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Tradr 2X Long QBTS Daily ETF

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Defiance Daily Target 2X Long RGTI ETF

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Analysts have revised their Bitcoin peak forecast to between $135K and $150K this cycle due to slowing gains and significant capital needs. U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs have experienced over $1.2 billion in outflows in three days, indicating weaker domestic demand. While some long-term models still predict a potential rise to $255K, macroeconomic challenges and cautious investors are dampening optimism.

- Analysts have lowered their peak Bitcoin forecast to between $135K and $150K due to slowing gains and capital requirements.  
- U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs have experienced over $1.2 billion in outflows within three days, indicating weaker domestic demand.  
- While some long-term models predict Bitcoin may reach $255K this year, macroeconomic challenges and investor caution are impacting overall optimism.

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Bitfarms Canada

American Bitcoin

Hut 8 Mining

Mara

Coinbase

CleanSpark

Invesco Galaxy Bitcoin ETF

Franklin Bitcoin ETF

CoinShares Bitcoin ETF

ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF

GraniteShares 2x Long COIN Daily ETF

YieldMax Short COIN Option Income Strategy ETF

Roundhill COIN WeeklyPay ETF

Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund - ETF

ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF

GraniteShares 2x Long MARA Daily ETF

Direxion Daily Crypto Industry Bull2XETF

Leverage Shares 2X Long COIN Daily ETF

WisdomTree Bitcoin Fund

iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF

Bitwise MARA Option Income Strategy ETF

Bitwise Bitcoin ETF

VanEck Bitcoin ETF

Analysts see Bitcoin cycle peak capped at $150K amid ETF outflows

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CORZ

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Analysts at Bubblemaps highlight that 80 precise bets on U.S. military actions against Iran on Polymarket could reveal sensitive war plans, posing national security risks. This has prompted lawmakers to propose the DEATH BETS Act to ban such contracts. Meanwhile, Polymarket claims to enhance oversight with Chainalysis, denying insider trading and employing AI and blockchain forensics to monitor activities.

- Analysts at Bubblemaps report that a series of 80 accurate predictions regarding U.S. military actions against Iran on the Polymarket platform raise concerns about the potential exploitation of prediction markets by adversaries.  
- Bubblemaps’ CEO highlights the risk that such data could serve as intelligence tools, threatening lives and national security.  
- The discussion is coinciding with legislative efforts to pass the DEATH BETS Act, aimed at banning contracts related to war, amidst Polymarket's claims of enhanced oversight and commitment to preventing insider trading.

coindesk

Circle

Solana

Core Scientific, Inc.

Block

Bakkt

Grayscale Bitcoin Trust BTC - ETF

Grayscale Litecoin Trust (LTC)

Robinhood

Strategy

Galaxy Digital

Grayscale Ethereum Staking ETF

HASHKEY HLDGS

Bitdeer Tech

Amplify Transform Data Sharing ETF

T-REX 2X Long MSTR Daily Target ETF

21Shares Ethereum ETF

GraniteShares 2x Long MSTR Daily ETF

GraniteShares 2x Short COIN Daily ETF

Siren ETF Trust Siren Nasdaq NexGen Economy ETF

Fidelity Ethereum Fund

Grayscale Solana Staking ETF

iShares US Digital Infrastructure and Real Estate ETF

IShares Ethereum Trust ETF

Roundhill MSTR WeeklyPay ETF

Defiance Leveraged Long + Inc MSTR ETF

Daily Target 2X Long MSTR ETF

Valkyrie Bitcoin Miners ETF

Tradr 2X Long CLSK Daily ETF

YieldMax MSTR Short Opt Inc Stgy ETF

ProShares Ultra CRCL ETF

T-REX 2X Inverse MSTR Daily Target ETF

Bitwise Solana Staking ETF

Bitwise Crypto Innovators ETF

Leverage Shares 2x Cpd Acclrtd MSTRMnETF

Defiance Daily Target 2X Long RIOT ETF

Leverage Shares 2X Long CRCL Daily ETF

Global X Blockchain ETF

Bitwise Ethereum ETF

Direxion Daily Crypto Industry Bear1XETF

Defiance Daily Target 2X Short MSTR ETF

Crypto prediction markets are turning into dangerous national security risks, and Congress wants to ban them

WULF

BITC

Bitcoin and ether prices have stabilized as derivatives activity recovers, with HYPE rising for a fifth consecutive day, indicating increased market interest. Options traders are preparing for a potential breakout, suggesting expected significant price movements soon.

CoinLive

Terawulf

ARK Fintech Innovation ETF

Valkyrie Bitcoin and Ether Strategy ETF

Franklin Ethereum ETF

Bitwise Bitcoin Std Corporations ETF

Bitwise Bitcoin Strategy Optimum Roll ETF

Invesco Galaxy Ethereum ETF

VanEck Ethereum ETF

Bitcoin and Ether Stabilize Amid Rebounding Derivatives Activity

Payward, the parent company of Kraken, has received preliminary approval from the Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority in Dubai, allowing it to expand its services in the UAE. This authorization enables Kraken to operate fully in the UAE market, offering a comprehensive range of services as one of the oldest and most liquid cryptocurrency platforms globally.

- Payward, the parent company of cryptocurrency platform Kraken, has expanded into the United Arab Emirates.  
- It received preliminary approval for a broker-dealer, investment, and management license from the Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority in Dubai.  
- Kraken is now authorized to offer a wide range of services in the UAE, marking its full operational launch in the market.

Unusual Whales

Paypal

Canaan

Fidelity Crypto Industry And Digital Payments ETF

Global X Fintech

Inv Alerian Galaxy Blockchain Users & Decentralized Com ETF

Schwab Crypto Thematic ETF

Payward Secures VARA Authorization in UAE, Enabling Kraken to Expand Regional Presence

A large trader has placed a $224,500 bet using a 'short strangle' strategy on Deribit, anticipating XRP's price will remain around $1.40 until the end of June. This low-volatility wager comes amid macroeconomic pressures and the potential impact of the U.S. Clarity Act on crypto regulations, which could lead to increased price fluctuations.

- A trader implemented a "short strangle" strategy on Deribit, predicting XRP will remain near $1.40 until the end of June.  
- By doing so, the trader accrued roughly $224,500 in premiums, which will be retained if XRP stays at that level.  
- This low-volatility bet occurs amid macroeconomic pressures and the potential influence of the Clarity Act, suggesting increased price volatility ahead.

Grayscale Bitcoin Miners ETF

ProShares Ultra XRP ETF

Franklin XRP ETF

REX-Osprey XRP ETF

A crypto whale has made a $224,000 bet that XRP's price stays perfectly flat through June

Arbitrum-based derivatives startup Variational has raised $50 million in a Series A funding round led by Dragonfly Capital, with participation from Bain Capital Crypto and Coinbase Ventures. The company aims to enhance onchain trading by bringing liquidity from traditional finance and plans to launch over 100 TradFi markets this summer. Variational is developing a retail-friendly brokerage app offering zero-fee trading and utilizing a Request-for-Quote system to create deeper markets.

- Arbitrum-based derivatives startup Variational has raised a $50 million Series A round led by Dragonfly Capital, with participation from Bain Capital Crypto and Coinbase Ventures.  
- The company aims to bring liquidity from traditional finance to onchain trading and plans to roll out over 100 TradFi markets this summer, starting with gold, silver, copper, and oil.  
- By using a Request-for-Quote system and aiming for a retail-friendly approach, Variational seeks to enhance liquidity and make trading more accessible, competing with existing platforms.

The Block

Proshares Ether Strategy ETF

Grayscale Ethereum Mini Staking ETF

Arbitrum-based derivatives venue Variational raises $50 million Series A led by Dragonfly

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159842

LEGR

Economic anxiety is transforming how Gen Z manages money as they prioritize stability over speculative tech stocks.

ISHRS Us Brokers & Sec Exchg

iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF

Yinhua CSI All Share Investment Banking & Brokerage ETF

First Trust Indxx Innov

iShares Barclays Short Treasury

Why young investors are choosing 4% yields over crypto

K33 Research highlights a different scenario in the current bitcoin bear market, noting persistent pessimism among traders that suggests a price bottom rather than a typical bear market rally. Despite bitcoin's struggle to surpass the $83,000 mark and fears of a downturn, the firm believes the February drop to $60,000 was the cycle's deepest drawdown.

This bitcoin bear market is different with 'uniquely pessimistic' traders limiting downside, K33 says

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Legislative Bill 163 has officially prohibited Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) payments by state agencies. This bill also provides protection for Bitcoin miners by prohibiting any discriminatory zoning and licensing regulations. This legislation is crucial as it establishes guidelines for how state agencies can conduct transactions and supports the operations of Bitcoin miners by eliminating potential obstacles in their operations.

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BTCS

SC governor signs bill prohibiting CBDC payments, protecting Bitcoin miners from zoning rules. Senate Bill 163 in effect.

Bitcoin's implied volatility remains low despite a recent price drop. An options specialist recommends a long straddle strategy, which involves buying both a call and a put option with the same strike price and expiration date, to potentially profit from significant price movements in either direction.

BTC Implied Volatility Stays Low Amid Price Drop

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