U.S. stocks showed mixed results, with the Dow Jones reaching a new high, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq both declined. Bitcoin remains range-bound below $70,000, and most altcoins are in the red.

In economic data, December retail sales disappointed, showing no growth at 0.0% compared to November, falling short of the expected 0.4% increase. This weak data slightly raised expectations for a Federal Reserve rate cut in March from 17.2% to around 20%.

Regarding tensions in Iran, former President Trump is considering deploying a second aircraft carrier if Iran does not cooperate in upcoming negotiations. The U.S. currently has about 10 warships in the Middle East, including the USS Abraham Lincoln.

In the crypto sector, a second meeting at the White House between crypto representatives and banks regarding stablecoin yield payments showed progress, although no final agreement has been reached. For the first time, banks are open to discussing an "exception" for transaction-based rewards, despite previous refusals.

Tonight at 8:30 PM (Vietnam time), the U.S. will release the January Non-farm payroll report. The forecast anticipates 70,000 new jobs in the non-farm sector for the first month of the year. The market currently expects the Fed to cut rates twice this year, each by 0.25%.