🇺🇸 #Trump: “#Powell’s termination can’t come fast enough” 📉 Markets sell off after Trump calls #Fed Chair a “major loser” 🤝 #US-#China trade deal “weeks away”-Trump 🇪🇺 #EU deal “100%” before tariff pause ends – Trump 🗺️ US may recognize #Crimea in #Ukraine deal 🇨🇳 #Xi calls for “Asian family” unity in SE #Asia 🛑 Trump halts #Israeli strike, pushes #Iran deal 🛢️ #Oil falls as US-Iran talks ease tensions 📉 #ECB cuts #rates to 2.25% on weak outlook 📉 Trump’s approval hits low over #tariffs & #inflation 🌾 US-China trade: #LNG & #wheat sales plunge 🥇 #Gold hits $3,400+ as safe haven, $4K in sight 💬 Trump: “He who has the gold makes the rules”
Tensions spike in the U.S.-China trade war: 🔹 China slaps 125% tariff on U.S. exports 🔹 Trump already set 125% tariff on Chinese goods 🔹 Total Chinese import tariff now 145% #GlobalTrade #TariffBattle #EconomicPolicy
🚀 SHIB/USDT – Ready for Liftoff! 🔥 Current Price: 0.00001242 (+3.85%) Entry Zone: 0.00001220 – 0.00001245 Target 1: 0.00001275 Target 2: 0.00001320 Stop Loss: 0.00001190 Risk-Reward: Solid R:R with momentum backing! --- Why I'm Going Long: ✅ Bullish EMA Setup: Price has blasted above the EMA(5), EMA(99), and EMA(200) – a powerful signal of short-term strength. The EMA(5) at 0.00001226 is providing great dynamic support. ⚡ RSI (6) at 94.3 – YES, it's overbought, but this level of strength shows momentum is real. RSI (24) at 67.45 indicates room to push higher before hitting peak exhaustion. 📈 Volume Spike: A clear breakout candle is backed by a solid volume surge. Buyers are stepping in heavily – this is not just noise! 💥 Breakout from 0.00001146 bottom confirms a reversal with potential continuation toward the next major resistance zone at 0.000013+. $SHIB
$OM Update Founder JP Mullin just dropped some major updates: • No $OM sales by the team during the crash • Large traders got liquidated by CEXs, not insider dumping • A buyback + burn program is coming • JP is burning his personal allocation • A tokenomics dashboard is in the works for full transparency • Team is asking CEXs to release trading data for clarity
#PowellRemarks • Growth and Inflation: Powell noted that while the U.S. economy remains fundamentally solid, growth has decelerated in the first quarter of 2025. Consumer spending has grown modestly, and businesses have increased imports in anticipation of tariffs, which may weigh on GDP growth.   • Labor Market: The labor market appears stable, with nonfarm payrolls growing by an average of 150,000 jobs per month in the first quarter. The unemployment rate remains low, and wage growth continues to moderate while outpacing inflation.  • Inflation: Inflation has eased from its pandemic highs but remains above the Federal Reserve’s 2% target. Total PCE prices rose 2.3% over the 12 months ending in March, while core PCE prices increased by 2.6%. 
Monetary Policy Stance: • Interest Rates: Powell emphasized that the Federal Reserve can afford to be patient before making any changes to interest rates. The current federal funds rate remains in the 4.25%–4.5% range. The Fed is closely monitoring the economic impact of recent policy changes, including tariffs, and will adjust its policy stance as needed.   • Tariffs and Inflation: The recent tariffs are expected to raise inflation and slow economic growth. Powell acknowledged that the inflationary effects of tariffs might be temporary but could also be more persistent, depending on various factors. The Fed aims to prevent a one-time increase in the price level from becoming an ongoing inflation problem.   
Fiscal Policy Concerns: • Federal Debt: Powell highlighted that reducing discretionary federal spending will not effectively address the U.S. debt problem. He pointed out that discretionary domestic spending comprises a small and declining portion of federal expenditures. Instead, he emphasized the need for bipartisan reforms targeting the largest contributors to federal outlays: Medicaid, Medicare, Social Security, and rising interest payments. 
As of April 2025, Metaplanet holds over 4,500 BTC, with its most recent purchase involving an additional ¥3.8 billion (~$26.3 million) worth of Bitcoin. The company aims to accumulate 10,000 BTC by the end of 2025 and 21,000 BTC by the end of 2026.  
💼 Capital Raising and Financial Instruments
To fund its Bitcoin acquisitions, Metaplanet employs various financial instruments, including:  • Issuing bonds through its Evo Fund, allowing investors to redeem them at full face value by September 30.  • Selling cash-secured Bitcoin put options, which has helped finance purchases during Q1 2025. 
These strategies aim to raise capital while minimizing shareholder dilution. 
📊 Market Impact and Positioning
Metaplanet’s aggressive Bitcoin accumulation has positioned it as a significant corporate Bitcoin holder in Asia, often referred to as “Asia’s MicroStrategy.” The company’s stock performance has shown a strong correlation with Bitcoin’s price movements, reflecting investor sentiment towards its crypto-centric strategy.