Overall crypto market size — key for gauging market cycles

Dollar strength — inversely correlated with crypto and risk assets

Market volatility gauge — spikes signal risk-off sentiment

Rising yields pressure growth/risk assets including crypto

Short-term rates — reflects Fed rate expectations

Safe haven — often moves inversely with risk appetite

Energy prices — inflation indicator and macro sentiment driver

Korean won exchange rate — relevant for Korean crypto premium

Benchmark US equity index — macro risk-on/off barometer

Tech-heavy index — high correlation with crypto during risk cycles