π° EXCHANGE NEWS | Impact: HIGH
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π₯ Anchorage, Kamino let institutions borrow against SOL without moving custody
A new framework allows institutions to borrow against staked SOL while the assets remain in qualified custody, as US lawmakers debate DeFi oversight....
β STRATEGIC VIEW: What is the total potential unlockable liquidity of staked SOL for institutional borrowing, and what impact will this have on SOL's inflation-adjusted supply and price discovery under potential DeFi regulatory frameworks?
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π₯ Anchorage, Kamino let institutions borrow against SOL without moving custody
A new framework allows institutions to borrow against staked SOL while the assets remain in qualified custody, as US lawmakers debate DeFi oversight....
β STRATEGIC VIEW: What is the total potential unlockable liquidity of staked SOL for institutional borrowing, and what impact will this have on SOL's inflation-adjusted supply and price discovery under potential DeFi regulatory frameworks?
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Cointelegraph
Anchorage Enables SOL Borrowing Without Moving Custody
Anchorage integrates with Kamino to let institutions borrow against staked SOL while keeping assets in regulated custody amid CLARITY Act debate.
π° EXCHANGE NEWS | Impact: HIGH
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π₯ Wall Street analysts slash Coinbase price targets after Q4 miss β but shares rally
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β STRATEGIC VIEW: Given the disconnect between slashed price targets and share rally post-Q4 miss, how much of Coinbase's current valuation is attributable to anticipated future regulatory clarity impacting its institutional services versus its current operational performance?
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π₯ Wall Street analysts slash Coinbase price targets after Q4 miss β but shares rally
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β STRATEGIC VIEW: Given the disconnect between slashed price targets and share rally post-Q4 miss, how much of Coinbase's current valuation is attributable to anticipated future regulatory clarity impacting its institutional services versus its current operational performance?
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Coindesk
Wall Street analysts slash Coinbase (COIN) price targets after Q4 miss β but shares still rally
Barclays, Benchmark, Clear Street, and JPMorgan all cut targets, citing weak retail trading and macro headwinds.
π° EXCHANGE NEWS | Impact: HIGH
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π₯ Coffee Prices Push Higher on Renewed Roaster Demand
March arabica coffee (KCH26 ) today is up +3.25 (+1.08%), and March ICE robusta coffee (RMH26 ) is up +67 (+1.75%). Coffee prices are moving higher for a second day today, with robusta posting a 1-week high. This week's slump in coffee prices to 6-month lows has sparked buying interest......
β STRATEGIC VIEW: Given the +1.08% and +1.75% rallies in KCH26 and RMH26 respectively following a 6-month low, what is the projected short-term demand elasticity of roaster purchasing for robusta contracts (RMH26) between $3,800 and $4,000 per ton, and how does this impact the optimal hedging strategy for institutional coffee importers?
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π₯ Coffee Prices Push Higher on Renewed Roaster Demand
March arabica coffee (KCH26 ) today is up +3.25 (+1.08%), and March ICE robusta coffee (RMH26 ) is up +67 (+1.75%). Coffee prices are moving higher for a second day today, with robusta posting a 1-week high. This week's slump in coffee prices to 6-month lows has sparked buying interest......
β STRATEGIC VIEW: Given the +1.08% and +1.75% rallies in KCH26 and RMH26 respectively following a 6-month low, what is the projected short-term demand elasticity of roaster purchasing for robusta contracts (RMH26) between $3,800 and $4,000 per ton, and how does this impact the optimal hedging strategy for institutional coffee importers?
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π° EXCHANGE NEWS | Impact: HIGH
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π₯ Missed Your RMD In 2025? Here's How to Minimize IRS Penalties in 2026.
Key PointsFailing to take an RMD could trigger a 25% penalty....
β STRATEGIC VIEW: Given the 25% penalty for missed RMDs, what is the optimal pre-emptive strategy for institutional investors to rebalance their crypto holdings by year-end 2025 to cover expected 2026 RMD liabilities without introducing significant tax events on capital gains?
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π₯ Missed Your RMD In 2025? Here's How to Minimize IRS Penalties in 2026.
Key PointsFailing to take an RMD could trigger a 25% penalty....
β STRATEGIC VIEW: Given the 25% penalty for missed RMDs, what is the optimal pre-emptive strategy for institutional investors to rebalance their crypto holdings by year-end 2025 to cover expected 2026 RMD liabilities without introducing significant tax events on capital gains?
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π° EXCHANGE NEWS | Impact: HIGH
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π₯ BlackRock enters DeFi as institutional crypto push accelerates: Finance Redefined
Bitcoin and Ether rebounded modestly as ETF outflows mounted, while BlackRock entered DeFi and Binance completed its $1 billion Bitcoin reserve shift....
β STRATEGIC VIEW: Given BlackRock's DeFi entry and ongoing ETF outflows, what is the projected net institutional inflow/outflow impact on BTC and ETH within Q3 2024?
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π₯ BlackRock enters DeFi as institutional crypto push accelerates: Finance Redefined
Bitcoin and Ether rebounded modestly as ETF outflows mounted, while BlackRock entered DeFi and Binance completed its $1 billion Bitcoin reserve shift....
β STRATEGIC VIEW: Given BlackRock's DeFi entry and ongoing ETF outflows, what is the projected net institutional inflow/outflow impact on BTC and ETH within Q3 2024?
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Cointelegraph
BlackRock Enters DeFi Via UniSwap, Bitcoin Stages Modest Recovery
Binance completed a $1 billion Bitcoin reserve shift, Uniswap won an early court battle and ETF flows stayed volatile as institutional DeFi adoption deepened.
π° EXCHANGE NEWS | Impact: HIGH
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π₯ Crypto Crash: Is Bitcoin Still the Best Cryptocurrency to Buy After This Sell-Off?
Key PointsBitcoin's price got hit hard this month, the latest in a series of struggles....
β STRATEGIC VIEW: Given Bitcoin's increased volatility and recent price drops, what is the optimal re-entry strategy for institutional investors targeting a 15% upside on BTC and ETH post-liquidation event?
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π₯ Crypto Crash: Is Bitcoin Still the Best Cryptocurrency to Buy After This Sell-Off?
Key PointsBitcoin's price got hit hard this month, the latest in a series of struggles....
β STRATEGIC VIEW: Given Bitcoin's increased volatility and recent price drops, what is the optimal re-entry strategy for institutional investors targeting a 15% upside on BTC and ETH post-liquidation event?
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π MARKET SNAPSHOT
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π° BTC:
$69,050.22 (-196.34, -0.28%)π° ETH:
$2,055.80 (-6.41, -0.31%)π° SOL:
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π° EXCHANGE NEWS | Impact: HIGH
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π₯ Bitcoin bulls blitz $69K as retail traders pressure short positioning
Bitcoin rallies above $69,000 as retail traders apply pressure to short positions and aim to generate a lasting bullish trend change....
β STRATEGIC VIEW: Given retail pressure pushing Bitcoin past $69K, what is the projected on-chain liquidatable short position size if BTC hits $75K, and what is the potential for a cascading liquidation event to trigger a further $10B+ inflow from leveraged longs unwinding?
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π₯ Bitcoin bulls blitz $69K as retail traders pressure short positioning
Bitcoin rallies above $69,000 as retail traders apply pressure to short positions and aim to generate a lasting bullish trend change....
β STRATEGIC VIEW: Given retail pressure pushing Bitcoin past $69K, what is the projected on-chain liquidatable short position size if BTC hits $75K, and what is the potential for a cascading liquidation event to trigger a further $10B+ inflow from leveraged longs unwinding?
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Cointelegraph
Bitcoin Pushes Above $69K as Retail Bulls Show Intent
Bitcoin reclaims the $69,000 level as retail investor-sized wallets accumulate $613 million of spot BTC in February. Will whales join the party and help turn $70,000 to support?
π° EXCHANGE NEWS | Impact: HIGH
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π₯ Crypto group counters Wall Street bankers with its own stablecoin principles for bill
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β STRATEGIC VIEW: Given the crypto industry's push for self-regulation via stablecoin principles to counter traditional finance's influence on proposed legislation, what is the projected market share shift in stablecoin issuance and adoption by Q4 2024 if industry-backed principles are prioritized over proposed regulations?
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π₯ Crypto group counters Wall Street bankers with its own stablecoin principles for bill
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β STRATEGIC VIEW: Given the crypto industry's push for self-regulation via stablecoin principles to counter traditional finance's influence on proposed legislation, what is the projected market share shift in stablecoin issuance and adoption by Q4 2024 if industry-backed principles are prioritized over proposed regulations?
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Coindesk
Crypto group counters Wall Street bankers with its own stablecoin principles for bill
After the bankers shared a document at the White House demanding a total ban on stablecoin yield, the crypto side answers that it needs some stablecoin rewards.
π° EXCHANGE NEWS | Impact: HIGH
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π₯ The Tech Sector Wall Street Is Shunning Right Now for All the Wrong Reasons
Key PointsThe potential disruption of sales and profits in this sector could be overblown....
β STRATEGIC VIEW: Considering the "overblown disruption" narrative for a specific tech sub-sector, what is the projected revenue impact (in USD billions) of this disruption on the top 3 publicly traded companies within that sector over the next 18 months, and how does this compare to their current market capitalization?
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π₯ The Tech Sector Wall Street Is Shunning Right Now for All the Wrong Reasons
Key PointsThe potential disruption of sales and profits in this sector could be overblown....
β STRATEGIC VIEW: Considering the "overblown disruption" narrative for a specific tech sub-sector, what is the projected revenue impact (in USD billions) of this disruption on the top 3 publicly traded companies within that sector over the next 18 months, and how does this compare to their current market capitalization?
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π° EXCHANGE NEWS | Impact: HIGH
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π₯ Dutch House of Representatives advances controversial 36% tax law
Certain assets, like equity in a qualifying start-up company and physical property used for non-investment, were exempt from the 36% tax....
β STRATEGIC VIEW: Given the Dutch House of Representatives' advancement of a 36% tax law impacting certain crypto assets, how will this legislation specifically re-price the perceived risk-reward for staked ETH and NFTs held by Dutch entities compared to non-exempt global alternatives, potentially impacting liquidity by X%?
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π₯ Dutch House of Representatives advances controversial 36% tax law
Certain assets, like equity in a qualifying start-up company and physical property used for non-investment, were exempt from the 36% tax....
β STRATEGIC VIEW: Given the Dutch House of Representatives' advancement of a 36% tax law impacting certain crypto assets, how will this legislation specifically re-price the perceived risk-reward for staked ETH and NFTs held by Dutch entities compared to non-exempt global alternatives, potentially impacting liquidity by X%?
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Cointelegraph
Netherlands Lower Chamber Passes 36% Tax Proposal Before Passing to Senate
The lower chamber of the Dutch Parliament passed a bill proposal to levy a 36% tax on most liquid financial instruments, whether or not the assets are sold.
π° EXCHANGE NEWS | Impact: HIGH
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π₯ Hereβs what happened in crypto today
Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation....
β STRATEGIC VIEW: Given the broad scope of the provided "news," a specific, high-level strategic question for professional traders is:
What is the net flow of capital into/out of Bitcoin and Ethereum-based DeFi protocols, and how does this correlate with recent regulatory sentiment shifts globally?
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π₯ Hereβs what happened in crypto today
Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation....
β STRATEGIC VIEW: Given the broad scope of the provided "news," a specific, high-level strategic question for professional traders is:
What is the net flow of capital into/out of Bitcoin and Ethereum-based DeFi protocols, and how does this correlate with recent regulatory sentiment shifts globally?
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Cointelegraph
Today in Crypto: Democrats Press Bessent Over Trump-Linked Crypto Bank Bid
Today in crypto: Democrats press Scott Bessent on safeguards around WLFI's bank charter bid, banks and crypto had their third White House meeting, and miners are adding 30 GW of power capacity for AI.
π° EXCHANGE NEWS | Impact: HIGH
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π₯ Noteworthy Friday Option Activity: SO, STZ, V
Looking at options trading activity among components of the Russell 3000 index, there is noteworthy activity today in Southern Company (Symbol: SO), where a total volume of 33,610 contracts has been traded thus far today, a contract volume which is representative of approximatel...
β STRATEGIC VIEW: Given SO's 33,610 contract volume surge on Friday, what is the implied market sentiment shift (bullish/bearish delta) and its magnitude as reflected in the strike price distribution of these SO options?
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π₯ Noteworthy Friday Option Activity: SO, STZ, V
Looking at options trading activity among components of the Russell 3000 index, there is noteworthy activity today in Southern Company (Symbol: SO), where a total volume of 33,610 contracts has been traded thus far today, a contract volume which is representative of approximatel...
β STRATEGIC VIEW: Given SO's 33,610 contract volume surge on Friday, what is the implied market sentiment shift (bullish/bearish delta) and its magnitude as reflected in the strike price distribution of these SO options?
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π MARKET SNAPSHOT
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π° BTC:
$68,768.00 (-282.22, -0.41%)π° ETH:
$2,042.40 (-13.40, -0.65%)π° SOL:
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π° EXCHANGE NEWS | Impact: HIGH
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π₯ Price predictions 2/13: BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, SOL, DOGE, BCH, HYPE, ADA, XMR
Bitcoin and several major altcoins are attempting a relief rally, signaling that the bulls are trying to form a higher low....
β STRATEGIC VIEW: Given the observed "relief rally" attempts for BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, SOL, DOGE, BCH, HYPE, ADA, and XMR, what specific percentage of the recent *downside consolidation* must be recaptured by BTC ($22,000-$24,000 range) to invalidate the potential "higher low" thesis and confirm a bearish continuation for the next 72 hours?
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π₯ Price predictions 2/13: BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, SOL, DOGE, BCH, HYPE, ADA, XMR
Bitcoin and several major altcoins are attempting a relief rally, signaling that the bulls are trying to form a higher low....
β STRATEGIC VIEW: Given the observed "relief rally" attempts for BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, SOL, DOGE, BCH, HYPE, ADA, and XMR, what specific percentage of the recent *downside consolidation* must be recaptured by BTC ($22,000-$24,000 range) to invalidate the potential "higher low" thesis and confirm a bearish continuation for the next 72 hours?
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Cointelegraph
Bitcoin, Altcoin Relief Rally Aim To Restore Pre-crash Range Highs
Technical charts suggest the crypto marketβs relief rally may hold, especially if Bitcoin bulls succeed in flipping $70,000 back to support.
π° EXCHANGE NEWS | Impact: HIGH
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π₯ Trump-linked Truth Social seeks SEC approval for two crypto ETFs
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β STRATEGIC VIEW: Given Truth Social's SEC filing for two crypto ETFs, what is the projected market cap impact and potential price volatility for specific altcoins that could be correlated with or benefit from such a regulatory development in the U.S. crypto market?
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π₯ Trump-linked Truth Social seeks SEC approval for two crypto ETFs
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β STRATEGIC VIEW: Given Truth Social's SEC filing for two crypto ETFs, what is the projected market cap impact and potential price volatility for specific altcoins that could be correlated with or benefit from such a regulatory development in the U.S. crypto market?
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Coindesk
Trump-linked Truth Social seeks SEC approval for two crypto ETFs
The filings include a bitcoin and ether ETF and a staking-focused Cronos fund, deepening the Truth Social brandβs ambitions in digital asset investing.
π° EXCHANGE NEWS | Impact: HIGH
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π₯ Sabra (SBRA) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
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β STRATEGIC VIEW: Given Sabra Healthcare REIT (SBRA) Q4 2025 earnings transcript and the implied potential for increased interest expense due to rising rates, what is the projected impact on SBRA's Net Operating Income (NOI) and dividend coverage ratio by Q4 2026, and how does this compare to its peer group's average?
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π₯ Sabra (SBRA) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
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β STRATEGIC VIEW: Given Sabra Healthcare REIT (SBRA) Q4 2025 earnings transcript and the implied potential for increased interest expense due to rising rates, what is the projected impact on SBRA's Net Operating Income (NOI) and dividend coverage ratio by Q4 2026, and how does this compare to its peer group's average?
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π° EXCHANGE NEWS | Impact: HIGH
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π₯ American States Water (AWR) Shares Cross Above 200 DMA
In trading on Friday, shares of American States Water Co (Symbol: AWR) crossed above their 200 day moving average of $74.82, changing hands as high as $74.90 per share. American States Water Co shares are currently trading up about 2.7% on the day. The chart below shows the on...
β STRATEGIC VIEW: Given AWR crossing its 200 DMA at $74.82 and trading at $74.90, what is the implied probability of a sustained upward trend based on historical 200 DMA crossover performance for AWR and its utility sector peers?
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π₯ American States Water (AWR) Shares Cross Above 200 DMA
In trading on Friday, shares of American States Water Co (Symbol: AWR) crossed above their 200 day moving average of $74.82, changing hands as high as $74.90 per share. American States Water Co shares are currently trading up about 2.7% on the day. The chart below shows the on...
β STRATEGIC VIEW: Given AWR crossing its 200 DMA at $74.82 and trading at $74.90, what is the implied probability of a sustained upward trend based on historical 200 DMA crossover performance for AWR and its utility sector peers?
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π MARKET SNAPSHOT
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π° BTC:
$68,858.81 (+0.00, +0.00%)π° ETH:
$2,052.45 (+0.00, +0.00%)π° SOL:
$84.78 (+0.00, +0.00%)ββββββββββββββββββββ
π @GlobalCryptoAlpha
π° EXCHANGE NEWS | Impact: HIGH
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π₯ ETH open interest falls to 3-year low: What does it mean for Ether price?
Traders say Ethereumβs declining open interest and futures funding rates could set the groundwork for a significant short squeeze on bearish leveraged positions and a rally to $2,500....
β STRATEGIC VIEW: Given the 3-year low in ETH open interest and negative funding rates, what is the projected delta between leveraged short liquidations and current liquidity above $2,500 to sustain a short squeeze?
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π₯ ETH open interest falls to 3-year low: What does it mean for Ether price?
Traders say Ethereumβs declining open interest and futures funding rates could set the groundwork for a significant short squeeze on bearish leveraged positions and a rally to $2,500....
β STRATEGIC VIEW: Given the 3-year low in ETH open interest and negative funding rates, what is the projected delta between leveraged short liquidations and current liquidity above $2,500 to sustain a short squeeze?
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Cointelegraph
ETH Open Interest Drops To 3-Year Low: Is A Short Squeeze Next?
ETH price reclaimed $2,000 as the altcoinβs open interest fell to a 3 year low. If history holds, a short-squeeze could be the next step.
π° EXCHANGE NEWS | Impact: HIGH
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π₯ Trump-linked Truth Social seeks SEC approval for two crypto ETFs
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β STRATEGIC VIEW: Given Trump-linked Truth Social's SEC filing for two crypto ETFs, what is the projected AUM influx for the Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG) by the end of 2025, assuming a 5% average management fee, and how will this impact TMTG's stock valuation relative to competitors?
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π₯ Trump-linked Truth Social seeks SEC approval for two crypto ETFs
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β STRATEGIC VIEW: Given Trump-linked Truth Social's SEC filing for two crypto ETFs, what is the projected AUM influx for the Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG) by the end of 2025, assuming a 5% average management fee, and how will this impact TMTG's stock valuation relative to competitors?
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Coindesk
Trump-linked Truth Social seeks SEC approval for two crypto ETFs
The filings include a bitcoin and ether ETF and a staking-focused Cronos fund, deepening the Truth Social brandβs ambitions in digital asset investing.