Bitcoin, Nasdaq investors are celebrating, while U.S. consumers turn gloomy.
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Wall Street assets like Bitcoin and Nasdaq are surging, while U.S. consumer sentiment hits record lows due to inflation and economic uncertainty.Summary
A widening divide has emerged between financial markets and the American public. While Bitcoin and the Nasdaq index have achieved record highs driven by institutional capital, AI investments, and strong tech earnings, U.S. consumer confidence has plummeted to historic lows. This disconnect highlights that investors are pricing in long-term technological growth, whereas households remain focused on immediate financial pressures like inflation, high gas prices, and tariffs. Experts note that Bitcoin's increasing correlation with traditional equities and institutionalization has further decoupled the asset from retail consumer sentiment.
(Source：CoinDesk)