 01-03 16:43

Damn, is Bitcoin manipulating the US stock market in reverse? This algorithm is really top-notch. --- I told you, now when trading, what's the fundamental? Just look at BTC's face. --- That guy at Interactive Brokers is basically a time traveler. Is his prediction that accurate? --- Wow, the algorithm treats the crypto world as a weather vane. This reversal is a bit suffocating. --- It's already 2025, and the crypto world really managed to turn the tables on us. --- That's why I don't touch US stocks. Being led around by Bitcoin is just too ridiculous. --- Nvidia's earnings are great, but what’s the use? When Bitcoin sneezes, the US stock market catches a cold. It's hilarious.

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HappyMinerUncle

· 01-03 16:43

Damn, is Bitcoin now the remote control for US stocks? This algorithm is really genius. Once most people see through this algorithm, it becomes even crazier. Nvidia's performance is so good but still gets dragged down, it's really outrageous. Bitcoin breaking 90,000 and the S&P 500 falling so coincidentally, what does that mean? This double-sided dance looks cool, but in reality, it's a game of leeks and sickles. The conveyor belt analogy is spot on; funds are moving back and forth between the two markets. Now we have to keep an eye on Bitcoin's movements, or we won't be able to dodge the pitfalls of US stocks. Algorithms are always one step ahead of retail investors, that's the reality.

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DefiPlaybook

· 01-03 16:35

The correlation generated by algorithms, to put it simply, is a self-fulfilling prophecy... It is worth noting that based on on-chain data and institutional holdings tracking, behind this role reversal of "leading dancers," the core driving force has shifted from retail investor sentiment to the risk management mechanism of quantitative trading positions. The specific analysis is as follows: First, risk warning—once this algorithmic correlation is fully priced into the market, the probability of sudden failure is actually quite high; second, from a technical perspective, this has already surpassed traditional correlation analysis and evolved into an arbitrage pricing chain across asset classes. The question is, if algorithms collectively "bet against" this prophecy, will the US stock market have to lead the dance in the opposite direction?

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PumpAnalyst

· 01-03 16:33

Cautiously bearish, but this wave of BTC has really become a barometer for the US stock market. Once the algorithm detects a trend, it’s疯狂割韭菜 (crazy harvesting of retail investors). --- The $90,000 prediction indeed came true. The big players had already laid out their traps, and retail investors are still chasing high. --- In simple terms, capital flow is now predictable. Technical analysis is no longer important. Now, watching BTC support levels is more accurate than watching the NASDAQ. --- Brothers, pay attention to risk control. Once this linkage is established, it’s hard to change. Think carefully about an exit strategy before rushing in. --- Nvidia exceeding expectations can still lead to a decline. The market is really bizarre now; everything is being manipulated by algorithms. --- I’m telling you, now you have to look at Bitcoin’s mood to get in. Who would have thought? It’s reversing and reversing again. --- Bottoming out is no longer important. The key is whether BTC can break its support. Once it does, US stocks will follow and suffer the same fate. --- It feels like the big players are now using Bitcoin as a fishing rod, pulling the retail investors from the US stock side one by one to harvest.

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GasWhisperer

· 01-03 16:25

algo caught the correlation before we even knew it existed... btc leading nasdaq now is peak market inefficiency, ngl the fee patterns tell a different story tho

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