Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds in the U.S. recorded their largest single-day net outflows since January 29 on Monday. According to data from SoSoValue, Bitcoin ETFs saw $648.6 million in net outflows across seven funds, extending last

According to SoSoValue, spot bitcoin ETFs logged $648.6 million in net outflows across seven funds on Monday (May 19), marking the largest single-day decline since January 29. BlackRock's IBIT led with $448.3 million in outflows, followed by Ark & 21Shares' ARKB at $109.6 million and Fidelity's

According to ChainCatcher, U.S. stock index futures turned lower today as of May 19. The S&P 500 E-Mini futures fell 0.2%, while Nasdaq 100 futures declined 0.3%, and Dow Jones futures dropped 0.08%, based on Gate's market

On May 19, onshore yuan (CNY) closed at 6.8039 against the U.S. dollar at 4:30 PM, down 60 basis points from the previous trading day.

CMC Markets, the FTSE 250-listed broker, has expanded its Spectre spread betting account to retail clients following an initial launch for professional traders. The expansion reflects strong demand from retail investors and a growing waiting list, according to the company. Spectre is structured as a

According to CoinDesk, Ostium, a decentralized exchange built on Arbitrum, has become the first on-chain platform to offer perpetual futures on individual U.S. stocks using Nasdaq data, enabling users to gain direct exposure to American equities via blockchain infrastructure. The platform supports e

According to Korean Economic Daily, Bumo Sarang, South Korea's seventh-largest pension relief company, lost approximately $32.73 million in 2025 after investing 59.5 billion won in a Bitmine Ethereum 2x leveraged daily ETF last year. The company recorded total losses of 49.3 billion won from this si

According to Bloomberg, Indonesia, Philippines, and India are facing intensifying capital outflows and significant currency depreciation pressures as global bond yields rise, exacerbated by Middle East tensions impacting oil prices. The three economies are experiencing combined headwinds from

According to Jin10 data, China reduced its holdings of U.S. Treasury bonds by $41 billion in March, bringing the nation's Treasury holdings to the lowest level since 2008.

Japan's XRP ETF Push Gains Momentum Financial giant SBI Holdings has proposed Bitcoin and XRP exchange-traded funds for the Tokyo Stock Exchange, according to reports from XRP community figure Xaif and SBI presentation materials circulating online as of May 19, 2026. The proposal includes a

According to a Bank of America survey in May, 62% of investors expect U.S. 30-year Treasury yields to rise above 6% if yields experience significant volatility over the next 12 months. The 30-year Treasury yield currently stands at 5.13%, having risen by 1 basis point, and reached 5.16% on Monday, m

According to Yonhap Economic Daily, Bumo Sarang, South Korea's seventh-largest pension relief company, invested 59.5 billion won in a daily double-return leveraged ETF tracking Ethereum-themed stock Bitmine in 2025, resulting in a loss of 49.3 billion won (approximately $32.73 million). An audit

According to South Korean President Lee Jae-myung on May 19, Japanese Prime Minister Hayabusa Takae's visit demonstrates the strength of bilateral relations. The two leaders agreed to enhance cooperation on liquefied natural gas and crude oil, expand supply chain collaboration, and deepen

LME Nickel rose over 2% intraday on May 19, trading at $18,920.7 per ton.

According to BlockBeats, U.S. 10-year Treasury yields broke through 4.5% on May 19, while 30-year yields returned above 5%, prompting Morgan Stanley to warn the market has entered a risk zone that could trigger significant U.S. equity pullbacks. The global market's core concern has shifted from

According to Jin10 Futures, as of 16:00 on May 19, the CNEX market-wide sentiment index reported 50, unchanged from 14:30. By institution type, large banks reported 48, mid-size and small banks 51, and non-bank institutions 49, all unchanged.

According to Cointelegraph, the Crypto Fear and Greed Index dropped to 25 today (May 19), re-entering the 'extreme fear' zone.

According to Korean Economic Daily, Bumo Sarang, South Korea's 7th largest mutual aid association, suffered losses of 493 billion won (approximately $32.73 million) in 2025 after investing 59.5 billion won in daily double-leverage Ethereum ETFs linked to Bitmine stock. A comprehensive audit of 75 m

According to Korean Economic Daily, Bumo Sarang, South Korea's seventh-largest pension relief company, lost 49.3 billion Korean won (approximately $32.73 million) last year after investing 59.5 billion won in Bitmine's daily 2x leverage ETF focused on Ethereum. A comprehensive review of 2025