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Gate News message, according to AggrNews, Strategy's Bitcoin holdings have decreased by 3,588 BTC (approximately $225.606 million) to 843,775 BTC, as shown on the website. The current Bitcoin market capitalization stands at $1.3 trillion.

According to Goldman Sachs, the investment bank has raised its price targets for three semiconductor and storage companies. SanDisk's price target was upgraded from $1,200 to $2,200, Western Digital's from $400 to $650, and Applied Materials' from $520 to $645.

According to SEC filings, data center operator Csquare plans to list on NYSE under ticker CSQR, raising up to $1.35 billion through an offering of 50 million shares priced at $23–$27 each. The IPO values the company at approximately $4.18 billion.

According to Goldman Sachs, on July 6, the bank released a research report maintaining its 12-month target for South Korea's KOSPI index at 12,000 points, implying over 20% upside from current levels. Goldman Sachs expects Korean enterprises to deliver 320% net profit growth in 2026, followed by 35% growth in 2027, driven by AI chip leaders like Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix expanding opportunities across energy, materials, and industrial sectors. The bank dismissed bubble concerns, noting th

Goldman Sachs raised AMD's price target from $450 to $640 (a 42.2% increase) on July 6, while maintaining its buy rating on the semiconductor company.

According to Herald Economy, SK Hynix American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) will begin trading on Nasdaq on July 10, providing U.S. investors direct access to the South Korean memory chipmaker. The ADR structure uses a 10-to-1 ratio, with 1 ADR equivalent to 0.1 ordinary shares, allowing U.S. investors to purchase smaller denominations. Based on SK Hynix's July 3 closing price of 2.425 million Korean won and an exchange rate of 1,530 won per dollar, analysts estimate an ADR share at approximately

According to Coinglass data, Coinbase Bitcoin Premium Index has remained in negative territory for 49 consecutive days from May 19 to present, with the latest reading at -0.1072%. This extends the previous record of 40 consecutive days of negative premium set from January 16 to February 24, surpassing the roughly 30-day negative streak observed during the 2011 market collapse.

According to a CNBC interview, billionaire investor Jeremy Grantham warned that US equities could decline by up to 70%, citing valuations comparable to the dot-com bubble of the early 2000s. Grantham stated that current market valuations represent "the most expensive market in American history" based on his metrics comparing stock market value to GDP. Grantham noted the timing of a potential collapse is difficult to predict but could occur within two years. He recalled that during the dot-com bu

According to BlockBeats citing BIT data, U.S. storage sector stocks advanced across the board on July 6 pre-market trading, with Seagate Technology (STX) up 3.26%, Western Digital (WDC) up 4.15%, SanDisk (SNDK) up 4.81%, and Micron Technology (MU) up 3.02%.

According to ChainCatcher, Bitcoin rose nearly 7% in the week through July 5, marking its strongest weekly performance since March. The rally was primarily driven by declining inflation expectations, with the two-year breakeven inflation rate dropping below 2%, approaching the Federal Reserve's target level. WTI crude oil prices have similarly retreated to levels seen prior to the February geopolitical tensions, prompting the market to reassess inflation pressures and interest rate outlook. Mark

According to CoinDesk, Russia's largest bank Sberbank plans to launch a compliant crypto wallet and digital custody service by December, contingent on the Digital Currency and Digital Rights Law taking effect in September. The services will be integrated into Sberbank Online and SberInvestments applications, providing customers with access to authorized crypto assets within the bank's ecosystem. Non-qualified investors will face an annual trading limit of approximately 300,000 rubles (about $3,8

According to CoinDesk, Sberbank, Russia's largest bank, plans to launch cryptocurrency wallet and custody services by December 2026, provided the Digital Currency and Digital Rights Act takes effect in September. The services will integrate into the Sberbank Online and SberInvestments apps, offering clients regulated access to authorized digital assets within the banking system. Under the new framework, non-qualified investors will face an annual trading limit of approximately 300,000 rubles (ab

According to Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX), on July 6, the exchange's USD gold futures daytime session recorded 6,676 contracts traded, marking a new all-time high and surpassing the previous record of 3,039 contracts from November 7, 2022. Bid-ask spreads in active contract months tightened to one to two ticks, with August contracts narrowing to 0.01 US dollars (one tick) and December contracts to two ticks.

According to Charles Schwab's Trading Activity Index (STAX), retail investors' trading activity surged to 59.12 in June, up 7.33% from May's 55.08. Net buying outpaced net selling by more than 2 to 1, with the strongest activity during a market retreat mid-month. Net buying was concentrated in technology stocks, primarily SpaceX (market debut June 12), Nvidia, Micron Technology, and Microsoft. The STAX is calculated from trading patterns across millions of Schwab customer accounts.

According to Glide Research's June monthly report released on July 6, U.S. space tech ETFs that ranked first in May plunged 45.24% to last place, while Chinese semiconductor funds emerged as the new market leaders. TIGER China Semiconductor FACTSET rose 22.69% and KODEX China AI Semiconductor TOP10 gained 21.94%, marking a shift in semiconductor investment focus from the U.S. to China. The total number of retirement fund ETFs reached 1,039 by late June. Notably, active ETFs demonstrated stronger

According to Onchain Lens data monitored by ChainCatcher, wallet 0x15a returned to activity after months of dormancy, depositing $1 million USDC to Hyperliquid and opening 200 Bitcoin long positions with 40x leverage, resulting in a notional position value of approximately $12.58 million. The address' last transaction was recorded in March 2026, and it has accumulated approximately $2.28 million in perpetual futures trading profits to date.

According to Societe Generale analysts, the Japanese yen's sustained recovery requires improved economic growth prospects, though the government may intervene further to support the currency. Japan holds approximately $1.3 trillion in foreign exchange reserves to defend the yen, but current low growth expectations should limit the currency's gains. The analysts noted that a recent surge in Japanese equities suggests the economy may be improving. Societe Generale forecasts USD/JPY will fall to 15

As of July 3, 2026, Nvidia stock closed at $197.58, down approximately 18% from its May 14 record high of $235.47, despite reporting record $81.6 billion in quarterly revenue, up 85% year-on-year, according to earnings released May 20, 2026. The pullback reflects external pressures rather than earnings weakness: markets pricing roughly 50 basis points of Federal Reserve rate hikes by December, a 31% three-week decline in B200 GPU rental prices from $6.11 to $4.22 per hour suggesting potential co

According to Korea Exchange, foreign investors conducted net sales of 150.26 trillion won on the Korean stock market in the first half of 2026, marking a record for any half-year period. The selling streak continued for 12 consecutive trading days through July 6, even as KOSPI surged 91.9% year-to-date from 4,214 to 8,088. Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix were the primary targets, with foreign investors selling 75.51 trillion won and 60.53 trillion won respectively, accounting for 90% of total n

According to Bitcoin.com News, Nigeria's Securities and Exchange Commission added Kucoin Nigeria Limited and GIGX Technologies to its Accelerated Regulatory Incubation Programme (ARIP) sandbox on July 2, granting both companies approval in principle (AIP). The approval permits the two firms to operate temporarily under SEC supervision and advance toward full registration. The SEC currently oversees 9 digital asset companies under ARIP.