Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to Jin10 data, the U.S. Dollar Index, which measures the dollar against six major currencies, fell 0.09% on August 21 and closed at 98.801 at the end of New York forex trading. The euro strengthened to 1.1683 dollars

U.S. spot ether exchange-traded funds attracted $220.8 million in net inflows on August 20, their largest single-day intake in 203 trading sessions spanning 296 calendar days, according to SoSoValue data reported by Cointelegraph. The previous comparable figure was $246 million on

According to SoSoValue data reported by Cointelegraph, U.S. spot ether exchange-traded funds attracted $220.8 million in net inflows on August 20, marking their largest single-day intake in 203 trading sessions spanning 296 calendar days. The previous comparable figure was $246 million on

Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates, advised investors to reduce bond holdings and allocate 10-15% of portfolios to gold and some bitcoin in response to US fiscal crisis risks, according to Bloomberg. In a LinkedIn post, Dalio cited US government fiscal pressures including a $2 trillion

US hedge fund manager Citadel disposed of over 80% of the portfolio risk from assets acquired from AI-focused hedge fund Sycamore Situational Awareness, CNBC reported on the 21st local time. Citadel CEO Ken Griffin informed clients in a letter obtained by CNBC that the firm had already resolved more

According to CNBC on August 21, Citadel, a major U.S. hedge fund manager, has divested more than 80% of its holdings acquired from Citadel Acquisitions, a fund known for artificial intelligence investments. The firm completed over 100 block trades worth more than $4 billion at market value. CEO

From 18:30 to 18:45 (UTC) on August 21, 2026, BTC pulled back 0.58% over 15 minutes, falling into the 76852.7–77447.3 USDT range, with an amplitude of 0.77%. Over the previous 24 hours, BTC rebounded approximately $4,700 from a low of $72,212 to around $76,973, gaining 6.17%, with a price range of more than $7,300, indicating intense market volatility. The primary driver of this move was the market’s partial pricing-in of several macro tailwinds. The Fed kept the federal funds rate unchanged at

Lee Kyung-min, FICC Research Director at Daishin Securities, forecast that KOSPI will break through its previous high of 9300 within this year in an interview with Money Today's YouTube channel. KOSPI fell more than 22% in July and has shown continued volatility this month, dropping 38% from its hig

According to SoSoValue, U.S. spot XRP exchange-traded funds accumulated $1.51 billion in cumulative net inflows since launching in November 2025, representing a 28% increase from January 2026 levels. Combined assets under management stood at approximately $941 million as of August 18. Inflows have d

Mark Connors, Chief Investment Officer at Risk Dimensions, stated that expanding the US Treasury Department's bond repurchase program could help Bitcoin reach its target level sooner in the current market cycle. According to the macroeconomics analyst, Treasury actions that reduce pressure on long-t

According to Uniswap founder Hayden, tokenized stock trading volume on Robinhood chain reached $1 billion for the first time, as announced on X.

WTI September crude futures closed at $87.06 per barrel today. NYMEX September natural gas futures settled at $2.7730 per million BTU, while September gasoline futures closed at $3.3479 per gallon and heating oil futures at $4.4948 per gallon.

According to Jin10, Shanghai gold futures rose 2.36% to close at 1,002 yuan per gram at 2:30 AM on August 22. Shanghai silver futures gained 2.15% to 16,968 yuan per kilogram, while SC crude oil futures climbed 1.69% to 602 yuan per

Shanghai Futures Exchange crude oil 2610 futures rose 1.69% to 602.40 yuan per barrel in the night session on August 21. Shanghai gold futures climbed 2.36%, while Shanghai silver futures gained 2.15%.

According to reports on Friday (Aug. 21), Yangtze Memory Technologies (YMTC) parent company CCSH Corporation submitted an IPO application to the Shanghai Stock Exchange's STAR board, targeting to raise CNY 33 billion (approximately $4.9 billion). The listing, if approved, would rank as the

Japan is accelerating development of deep-sea rare earth deposits near Minamitorishima Island, collaborating with the United States to reduce dependency on China. In February 2026, Japan successfully recovered rare earth-bearing sediment from approximately 6000 meters depth, with the seabed

According to Bloomberg, Japan and the United States are accelerating collaboration to develop deep-sea rare earth reserves around South Island in the North Pacific. The seabed at approximately 6,000 meters depth is estimated to contain over 16 million tons of rare earth resources, including

According to Bitcoin.com News, the U.S. Treasury announced increased debt buyback operation limits from September 9 through November 4 on August 21, sparking a 20% Bitcoin rally and reviving the debasement trade. The debasement trade is a market strategy where investors reduce positions in fiat

According to Matthew Sigel, Head of Digital Asset Research at VanEck, Bitcoin will reach $100,000 next year and could rise to $500,000 by 2029 if similar market cycles emerge. Sigel's forecast is based on Bitcoin's historical price cycles, which he believes could repeat in the future, driven by

According to the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), natural gas speculators increased their net long positions by 1,807 contracts to reach 92,522 contracts during the week ending August 18.