Stock Market Rally and Trade Talks: U.S. stocks (^DJI, ^GSPC, ^IXIC) surged on May 12, 2025, after the U.S. and China agreed to a 90-day tariff reduction period. Experts like Preston Cherry from Concurrent Wealth Management warned against emotional FOMO-driven decisions, urging investors to stick to disciplined strategies rather than chasing the rally. Similarly, Brent Schutte from Northwestern Mutual noted the risk of FOMO in small-cap stocks, emphasizing the need to consider volatility and economic data like upcoming CPI and retail sales reports.Crypto Trading App Launch: On May 6, 2025, a New York-based startup named "fomo" launched a social-first crypto trading app in public beta on the Solana blockchain. Aimed at onboarding 10 million users, it features gasless swaps, embedded wallets, and social trading tools like copytrading. The app’s debut aligns with posts on X noting heightened FOMO in crypto markets, with users warning against impulsive leverage trading during altcoin rallies.Bitcoin and ETF Activity: FOMO has been evident in crypto, with BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) hitting a $3.35 billion trading volume on October 29, 2024, its highest in six months. Analysts like Eric Balchunas called it a “FOMO frenzy,” though earlier posts suggested retail FOMO was subdued despite Bitcoin nearing its all-time high of $73,798. Recent X posts also reflect crypto FOMO, with users discussing bear traps and parabolic altcoin rallies.Other Market Trends: FOMO has driven surges in specific stocks, like Cantor Equity Partners, which skyrocketed 130% in April 2025 due to a Bitcoin SPAC frenzy. Gold markets also saw FOMO-fueled rises defying economic logic, per Bloomberg. Meanwhile, veteran trader Kenny Polcari argued on April 18, 2025, that holding cash can counter FOMO, offering control amid volatile rallies.