Netflix’s Tax Shock Spurs S&P 500 Selloff as Crypto Markets Hold Steady
Netflix shares plunged 10% after a surprise $600 million Brazilian tax liability overshadowed strong subscriber growth. The streaming giant's earnings miss triggered the worst performance in the S&P 500, though cryptocurrency markets remained detached from the traditional finance tremor.
While Netflix grapples with regulatory headwinds in emerging markets, digital asset traders focused on Bitcoin's consolidation above $60,000. The divergence highlights crypto's evolving role as an uncorrelated asset class during equity market stress events.