Bitcoin Surpasses $110,000 to Reach New High; Nike Up Nearly 2%, Will Raise Prices in U.S. Market; 30-Year U.S. Treasury Yield Breaks 5%; Navitas Semiconductor Up Over 170%【U.S. Stock Pre-Market】
① 【Three Major Indexes Mixed】As of the time of writing, Dow futures are down 0.03%, S&P 500 futures are up 0.15%, and Nasdaq futures are up 0.24%. ② 【Cryptocurrency Concept Stocks Up in Pre-Market】As of the time of writing, Bitcoin has surpassed $110,000, reaching a new high, and cryptocurrency concept stocks are collectively rising in pre-market trading, with Bit Origin up over 20%, CleanSpark up over 4%, MARA Holdings up nearly 4%, and Coinbase and Strategy up over 2%. ③ 【Star Chinese Concept Stocks Generally Decline in Pre-Market】Star Chinese concept stocks generally declined in pre-market trading, with Bilibili down over 2%, Li Auto down over 1.6%, Alibaba down nearly 1.5%, and NetEase and Baidu down over 1%.
China reduces its holdings of $18.9 billion in U.S. bonds, U.S. credit rating downgraded, Trump is anxious: willing to talk
Trump has just concluded his trip to the Middle East, the U.S. credit rating has been downgraded, China has sold U.S. bonds, and the U.S. side is anxious. Trump has expressed his willingness to visit China; will China agree? Under President Trump's misguided tariff policies, various sectors in the U.S. have been impacted, especially China's retaliatory tariffs, which have caused the U.S. to reassess China's economic strength. Amid mounting pressure, Trump visited Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE from May 13 to 16, during which Saudi Arabia promised to invest $600 billion in the U.S. over the next four years and agreed to sign a military sales agreement worth nearly $142 billion with the U.S. The UAE stated it would invest $1.4 trillion in the U.S. over the next decade. It is evident that this trip to the Middle East was more about raising funds, as the White House excitedly stated that Trump secured over $200 million in investments, but the reality is quite different.
Bitcoin breaks through $110,000, hitting a historic high.
Are you still worried about finding high-potential investment projects? Bitcoin has now broken through the $110,000 mark, supported by multiple favorable factors, and a wealth feast is heating up! The regulatory environment is favorable, and the market outlook is bright. Recently, significant progress has been made in U.S. stablecoin legislation, with the Senate passing procedural votes on the Stablecoin Unified Standards Protection Act, which will soon undergo a full vote. Once the regulatory framework for USD stablecoins is established, numerous financial and tech giants will rush in. Even Trump has expressed hope for Congress to submit the bill for signing soon. The market's confidence in U.S. regulation is becoming increasingly clear, and optimistic sentiment is directly driving Bitcoin to soar! It is also worth mentioning that some Democratic lawmakers have withdrawn their opposition, and the stablecoin regulatory bill is set to be debated in the U.S. Senate, with both parties accelerating its passage, potentially completing it this week. This greatly enhances investors' confidence in the cryptocurrency market, and the investment value of Bitcoin is soaring!
Cryptocurrency May Welcome the 'National Reserve Era'
Asian market early session Recent positive news for cryptocurrencies has been frequent, with Bitcoin once again breaking through the $107,000 level this week, gradually approaching its historical high. On Wednesday, Asian markets showed mixed sentiments, fluctuating narrowly around the $107,000 level, with trading volume not being active and the market maintaining a cautious attitude at this stage high. Fundamentals The Bitcoin market has recently welcomed a series of key turning points, displaying unprecedented positive signals from policy levels, institutional participation, and market sentiment. The support rate among the American public for converting the national gold reserves into Bitcoin has reached 80%. This figure not only reflects the recognition of cryptocurrencies by ordinary investors but also suggests that the boundaries between the traditional financial system and digital assets are gradually being broken down.
Yesterday, on May 19, the Bitcoin market experienced a thrilling shock. On that day, Bitcoin (BTC) price movements were like a roller coaster, once surging strongly past $107,000, reaching a new high in nearly five months. Such a sharp upward trend attracted many investors to rush in, with many convinced that Bitcoin would embark on a new round of strong upward momentum. However, the market suddenly turned sharply downward, followed by a significant price drop. As of the time of writing, Bitcoin was quoted at $103,600, having fallen more than $3,000 from its peak.
Severe price fluctuations triggered a chain reaction in the market, leading to a wave of liquidations. According to Coinglass data, a total of 140,000 people were liquidated globally in the past 24 hours, with a total liquidation amount reaching $600 million. Among them, the liquidation amount for long positions was $370 million, while the liquidation amount for short positions was $230 million. This means that both investors betting on a rise in price and those expecting a drop have suffered significant losses in this massive shock, with large amounts of capital evaporating in an instant.
Surge! Trump's latest, two related Bitcoin companies listed!
In one day, two Bitcoin-related companies will go public in the U.S. stock market through a merger. It is noteworthy that both companies have close ties to the current U.S. President Trump. One is a company in which his son has invested, while the other is a company founded by Trump's cryptocurrency advisor. Expansion of Trump's cryptocurrency empire. On Monday, a company called 'American Bitcoin' announced its merger with Gryphon Digital Mining (GRYP.O). This company was just established in March this year, with major funding from the American Bitcoin mining company Hut 8, as well as members of the Trump family.