According to @StockMKTNewz, the Russell 2000 closed the year with an 11.4 percent gain. source: @StockMKTNewz on X, Dec 31, 2025. The Russell 2000 represents U.S. small-cap equities and can be accessed via the iShares Russell 2000 ETF, ticker IWM. source: FTSE Russell index overview; iShares IWM fund description. For crypto market participants, equity risk sentiment is a tracked input because Bitcoin and other digital assets have exhibited periods of positive correlation with U.S. equity indices in 2023–2024. source: Kaiko Research correlation reports 2023–2024. The index’s 2025 gain provides a reference point for cross-asset risk sentiment tracking alongside BTC and ETH price action. source: @StockMKTNewz; Kaiko Research.

According to @StockMKTNewz, the Russell 2000 Index hit a record high on Dec 9, 2025, signaling new all-time levels in U.S. small caps, which traders monitor for risk sentiment shifts. source: @StockMKTNewz on X The Russell 2000 tracks approximately 2,000 U.S. small-cap stocks and is maintained by FTSE Russell, while the iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) provides exposure to the index for market participants. source: FTSE Russell; iShares by BlackRock Bitcoin’s correlation with U.S. equities increased notably during 2020–2022, making equity breakouts a relevant input for crypto correlation risk monitoring in BTC and ETH. source: International Monetary Fund