According to The Kobeissi Letter, US consumer expectations about the economy have dropped to crisis levels, with consumer confidence plunging 8 points to 86 in April—the lowest since May 2020 and marking the fifth consecutive monthly decline. This broad-based fall across all age groups signals potential headwinds for risk assets, including cryptocurrencies and equities. Historically, such sharp drops in consumer sentiment often lead to increased market volatility and risk-off sentiment, which traders should closely monitor for potential short-term price corrections or heightened trading opportunities across major crypto assets (source: The Kobeissi Letter, April 30, 2025).