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