🤔 Arthur Hayes: AI Will Trigger the New Subprime Crisis
On April 28, 2026, Arthur Hayes stated at the Bitcoin 2026 conference that AI is triggering a deflationary crisis. He believes the replacement of high-earning knowledge workers by AI will devastate traditional SaaS companies and severely impact lending institutions.
This potential multi-hundred-billion-dollar banking failure, termed the "new subprime crisis," is the key macroeconomic factor previously driving #BTC prices lower.
On April 28, 2026, Arthur Hayes stated at the Bitcoin 2026 conference that AI is triggering a deflationary crisis. He believes the replacement of high-earning knowledge workers by AI will devastate traditional SaaS companies and severely impact lending institutions.
This potential multi-hundred-billion-dollar banking failure, termed the "new subprime crisis," is the key macroeconomic factor previously driving #BTC prices lower.
🕵️ CZ: Asian Countries Will Likely Build Bitcoin Reserves Under the Radar (ARCHIVE FOOTAGE)
Binance founder CZ stated that cultural mindsets will likely lead Asian countries to build their Bitcoin reserves quietly. He dismissed the misconception that crypto disrupts traditional finance, noting instead that banks will become obsolete if they ignore this new technology.
He also pointed out that crypto is far more transparent and easier to trace than traditional finance, with a much lower rate of illicit transactions.
Binance founder CZ stated that cultural mindsets will likely lead Asian countries to build their Bitcoin reserves quietly. He dismissed the misconception that crypto disrupts traditional finance, noting instead that banks will become obsolete if they ignore this new technology.
He also pointed out that crypto is far more transparent and easier to trace than traditional finance, with a much lower rate of illicit transactions.
🚀 Wang Chun, co-founder of F2Pool and commander of Fram2, will participate in Starship's first human interplanetary mission to Mars. This two-year mission will explore beyond the Earth-Moon system before returning to Earth. Prior to this, Wang will join Dennis Tito and Akiko Tito on the first planned Starship commercial human spaceflight around the Moon, a week-long circumlunar fly-by designed to enhance Starship's systems for deep-space missions.
🕵️ Trump Media just sold 2,650 $BTC ($205M).
They bought 11,542 $BTC ($1.37B) at an average cost of $118,522.
Four months ago, they transferred out 2,000 $BTC ($175M) at $87,378.
An hour ago, they deposited another 2,650 $BTC ($205M) into Crypto.com.
Trump Media is now down a total of $455M on their $BTC holdings.
They bought 11,542 $BTC ($1.37B) at an average cost of $118,522.
Four months ago, they transferred out 2,000 $BTC ($175M) at $87,378.
An hour ago, they deposited another 2,650 $BTC ($205M) into Crypto.com.
Trump Media is now down a total of $455M on their $BTC holdings.
📊 Next Alphractal Update — Dropping Next Week
The next release focuses on the Screener and includes two key additions:
1. Customizable alerts on every metric
You'll now be able to set up alerts on any metric available in the Screener. A few examples:
→ "Notify me when there's a BUY on Alpha Signals"
→ "Monitor all assets and alert me hourly on volume spikes, high leverage, or liquidation cascades"
→ And much more — the flexibility is significant.
2. ALPHA AI Integrated with the Screener
Our ALPHA AI now understands and generates insights from Screener data — contextual analysis built on top of the metrics you're already tracking.
Your feedback was essential in validating our roadmap. More updates coming soon.
The next release focuses on the Screener and includes two key additions:
1. Customizable alerts on every metric
You'll now be able to set up alerts on any metric available in the Screener. A few examples:
→ "Notify me when there's a BUY on Alpha Signals"
→ "Monitor all assets and alert me hourly on volume spikes, high leverage, or liquidation cascades"
→ And much more — the flexibility is significant.
2. ALPHA AI Integrated with the Screener
Our ALPHA AI now understands and generates insights from Screener data — contextual analysis built on top of the metrics you're already tracking.
Your feedback was essential in validating our roadmap. More updates coming soon.
🇮🇳🕵️ According to ThePrint, India’s MeitY has issued a blocking order against Polymarket and is set to block Kalshi as soon as Friday, enforcing its ban on prediction market platforms still operating in India. The orders are expected under Section 69A of the IT Act, which requires ISPs to block access, while non-compliant intermediaries could face up to seven years in prison and fines. India’s online gaming law, effective May 1, bans real-money online games, related advertising, and financial transactions. #regulation
🏆 16 years ago today, Laszlo Hanyecz paid 10,000 Bitcoin for two Papa John's pizzas.
Today, 10k $BTC is worth over $775,000,000.
Today, 10k $BTC is worth over $775,000,000.
🗽 On May 21 (ET), spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded total net outflows of $101 million, marking five consecutive days of net outflows.
Spot Ethereum ETFs saw total net outflows of $32.577 million, extending their net outflow streak to nine days.
Spot SOL ETFs recorded total daily net inflows of $3.8569 million.
Spot Ethereum ETFs saw total net outflows of $32.577 million, extending their net outflow streak to nine days.
Spot SOL ETFs recorded total daily net inflows of $3.8569 million.
📊 May 22 Options Data
21,000 BTC options expired, with a put-call ratio of 0.66, a maximum strike price of $78,500, and a notional value of $1.6 billion.
129,000 ETH options expired, with a put-call ratio of 0.92, a maximum strike price of $2,200, and a notional value of $280 million.
21,000 BTC options expired, with a put-call ratio of 0.66, a maximum strike price of $78,500, and a notional value of $1.6 billion.
129,000 ETH options expired, with a put-call ratio of 0.92, a maximum strike price of $2,200, and a notional value of $280 million.
🤔 India takes action against prediction markets: Polymarket has ceased operations, and Kalshi could be next.
Polymarket plans to enter the Japanese market and appoints a regional representative.
Polymarket plans to enter the Japanese market and appoints a regional representative.
🙅 $ALCX, $COOKIE, $DODO, $EPIC, $HEI, $HFT, $STORJ, $SYN, $TLM flagged as monitored for delisting on Binance spot