Ethereum is catching fire. Monday, stocks fell 2.3% in Asia but gained slightly in Europe and moved up 0.7% in the U.S. on 11B shares traded.
Tuesday, stocks were unchanged in Asia, fell 1.4% in Europe, and fell slightly in the U.S. on 12B shares traded. The VXO gained 8% to close at 18.21. Precious metals fell 1%. Apple closed below the 130 level.
Wednesday, stocks fell 0.3% in Asia but gained 1.9% in Europe and 0.4% in the U.S. on 11B shares traded. The Dow Jones Industrial Average chalked up a record high close.
Thursday, stocks changed little in Europe but climbed 0.7% in Asia and in the U.S. on 11B shares traded. The VXO fell 10% to close at 16.71. The Dow closed at another record high.
Friday, stocks gained 0.4% in Asia and 0.8% in Europe and in the U.S. on 10B shares traded. The Dow again logged a record close. Precious metals and their miners gained 2%. Apple closed above its 130 benchmark. Ethereum continued its torrid pace rocketing up another 25% for the week as it continues gaining ground on Bitcoin.