Markets
Bitcoin Jumps to $63K, Liquidating $504M in Short Positions
Bitcoin’s surge to $63,700 resulted in $504 million in liquidations for short sellers, marking the largest single-day hit for this cohort since late April 2026.Martha Grizzard
XRP Price Recovers to $1.14 Amid Steady Institutional Inflow
XRP has stabilized at the $1.14 price level as institutional investors continue to demonstrate interest through sustained capital inflows, providing a potential floor for the asset after recent market volatility.Wayne Ingram
Bitcoin Slumps Below $77k as Iran Tensions & Inflation Rise
Bitcoin (BTC) plummeted to a session low of approximately $76,720 on May 18, 2026, marking a decisive break from the previous weeks of consolidation above the $80,000 range.Martha Grizzard
US Inflation Hits 3.8%: High Rates to Stay, Crypto Pressured
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ latest report shows a 3.8% year-over-year increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI), surpassing the 3.7% consensus forecast.Hallie Gill
Circle Arc Token Hits $222M Raise as Q1 Revenue Soars 20%
Circle has finalized its ARC token pre-sale, successfully raising $222,000,000 from a consortium of global financial institutions.Wayne Ingram
Whale Faces $2.47M Loss Shorting US Storage Stock Surge
An investor known as NMTD.HL accumulated a $15.2 million short position targeting the U.S. technology and storage sectors.Jerry McNeill
Coinbase Shares Q1 Net Loss of $394M Amid Crypto Market Slump
Significant Financial Loss: Coinbase recorded a net loss of $394.1 million for the quarter, driven largely by a $482 million impairment on crypto assets.Craig Green
Strategy Posts $12.5B Q1 Loss as Bitcoin Holdings Hit 818K BTC
Strategy Inc. has released its Q1 2026 financial results, revealing a substantial net loss that highlights the intensifying financial relationship between corporate treasury management and digital asset volatility.Cornell Rachel
Oil Shocks Crush 2026 Fed Rate Cut Hopes as Inflation Jumps
Global energy disruptions and surging crude prices have triggered a significant shift in U.S. monetary policy expectations for the remainder of the year.James Dean
Ethereum Treasury Firms Drive Shift Beyond Bitcoin ETFs
Ethereum treasury firms are emerging as listed companies that hold ETH on their balance sheets while generating staking income.Craig Green
Crypto Market Report: FOMC and CPI Keep Traders Cautious
Crypto markets remained cautious this week as investors balanced strong economic data with growing uncertainty around the upcoming FOMC meeting and CPI release.Craig Green
US Banks Hit Record $33B Stock Buybacks in Q1 2026
Major U.S. banks have significantly increased shareholder returns, marking a record quarter for stock repurchases.Craig Green
Why Is XRP Leading Crypto Fund Inflows? What’s Driving the Surge?
XRP is leading crypto fund inflows as it attracted $119.6 million last week, the largest weekly inflow for the asset since December 2025.Martha Grizzard
Why Are Perp DEX Volumes Dropping? Is Onchain Trading Slowing?
Perp DEX volumes are dropping because trading activity has moderated after a rapid surge in late 2025.Christopher Smith
BitFuFu Reports 2025: How Did Bitcoin Affect Profits?
BitFuFu achieved a total revenue of $476 million in 2025, a 2.7% increase from 2024. The cloud hashrate business generated $351 million, up 29.4% year-over-year, driven by increased demand and expanded managed hashrate.Jerry McNeill
What Drove the Bovespa Lower? Which Stocks Outperformed?
The sharp drop in the Bovespa reflects broad-based selling across financial, materials, and consumer sectors. Commodity price movements, currency depreciation, and rising volatility contributed to the decline.James Dean
Why Did Wall Street Open Lower? Middle East Tensions Weigh on Stocks
Market participants are closely monitoring developments in the Middle East, movements in oil prices, and signals from Federal Reserve officials regarding interest rate policy.Hallie Gill
Late Trading Highlights Retail Beats, Cybersecurity Dips
Several U.S. stocks saw notable after-hours moves following earnings reports, corporate guidance updates, and a major legal settlement.Craig Green
Banks Drag Saudi Index Down: Aramco Rises on Higher Oil Prices
Saudi Arabia’s stock market dropped more than 2% in early trading on Sunday, led by sharp declines in banking and materials shares.James Dean
Why Are Australian Stocks Up? ASX 200 Sets Record
The S&P/ASX 200 closed at a record high, supported primarily by gains in energy and gold stocks as commodity prices strengthened.Cornell Rachel
