Is the correlation between the cryptocurrency market and traditional stock market strengthening? Recent trends suggest a growing linkage. Historically, crypto operated independently, driven by unique factors like blockchain adoption and regulatory shifts. However, as institutional investors enter the space, crypto’s price movements increasingly mirror stocks. For instance, Bitcoin often tracks the S&P 500 during macroeconomic events like interest rate hikes or inflation spikes. Data shows correlation coefficients between BTC and equities rising from near-zero in 2017 to over 0.6 in 2024, per CoinMetrics. This shift reflects shared market drivers: risk sentiment, liquidity, and geopolitical uncertainty. Yet, crypto’s volatility and 24/7 trading still set it apart. While integration deepens, divergences persist—suggesting a complex, evolving relationship rather than full convergence. (130 words)