Big tech stocks catch a breather. The S&P 500 finally turned green after a rough session, signaling some recovery in the broader market. Meanwhile, NASDAQ 100—where most mega-cap tech names cluster—managed to trim its losses to just 0.6%, bouncing back from deeper declines earlier in the day.

Why traders should care? Stock market volatility typically spills over into crypto. When equities stabilize, especially after heavy selling, it often reduces the risk-off sentiment that pushes investors out of riskier assets like Bitcoin and altcoins. The 0.6% NASDAQ decline is actually modest compared to what we've seen lately, suggesting institutional flows might be finding a floor. Watch the Fed's next move and inflation data—those usually dictate whether this green close holds or if we're just seeing a dead cat bounce.