The cryptocurrency market has spent the opening weeks of 2026 weathering a brutal storm, leaving many investors wondering if the digital gold rush has finally run its course. After a period of “asymptotic” growth in AI stocks and a massive surge in precious metals, Bitcoin found itself on the defensive, sidelined by a “vortex” of
Robinhood stock (NASDAQ: HOOD) plunged over 10% on Monday, marking the stock’s worst performance in the S&P 500 as a brutal crypto market sell-off collided with fading activity in the company’s prediction markets. The brokerage giant, which surged 188% in 2025, is now down 40% from its October peak of $153, as investors confront the
Markets didn’t just wobble today, they re-priced reality. From a surprise India-US trade reset to Nvidia quietly stepping back from its most hyped AI bet, and from a Fed shockwave flattening commodities to crypto’s sharp liquidity unwind, this session was about power, policy, and positioning. Big promises got renegotiated, leverage met gravity, and the dollar
Stablecoin issuer Tether has released its open-source Bitcoin mining operating system, MiningOS (MOS), positioning the software to simplify and scale mining operations while supporting greater decentralization across the sector. The move marks another expansion of Tether’s activities beyond stablecoins, as the firm deepens its involvement in Bitcoin infrastructure. The announcement was made in a post
Bitcoin fell sharply in early Saturday afternoon trading in New York, sliding below the $80,000 mark to levels last seen in April 2025, as geopolitical shocks and fragile market structure combined to accelerate losses. Geopolitical shock hits risk appetite The move extended a drawdown that has now wiped more than 30% off the value of
Micron (MU) stock has been in a strong bull run since April 2025, when it bottomed at $62. It has soared to $415, making it one of the top gainers in the S&P 500 Index and Nasdaq 100. Despite this surge, the stock has more upside in 2026 as the artificial intelligence tailwinds remain. It
The crypto market crash accelerated during the weekend, with Bitcoin moving below the key support level at $80,000 for the first time in months. It was trading at $78,678 on Sunday, down sharply from its all-time high of $126,300. Ethereum price crashed to $2,400, while Binance Coin (BNB) fell to $770. The market capitalization of
European gas prices, already on a downward trend, face fresh uncertainty after heightened rhetoric between the US and Iran, fueled by statements from President Donald Trump, reignited fears over the security of the vital Strait of Hormuz—a transit point for a crucial one-fifth of the world’s seaborne LNG deliveries. LNG shipments from US terminals are
The Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) is doing well this year and is constantly beating the broader market, including the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq 100 indices. SCHD has jumped by 8.50% this year and is now hovering at its all-time high, while the S&P 500 has risen by just 1%. This article explores
Markets are closing the day grappling with a sharp mix of policy, politics, and positioning risk. Donald Trump’s nomination of Kevin Warsh for Fed chair is forcing investors to reassess the path for rates, liquidity, and asset prices. That shift is rippling across gold, crypto, and the dollar, while geopolitical tensions, from the Panama Canal