Bitcoin’s latest bout of selling has a different feel. Instead of the usual crypto stress signals, panic from small investors, a wave of forced liquidations, or miners dumping coins to pay bills, this time the pressure looks more like portfolio housekeeping by institutions. As US rate expectations swing and cross‑asset volatility climbs, professional allocators are
Coinbase stock price continued its freefall this week as the crypto exchange released its financial results. COIN plunged to a low of $141 on Friday, its lowest level since February 2024. It has plunged by 68% from its all-time high. Coinbase business deteriorated in the fourth quarter The COIN stock price remained under pressure after
Kalshi is moving into the sports insurance sector through a partnership with specialist broker Game Point Capital, signalling a shift in how insurers hedge financial exposure tied to sports performance. The regulated prediction market exchange is positioning itself within a fast-growing industry valued at around $9 billion annually and expected to double by 2030. The
US consumer price inflation eased more than expected in January, offering markets some relief, but signs of firm underlying price pressures, along with a strong jobs report has reinforced the view that interest rates are likely to stay unchanged for now. Data from the Labor Department showed consumer prices rose 2.4% in the 12 months
US futures largely gained on Tuesday ahead of the market open as investors digested a strong start to the month for US equities and prepared for a heavy slate of corporate earnings. Market sentiment was shaped by upbeat results from select technology names, volatility in commodities and crypto, and renewed focus on returns from artificial
US equities were mixed on Tuesday, with the S&P 500 trading modestly higher as gains in Palantir Technologies and a rebound in gold and silver helped support broader sentiment following a strong start to the new trading month. The S&P 500 was up about 0.1% in early trading. The Nasdaq Composite outperformed, rising 0.4%, while
US stock index futures were muted on Wednesday after a sharp rotation out of technology stocks dragged major benchmarks to a losing session, while investors assessed earnings updates and prepared for key labor-market data later in the day. Futures tied to the S&P 500 rose 0.26% on Wednesday morning, while Dow Jones Industrial Average futures
US stocks were little changed on Wednesday as investors continued to rotate out of technology shares and assessed fresh signs of slowing momentum in the labor market. The S&P 500 edged up 0.1% in midday trading. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 173 points, or about 0.4%, while the Nasdaq Composite slipped 0.2%, reflecting ongoing
US stock index futures were largely unchanged on Thursday as investors digested mixed signals from corporate earnings, rising artificial intelligence spending plans, and continued volatility in the cryptocurrency market. The cautious mood followed a significant sell-off in software stocks that dragged major benchmarks lower for a second consecutive session. S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq 100
US equity futures edged lower early Monday as investors prepared for a week dominated by economic data, Federal Reserve commentary, and fresh corporate earnings. The cautious tone followed a volatile period in which markets rebounded sharply at the end of last week, led by a surge in the Dow Jones Industrial Average. S&P 500 futures