Markets started to crack as three big signals turned up: a stalled government apparatus, Big Tech losing strength, and crypto’s hierarchy quietly shifting.

The U.S. stock market opened November with its worst start since April. The prolonged government shutdown is disrupting data flows, hurting consumer sentiment, and increasing the risk of profit shocks just ahead of the holiday season.

Despite strong earnings in recent months, tech is under pressure again. The sector’s dominance is being exposed as breadth weakens and defensive money takes hold. Valuation fatigue appears to be spreading.

Bitcoin dropped below key support levels and its market-share fell near 60 %. Meanwhile, select altcoins are quietly outperforming. Traders are asking: is crypto’s center of gravity shifting?

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Today is a reminder: everything doesn’t move up in lockstep. The shutdown threatens the backdrop. Tech’s strength is showing cracks. Crypto’s internal dynamics are changing. With volatility rising and clarity scarce, staying nimble and ready for correction is more important than chasing the next hot swing.