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Palantir Technologies, Inc. engages in the business of building and deploying software platforms that serve as the central operating systems for its customers. It operates through the Commercial and Government segments. The Commercial segment focuses on customers working in non-government industries. The Government segment is involved in providing services to customers that are the United States government and non-United States government agencies. Its platforms are widely used in areas such as defense, intelligence, healthcare, energy, and financial services, supporting data integration, large-scale analytics, and operational decision-making. The company was founded by Alexander Ceadmon Karp, Peter Andreas Thiel, Stephen Cohen, Joseph Lonsdale, and Nathan Dale Gettings in 2003 and is headquartered in Aventura, FL.

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Palantir Technologies Inc

Palantir is seeing intense community debate following record-breaking earnings and revenue growth, as investors wrestle with high valuation concerns versus the company's aggressive expansion in AI and government contracts. Many traders are frustrated by stagnant price action, alleging market manipulation as they balance long-term growth optimism against broader skepticism regarding its current earnings multiples.

Twin Vee PowerCats Co. engages in the design, manufacture, and sale of recreational and commercial power catamaran boats. The firm is focused on designing and developing its products under the ELECTRA Power Sports brand. It operates through the Twin Vee PowerCats and Wizz Banger, Inc. Segments. The Twin Vee PowerCats segment designs, manufactures, and sells recreational and commercial powerboats. The Wizz Banger, Inc. segment refers to a development-stage subsidiary with plans to develop an innovative online marketplace leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to transform how customers search for and purchase recreational marine assets. The company was founded by Roger Dunshee in 1996 and is headquartered in Fort Pierce, FL.

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Twin Vee PowerCats is seeing significant retail attention and volatility driven by its micro-float status and momentum traders comparing it to recent explosive stock moves. The community is actively debating the stock's potential for a short squeeze, with many users focused on low volume patterns and the risks associated with recent reverse split activity.

SKK Holdings Ltd. operates as a holding company, which engages in the provision of civil engineering services in subsurface utility works, including power and telecommunication cable laying, water pipeline and sewer rehabilitation works. The company was founded by Chun Seong Ng and Koon Kiat Sze on October 16, 2013 and is headquartered in Singapore.

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SKK is experiencing extreme volatility following a massive drone asset acquisition agreement, with traders fiercely debating whether its thin float will sustain a short squeeze or if the move is a characteristic pump-and-dump setup. Community sentiment is deeply divided between those aggressively chasing the momentum toward higher price targets and short-sellers who view the stock as a classic target for rapid dilution and downward retracement.

ARB IOT Group Ltd. is a holding company that engages in the provision of solutions for the integration of IoT systems and devices. It operates through the Internet of Things and Investment Holding and Others segments. The company was founded on March 1, 2022 and is headquartered in Singapore.

ARB IOT Group Ltd

ARB IOT Group Ltd (ARBB) is experiencing high volatility as investors speculate on a short squeeze driven by its extremely tight float and anticipation of a parabolic move. The community is deeply divided between traders betting on a massive breakout similar to past low-float runners and critics warning of potential pump-and-dump activity due to lack of volume and institutional interest.

Mask Network is the core product of Dimension, which is positioned to become the bridge that connects internet users from Web 2.0 to Web 3.0. The foundational technology of Mask Network is a peer-to-peer encrypted messaging application, with new functions continuously being created around this foundation. We at Mask Network are strong believers in the ownership economy. People should own what they produce, people should own their data, their attention and the virtual space they choose to contribute to.  Mask Network integrates decentralized social messaging, borderless payment network, and decentralized file storage and sharing to provide a safe and convenient portal for users to jump right into the continent of decentralized finance and then the new world of Web 3.0.

Mask Network

Mask Network is seeing significant trading activity and after-hours volatility driven by a fresh institutional convertible note deal aimed at accelerating the company's AI infrastructure and data center roadmap. Community sentiment is mixed as traders actively debate the potential for a momentum-driven squeeze against the long-term dilution risks associated with the new capital infusion.

Circle Internet Group, Inc. is a financial technology company that enables businesses of all sizes to harness the power of digital currencies and public blockchains for payments, commerce and financial applications worldwide. The company was founded by Jeremy J. Allaire and Patrick Sean Neville in August 2013 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

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Circle

Circle is trending as investors rally around the company's pivotal role in stablecoin infrastructure, bolstered by anticipation of the CLARITY Act and its potential to formalize regulatory standards for digital assets. Community discussions are heavily focused on the stock's recent volatility and strong institutional demand, with many viewing the current price action as a structural re-rate rather than a temporary spike.

Duolingo, Inc. is a language-learning website and mobile application, which engages in the development of a free language learning website and crowd sourced text translation platform. It offers Duolingo for Schools, a free, web-based tool that aims to make it easier for teachers to use the Duolingo platform in a structured learning environment, and English Test, an online, on-demand assessment of English proficiency. The company was founded by Luis von Ahn and Severin Hacker in 2011 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA.

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Duolingo Inc

Duolingo is seeing intense community debate as investors weigh the company's aggressive long-term AI strategy and user acquisition goals against a decelerating growth narrative that has heavily pressured its valuation. While some market participants view the recent price volatility as a generational buying opportunity based on strong underlying fundamentals and cash flow, others fear the platform faces eventual obsolescence from broader AI advancements.

SoundHound AI, Inc. engages in the development, owning, and commercialization of voice, sound, and natural language artificial intelligence technologies and related activities. The company was founded on September 2, 2005 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

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SoundHound AI Inc

SoundHound AI is experiencing heightened volatility and massive trading volume as the community anticipates potential earnings catalysts and closely tracks its elevated short interest. Bulls are focused on a potential squeeze and the stock's growing footprint in voice AI, while skeptical participants debate the company's path to profitability and recent acquisition strategies.

CNS Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a preclinical stage pharmaceutical company, which engages in the development of anticancer drug candidates for the treatment of primary and metastatic brain and central nervous system tumors. Its product pipeline includes berubicin, and CNS-12. The company was founded by Waldemar Priebe in July 2017 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

Cns Pharmaceuticals Inc

Cns Pharmaceuticals Inc. is seeing intense investor activity driven by a major private placement financing announcement. The community remains deeply divided, with some traders highlighting the potential for volatile momentum and squeeze setups, while others caution against potential dilution and the company's challenging historical performance.

Novo Nordisk A/S is a global healthcare company, which engages in the discovery, development, manufacturing and marketing of pharmaceutical products. It operates through the Diabetes and Obesity Care and Rare Disease segments. The Diabetes and Obesity Care segment includes diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular, and emerging therapy areas. The Rare Disease segment refers to rare blood disorders, rare endocrine disorders, and hormone replacement therapy. The company was founded by Harald Pedersen and Thorvald Pedersen in 1923 is headquartered in Bagsværd, Denmark.

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Novo Nordisk A/S

Novo Nordisk is trending as investors weigh strong prescription data for its oral Wegovy tablet against Eli Lilly's recent launch performance. While sentiment remains divided over patent competition and guidance concerns, the community is actively debating the stock's valuation as a potential turnaround play heading into the next earnings report.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin ETF recorded approximately $2.3 million in inflows during April despite negative year-to-date returns.</li><li>Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas noted that consistent inflows during drawdowns are typically seen in Vanguard funds driven by systematic investing.</li><li>The trend suggests IBIT investors may be allocating based on long-term strategies rather than short-term Bitcoin price movements.</li></ul>BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) gained in morning trade on Monday after pulling in $2.3 million over the month of April, despite being the only exchange traded fund in the top 12 carrying a negative return on the year.&nbsp;According to Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas, that combination almost never happens. In a&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://twitter.com/EricBalchunas/status/2051263978765001021">post</a> on X, he said that the only funds that routinely attract billions while in the red are Vanguard products.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><a class="st-link-external" href="https://twitter.com/EricBalchunas/status/2051263978765001021" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_05_04_104134_png_7579ed5774.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-05-04 104134.png" width="983" height="774"></a><figcaption>Source: @EricBalchunas/X</figcaption></figure><h2 class="st-heading-2">IBIT Draws Inflows Despite Negative Returns</h2>Vanguard's investor base is famously systematic, pouring money in through 401(k) contributions and automatic rebalancing programs regardless of what markets are doing.&nbsp;The flow data has drawn attention because of what it may indicate about the composition of IBIT's holder base. Funds that continue pulling in capital during drawdowns typically do so because their investors are operating on a programmatic or long-term allocation basis rather than responding to price momentum. That dynamic is more commonly associated with broad index funds than with a single-asset product tied to a volatile cryptocurrency.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/IBIT">IBIT’s price</a> gained 1.8% in morning trade, but retail sentiment around the Bitcoin (BTC) ETF trended in ‘bearish’ territory over the past day, even as chatter stayed at ‘high’ levels.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_05_04_115504_png_ab12618a9b.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-05-04 115504.png" width="1252" height="138"><figcaption>IBIT retail sentiment and message volume on May 4 as of 11:30 a.m. ET | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>Meanwhile,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/bitcoin">Bitcoin’s price</a> gained over 1% in the last 24 hours, trading at around $79,500. Retail sentiment around the apex cryptocurrency rose to ‘bullish’ from ‘neutral’ over the past day, with chatter at ‘normal’ levels.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_05_04_115448_png_b2add71758.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-05-04 115448.png" width="1248" height="141"><figcaption>BTC retail sentiment and message volume on May 4 as of 11:30 a.m. ET | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>IBIT launched in January 2024 as part of the first wave of spot Bitcoin ETFs approved by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). It has since grown into the largest Bitcoin ETF by assets under management.Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/crcl-coin-mstr-stocks-gain-amid-bitcoin-rally-to-over-80000/cZQMFFyRe7C">CRCL, COIN, MSTR Stocks Gain Amid Bitcoin’s Rally To Over $80K After Trump’s ‘Project Freedom’</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com

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BlackRock's IBIT Drew $2.3 Billion In April Flows Despite Negative Year-to-Date Return

The fund is the only ETF among the top 12 by flows this year that remains in the red.

The Largest Bitcoin ETF Pulled $2.3 Billion In April While Underwater

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The fund is the only ETF among the top 12 by flows this year that remains in the red.


<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>ETF inflows shot up to $630 million in one day, driven by BlackRock, Fidelity, and ARK Invest</li><li>Analyst Charles Edwards claimed institutional demand is taking up more than 500% of Bitcoin's daily mined supply, a pattern that has typically preceded 24% monthly rises.</li><li>10x Research said institutional accumulation and macro indications, including conference momentum.</li></ul>Bitcoin (BTC) broke above $80,000 on Monday for the first time in three months, with institutional buying and inflows into exchange-traded funds (ETFs) driving a new wave of bullish momentum.ETF issuers bought approximately $630 million in BTC in a single day, according to Arkham Intelligence <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/arkham/status/2051177414655623218?s=20">data</a>, surpassing the total net inflows for the entire prior week. BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) was the biggest buyer with $284.4 million, followed by Fidelity with $213.4 million and ARK Invest with $88.5 million.<figure class="image"><a class="st-link-external" href="https://x.com/arkham/status/2051177414655623218" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_05_04_at_5_56_57_AM_png_26f9cdb74d.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-05-04 at 5.56.57 AM.png" width="476" height="396"></a><figcaption>Arkham Intelligence points out ETFs buying Bitcoin. Source: <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/arkham">@arkham</a>/x</figcaption></figure>Analysts claim this level of accumulation is starting to outpace Bitcoin's natural supply dynamics. Charles Edwards, the Founder of Capriole Investments, a quantitative digital asset fund,&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/caprioleio/status/2051150354990117119?s=61">explained</a> that the scale of accumulation was outstripping new supply, “slurping up 500%+ of Bitcoin’s daily mined supply,” noting that similar spikes have historically preceded strong price rallies. He added that past instances saw average returns of around 24% over the following month, suggesting a potential move toward $96,000 for Bitcoin.<figure class="image"><a class="st-link-external" href="https://x.com/caprioleio/status/2051150354990117119?s=61" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_05_04_at_5_55_25_AM_png_6555d4df37.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-05-04 at 5.55.25 AM.png" width="474" height="407"></a><figcaption>Charles Edwards on Bitcoin's supply. Source: @caprioleio/x</figcaption></figure><a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/bitcoin">Bitcoin’s price</a> was trading at $79,703, up 1.7% over the past 24 hours. On Stocktwits, the retail sentiment around BTC moved to ‘bullish’ from neutral, while chatter around it stayed in the ‘normal’ levels over the past day.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Institutional Flows And Macro Signals Align</h2>Institutional positioning beyond raw flows continues to support the trend. The rally in bitcoin toward the $79,000 level is a combination of sustained accumulation and sentiment driven by events, 10x Research&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://v">said</a>. The firm said recent conference activity and signals around a potential US strategic Bitcoin reserve have helped keep the broader trend bullish despite short-term volatility.<figure class="image"><a class="st-link-external" href="https://x.com/10xResearch/status/2051049972632863212" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_05_04_at_5_59_30_AM_png_33eaaa402f.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-05-04 at 5.59.30 AM.png" width="480" height="302"></a><figcaption>10x Research on cryptocurrencies. Source: <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/10xResearch">@10xResearch</a>/x</figcaption></figure>While Bitcoin remains the realm of institutional accumulation, the firm said the rest of the crypto market, from Ethereum (ETH) to speculative tokens such as Dogecoin (DOGE), is being led by a mix of long-term conviction and short-term narrative-driven trades.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Analysts Question If Breakout Is Genuine</h2>Analyst Maartunn&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/JA_Maartun/status/2051216104744218959?s=20">stated</a> that Bitcoin has finally broken through a key resistance level after several failed attempts, indicating a possibly meaningful shift in momentum.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><a class="st-link-external" href="https://x.com/JA_Maartun/status/2051216104744218959?s=20" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_05_04_at_6_00_44_AM_png_5c46fc9252.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-05-04 at 6.00.44 AM.png" width="479" height="446"></a><figcaption>Analyst Maartunn on Bitcoin's current price move. Source: @JA_Maartun/x</figcaption></figure>But he stressed that this is a critical testing phase, and if the breakout is real, then the price should not hold this level for too long. He added that the key support level to watch is $79,000. If it stays above that, it would confirm strength and support more upside. If it loses that level on a closing basis, that would likely mean the move was just a liquidity grab and not a true breakout.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><a class="st-link-external" href="https://x.com/TheRealPlanC/status/2051054661755719909?s=20" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_05_04_at_6_02_08_AM_png_147fff8c1a.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-05-04 at 6.02.08 AM.png" width="477" height="252"></a><figcaption>PlanC on Bitcoin's price move. Source: <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/TheRealPlanC">@TheRealPlanC</a>/x</figcaption></figure>PlanC&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/TheRealPlanC/status/2051054661755719909?s=20">suggested</a> that a prolonged surge above $80,000 might change market mentality. Should Bitcoin stabilize above that level, sidelined investors may ask if the four-year cycle is still intact and whether the cycle bottom is behind them. This might revive purchasing pressure, driving prices to $90,000 and even $100,000. The cycle top may last beyond 2027 if the market enters a complete bullish phase.Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/nasdaq-sp500-futures-mixed-gme-ebay-soun-pn-nvda-stocks-to-watch/cZQMZFkRe7D">Nasdaq, S&amp;P 500 Futures Subdued Despite Tech Strength: Why GME, EBAY, NVDA, SOUN, PN Are In Focus</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com

The Bitcoin logo is seen in this illustration photo taken in Athens, Greece, on December 5, 2024.(Photo Illustration by Nikolas Kokovlis/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Who’s Buying All The Bitcoin? ETFs Are Now Taking 500% Of New Supply

Analyst Maartunn suggested $79,000 for confirmation, while PlanC suggested an increase over $80,000 might push prices to $90,000 to $100,000.

Bitcoin Eyes $100K: ETF Inflows Devour Supply Post $80K Breakout

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>The global economy is shifting from a typical business cycle to an AI-led capital-expenditure cycle driven by hyperscalers, said Jordi Visser.</li><li>Massive investments in AI infrastructure, data centers, chips, and energy are changing market dynamics, he said.</li><li>He claimed Bitcoin will do well as a decentralized asset “outside the system,” which is a safeguard against increasing capital concentration.</li></ul>Artificial intelligence (AI) driven capital expenditure cycle may allow Bitcoin (BTC) to emerge as a "hedge," according to macro investor Jordi Visser on Sunday.According to Visser, a Wall Street veteran who heads AI Macro Nexus Research for 22V, the conventional business cycle, which once focused on housing, finance, and consumer demand, is being replaced by an AI-driven capital expenditure cycle in the global economy.In his most recent&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZpMtgN6nTo">video</a>, Visser made the case that hyperscale tech firms are already pushing previously unheard-of amounts of investment in AI infrastructure, including data centers, semiconductors, and energy systems.&nbsp;He believes that “the old economy business cycle” has transitioned to a system “where your capex is my opportunity,” he said, referring to how the large spending of a few powerful companies is changing the dynamics of the market. Hyperscalers are not just players in the economy, said Visser.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Nasdaq Now Tracks AI Capex Boom, Not Economy</h2>The Nasdaq (NDAQ) is increasingly dominated by hyperscalers and tied to the AI capex cycle, said Visser.&nbsp; He suggested that the index is less representative of the broader economy and is more driven by a few big tech companies making huge investments in AI.As these businesses ratchet up expenditure, Visser says, the Nasdaq will serve as a proxy for growth in AI infrastructure, rather than for traditional economic health, meaning its success will depend on continuous capex from hyperscalers rather than cyclical fundamentals like consumer demand or housing.Visser said that, with crypto in the spotlight, Bitcoin is a prime beneficiary of the trend. “As capital becomes increasingly concentrated in large tech platforms, Bitcoin offers a decentralized alternative,” he said. Bitcoin is “outside the system” and is deemed to be relevant in a world of heavy AI-driven spending,” he said. He also highlighted Bitcoin’s potential as a buffer against the distortions generated by this new cycle, adding that the growth of hyperscalers might increase demand for assets not tethered to traditional financial systems.Visser’s wider thesis is that as the AI capex supercycle progresses, equity markets and digital assets more generally will be more driven by the spending decisions of hyperscale enterprises, leaving Bitcoin well-positioned in the developing macro context.As of writing,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/bitcoin">Bitcoin’s price</a> was trading at $78,728, up over 0.5% in the last 24 hours. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around BTC remained in the ‘neutral’ zone, while chatter stayed at ‘normal’ levels over the past day.&nbsp;Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/iran-s-crypto-shadow-network-nobitex-tied-to-power-dynasty/cZQAncSRe7Q">Iran’s Crypto Shadow Network: Nobitex Tied To Power Dynasty And Sanctioned Money Flows</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

A macro shot of a wooden hand holds a Bitcoin representation in Athens, Greece, on September 4, 2025. (Photo by Nikolas Kokovlis/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

AI Capex Boom Warps Nasdaq As Hyperscalers Take Over, Bitcoin Seen As Hedge By Wall Street Veteran

Jordi Visser called the change “your capex is my opportunity” and said a few significant players were driving growth and liquidity.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Peter Schiff said Bitcoin has “broken” despite pro-crypto momentum in the US, including supportive legislation and the creation of a strategic reserve.</li><li>The economist noted Bitcoin remains near $76,000, below prior highs above $110,000 cited from last year.</li><li>Schiff reiterated that while earlier investors may still profit, he does not expect new buyers to see similar gains and said Bitcoin will not replace gold.</li></ul>Economist Peter Schiff said on Thursday that Bitcoin (BTC) has “broken” despite a wave of supportive political and institutional developments in the US.Speaking in an&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QccbFNjpsaQ&amp;t=1250s">interview</a> with TheStreet this week, Schiff, CEO and Chief Global Strategist of Euro Pacific Capital, explained that recent pro-crypto momentum, including supportive legislation, state-level initiatives, and the establishment of a US Bitcoin strategic reserve, has not translated into higher prices. “You’ve had a massive pumping of Bitcoin,” Schiff said, referring to the broader narrative around the asset.The comments we made by Schiff refer to President Trump’s&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/03/establishment-of-the-strategic-bitcoin-reserve-and-united-states-digital-asset-stockpile/">March executive order</a>, in which he directed the Department of the Treasury to keep and concentrate around 200,000 Bitcoin previously seized through criminal and civil forfeitures as a strategic national asset rather than sell it.Schiff explained that “All of this good stuff should have resulted in a higher price for Bitcoin, and instead it resulted in a much lower price,” he said, describing the market as “very unhealthy.”&nbsp;Schiff added that while earlier investors may still profit from selling, he does not expect similar returns for new buyers. He also argued that Bitcoin will not replace gold as a store of value.&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/bitcoin">Bitcoin’s price</a> was up about 1% over the past 24 hours, trading above the $76,000 level, but remains below the highs above $110,000 seen last year, according to Schiff.&nbsp;On Stocktwits, the retail sentiment around BTC remained in the ‘neutral’ zone, while chatter around it remained at ‘normal’ levels over the past day.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Mixed Signals Across Markets</h2>Schiff’s bullish stance on gold comes as other asset classes show divergent trends. Gold was down about 0.22% on Saturday, while equities have continued to rally in recent sessions.Speaking on CNBC Squawk Box, the popular “Big Short” investor Steve Eisman&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/osKrww-RHGk?si=kTEZPHGkvhA_QbV2">said</a> technology stocks and banks have been advancing, while gold has lagged behind broader market gains, and has done “nothing.”&nbsp;However,&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/Washigorira/status/2050590108592615846?s=20">according</a> to analyst Titan of Crypto, Bitcoin’s current price movement mirrors the 2021-2022 cycle under the lens of a Gaussian channe. The current price level, said the analyst, stands at a major inflection point.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><a class="st-link-external" href="https://x.com/Washigorira/status/2050590108592615846?s=20" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_05_02_at_11_09_28_AM_png_15452294fc.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-05-02 at 11.09.28 AM.png" width="1062" height="974"></a><figcaption>Bitcoin Gaussian channel. Source: <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/Washigorira">@Washigorira</a>/x</figcaption></figure>In the last cycle, Bitcoin traded below the lower band, then regained it. While BTC has moved above the midline, it has yet to fully reclaim the channel, leaving the near-term trend uncertain.Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/michael-saylor-bitcoin-moment-justin-bieber-breakout/cZQoiJPRe7P">Michael Saylor Compares Bitcoin Moment To Justin Bieber’s Breakout—Says Investors Have 10 Years To Get In</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Peter Schiff speaks onstage during 'How a “Digital Gold” System Should Really Work' at The Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre on June 02, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Eamonn M. McCormack/Getty Images for London Blockchain Conference )

Peter Schiff Calls Bitcoin ‘Broken’—Thinks Policy Tailwinds Aren’t Enough

Schiff’s bullish stance on gold comes as other asset classes show divergent trends.

Peter Schiff Says ‘Bitcoin Is Broken’ —Thinks Policy Tailwinds Aren’t Enough

Schiff’s bullish stance on gold comes as other asset classes show divergent trends.


<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Michael Saylor said investors have about a decade to “stake their claim” in a new economy, calling Bitcoin the “digital manifestation of economic scarcity.”</li><li>He compared the opportunity to early YouTube-era breakouts like Justin Bieber, urging investors to use new tools to build wealth beyond traditional systems.</li><li>Blockstream CEO Adam Back echoed the view, describing Bitcoin treasury strategies as an arbitrage between today’s fiat system and a “hyperbitcoinized” future.</li></ul>Strategy (MSTR) Executive Chairman framed Bitcoin (BTC) as a rare anchor of ‘scarcity’ in a rapidly expanding, abundance-driven economy.Speaking on The Peter McCormack Show this week, Saylor&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDr8Ssi6gM0">explained</a> that investors now have a limited window to position themselves, arguing there are “roughly 10 years to stake your claim in the new economy.” At the center of that shift, he placed Bitcoin, calling it the “digital manifestation of economic scarcity” and “the highest form of capital ever created.”The Strategy Chairman framed the opportunity in generational terms, comparing it to early internet-era breakthroughs. “Do something nobody has done before, with tools not available to your parents,” he said, likening the moment to how Justin Bieber, the pop music sensation, was discovered on YouTube. He further described Bitcoin accumulation as a hedge against fiat debasement.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Bitcoin As Arbitrage Between Two Systems</h2>Saylor’s comments rest on a broader view that technological and artificial intelligence (AI) progress will drive an era of excess rather than shortage. “People worry there won’t be enough,” he explained. “The problem is there will be too much.” In that environment, he argued, owning scarce assets will become the only durable form of financial security.Blockstream CEO Adam Back also resonated with a similar view. Back, who invented Hashcash on which Bitcoin was based, recently&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/adam3us/status/2050029160110673972">described</a> Bitcoin treasury strategies as “an arbitrage between the fiat present and the hyperbitcoinized future,” emphasizing that capital was already beginning to reposition.<figure class="image"><a class="st-link-external" href="https://x.com/adam3us/status/2050029160110673972?s=20" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_05_02_at_10_14_12_AM_png_bb95c8d8c8.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-05-02 at 10.14.12 AM.png" width="1058" height="268"></a><figcaption>Adam Back on Bitcoin's role. Source: <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/adam3us">@adam3us</a>/x</figcaption></figure><a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/bitcoin">Bitcoin’s price</a> was trading at $78,170, up about 1% over the past 24 hours. On Stocktwits, the retail sentiment around BTC moved to ‘bearish’ from the ‘neutral’ zone, while chatter around it remained at ‘normal’ levels over the past day.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Traditional Markets Still Hold Ground</h2>The outlook, however, stands in contrast to more conventional market views.&nbsp;Steve Eisman, the investor known for his role in “The Big Short,” where he bet against the US housing market ahead of the 2008 financial crisis,&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osKrww-RHGk">said</a> he does not see major risks in current conditions.Speaking to CNBC on Friday, Eisman described the economy as increasingly “K-shaped,” in which sectors diverge sharply, with areas like AI and large banks performing strongly while others lag behind.“I don’t have a problem with the market right now,” he said, adding that he prefers traditional financial institutions. “I don’t like alternatives,” Eisman noted, while reiterating his bullish stance on banks.Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/iran-reopen-strait-of-hormuz-nuclear-talks-president-trump-rejects/cZQoQUZRe7R">Iran Offers To Reopen Strait Of Hormuz, Delays Nuclear Talks, But President Trump Rejects Proposal: Report</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Michael Saylor speaks at the Bitcoin Conference 2026, a premier event for cryptocurrency and blockchain enthusiasts, held in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States on April 27, 2026. (Photo by Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu via Getty Images)

Michael Saylor Compares Bitcoin Moment To Justin Bieber’s Breakout—Says Investors Have 10 Years To Get In

Steve Eisman, the “Big Short” investor, said equities and banks are healthy in the current economy, a contrast to the crypto industry's forecast.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>The crypto rally was accompanied by approximately $281 million in crypto liquidations, with short positions accounting for $216 million.</li><li>Bitcoin alone saw roughly $131 million in liquidations.</li><li>Dogecoin led gains among major cryptocurrencies, supported by news of Shuttle Pharaceutical Holdings acquiring United Dogecoin, with the intention of becoming the world’s largest Dogecoin miner.&nbsp;</li></ul>Bitcoin (BTC) rallied on Friday afternoon after oil prices eased following reports that Iran has sent a fresh peace proposal to end the war with the U.S. to Pakistan.&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/bitcoin">Bitcoin’s price</a> rose 2.6% in the last 24 hours to around $78,300, after nearly crossing $80,000 in intraday trade. Retail sentiment around the apex cryptocurrency on Stocktwits trended in ‘neutral’ territory over the past day, accompanied by ‘normal’ levels of chatter.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_05_01_131022_png_410d6edb5f.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-05-01 131022.png" width="1263" height="141"><figcaption>BTC retail sentiment and message volume on May 1 as of 12:30 p.m. ET | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>The rally in Bitcoin led to $281 million liquidations in the last 24 hours, with the lion’s share of $216 million coming from short bets. Bitcoin saw around $131 million liquidated over the past day, with Ethereum (ETH) seeing nearly $50 million in forced unwinds.&nbsp;Ethereum’s<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/ethereum"> price</a> rose 1.9% in the last 24 hours, reclaiming the $2,300 mark. Retail sentiment around the leading altcoin trended in ‘bearish’ territory over the past day, accompanied by ‘normal’ levels of chatter.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_05_01_131054_png_b23e789493.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-05-01 131054.png" width="1259" height="142"><figcaption>ETH retail sentiment and message volume on May 1 as of 12:30 p.m. ET | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure><h2 class="st-heading-2">Why Is Crypto Rising?</h2>Oil prices fell after reports that Iran responded to U.S. amendments to a draft agreement aimed at ending the conflict. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude declined 3.5% to just above $101 per barrel, while Brent crude dropped 2.3% to trade above $108.&nbsp;The United States Oil Fund (USO) also fell 3.5% in midday trading, reflecting broader weakness in energy markets. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around the ETF trended in ‘bearish’ territory over the past day, accompanied by ‘normal’ levels of chatter.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Dogecoin Leads Altcoin Gains Amid Corporate Catalyst</h2>Among altcoins, Dogecoin (DOGE) led the top 10 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization.&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/dogecoin">DOGE’s price</a> rose 2.1% in the last 24 hours. Retail sentiment around the meme token trended in ‘bullish’ territory, accompanied by ‘high’ levels of chatter.In addition to the broader cryptocurrency market trending higher, momentum behind Dogecoin was also driven by Shuttle Pharaceutical Holdings (SHPH)&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/why-shph-stock-soaring-dogecoin-mining-pivot/cZQVTbsRee5">acquiring</a> United Dogecoin, with the intention of becoming the world’s largest Dogecoin miner. While DOGE rallied,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SHPH">SHPH’s stock</a> dumped nearly 16% in midday trade on Friday.Ripple’s XRP (XRP) rose nearly 2% in the last 24 hours but remained below $1.40. Solana (SOL) rose 1.4% in the last 24 hours and also struggled, trading below $85.&nbsp;Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/riot-stock-rises-after-target-hike-ceo-flags-inflection-point/cZQV5GFReeE">RIOT Stock Rises After Clear Street Price Target Hike – CEO Flags ‘Inflection Point’ In Data Center Strategy</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com

A neon sign advertises a Bitcoin and Ethereum crypto currency exchange in Warsaw, Poland, on January 4, 2025.

Bitcoin Rises Toward $80,000 After Oil Drops On Iran Peace Signals – Triggers $200 Million Short Squeeze

Bitcoin’s price rose to an intraday high of nearly $80,000 as oil prices eased after reports of a potential Iran-U.S. peace deal.

Bitcoin Price Nears $80,000 On Cooling Oil Prices After Iran Peace Proposal

Bitcoin’s price rose to an intraday high of nearly $80,000 as oil prices eased after reports of a potential Iran-U.S. peace deal.


<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Bitcoin rose about 14% during the month, broadly in line with equity index performance.</li><li>April marked a sharp reversal from March, when stocks declined and Bitcoin showed relative resilience.</li><li>U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded roughly $2 billion in net inflows, supporting BTC’s performance.</li></ul>U.S. stocks added roughly $5.3 trillion in market value in April, dwarfing crypto's $230 billion gain, but Bitcoin (BTC) held its own, posting its best monthly performance in over a year even as the broader digital asset market lagged far behind equities.Bitcoin rose about 14.25% in April, roughly in line with gains in major stock indexes. The S&amp;P 500 jumped 12.35% and the Nasdaq surged 17.40% in April. The former closed above the 7,200 threshold for the first time ever, helping both the S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq secure their strongest monthly performances since 2020.&nbsp;The S&amp;P 500 recorded its biggest monthly percentage gain since November 2020, while the Nasdaq's monthly gain was its largest since April 2020.&nbsp;U.S. equities were in the green on Friday morning. The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF</a> (SPY) was up 0.64%, the&nbsp;<a href="http://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF</a> (DIA) gained 0.34%, and the Nasdaq-100 tracking&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust</a> (QQQ) moved 0.93% higher. Retail sentiment around SPY on Stocktwits trended in ‘bullish’ territory over the past day, accmopanied by chatter at ‘low’ levels.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">April Rally Marks Sharp Reversal From March Sell-Off</h2>April’s gains followed a volatile March.. The S&amp;P 500 closed out March with a monthly loss of 5.1%, its largest monthly decline in a year and its third in the past four months. U.S. stocks shed approximately $1.3 trillion in market value that month, while Bitcoin eked out a slim gain of around $40 billion, quietly outperforming equities in the chaos.&nbsp;The March sell-off was driven by escalating geopolitical risks in the Middle East following the U.S. military engagement with Iran, rising oil prices, and concerns over potential U.S. recession. April's rally was a sharp reversal. The same war that crushed stocks in March became a backdrop that markets ultimately looked past.&nbsp;In April, the drivers were a familiar cocktail of macro relief and corporate earnings. A strong first-quarter (Q1) earnings season, as well as hopes for easing tensions in the Middle East, ultimately boosted stocks higher.&nbsp;The market has staged a sharp rally of about 13% since late March, its sharpest rise since April 2020, fueled by improving geopolitical sentiment and rising corporate confidence, according to Goldman Sachs Research.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Bitcoin Holds Ground as Institutional Flows Continue</h2>Against the backdrop of equities, crypto's gains looked more modest, even though Bitcoin performed creditably. BTC’s price rose 14.25% for the month, roughly in line with equities on a percentage basis, reflecting the continued institutionalization of the asset.&nbsp;U.S.-based spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded approximately $2 billion in net inflows during April, the highest monthly total this year, with BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) continuing to lead institutional demand.&nbsp;However, the wider crypto market told a more subdued story. The total crypto market cap rose 11.02% in April, and stripping out Bitcoin, the rest of the market gained just 5.20% — barely a third of what equities returned.&nbsp;Bitcoin dominance sat at around 60% in April, with the Altcoin Season Index squarely in "Bitcoin Season" territory at 39 out of 100, meaning Bitcoin continued to command over half of total crypto value with no sustained shift toward altcoin leadership.&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/bitcoin">Bitcoin’s price</a> rose 2.4% in the last 24 hours to around $78,100, kicking off May in the green. Retail sentiment around the apex cryptocurrency on Stocktwits remained in ‘neutral’ territory over the past day, accompanied by chatter at ‘normal’ levels.&nbsp;The gap reinforces a broader trend in 2026, where institutional money continues to flow predominantly into Bitcoin rather than the wider crypto ecosystem, keeping altcoins relatively subdued even in a risk-on month.&nbsp;Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/riot-stock-rises-after-target-hike-ceo-flags-inflection-point/cZQV5GFReeE">RIOT Stock Rises After Clear Street Price Target Hike – CEO Flags ‘Inflection Point’ In Data Center Strategy</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com

Representative image of Bitcoin with stock market data. (Source: Andriy Onufriyenko/Getty Images)

US Stocks Add $5 Trillion In April After March Rout – Crypto Lags At $230 Billion Despite Bitcoin Strength

U.S. equities added approximately $5.3 trillion in market value in April, significantly outpacing crypto’s $230 billion gain.

Bitcoin Flexes Muscle, But Crypto Still Lags Stocks’ $5 Trillion Rebound In April

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Bitcoin advanced nearly 14% for the month but posted only a 0.3% gain over the past week, trailing DOGE’s momentum.</li><li>DOGE broke above the $0.10 level for the first time in two months, marking a key technical milestone during the rally.</li><li>Zcash led large-cap altcoins with a roughly 42% monthly gain, while XRP declined 3.4% over the past week despite modest gains in April.</li></ul>Dogecoin (DOGE) led gains among major cryptocurrencies in April, outperforming Bitcoin (BTC), and was the only top token to post double-digit gains in the final week of the month.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/dogecoin">Dogecoin’s price</a> rose 2.3% in the last 24 hours to around $0.10, according to CoinGecko data. The leading meme token gained more than 11% over the past week, and more than 17% in the month of April.&nbsp;The rally came as DOGE surged past the psychological $0.10 resistance on Thursday, marking its highest price in two months. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around DOGE trended in ‘bullish’ territory over the past day, but chatter dipped to ‘high’ from ‘extremely high’ levels.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_05_01_090318_png_a4d066ef3d.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-05-01 090318.png" width="1275" height="151"><figcaption>DOGE retail sentiment and message volume on May 1 as of 9:30 a.m. ET | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure><h2 class="st-heading-2">Bitcoin Weekly Gains Trail DOGE Despite Strong Monthly Performance</h2><a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/bitcoin">Bitcoin’s price</a> also rose around 2.3% in the last 24 hours to cross $78,000. The apex cryptocurrency gained nearly 14% in the month of April and edged higher by just 0.3% in the past week. Retail sentiment around BTC on Stocktwits trended in ‘neutral’ territory over the past day, accompanied by ‘normal’ levels of chatter.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_05_01_090508_png_14caf948a9.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-05-01 090508.png" width="1266" height="151"><figcaption>BTC retail sentiment and message volume on May 1 as of 9:30 a.m. ET | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure><h2 class="st-heading-2">Ethereum Stabilizes While XRP Weakens</h2>Among altcoins, Ethereum (ETH) closed April with a solid recovery but fell 1.1% in the last week. Despite the drop, ETH price held on to roughly a 7% gain from its April opening price, marking the second consecutive green monthly candle after six months of consecutive downside.&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/ethereum">Ethereum’s price&nbsp;</a>rose over 2% in the last 24 hours, recovering to above $2,300. Retail sentiment on Stocktwits around the leading altcoin trended in ‘bearish’ territory over the past day, accompanied by chatter at ‘normal’ levels.&nbsp;Ripple’s XRP (XRP) was the worst-hit over the past week.&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/ripple">XRP’s price</a> gained 1.1% over the last 24 hours but fell 3.4% over the last seven days. In the month of April, Ripple’s token gained around 2.4%. Retail sentiment around the altcoin trended in ‘extremely bearish’ territory over the past day, while chatter fell to ‘low’ from ‘normal’ levels.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_05_01_090919_png_8c1a465295.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-05-01 090919.png" width="1261" height="136"><figcaption>XRP retail sentiment and message volume on May 1 as of 9:30 a.m. ET | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure><h2 class="st-heading-2">Zcash Emerges As Top Performer Among Large Caps</h2>Zcash (ZEC) was the standout large-cap performer for the month, posting gains of roughly 42%. Among the top 50 coins by market cap, Zcash capitalized the most on incoming liquidity as the Iran-U.S. tensions eased, with ZEC price rising over 40% from its lowest level in a seven-day stretch.&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/zcash">ZEC’s price</a> rose 4.6% in the last 24 hours to over $350. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around the privacy-focused coin fell to ‘bearish’ from ‘neutral’ over the past day, while chatter remained at ‘low’ levels.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Why Did Crypto Market Rise In April?</h2>The broader crypto recovery in April occurred amid an increase in institutional demand and geopolitical tailwinds. The U.S.-Iran ceasefire helped ease oil price pressures that had earlier stoked inflation fears, contributing to a&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/bitcoin-price-surge-to-75-000-signals-short-lived-us-iran-blockade/cZJqacLRIvT">short squeeze</a> in crypto markets that liquidated hundreds of millions in bearish positions and gave an initial lift to Bitcoin.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_05_01_085520_png_3ebdf651c4.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-05-01 085520.png" width="2581" height="1024"><figcaption>Top 10 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization. | Source: CoinGecko</figcaption></figure>U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs have now accumulated more than $53 billion in net inflows since their 2024 launch, far surpassing initial projections, with major players including BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Fund (IBIT) and Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC)&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/bitcoin-etfs-enter-big-boy-billion-inflows/cZBd0iARIzW">leading recent buying</a>.&nbsp;Corporate buying added further momentum. Strategy (MSTR) purchased 34,164 bitcoin for about $2.54 billion between April 13 and 19, at an average price of roughly $74,395 per coin, marking one of the company’s&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/mstr-buys-bitcoin-2-5b-becomes-largest-btc-holder/cZBdaJgRIyy">biggest hauls</a> ever. The Michael Saylor-backed company&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/michael-saylor-latest-bitcoin-buy-is-10x-smaller-after-2-5-b-spending/cZBN83YRePG">purchased</a> an additional 3,273 bitcoin for about $255 million in the week ending April 26, bringing its total holdings to 818,334 BTC.&nbsp;According&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://yellow.com/news/bitwise-strc-bitcoin-20-percent-rally">to</a> Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan, Strategy's purchases of roughly $7.2 billion worth of Bitcoin over the prior eight weeks were the main catalyst for Bitcoin's recent 20% rally.&nbsp;Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/riot-stock-rises-after-target-hike-ceo-flags-inflection-point/cZQV5GFReeE">RIOT Stock Rises After Clear Street Price Target Hike – CEO Flags ‘Inflection Point’ In Data Center Strategy</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com &nbsp;

Bitcoin and Dogecoin cryptocurrency coins are pictured in Kyiv on 08 July, 2021. (Photo by STR/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Dogecoin Outpaces Bitcoin In April – Leads Weekly Gains Among Crypto Majors As XRP Lags

Dogecoin rose more than 17% in April and gained over 11% in the final week, outperforming all major cryptocurrencies in that period.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Paul Tudor Jones called Bitcoin a rare “knockout” macro trade, pointing to its 2020 surge as a prime example of opportunity driven by policy shifts.</li><li>He reiterated Bitcoin is “unequivocally the best inflation hedge,” citing its fixed supply and advantage over gold.</li><li>Jones warned of risks including cybersecurity threats and quantum computing, despite backing its long-term macro appeal.</li></ul>Veteran macro trader Paul Tudor Jones said on Tuesday that Bitcoin&nbsp; (BTC) has emerged as one of the top inflation hedges, calling it the standout “inflation trade” during market upheaval.“Bitcoin is unequivocally the best inflation hedge that there is more than gold, because Bitcoin is finite,” he said during the Invest Like The Best&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S31J5ACsOqU">podcast</a>. “There's only so much Bitcoin that can be mined.”Jones used Bitcoin's 2020 rise as an example. Jones compared trading to a boxing fight in which investors wait for the opportunity to strike especially as he said Bitcoin remained one of the most appealing macro bets, calling it a rare “knockout” chance in the 2020 markets due to its deflationary feature. “Just Bitcoin, 2020 knockout… You have these incredible opportunities at times.”&nbsp;He said that such changes are often driven by major macroeconomic triggers, especially&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/bitcoin-crossexchange-trading-volume-spikes-fed-rate-cut/cZBobX5Redk">actions by central banks</a> and governments that create imbalances in the economy. Bitcoin surged roughly&nbsp;300% in 2020, climbing from around $7,000 to nearly $29,000 by year-end, according to CoinGecko data.He also underlined structural concerns associated with the asset's digital nature, such as cybersecurity issues, as well as the longer-term consequences of quantum computing.&nbsp;However, Jones pointed to Bitcoin’s scarcity and decentralized character as crucial virtues in a period of increasing fiscal stimulus and monetary intervention, despite those worries.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Jones Calls Bitcoin Best Inflation Hedge</h2>Paul Tudor Jones has been bullish on Bitcoin for some time now, calling it the best inflation hedge and a “great speculation.” Paul Tudor Jones first revealed he was investing in Bitcoin in May 2020, during the height of pandemic-era stimulus, calling it a hedge against inflation driven by central bank money printing.At the time, he compared Bitcoin to gold in the 1970s, framing it as part of a broader “inflation trade” strategy.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/bitcoin">Bitcoin’s price</a> was trading at $76,148, down 0.9% in the last 24 hours. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around the asset remained in the ‘bullish’ zone, while chatter stayed at ‘normal’ levels over the past day.Read also: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/michael-selig-says-cftc-will-use-ai-to-filter-crypto-applications-target-fraud-and-insider-trading-report/cZBoPWsRedM">Michael Selig Says CFTC Will Use AI To Filter Crypto Applications, Target Fraud And Insider Trading: Report</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Founder of The Robin Hood Foundation, Paul Tudor Jones speaks onstage during the Robin Hood Benefit at Jacob Javits Center on October 20, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Robin Hood Foundation)

Bitcoin Is The ‘Best’ Inflation Hedge, Says Veteran Macro Trader Paul Tudor Jones

The veteran trader has been bullish since 2020, when he first bought Bitcoin as an inflation hedge during pandemic-era stimulus.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>MSTR Executive Chairman Michael Saylor stated that issuing STRC allows the company to raise capital and immediately deploy it into Bitcoin, creating exposure without relying solely on equity issuance.</li><li>Saylor outlined a three-layer financial model consisting of Bitcoin as digital capital, STRC as digital credit, and stablecoin-linked products as digital money.</li><li>He added that STRC could eventually underpin yield across crypto platforms, including exchange-based accounts and stablecoin “savings coins,” positioning it as a core building block in digital finance.</li></ul>Strategy (MSTR) executive chairman Michael Saylor believes that integrating Strategy's preferred stock STRC into public ETFs is the critical next step in expanding demand for Bitcoin (BTC) and amplifying returns for MSTR shareholders.Speaking at the Bitcoin 2026 Conference on Monday, he framed it as part of a deliberate three-layer capital architecture he believes will define digital finance. "I think important integrations are integrating Stretch into public ETFs," Saylor said, describing the third layer of Strategy's stack as "digital money." According to him, the logic is structural. Saylor outlined how selling STRC preferred stock generates upfront Bitcoin gains without diluting common shareholders.&nbsp;"If we sell $10 billion of STRC, we'll generate a $10 billion gain on that upfront. Most of the BTC gain and the yield comes from the credit, not from the equity right now." Every dollar of STRC sold buys Bitcoin. Bitcoin appreciation widens the NAV gap. A wider NAV gap allows MSTR equity to be sold at a premium, generating further amplification.&nbsp;"When we're selling the equity at a premium to the underlying NAV, it turns out to be accretive to the common stock and a benefit to the credit investor," he said.<h2 class="st-heading-2">ETF Demand Builds Around Digital Credit Products</h2>The ETF infrastructure is already forming around STRC. On Monday, Nakamoto's UTXO Management launched a dual-class structured fund targeting STRC at the Bitcoin 2026 Conference, with CIO Tyler Evans noting the market "has matured significantly, but institutional access remains fragmented.Meanwhile, BlackRock's&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/PFF">iShares Preferred &amp; Income Securities ETF (PFF)</a> holds approximately $210 million in STRC as its fourth-largest position.&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/ASST">Strive (ASST)</a> and Tuttle Capital&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/vivek-ramaswamy-backed-strive-plans-bitcoin-credit-etf-tied-to-mstr-asst/cZERAC2RIN7">filed</a> for DGCR, the first dedicated digital credit ETF, on March 30, awaiting approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Stablecoins And Exchanges Could Extend STRC Demand</h2>Saylor said crypto exchanges could eventually offer “digital yield accounts” that pay fixed returns on deposits, while stablecoin issuers may use instruments like STRC to generate yield for users.He stated that the final layer targets the $350 billion stablecoin market. "STRC powers the yield on savings coins," Saylor said, adding that the plumbing for all three layers is actively being built.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/MSTR/">MSTR’s stock</a> fell 2.7% in afternoon trade. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around the company trended in ‘bullish’ territory over the past day and chatter remained at ‘high’ levels.&nbsp;The dip in Strategy’s shares amid weakness in the cryptocurrency market, with Bitcoin’s price trying to hold the critical support level of $76,000.&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/bitcoin">BTC’s price</a> fell 1% to around $76,100 after dipping below the threshold earlier in the session.&nbsp;Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/bitcoin-apocalypse-coming-tim-draper-sees-shift-from-dollars-to-btc/cZB8xqARedJ">Bitcoin ‘Apocalypse’ Coming? Billionaire Tim Draper Predicts ‘Cataclysmic’ Shift From Dollars To BTC</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Michael Saylor (left) and Lee Counselman (right) speak at the Bitcoin Conference 2026, held in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States on April 27, 2026. (Photo by Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu via Getty Images)

Michael Saylor Says Strategy’s STRC Push Into ETFs Signals Next Phase of Bitcoin Demand

At Bitcoin Conference 2026, Michael Saylor positioned MSTR’s STRC integration into ETFs as a central driver of future Bitcoin demand.

Michael Saylor Says ETF Integration Of STRC Is the Next Unlock For Bitcoin, MSTR

At Bitcoin Conference 2026, Michael Saylor positioned MSTR’s STRC integration into ETFs as a central driver of future Bitcoin demand.


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