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Stocks•17 July 2026•
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Global Stock Funds Hit Record High as Bitcoin Decouples from Equity Rally

Key Facts

1Stock funds now command a record 64.7% of assets tracked by EPFR Global as investors bet on a Goldilocks economy.
2Bitcoin sat out the recent rally entirely despite heavy inflows into global equity markets.

Amid growing investor optimism for a 'Goldilocks' economic scenario, equity funds have reached a record 64.7% of total assets tracked by EPFR Global. This surge reflects a heavy bet on steady growth and cooling inflation within traditional financial markets. However, Bitcoin has notably sat out this recent global rally, failing to mirror the significant inflows seen in equity markets despite the broader risk-on sentiment prevailing in Wall Street.

This divergence comes as traditional benchmarks like the S&P 500 hit fresh highs this quarter, according to market data, while the correlation between crypto assets and stocks weakened. Analysts from JPMorgan have recently noted that investor preference has shifted toward mega-cap tech stocks as a primary vehicle for growth, effectively decoupling Bitcoin from the momentum typically shared with the Nasdaq index during previous bullish cycles.

Looking ahead, market participants are focused on the Federal Reserve's Monetary Policy Report scheduled for release today, July 10, 2026, which will be a critical catalyst for market liquidity.