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Crypto is going through a massive dot-com style shakeout as over 100 projects fold in 2026
An industry-wide reckoning is weeding out unsustainable startups, leaving behind only the protocols with real cash flow and actual users.
Quant snapshot: Lenovo Group and Lumentum Holdings lead top-rated names as Cannae Holdings and Cres
Quant earnings calendar: See top & bottom-rated stocks this week, sector strength in tech/energy/health care, and key picks to watchâread now.
Gold Options Bet on $3,000 as Rate-Cut Expectations Waver: Implied Volatility and Positioning Insights
As Fed rate-cut expectations fluctuate, gold options show rising implied volatility and heavy open interest at the $3,000 strike, signaling increased market pricing for a breakout. This analysis decodes the positioning and sentiment of derivatives traders.
Hang Seng Index Hits Six-Day Winning Streak to Yearly High, Southbound Funds Exceed HK$10 Billion
Hong Kong stocks rally as the Hang Seng Index posts six consecutive gains to a yearly high, with southbound capital inflows surpassing HK$10 billion in a single day. Technology, financial, and consumer sectors lead the advance, boosting market sentiment.
Bitcoin Halving Effects Emerge: Miner Daily Revenue Hits Yearly Low, Price Support Faces Restructuring
On-chain data shows Bitcoin miner daily revenue has dropped to a yearly low, with fee share declining post-halving, forcing miners to accelerate selling. This article analyzes changes in miner revenue structure and its deep impact on Bitcoin's price support.
Barrick Mining faces investor backlash over plan to spin off prized gold assets (B:NYSE)
Barrick Mining faces shareholder pushback over a Nevada assets IPO plan.
Hang Seng Drops Below 17,000 as Southbound Funds Snap Up Tencent, Alibaba; Structural Opportunities Emerge
Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index fell below the 17,000-point mark, but southbound funds bucked the trend with net inflows, focusing on internet giants like Tencent and Alibaba. Analysts see valuation lows and policy improvements creating structural opportunities.
Nasdaq Hits Record High: Apple and Tesla Struggle, Nvidia Shines as Tech Giants Diverge
The Nasdaq Composite reaches a new record high, but earnings reports from Apple, Tesla, and Nvidia reveal stark contrasts. AI enthusiasm boosts Nvidia's performance, while weak consumer electronics and EV demand weigh on the others, highlighting structural divergence in the market.
BIP-110 Chain Falls Behind as Hashpower Support Lags
The proposal’s mandatory-signaling window runs through block 963,647, with enforcing nodes rejecting blocks that do not set version bit 4.
Gold's Record Rally: Central Bank Buying Spree Meets Rate Cut Expectations
Dive into the forces behind gold's historic highs, exploring the interplay between central bank gold purchases and Fed rate cut expectations, and what lies ahead for the precious metal and derivatives markets.
Hang Seng Index 20,000-Point Battle: Can Southbound Funds Provide a Floor? Hong Kong Stocks Short-Term Support Analysis
The Hang Seng Index is fluctuating around the 20,000-point mark, with sustained net inflows from southbound funds serving as a key support. This article analyzes heavyweight stock performance and capital flows to assess short-term support and future direction.
Nvidia Earnings Preview: Chip Stocks Lead Nasdaq to Record Highs—Can the AI Rally Persist?
Ahead of Nvidia's earnings, chip stocks surged, lifting the Nasdaq and S&P 500 to record highs. This article analyzes the AI supply chain's momentum, market concentration risks, and three possible scenarios post-earnings.
Hang Seng Index Plunges Over 2% in Morning Trade, Tech Stocks Lead Decline; Tencent and Alibaba Suffer Heavy Losses
Hong Kong stocks fell sharply on Thursday, with the Hang Seng Index dropping over 2% as tech stocks led the decline. Tencent and Alibaba both tumbled, reflecting concerns over global growth, regulatory uncertainty, and rising geopolitical risks.
S&P 500 Hits Record High Ahead of Nvidia Earnings, Chip Stocks Lead AI Rally
Ahead of Nvidia's earnings, the S&P 500 reaches an all-time high as chip stocks surge, reflecting strong investor bets on AI infrastructure spending. Options data and fund flows show bullish sentiment, but risks remain from high valuations and policy uncertainties.
Brazil Adds Crypto Transfer Holds for Fraud Prevention
A VASP may complete its assessment and release a transfer before the 24 hours expire, provided that it follows parameters set out by the central bank.
Gold Prices Wobble at Highs as Institutions Warn of Chasing Risk: Futures Positioning and Macro Data in Focus
Gold prices are hovering near record highs with increased volatility, prompting institutional warnings against chasing the rally. This analysis examines shifts in gold futures positioning, the impact of US inflation and jobs data, and offers derivatives strategy advice for navigating the uncertainty.
Tech Stocks Drag Nasdaq Below 20,000 as Fed Rate-Cut Path Takes Center Stage
Nasdaq falls below 20,000 as weak tech earnings and valuation concerns weigh. Investors focus on Fed's rate-cut timeline and AI investment returns.
Gold Hits Record Highs as Geopolitical Risks and Rate-Cut Expectations Converge: What's Next?
Explore how escalating geopolitical tensions and rising Fed rate-cut bets are driving gold to record highs, and discover key variables and derivatives trading strategies for the road ahead.
US Stocks Retreat After Record Highs: Q2 Earnings Season Becomes Key Variable as Wall Street Diverges
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq pull back after hitting record highs, with technical pressures and earnings season uncertainty fueling Wall Street's bull-bear debate. Here's how investors can navigate the volatile market.
Gold Options Implied Volatility Surges as Fed Rate-Cut Bets Waver: Institutional Hedging Strategies Explained
Gold options implied volatility spikes as US economic data muddles Fed rate-cut expectations. This article analyzes the reasons behind the IV surge, institutional hedging strategies, and the outlook for gold derivatives.