Markets
Pre-market crypto stocks are glowing green after the ceasefire news
Bitcoin, equities, and gold rise while oil and volatility drop amid improving risk sentiment.
Crypto whale holding oil shorts walks away with $2 million in profit
A trader named Loracle closed his short position in oil futures early Wednesday, pocketing $2 million in profit.
Invesco takes over Superstate’s $900M fund; Franklin Crypto in focus
On this episode of CoinDesk’s Public Keys from the New York Stock Exchange, Jennifer Sanasie is joined by 250 Digital Asset Management CEO Chris Perkins to discuss his firm’s acquisition by Franklin Templeton. Superstate CEO Robert Leshner and Invesco’s Kathleen Wrynn break down their partnership, with Invesco becoming the investment manager of Superstate’s Short Duration US Government Securities Fund (USTB). Plus, NYSE Senior Market Strategist Michael Reinking unpacks the macro environment.
Bitcoin tends to outperform gold and stocks after global shocks, Mercado Bitcoin finds
The study analyzed 60-day windows after economic or geopolitical shocks and found that Bitcoin posted stronger returns than gold and the S&P 500 in each period.
Market structure bill delayed as crypto, banks meet lawmakers
Crypto and banking leaders are meeting with legislative staffers to hash out the future of U.S. stablecoins. The market structure bill is now delayed again and the fight over yield isn't the only hurdle as lawmakers finalize on DeFi regulations and concerns over President Trump's family crypto projects. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts "CoinDesk Daily."
JPMorgan & Goldman Sachs eye prediction markets
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said the bank is considering entering prediction markets and Goldman Sachs has expressed similar ambitions. Would the Wall Street giants adopt blockchain-based systems or stick to traditional infrastructure? CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts "CoinDesk Daily."
Crypto asset manager CoinShares to list on Nasdaq Stock Market after $1.2 billion SPAC deal
The listing makes CoinShares the latest crypto firm to list in the U.S., following the likes of BitGo, Circle, Bullish and Gemini.
Markets move to price in rate hikes as inflation fears and geopolitics reshape Fed expectations
Middle East tensions have driven divergences across asset markets as oil stays elevated and traditional safe havens falter.
XRP tests $1.33 as rising leverage and weak price action create unstable setup
Funding spikes and liquidations point to positioning build-up, with direction hinging on whether buyers can defend support.
Bitcoin falls below $67,000 as U.S. 10-year Treasury yield nears 1-year high of 4.5%
Liquidation heatmap shows large liquidity cluster around $66,000, signaling potential downside target.
