Crypto-Related Equities Surge Amidst Broader Market Pullback

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Macro Overview

Global equity markets showed notable divergence to begin the week, as U.S. stocks posted a modest decline while international results were split. The S&P 500 (IVV) edged lower by 0.18%, and Developed ex-U.S. (EFA) equities fell a more significant 0.74%. In contrast, Emerging Markets (EEM) proved to be the standout, gaining 0.43% on the day. Elsewhere, Broad Commodities (DJP) advanced 0.32%, while the U.S. Aggregate Bond (AGG) market retreated by 0.25%.

U.S. Size & Style

A clear growth-over-value tilt characterized the U.S. equity market, with large-cap growth being the only segment to finish in positive territory. Large Growth (IVW) gained 0.32%, while its value counterpart, Large Value (IVE), fell 0.61%. The weakness was more pronounced down the capitalization scale, where Mid-Cap Value (IJJ) was the day’s worst performer with a 1.07% loss. Despite the daily pullback, small-caps maintain their year-to-date leadership, with Small Growth (IJT) still up over 22% since the start of the year.

Name (Ticker) 1-Day 1 Month 3 Month YTD 1 Year
Large Value (IVE) -0.61% 1.48% 4.30% 9.15% 18.36%
Large Cap (IVV) -0.18% -0.63% 4.95% 9.40% 19.59%
Large Growth (IVW) 0.32% -2.37% 5.57% 9.47% 20.41%
Mid Value (IJJ) -1.07% 1.23% 3.36% 12.16% 17.81%
Mid Cap (IJH) -0.81% -1.12% 2.39% 14.08% 19.62%
Mid Growth (IJK) -0.46% -3.27% 1.44% 15.73% 21.29%
Small Value (IJS) -0.71% 1.99% 6.37% 20.26% 34.87%
Small Cap (IJR) -0.63% 1.32% 6.90% 21.29% 31.40%
Small Growth (IJT) -0.64% 0.62% 7.31% 22.06% 27.88%

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U.S. Sectors & Industries

Sector performance was narrowly positive, with only three of the eleven S&P 500 sectors managing to close higher. Energy (XLE) led the session with a 0.45% gain, followed by small advances in Communication Services (XLC) and Technology (XLK). On the downside, Health Care (XLV) was the primary laggard, declining 1.14%. Energy continues its strong run in 2026, holding a commanding year-to-date lead with a gain of over 31%.

Name (Ticker) 1-Day 1 Month 3 Month YTD 1 Year
S&P 500 (SPY) -0.16% -0.62% 4.98% 9.40% 19.55%
Energy (XLE) 0.45% 8.52% 5.96% 31.36% 38.97%
Communication Services (XLC) 0.14% 1.50% -6.45% -5.33% 5.66%
Technology (XLK) 0.07% -8.11% 13.82% 22.34% 35.40%
Consumer Staples (XLP) -0.39% 2.58% 3.72% 10.62% 7.83%
Financials (XLF) -0.39% 4.98% 6.85% 3.20% 8.31%
Real Estate (XLRE) -0.42% 4.02% 2.20% 13.82% 11.80%
Utilities (XLU) -0.51% 1.04% -1.15% 6.67% 10.29%
Consumer Discretionary (XLY) -0.72% -1.98% -4.19% -3.64% 3.97%
Industrials (XLI) -0.72% -1.30% 2.68% 15.43% 19.11%
Materials (XLB) -0.99% -3.07% -3.85% 11.22% 12.91%
Health Care (XLV) -1.14% 7.06% 8.50% 3.75% 22.89%

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Global Thematic

Thematic ETFs centered on cryptocurrency and blockchain technology delivered substantial gains, dominating the day’s performance leaderboard. The CoinShares Bitcoin Mining ETF (WGMI) surged 10.78%, with similar strong results from the Global X Blockchain ETF (BKCH) and Bitwise Crypto Industry Innovators ETF (BITQ). Conversely, innovation-focused healthcare strategies faced selling pressure. The ARK Genomic Revolution ETF (ARKG) was among the worst performers, falling 3.99%.

Name (Ticker) 1-Day
Leaders
CoinShares Bitcoin Mining ETF (WGMI) 10.78%
Global X Blockchain ETF (BKCH) 8.90%
Bitwise Crypto Industry Innovators ETF (BITQ) 6.46%
VanEck Digital Transformation ETF (DAPP) 6.45%
iShares Blockchain and Tech ETF (IBLC) 6.17%
Laggards
ARK Genomic Revolution ETF (ARKG) -3.99%
VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals ETF (REMX) -3.88%
F/M Emerald Life Sciences Innovation ETF (LFSC) -2.86%
ALPS Medical Breakthroughs ETF (SBIO) -2.45%
Global X Genomics & Biotechnology ETF (GNOM) -2.45%

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Developed ex-U.S. & Emerging Markets

A stark performance divide emerged between developed and emerging international markets. Developed ex-U.S. (EFA) markets broadly declined, with Canada (EWC) and Switzerland (EWL) falling 1.40% and 1.35%, respectively. In contrast, the Emerging Markets (EEM) complex was lifted by a significant 2.13% rally in China (MCHI). However, not all emerging markets participated, as Taiwan (EWT) posted a notable loss of 1.43%.

Name (Ticker) 1-Day 1 Month 3 Month YTD 1 Year
Developed Markets ex-U.S.
Developed ex-U.S. (EFA) -0.74% -1.76% 0.26% 8.49% 20.05%
Australia (EWA) -0.80% -0.14% -3.75% 10.44% 11.23%
Canada (EWC) -1.40% 1.30% 0.21% 9.20% 27.54%
France (EWQ) -0.89% -2.34% -1.43% 1.81% 7.26%
Germany (EWG) -0.70% -1.57% -3.04% -1.92% -1.06%
Hong Kong (EWH) 0.45% 4.04% -4.36% 5.86% 14.35%
Japan (EWJ) -0.07% -6.06% 1.77% 12.60% 31.39%
Netherlands (EWN) -0.49% -6.07% 4.79% 17.80% 30.48%
South Korea (EWY) 0.20% -25.70% 8.51% 67.52% 130.10%
Switzerland (EWL) -1.35% 1.63% 1.51% 5.79% 16.43%
U.K. (EWU) -1.17% 2.05% -1.96% 7.00% 20.53%
Emerging Markets
Emerging Markets (EEM) 0.43% -10.21% 1.11% 16.76% 32.03%
Brazil (EWZ) 0.71% 5.19% -13.27% 12.74% 38.19%
China (MCHI) 2.13% 2.48% -8.20% -9.38% -4.08%
India (INDA) -0.74% -2.08% -3.92% -10.18% -10.92%
Indonesia (EIDO) 0.89% 0.80% -21.80% -31.79% -27.20%
Malaysia (EWM) -0.96% 1.42% -1.95% 4.11% 20.92%
Mexico (EWW) -0.03% -2.90% -4.62% 9.89% 30.63%
South Africa (EZA) -1.17% -7.66% -14.61% -8.53% 21.14%
Taiwan (EWT) -1.43% -12.77% 14.77% 51.02% 69.41%
Thailand (THD) 0.21% 0.98% 5.95% 25.24% 35.38%

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Fixed Income

Fixed income markets started the week on a negative note, with losses across most categories as yields presumably rose. The core U.S. Aggregate Bond (AGG) index declined by 0.25%, while longer-duration government bonds saw steeper losses, with the Long-Term Treasury (SPTL) falling 0.66%. Credit-sensitive asset classes showed relative strength, as both High Yield (HYG) and Bank Loans (BKLN) eked out small gains. Convertible bonds (CWB) were a bright spot, advancing 0.33%.

Name (Ticker) 1-Day 1 Month 3 Month YTD 1 Year
Multisector
Short-Term (BSV) -0.08% 0.16% -0.15% 0.49% 3.09%
Core Enhanced (IUSB) -0.24% -0.60% -0.74% 0.22% 4.08%
Core (AGG) -0.25% -0.63% -0.90% 0.03% 3.86%
Long-Term (BLV) -0.64% -2.49% -2.15% -1.16% 3.81%
Government
Ultrashort (BIL) 0.01% 0.28% 0.89% 1.95% 3.79%
Short-Term (SPTS) -0.07% 0.24% 0.15% 0.75% 3.10%
Inflation Protected (TIP) -0.20% -0.26% -0.43% 0.93% 2.88%
Intermediate (SPTI) -0.21% -0.10% -0.96% -0.37% 2.75%
Long-Term (SPTL) -0.66% -2.48% -2.24% -1.42% 3.36%
Specialty
Convertible (CWB) 0.33% -7.84% 1.28% 14.96% 21.43%
Bank Loans (BKLN) 0.09% 0.69% 0.64% 0.65% 4.03%
High Yield (HYG) 0.04% 0.05% 0.37% 1.79% 5.28%
Preferred Stock (PFF) -0.10% -2.46% -2.25% 0.39% 2.65%
Corporate (SPIB) -0.12% -0.10% -0.37% 0.48% 3.98%
Mortgage Backed (MBB) -0.22% -0.61% -0.93% 0.36% 5.21%
International & EM
Emerging Local (EMLC) 0.04% -0.26% -1.07% 1.38% 7.40%
Emerging USD (EMB) -0.17% -1.00% 0.00% 1.66% 9.21%
International Local (IGOV) -0.22% -1.26% -3.40% -2.35% -2.03%
International USD (BNDX) -0.23% -0.87% -0.23% 0.33% 1.62%
Municipals
Short-Term (SUB) -0.03% -0.14% 0.12% 0.79% 2.32%
Intermediate (MUB) -0.17% -0.60% -0.15% 0.93% 6.40%
High Yield (HYD) -0.23% -0.67% 0.53% 1.83% 8.90%
Long-Term (MLN) -0.26% -0.15% 0.11% 2.14% 10.47%

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Commodities

The commodities complex posted a mixed but mostly positive session, led by gains in energy and agricultural products. WTI Crude (USO) climbed 1.25%, continuing its impressive year-to-date run, while Soybeans (SOYB) rose 1.53%. Natural Gas (UNG) was a significant outlier, dropping 2.09% to deepen its year-to-date loss. Precious metals were little changed, with Gold (GLD) down 0.22% and Silver (SLV) up 0.39%.

Name (Ticker) 1-Day 1 Month 3 Month YTD 1 Year
Broad Commodities (DJP) 0.32% 4.89% 0.13% 25.53% 33.89%
Agriculture
Soybeans (SOYB) 1.53% 6.63% 5.46% 18.39% 17.72%
Corn (CORN) 0.73% 5.66% -0.94% 1.02% 0.56%
Broad (DBA) 0.65% 5.22% 3.82% 9.80% 11.51%
Sugar (CANE) 0.31% 4.49% 7.01% 0.15% -12.38%
Wheat (WEAT) -1.03% 8.94% 9.85% 25.14% 10.58%
Energy
Brent Crude (BNO) 1.27% 12.40% 3.94% 74.15% 62.24%
WTI Crude (USO) 1.25% 9.26% 3.45% 81.48% 65.30%
Broad (DBE) 0.89% 11.27% 8.21% 75.04% 62.46%
Natural Gas (UNG) -2.09% -12.35% -5.16% -16.07% -35.08%
Industrial Metals
Copper (CPER) 1.32% -1.13% 3.81% 9.90% 10.85%
Broad (DBB) -0.04% -3.08% -1.92% 6.89% 28.30%
Precious Metals
Palladium (PALL) 0.44% -1.85% -19.55% -21.58% -0.19%
Silver (SLV) 0.39% -14.33% -29.34% -20.86% 47.30%
Broad (DBP) -0.04% -6.92% -19.81% -10.97% 22.20%
Platinum (PPLT) -0.21% -5.86% -23.56% -22.38% 11.40%
Gold (GLD) -0.22% -5.04% -16.85% -7.24% 19.20%

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Cryptocurrency

Digital assets registered a broad-based rally on Monday, providing a pocket of strength in the market. The advance was led by altcoins, with Solana (SOLZ) and Ethereum (ETHA) posting gains of 3.18% and 3.02%, respectively. Bitcoin (IBIT) also moved higher, rising 1.49% for the session. Despite the positive daily performance, these assets remain in a significant drawdown on a year-to-date basis.

Name (Ticker) 1-Day 1 Month 3 Month YTD 1 Year
Bitcoin (IBIT) 1.49% 3.57% -14.71% -25.70% -44.68%
Multi-Coin (NCIQ) 1.63% 3.71% -15.74% -28.65% -47.49%
XRP (XRP) 2.30% -2.35% -22.10% -39.18%
Ethereum (ETHA) 3.02% 11.26% -18.67% -36.11% -46.77%
Solana (SOLZ) 3.18% 12.10% -9.88% -38.23% -59.89%

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What to Watch Today

Looking ahead to Tuesday’s session, market participants will continue to assess the flow of corporate earnings reports and macroeconomic data for fresh insights. Without specific high-impact economic releases scheduled, investors will be focused on any new information that could influence the outlook for economic growth and monetary policy. The market will also digest the day’s divergent performance between different regions and asset classes.

This material is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. All investments, including ETFs, involve risk, including the possible loss of principal. Investors should consider their investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses carefully before investing.

This analysis was developed by the team at ETF Action. We leverage advanced AI tools to assist in the drafting and refinement of our content, based on our expert prompts, direction, and final review.