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Despite the S&P 500 repeatedly setting new all-time highs, market growth is not broad-based, with only a few sectors driving performance. Capital is heavily concentrated in AI infrastructure and semiconductors, reflected in strong stock performances: NVDA (+15.6%), AVGO (+21.45%), AMD (+109.59%), MU (+169.49%), and INTC (+242.71%). This suggests Wall Street believes the AI infrastructure build-out is accelerating and spreading deeper across the entire supply chain, beyond just NVIDIA.
Consumer and retail sectors are also robust, with Amazon, Walmart, and Costco showing good gains. Energy is an

Market News Summary - Tuesday, May 12th
* WTI crude oil dropped below $100. Bitcoin (BTC) surged to $82,000, then retreated to $80,000.
* The U.S. sanctioned 12 companies and individuals for facilitating Iran's oil sales to China, ahead of a planned meeting between President Trump and Chairman Xi.
* Tonight at 7:30 PM ET, the U.S. will release April CPI inflation data:
* CPI Y/Y (Forecast = 3.7%, Previous = 3.3%)
* Core CPI Y/Y (Forecast = 2.6%, Previous = 2.6%)
Bitcoin Timing: Key trading timeline to watch this week.
Spot ETF data for May 11th:
* BTC recorded a net inflow

Market Brief - Monday, May 11
* WTI crude oil surged nearly 5% past $100. Bitcoin (BTC) broke above $82,000 before correcting to $81,000, with several altcoins experiencing significant gains.
* President Trump rejected Tehran's latest response; Iran refused to accept U.S. conditions.
* Morgan Stanley's Bitcoin ETF attracted $194 million in its first month, with daily inflows.
* PayPal and Google affirmed cryptocurrency as the most suitable payment layer for the AI economy.
* Digital Asset, the company behind Canton Network, aims for a $300 million funding round at a $2 billion valuat

Market News Summary - Tuesday, May 5th
* Oil prices showed signs of recovery, US stocks closed, and BTC traded sideways in the $79K - $80K range.
* The US-Iran ceasefire appeared to be on the verge of collapse, with renewed conflict erupting in Hormuz, involving the UAE and South Korea.
* Tonight at 9 PM (local time), the US is set to release March JOLTS job data (Forecast: 6.87M, Previous: 6.88M). Bitcoin Timing: Key trading timeframes to monitor this week.
Spot ETF Update for May 4th
* BTC recorded +$196.8M in inflows; BlackRock's data is not yet available.
* ETH saw +$6.5M in infl

Market Update - Monday, May 4th
* Despite a significant $100M liquidation event, Bitcoin (BTC) held steady at $78K, while altcoins remained largely stagnant.
* The United States responded to Iran's 14-point proposal, but both nations remain deadlocked on nuclear issues. Israel escalated its war preparations.
* Former President Trump announced a threat to intercept ships from neutral countries transiting the Strait of Hormuz, effective today.
* Reuters revealed that Nobitex, Iran's leading crypto exchange, was founded by the son of a close associate of Supreme Leader Khamenei.
* The N

Bitcoin PUMPS to 4-Week High Amid Hormuz Blockade Drama!
Remember those US stock futures looking all red at the open? Well, they pulled a stunning reversal, flipping green overnight. Turns out, the market decided to vibe with some evolving geopolitical moves.
BTC said "weekend dip? What weekend dip?" as it rocketed over 5% to breach $74K, wiping out recent losses! Not to be outdone, the S&P 500 also joined the party, closing over 1% up and hitting its highest point since the Iran conflict kicked off.
Why the sudden good vibes? Two main reasons boosting sentiment:
1️⃣ Ceasefire holding & Iran's

Friday's Market Flash - April 10th
* Oil's chilling around $100, but Bitcoin decided to party, ripping past $72,000. Altcoins, however, aren't feeling the love much, with BTC dominance steadily climbing all week and hogging the spotlight.
* Geopoliticals just got spicier: Iran's demanding compensation and control of the Strait of Hormuz, while President Trump isn't exactly thrilled about them charging fees. On a slightly more chill note, Israel has agreed to direct talks with Lebanon.
* In a rare moment of truce, President Putin announced a 32-hour ceasefire for Orthodox Easter, and Pres

Market Update - Wednesday, April 8
- Oil has dropped below $100, gold has surpassed $4,800, and Bitcoin has surged to $71,000 - $72,000.
- The Trump administration announced a two-week ceasefire agreement facilitated by Pakistan, accepted by Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba.
- Iran has agreed to ensure safe passage for vessels through the Strait of Hormuz for two weeks, coordinated by the Iranian military.
- The Federal Reserve will release the minutes from the March FOMC meeting at 1 AM on April 9.
ETF Spot Update as of April 7:
- Bitcoin is down $142 million, with no data from BlackRock.
- Ethe

Market Update - Tuesday, April 7
- Oil remains above $110, U.S. stocks show slight gains, and Bitcoin briefly surpassed $70K before settling at $68K.
- Trump proposes that the U.S. charge fees through the Strait of Hormuz instead of Iran, escalating tensions as negotiations stall with only 24 hours left.
ETF Spot Update for April 6
- Bitcoin is up $289.5 million; BlackRock has no data available.
- Ethereum is up $59.4 million; BlackRock has no data available.
- No transactions for Solana.
- The SEC has submitted a proposal to support crypto fundraising projects without registration to the Whit

The cryptocurrency market has seen a nearly 2% recovery, bringing the total market capitalization to $2.45 trillion, with Bitcoin surpassing $69,000 at the start of the week. Meanwhile, U.S. stock futures remain in the red as trading resumes after the holiday.
Market attention is focused on the latest deadline set by President Trump for Iran regarding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz: "Tuesday, April 7, at 8 PM Eastern Time" (7 AM Wednesday, Vietnam time). This deadline has been repeatedly adjusted by the U.S. President:
- March 21: Demanded Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hour

Market Update - Friday, March 20
Gold has dropped to $4,600, stock markets are in decline, and Bitcoin is trading between $69,000 and $70,000. Altcoins are also struggling to gain momentum.
Middle Eastern conflict escalates as Iran attacks energy infrastructure.
Central banks in Japan, the UK, and the EU have all decided to maintain interest rates, following the Federal Reserve's lead.
ETF Spot Update as of March 19:
- Bitcoin is down $51.9 million; BlackRock has no data available.
- Ethereum is down $36.6 million; BlackRock has no data available.
- Solana is up $0.8 million.
The European Cent

Market Update - Thursday, March 19
- Gold has dropped to $4,800, while Bitcoin is down to $70,000 - $71,000. Altcoins are also declining amid macroeconomic news and rising tensions.
- The Federal Reserve has kept interest rates unchanged as expected, maintaining a forecast of only one rate cut in 2026.
- The Pentagon is requesting an additional $200 billion budget for the Iran conflict, adding to its arsenal after three weeks of airstrikes.
ETF Spot Update as of March 18:
- Bitcoin is down $129.6 million, with Fidelity selling $103.8 million. BlackRock has no data available.
- Ethereum is down

Market Update - Friday, March 13
Oil prices continue to rise while U.S. stocks decline. Bitcoin has shown strong recovery, briefly surpassing $72,000.
Latest developments in the conflict:
- Iran's Supreme Leader Mujtaba stated that the country will not abandon its quest for revenge, and the Strait of Hormuz will remain blocked.
- U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent announced that the U.S. Navy will escort vessels through the Strait of Hormuz as soon as possible.
At 7:30 PM today, the U.S. will release January PCE inflation data:
- PCE Year-over-Year (Forecast = 2.8%; Previous = 2.9%)
- Core PCE Ye

Market Update - Wednesday, March 11
Oil prices remain at $80, gold returns to $5,200, and Bitcoin surged to $71,000 before correcting to $70,000.
Hormuz Strait Update & Oil Price Movements:
- The U.S. has reportedly eliminated 16 Iranian minesweepers near the Hormuz Strait. Iran asserts it will not allow any oil tankers to pass.
- The U.S. Energy Secretary announced the successful escort of an oil tanker through Hormuz but later deleted the post, causing a ~17% fluctuation in U.S. oil prices.
- The International Energy Agency (IEA) has proposed releasing over 182 million barrels of oil from re

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has submitted a 32-page report to Congress as required by the GENIUS Act, highlighting two key points:
1. Acknowledgment of crypto mixers for privacy protection
- Users can utilize these tools to safeguard personal asset information, commercial payments, or sensitive data such as charitable donations.
- This marks a significant shift from the agency's previous stance, which sanctioned Tornado Cash in 2022 and labeled crypto mixing platforms as money laundering centers in 2023.
- However, the negative aspect remains serious, as North Korean hackers have used