Wells Fargo: Declining Market Volatility Boosts Investor Risk Appetite
Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert
- Declining Market Volatility: Michael Schumacher from Wells Fargo noted that global market volatility is decreasing, which, despite ongoing events in Venezuela, is boosting investor confidence in risk assets like cryptocurrencies.
- Return of Risk Appetite: Schumacher emphasized that low volatility is encouraging investors to buy riskier assets, particularly cryptocurrencies, indicating a growing acceptance of risk in the market.
- Impact of Employment Data: Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics revealed that the U.S. added 50,000 jobs in December, falling short of the 60,000 forecast, while the unemployment rate slightly decreased to 4.4%, potentially influencing the Fed's interest rate decisions.
- Cryptocurrency Market Trends: A report from Cryptopolitan highlighted that the first week of 2026 saw renewed momentum in the crypto market, with Bitcoin rising over 8% since the start of the year, although it has since retraced to $90,454, still reflecting a 4% gain from the year's opening price.
About the author
Ohris M. Greyoon
Ohris M. Greyoon holds a Master’s in Computer Science from MIT and has 10 years of experience in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency markets. A pioneer in decentralized finance (DeFi) analysis, he leads Intellectia’s Crypto News, offering cutting-edge insights into digital assets.
