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ETH/BTC ratio falls to 10-month low as ether continues to underperform bitcoin
The ETH/BTC ratio slumped to 0.02835, its lowest level in ten months, as Ether underperformed Bitcoin by more than 2% versus Bitcoin’s 1% decline. The drop arrives while Bitcoin trades near $76,000 af
Trump warns US‑Iran ceasefire, Asia markets mixed
President Donald Trump’s stark warning that the U.S.–Iran ceasefire is on “massive life support” sparked a mixed reaction across Asia, with Japan’s Nikkei edging higher while South Korea’s Kospi slump
Why sideways markets make even smart investors look confused
After a four‑year secular bull run that lifted most stocks, 2025‑2026 have ushered in a sideways market of heightened volatility and frequent reversals. In this environment, only a few portfolios with
Bitmine slows Ethereum buys, targets December to own 5% of supply
Bitmine Immersion Technologies has throttled its weekly ETH purchases to 26,659 tokens but remains on track to own 5% of the 120.7 million circulating supply by year‑end 2026, with plans to stake the
Taiwan, Korea Rally Built on AI Chip Concentration
Taiwan's and South Korea's benchmark stock indexes have surged to record highs on AI chip demand, but analysts warn the rallies are dangerously concentrated — with TSMC alone making up more than 40% o
Bitcoin Tops $82K as Burry Warns of Imminent Stock Crash
Major cryptocurrencies held near record levels even as global risk assets came under pressure from Michael Burry's dot-com-style crash warning, oil surging past $105 on renewed U.S.-Iran tensions, and
Nvidia Stock Hits Record High on AI Surge
Nvidia’s shares surged to an all‑time high as AI‑driven demand spikes, prompting bullish calls from Goldman Sachs and a lofty price target from TipRanks. The Motley Fool notes the rally may be sustain
Bitcoin’s floor looks firmer at $80,000, but traders still don’t trust the breakout
Bitcoin is perched just above $80,000, buoyed by ETF demand and low exchange reserves that form a structural floor, yet traders remain cautious as leverage rises and short‑side funding signals hedging
Trump says Iran ceasefire on life support, crude up 4%
Wall Street slipped as U.S. inflation surged and oil spiked, while President Trump declared the Iran ceasefire on life support, dampening hopes for a Middle East peace deal in the markets.
Stock Market Today: Dow, Nasdaq Close Higher as Chip Stock Frenzy Continues — Live Updates - WSJ
The Dow and Nasdaq rose on a chip‑stock surge, lifting the S&P 500 above 7,400 for the first time despite a fresh Iran disruption. Meanwhile, the housing market is already showing signs of a bust afte
CLARITY Act Faces Ethics Hurdle in Senate Markup
The CLARITY Act, a crypto market‑structure bill, is moving toward a Senate markup but is stalled by ethics concerns over President Trump’s crypto holdings. Republican leaders like Tim Scott and Senato
Cerebras to Launch Blockbuster IPO Amid AI Chip Demand
Cerebras is gearing up for a high‑profile IPO as demand for its AI‑focused chips accelerates, prompting investors to gauge appetite for next‑gen chip startups. The buzz underscores the broader AI‑driv
S&P 500 Hits Record Close as Tech Rallies Amid Iran
The S&P 500 closed at a record 7,412.84 on May 11, buoyed by strong tech gains, while the oil prices surged after President Trump dismissed Iran's peace proposal as unacceptable.
Dow Jones, Oil Rise; These Stocks Jump - Investor's Business Daily
U.S. equity markets pushed higher, with the S&P 500 closing above 7,400 and the Dow Jones climbing, even as oil prices surged on tight U.S. supplies and a stalled U.S.–Iran peace deal. CNBC and Market
Ripple Secures $200M Credit Line for Prime Brokerage
Ripple has tapped a $200 million credit line from Neuberger Berman to boost its Ripple Prime brokerage, a move that follows the 2025 Hidden Road acquisition that already tripled unit revenue. The adde
Silver Prices Jump 7% as Options Bet on SLV Rally
Silver’s price jump and a record copper level reflect AI‑driven data‑center demand, while options traders flood the iShares Silver ETF with bullish bets, exemplified by a $1 million combo trade target
AI Stock Sales Lift SF Luxury Home Prices 14%
A wave of cash‑outs by AI‑company employees, especially OpenAI’s $6.6 billion secondary stock sales, is driving a 14% jump in San Francisco luxury home prices this year, with average listings now near
Ethereum Firm Sharplink Posts $686 Million Loss, Kicks Off $125M Yield Fund With Galaxy
Ethereum treasury manager Sharplink posted a steep Q1 net loss of about $686 million, driven by unrealized ETH valuation drops, while simultaneously unveiling a $125 million on‑chain yield fund with G
Chirayu Rana Seeks Full Role at JPMorgan Amid Lawsuit
JPMorgan banker Chirayu Rana, at the center of a high‑profile sexual‑assault lawsuit, says she wants to go the whole way with the firm. While WSJ and People.com highlight the legal battle and accusati
Stocks Hit Records, Oil Jumps 3% as Iran Talks Stall
U.S. equity indexes closed at record highs while oil prices jumped nearly 3% on Monday, as President Trump declared the U.S. ceasefire with Iran 'on life support,' stoking fears the 10-week conflict w
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