Stocks and crypto are finally catching a break after weeks of losses. February was a rough ride, filled with uncertainty and sharp declines, but Friday’s rally gave investors a much-needed sigh of relief.

The U.S. stock market had a wild session, dipping early in the day after a tense moment between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House. The two leaders clashed over a potential mineral rights deal, briefly shaking investor confidence. 

But by the end of the trading day, markets had recovered, with the S&P 500 climbing 1.59% to 5,954.50. The Dow Jones surged 601.41 points, or 1.39%, to close at 43,840.91, while the Nasdaq gained 1.63% to settle at 18,847.28.

Even with Friday’s strong…