According to @StockMKTNewz citing CNBC, Steve Cohen, the founder of Point72 Asset Management, warned that U.S. stocks could revisit their April lows and assigned a 45% probability to a recession. This bearish outlook from a major institutional investor may increase risk aversion across traditional and crypto markets, leading to potential volatility in Bitcoin and altcoin prices as traders hedge against macroeconomic uncertainty. Market participants should closely monitor equity index levels and macroeconomic headlines for signals affecting crypto momentum. Source: @StockMKTNewz on Twitter, CNBC.

According to The Kobeissi Letter, oil prices have extended their decline toward $58 per barrel as markets increasingly factor in the heightened probability of a global recession. This downward movement signals amplified volatility in commodities markets and may impact energy sector stocks and related asset classes. Traders are closely monitoring macroeconomic indicators and risk-off sentiment, as continued drops in crude oil prices could trigger further sell-offs and portfolio adjustments (source: The Kobeissi Letter, April 30, 2025).

According to The Kobeissi Letter, despite inflation forecasts rising above 5% due to tariffs, interest rates are declining significantly, indicating the bond market's anticipation of a recession with over a 50% probability. Additionally, oil prices have plummeted by as much as 8% in response to this news.