According to Compounding Quality, a detailed year-over-year comparison of major stock indices highlights significant shifts in market performance. This analysis shows increased volatility and changing sector leadership, which has historically correlated with increased crypto trading activity as investors seek alternative assets during periods of stock market uncertainty (source: Compounding Quality, Twitter, May 15, 2025). Traders should closely monitor these shifts, as previous patterns indicate that heightened stock market volatility can drive short-term price swings and liquidity inflows into leading cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum.