According to The Kobeissi Letter, the Conference Board Measure of CEO Confidence plummeted by 26 points to 34 in Q2 2025, marking the lowest reading since Q4 2022 and the steepest quarterly decline since the survey began in 1976 (source: The Kobeissi Letter on Twitter, June 3, 2025). A sub-50 reading signals a majority of negative corporate outlooks, raising concerns about economic growth and potential risk-off sentiment in traditional markets. This sharp drop in executive sentiment may trigger increased volatility and defensive positioning in crypto markets as investors hedge against possible equity downturns, making Bitcoin and stablecoins more attractive as safe-haven assets.