According to Lex Sokolin (@LexSokolin), investors now gain automatic cryptocurrency exposure through S&P 500 index funds, marking a significant shift in mainstream financial products (source: Twitter, May 16, 2025). The inclusion of crypto-related stocks—such as Coinbase, MicroStrategy, and companies with Bitcoin holdings or blockchain strategies—in the S&P 500 means traditional index investors are now indirectly exposed to crypto market risk and upside. This development increases the correlation between the equity and crypto markets, potentially amplifying volatility and creating new trading opportunities for both institutional and retail investors seeking diversified crypto exposure within traditional portfolios.