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Compass Point downgrades Circle’s rating to “Sell,” and cuts its price target to $77

Compass Point analyst downgraded Circle’s rating from “Neutral” to “Sell,” and cut the target price to $77. The reason is that USDC growth is mainly coming from low-profit platforms, which is affecting the company’s earnings. The analyst expects first-quarter performance to miss expectations, with EBITDA falling 19% quarter-over-quarter. Despite this, if the crypto market rebounds, Circle’s outlook could still improve.
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GateNews·04-10 16:06
Compass Point downgrades Circle’s rating to “Sell,” and cuts its price target to $77

Iran's deputy foreign minister confirms the Strait of Hormuz will “remain open”: it must be controlled by Iran's military, and even ships that have committed “no hostile actions” can be allowed to pass

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister, Habibzadeh, said that although the Strait of Hormuz remains open, due to technical restrictions imposed in the war zone environment, all vessels must coordinate with Iran’s military to ensure safety. U.S. ships may transit, but must not engage in hostile activities and must comply with relevant regulations.
動區BlockTempo·04-10 15:54
Iran's deputy foreign minister confirms the Strait of Hormuz will “remain open”: it must be controlled by Iran's military, and even ships that have committed “no hostile actions” can be allowed to pass

Morgan Stanley’s Bitcoin ETF officially begins trading! It attracted $34 million on its first day, demonstrating steady performance

Morgan Stanley’s Bitcoin ETF “MSBT” officially launched, becoming the first such product issued by a major bank, with management fees as low as 0.14%. It pulled in $34 million on day one, showing market demand for low fees and adviser distribution channels. This move signals that traditional financial institutions are moving fully into the crypto asset market, with competition shifting toward fees, liquidity, and customer reach.
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CryptoCity·04-10 15:32
Morgan Stanley’s Bitcoin ETF officially begins trading! It attracted $34 million on its first day, demonstrating steady performance

CME Group’s crypto derivatives will begin “24/7 trading” at the end of May, while also launching two crypto futures contracts.

CME Group will begin offering 24/7 trading for cryptocurrency futures starting May 29, and will also add AVAX and SUI futures, showing that traditional finance is quickly moving toward the crypto market. This move not only meets market demand for round-the-clock trading, but also serves as a test of whether traditional financial assets can operate 24/7 in the future. The new futures contracts will provide more flexible options and capital efficiency, further expanding CME Group’s crypto product lineup.
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CryptoCity·04-10 14:54
CME Group’s crypto derivatives will begin “24/7 trading” at the end of May, while also launching two crypto futures contracts.

Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs See Positive Inflows, Solana ETFs Record Outflows on April 10

Gate News message, according to the April 10 update, Bitcoin ETFs recorded a 1-day net flow of +4,614 BTC (+$334.63M) and a 7-day net flow of +7,358 BTC (+$533.62M). Ethereum ETFs showed a 1-day net flow of +23,039 ETH (+$51.38M) and a 7-day net flow of +15,349 ETH (+$34.23M). Solana ETFs experience
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GateNews·04-10 14:25
Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs See Positive Inflows, Solana ETFs Record Outflows on April 10

U.S. April one-year inflation expectations initial reading was 4.8%, higher than the expected 4.3%.

Gate News message: On April 10, the United States’ initial forecast for the 1-year inflation rate was 4.8% for April, higher than the market expectation of 4.3%, with the prior value at 3.80%. This data is an important component of the University of Michigan consumer sentiment index and reflects consumers’ expectations for inflation levels over the next year.
GateNews·04-10 14:05
U.S. April one-year inflation expectations initial reading was 4.8%, higher than the expected 4.3%.

Citigroup expects the March core PCE month-over-month rate to be 0.3%, higher than the level corresponding to the Federal Reserve’s 2% target.

Gate News message: On April 10, based on the CPI data released today, Citigroup Group’s economists initially forecast that the March core PCE (Personal Consumption Expenditures Price Index, the inflation gauge preferred by the Federal Reserve) month-over-month rate will be 0.3%. This figure is above the level implied by the Fed’s 2% year-over-year target, but it is better than February’s 0.4% increase. The Citigroup team noted that, compared with the PCE indicator favored by the Fed, core CPI has consistently shown an unusually small rise. They also need to factor in PPI data to make a more accurate forecast for PCE.
GateNews·04-10 14:03
Citigroup expects the March core PCE month-over-month rate to be 0.3%, higher than the level corresponding to the Federal Reserve’s 2% target.

Gold and silver are rising, while BVIX and EVIX are down more than 1%

On April 10, the precious metals market was strong: gold rose to $4,773.60 per ounce, and silver rose to $76.364 per ounce. In the crypto market, volatility eased, the FX market saw the U.S. dollar weaken versus the Chinese yuan, and global equity indexes rose. In commodities, WTI crude oil rose while Brent crude oil fell. The Gate platform supports trading a variety of financial assets.
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GateNews·04-10 14:02
Gold and silver are rising, while BVIX and EVIX are down more than 1%

U.S. March CPI rose 3.3% year over year to a two-year high; the Iran war is pushing up energy costs, but core inflation remains moderate

U.S. March consumer price index ( CPI ) year-over-year rate rose to 3.3%, reaching the highest level in nearly two years. It was mainly driven by the Iran war, which caused energy costs to skyrocket. However, the core CPI suggests that underlying inflation pressure remains within a manageable range, and the Federal Reserve may continue to exercise patience; the timing of rate cuts is still unclear.
ChainNewsAbmedia·04-10 13:54
U.S. March CPI rose 3.3% year over year to a two-year high; the Iran war is pushing up energy costs, but core inflation remains moderate

“Sports Betting Contract” is a derivative! The U.S. CFTC blocks local law enforcement to fight for regulatory control of prediction markets

The U.S. federal government argues that sports event wagering should be treated as a financial derivative rather than gambling, and it seeks to bar Arizona from enforcing against Kalshi, the prediction market platform. If the court backs the federal position, prediction markets will operate under uniform nationwide regulation, weakening each state’s ability to regulate. This legal dispute concerns the legitimacy of prediction markets and the allocation of regulatory authority, affecting the future development of the industry.
区块客·04-10 13:42
“Sports Betting Contract” is a derivative! The U.S. CFTC blocks local law enforcement to fight for regulatory control of prediction markets

U.S. stocks are close to recouping their losses from the Iran war, while oil remains elevated due to continued risk in the Strait of Hormuz.

U.S. stocks rebounded after the ceasefire agreement was announced, nearing a full recovery of the losses caused by the Iran war, but the oil market remained cautious, with prices holding at elevated levels. Investors’ confidence in future economic and political developments increased, and they may continue to add to their positions.
GateNews·04-10 13:30
U.S. stocks are close to recouping their losses from the Iran war, while oil remains elevated due to continued risk in the Strait of Hormuz.