S&P 500 opens 1.1% lower and NASDAQ falls 1.8% as prediction markets called the decline. Bitcoin and crypto continue diverging from US equities

S&P 500 rises 0.6% and Nasdaq gains 1% at the open, signaling renewed risk appetite with potential implications for crypto markets.

July 22, 2026: Polymarket traders expect the S&P 500 to open lower on Wednesday as rising oil prices overshadow strong corporate earnings.