US stock index futures weakened, triggering increased risk aversion, with traders shifting towards safe-haven assets like gold and silver. Ethereum options data show a bearish tilt, with higher prices for short-term and near-term put options compared to Bitcoin, indicating cautious sentiment on ETH. Meanwhile, select altcoins like LayerZero's ZRO token, TRX, and DASH showed modest gains ahead of anticipated upgrades and market interest.