Fundstrat’s head of research Tom Lee says there are four big signs backing up the idea that the stock market is in the midst of a bullish reversal. In a new video update on Fundstrat’s YouTube channel, Lee starts off by noting that on April 24th, a Zweig breadth thrust was triggered on the S&P …
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Bitcoin treasury firms driving $200T hyperbitcoinization — Adam Back
According to Back, Strategy and other Bitcoin treasury firms are some of the earliest bettors on Hyperbitcoinization, which may see Bitcoin’s market cap soar to above $200 trillion. Investment firms with Bitcoin-focused treasuries are front-running global Bitcoin adoption, which may see the world’s first cryptocurrency soar to a $200 trillion market capitalization in the coming …
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The Rise of the Suitcoiners: A Discussion on the Ongoing Wall Street Takeover of Bitcoin
Several bitcoiners are concerned about the direction bitcoin adoption has taken and how institutions are now dominating the narrative. This new breed of users, the “suitcoiners,” does not share the same vision as the crypto founding fathers. ‘Suitcoiners Are Not Led by Libertarian or Cypherpunk Ideologies’ Since its inception in 2009, when bitcoin was developed …
Stripe CEO Confirms Payments Company Is Developing New Stablecoin Product After a Decade of Interest
Stripe CEO Patrick Collison has announced that the payments company is actively developing a new stablecoin product, a project that they have wanted to pursue for nearly a decade. This announcement comes after Stripe’s acquisition of stablecoin platform Bridge in October 2024 for $1.1 billion. In a recent social media post, a member of the …
Institutions Go All-in on Solana: Nearly $1 Billion Secured This Week
This week, several institutions and venture capital firms announced purchases or investments in Solana totaling $1 billion, highlighting the token’s relevance for the wider crypto industry. GSR, Galaxy Digital, SOL Strategies, Astra Fintech, and RockawayX are behind these moves to grow the Solana ecosystem. Solana Ecosystem Gets Attention: Close to $1 Billion Captured in a …
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Meta Lays off Over 100 Metaverse Division Employees
Meta has reportedly laid off over 100 employees part of Reality Labs, its metaverse-focused division. According to reports, the layoffs impacted ongoing efforts to create experiences for Meta’s virtual reality (VR) headsets and the division in charge of developing VR and metaverse hardware. Meta spokesperson Tracy Clayton acknowledged that layoffs did happen, stating that some …
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I’m Tired Boss
Last week marked three weeks of tariff drama, rate cut speculation, and crypto chaos, leaving markets—and market watchers—exhausted. This editorial is from last week’s edition of the Week in Review newsletter. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to get the editorial the second it’s finished. Markets Need To Catch Their Breath From Sunday through Friday morning, …
Stablecoin Transactions Surpass Visa—Experts Warn of ‘Redemption Pressure’
Experts say stablecoins are rapidly growing, with Bitwise reporting their 2024 transaction volume surpassed Visa’s. However, DWF Labs’ Andrei Grachev warns of systemic risks like redemption pressure and reserve management. Stablecoin Transaction Value Surpasses Visa Volumes Stablecoins are experiencing exponential growth, rapidly becoming one of the most significant financial innovations of the last two decades, …
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Bitcoin Upside Pressure Now Brewing As BTC Decouples From US Stock Market, Says Swissblock
A crypto analytics firm believes that Bitcoin (BTC) is gearing up for a fresh upside burst as it begins to outperform the stock market. In a new thread on the social media platform X, Swissblock says that Bitcoin is now “playing in its own league” after BTC held its ground amid a severe stock market …
Bitcoiner TJ Miller says ‘50-hour’ rule is why celebs stay off orange pill
TJ Miller says there will eventually be a movie about the Bitcoin revolution, and it’ll be “interesting, because it didn’t happen all at once.” Comedian and actor TJ Miller says it only takes a little over two full days to get the average person up to speed on Bitcoin. However, when asked why more celebrities …
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Bitcoin ‘power law’ model forecasts $200K BTC price in 2025
Bitcoin’s surge to $95,000 aligns with various models predicting $130,000 to $200,000 by Q4 2025. Key takeaways: Based on power curve trends, Bitcoin may hit $200,000 in Q4 2025. Bitcoin follows gold’s price trend with a 100-150 day lag. Read more Go to Source
Bitcoin trades at ‘40% discount’ as spot BTC ETF buying soars to $3B in one week
Data shows Bitcoin price is 40% undervalued, and the sharp uptick in spot BTC ETF purchasing suggests that institutional investors agree. Key takeaways: Data suggests that Bitcoin currently trades at a 40% discount. Over 36,000 Bitcoin were withdrawn from Coinbase and Binance on April 25. Read more Go to Source
Crypto firms launch Wall Street-style funds: Finance Redefined
Crypto firms are entering Wall Street with stocks and equities offerings, showing the “growing synergy” of the traditional investment and digital assets sectors. Cryptocurrency firms and centralized exchanges are launching more traditional investment offerings, bridging the divide between traditional financial and digital assets. With investors seeking more flexible product offerings under one platform, the “line …
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US crypto rules like ‘floor is lava’ game without lights — Hester Peirce
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce said that to engage in crypto activities, “SEC-registrants have had to hop from one poorly illuminated regulatory space to the next.” SEC Commissioner and head of the crypto task force, Hester Peirce, says US financial firms are navigating crypto in a way that’s similar to playing the children’s game “the floor …
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Bitcoin spikes to 7-week highs as analyst doubts chances of $100K rebound
Bitcoin may be at its highest levels in nearly two months, but the odds of $100,000 returning remain slim, say commentators as sellers up pressure. Key points: Bitcoin is witnessing a tussle between buy and sell volume as BTC/USD hits its highest levels since the start of March. BTC price action is making traders increasingly …
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