The US stock market reached a historic milestone with a market capitalization of $72 trillion on December 28. The Nasdaq's valuation surged beyond $38 trillion, while the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) climbed to $32 trillion. This growth positions the US market ahead of the combined market caps of Europe, China, Japan, India, France, and the UK. The development has sparked renewed interest in the cryptocurrency market as global equity benchmarks continue to expand.