Market Brief 25 March, 2025

Good evening, investors and traders! The markets are showing signs of recovery today, with the S&P 500 Index (GSPC) up by 0.18% to 5,774.8 and the Nasdaq 100 Index (NDX) up by 0.49% to 20,284.33. The news is filled with developments in the crypto space, including the launch of a new stablecoin backed by U.S. treasuries and the conclusion of the SEC lawsuit against Ripple. GameStop has made headlines by adding Bitcoin to its treasury reserve asset investment policy, while Fidelity has filed for a spot Solana ETF with the SEC. The markets are also reacting to President Trump's tariff plans, with investors waiting to see how the underlying negotiations play out.