US ETF flows reflect institutional attitudes via net inflows/outflows: Q3 2025 saw $1T+ inflows, signaling bullishness on AI/tech equities & gold ($31B YTD as inflation hedge). fidelity.com Crypto ETFs hit record weekly inflows amid Bitcoin highs, showing growing optimism. ebc.com Yet, April outflows in bonds & small-cap funds indicate risk aversion from tariffs/geopolitics. morningstar.com Overall, shift to defensive assets highlights cautious sentiment.
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Asian markets often exhibit higher volatility due to regional economic data and currency fluctuations, peaking in Tokyo and Hong Kong sessions. European and US sessions, centered in London and New York, show stronger trends driven by macroeconomic announcements and higher liquidity, with peak activity overlapping.
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Crypto's role in cross-border payments and remittances has surged in 2025: Stablecoins handle $20-30B daily, capturing 3% of $200T market, slashing fees by up to 80% and enabling seconds-fast transfers. Ripple challenges SWIFT, Circle launches USDC network for remittances/payroll. GENIUS Act boosts adoption; 650M users drive growth. Challenges: Regulation, volatility persist, but CBDCs loom.
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