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  • Tu 19/5 | Daily Crypto & Macro News

    Happy Tuesday all!

    If you missed the past 24 hours in crypto and stocks, here's your full recap:

    🚨 Major Headlines & Market Moves 🚨

    - BlackRock clients sold $448.33 million worth of Bitcoin, marking the third-largest outflow of 2026.

    - Michael Saylor's Strategy now owns over 4% of Bitcoin's entire supply after purchasing another 24,869 BTC for $2.01 billion. The company holds 843,738 BTC, closely trailing BlackRock's 817,138 BTC in the race to one million.

    - There are now fewer than 100,000 blocks remaining until the next Bitcoin halving.

    - The White House Executive Director announced an upcoming reveal regarding a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, describing it as a breakthrough in legal and safeguarding preparations.

    - Pro-Bitcoin Kevin Warsh will be sworn in as Federal Reserve Chair this Friday, replacing Jerome Powell.

    - Minnesota's governor signed a bill into law allowing banks and credit unions to offer Bitcoin custody services to customers.

    - The SEC is preparing an "innovation exemption" for blockchain-based tokenized stock trading, potentially enabling digital versions of public securities on blockchain networks as soon as this week.

    - The 30-year US Treasury yield closed at 5.14%, its highest level since July 2007.

    - Indonesia's currency hit a historic low of 17,690 per US dollar.

    - China agreed to purchase $17 billion of US agricultural products annually through 2028.

    - President Trump traded stocks over 3,700 times in Q1 2026, averaging roughly one trade every seven minutes.

    📊 Altcoin Market Updates 📊

    - Kraken's listing manager engaged with the new memecoin $DEGEN on its launch day.

    - The creator of the viral "NO." rage face meme launched a tokenized version $NO on Solana.

    - Coinbase Derivatives plans to launch $BNB and Hyperliquid-native monthly and perpetual futures.

    - Solana co-founder Anatoly declared "there will be no survivors" in the ongoing Solana vs. Hyperliquid perps DEX competition.

    - $SOL is forecasted to potentially drop as low as $78 this month according to Kalshi traders.

    If you enjoyed this daily roundup, make sure to follow me – I'll see you tomorrow.

    $BTC $ETH $SPY $QQQ $OIL

    PS… Want the complete shortcut to trading altcoins with precision (without wasting months on trial-and-error)?

    Clere to grab the Altcoin Profit Toolkit — 8 structured modules + 3 indicators including the Smart Exit Decoder that shows overbought conditions on multiple timeframes, helping you scan, enter, and exit trades like a pro trader.

    Written by Timothy Assi, an Elite Popular Investor on eToro.

    Not investment advice. eToro is a multi-asset investment platform. Your capital is at risk. For information and educational purposes only.

    Copy Trading does not amount to investment advice. The value of your investments may go up or down. Your capital is at risk.

    Connect with me on:

    🟦 Linkedin: Timothy Assi

    🟪 Instagram: @panic_drop

    ⬛ X: @timoassi

    📧 [email protected]

    🟩 Panic Drop Podcast : on your favorite streaming app

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    This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit panicdrop.substack.com/subscribe
    3 min
  • Mo 18/5 | Daily Crypto & Macro News

    Happy Monday all!

    If you missed the past 24 hours in crypto and stocks, here's your full recap:

    🚨 Major Headlines & Market Moves 🚨

    - Bitcoin fell under 77,000 as futures opened red.

    - Over 588 million in crypto long positions were liquidated in the past 24 hours.

    - Michael Saylor hinted at MicroStrategy buying more Bitcoin with the message “₿ig Dot Energy.”

    - The Fed is set to inject 6.576 billion into the market today.

    - Odds of Bitcoin crossing 100,000 again before 2027 have fallen to 43 percent according to Kalshi traders.

    📊 Altcoin Market Updates 📊

    - Wall Street giant Citadel has taken a 1.7 million stake in XRP ETFs.

    - Reports suggest over 2 billion worth of energy assets have been tokenized on the XRP Ledger.

    - XRP is forecasted to reach as high as 1.60 this month per Kalshi traders.

    - Verus-Ethereum Bridge appears to have been exploited, with 11.5 million stolen and swapped into ETH.

    - Hyperliquid native is up over 90 percent this year, outperforming Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, BNB, and Coinbase stock which are all down double digits year to date.

    - Base recorded 1.8 billion in daily net flows.

    - HYPE/SOL hit a new all-time high and HYPE reclaimed 45.

    - Ethena's USDe supply on Solana increased by over 560 million in 5 days.

    If you enjoyed this daily roundup, make sure to follow me – I'll see you tomorrow.

    $BTC $ETH $SPY $QQQ $HYPE

    PS… Want the complete shortcut to trading altcoins with precision (without wasting months on trial-and-error)?

    Clere to grab the Altcoin Profit Toolkit — 8 structured modules + 3 indicators including the Smart Exit Decoder that shows overbought conditions on multiple timeframes, helping you scan, enter, and exit trades like a pro trader.

    Written by Timothy Assi, an Elite Popular Investor on eToro.

    Not investment advice. eToro is a multi-asset investment platform. Your capital is at risk. For information and educational purposes only.

    Copy Trading does not amount to investment advice. The value of your investments may go up or down. Your capital is at risk.

    Connect with me on:

    🟦 Linkedin: Timothy Assi

    🟪 Instagram: @panic_drop

    ⬛ X: @timoassi

    📧 [email protected]

    🟩 Panic Drop Podcast : on your favorite streaming app

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    This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit panicdrop.substack.com/subscribe
    3 min
  • Sa 16/5 | Daily Crypto & Macro News

    Happy Saturday all!

    If you missed the past 24 hours in crypto and stocks, here's your full recap:

    🚨 Major Headlines & Market Moves 🚨

    - Over $900 billion wiped out from the US stock market yesterday.

    - Jerome Powell officially steps down after 8 years as Federal Reserve Chair.

    - Spot gold falls 3% to $4510.

    - Odds of next Fed rate hike before 2027 surge to 36%, per Kalshi traders.

    - Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund Mubadala raises its stake in BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF to over $565 million.

    - $NVDA is less than $300 billion away from becoming the first $6 trillion company.

    - Legendary rapper Drake raps about Bitcoin in his new song: “I am a BTC crypto big-timer.”

    - There was a giant Bitcoin advertisement on display in Times Square with the message: “No man should work for what another man can print.”

    - Fox Business Host Charles Payne changes his X profile picture to an American flag Bitcoin.

    📊 Altcoin Market Updates 📊

    - Solana main account follows $VIRL amid speculation of the chain’s first AI-native token launchpad.

    - $MARVIN on Solana gains traction as the community pushes to make it iconic.

    - $HYPE hits new all-time high and surpasses $45.

    - Hyperliquid assistance fund surpasses $2 billion for the first time.

    - Thorchain likely exploited across Bitcoin, Ethereum, BSC, and Base for over $10.7 million.

    - Kraken parent Payward cuts 150 staff ahead of planned IPO.

    - ETF clients buy $10.87 million worth of $XRP, bringing total ETF-held net assets to $1.18 billion.

    If you enjoyed this daily roundup, make sure to follow me – I’ll see you tomorrow.

    $BTC $ETH $SPY $QQQ $OIL

    PS… Want the complete shortcut to trading altcoins with precision (without wasting months on trial-and-error)?

    Clere to grab the Altcoin Profit Toolkit — 8 structured modules + 3 indicators including the Smart Exit Decoder that shows overbought conditions on multiple timeframes, helping you scan, enter, and exit trades like a pro trader.

    Written by Timothy Assi, an Elite Popular Investor on eToro.

    Not investment advice. eToro is a multi-asset investment platform. Your capital is at risk. For information and educational purposes only.

    Copy Trading does not amount to investment advice. The value of your investments may go up or down. Your capital is at risk.

    Connect with me on:

    🟦 Linkedin: Timothy Assi

    🟪 Instagram: @panic_drop

    ⬛ X: @timoassi

    📧 [email protected]

    🟩 Panic Drop Podcast : on your favorite streaming app

    www.panicdrop.com



    This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit panicdrop.substack.com/subscribe
    3 min
  • Fr 15/5 | Daily Crypto & Macro News

    Happy Friday all!

    If you missed the past 24 hours in crypto and stocks, here's your full recap:

    🚨 Major Headlines & Market Moves 🚨

    - The U.S. Senate Banking Committee passed the Clarity Act in a 15-9 bipartisan vote. The bill now advances to the full Senate.

    - Bitcoin briefly reclaimed the $82,000 level as the Clarity Act advanced, now trades around $80,700.

    - The new Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh stated that for those under 40, Bitcoin is the new gold.

    - The S&P 500 crossed above 7,500 for the first time, marking another all-time high with 18 such days so far in 2026.

    - Japan’s 30-year bond yield spiked to a record 3.78 percent, highlighting potential risks for U.S. debt and deficits.

    - President Trump announced the U.S. made fantastic trade deals with China, including China agreeing to buy 200 Boeing jets, and noted oil prices rose only slightly due to the situation with Iran.

    - Spot silver dropped 12% to $78.5 per ounce.

    📊 Altcoin Market Updates 📊

    - XRP hit a $91.7 billion market cap.

    - ETF clients bought $18.52 million worth of XRP, bringing total ETF-held net assets to $1.25 billion.

    - Hyperliquid’s $HYPE token surpassed $45, with a Bitwise ETF offering 100 percent direct spot exposure and in-house staking set to begin trading soon.

    - Solana Foundation’s chief product officer highlighted marketing and stablecoin developments boosting perps volume and mindshare versus competitors.

    If you enjoyed this daily roundup, make sure to follow me – I’ll see you tomorrow.

    Credit to the following X accounts for key insights & updates: @whaleinsider @bitcoinmagazine @watcherguru

    @degeneratenews @charliebilello @economyapp @earnings_time

    $BTC $XRP $SPY $QQQ $OIL

    PS… Want the complete shortcut to trading altcoins with precision (without wasting months on trial-and-error)?

    Clere to grab the Altcoin Profit Toolkit — 8 structured modules + 3 indicators including the Smart Exit Decoder that shows overbought conditions on multiple timeframes, helping you scan, enter, and exit trades like a pro trader.

    Written by Timothy Assi, an Elite Popular Investor on eToro.

    Not investment advice. eToro is a multi-asset investment platform. Your capital is at risk. For information and educational purposes only.

    Copy Trading does not amount to investment advice. The value of your investments may go up or down. Your capital is at risk.

    Connect with me on:

    🟦 Linkedin: Timothy Assi

    🟪 Instagram: @panic_drop

    ⬛ X: @timoassi

    📧 [email protected]

    🟩 Panic Drop Podcast : on your favorite streaming app

    www.panicdrop.com



    This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit panicdrop.substack.com/subscribe
    3 min
  • Th 14/5 | Daily Crypto & Macro News

    Happy Thursday all!

    If you missed the past 24 hours in crypto and stocks, here's your full recap:

    🚨 Major Headlines & Market Moves 🚨

    The S&P 500 reached a new all-time high of 7,450.

    Charles Schwab, with $12 trillion in assets, is rolling out spot bitcoin and ethereum trading to retail clients starting today.

    Fidelity announced support for the crypto market structure Clarity Act, stating it will help the US remain a global leader in digital assets.

    Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong noted a compromise on the Bitcoin and crypto market structure bill, bringing it closer to Senate passage.

    Michael Saylor's Strategy is estimated to have acquired over 4,708 bitcoin yesterday.

    Kalshi traders are forecasting bitcoin could go as low as $60,000 this year.

    Over $326 million in crypto long positions were liquidated in the past 24 hours.

    US and China have begun trade talks in Beijing, with President Trump meeting Chinese President Xi Jinping.

    Producer prices in the US rose 6% over the last year, the highest since December 2022.

    US interest expense on public debt reached a record $1.27 trillion over the last 12 months.

    Credit card, student loan, and auto loan delinquencies have risen to multi-year or record highs.

    📊 Altcoin Market Updates 📊

    The Bank of England is scaling back plans for strict stablecoin rules after industry pressure.

    Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino stated that crypto clarity is coming.

    Russia's largest exchange, Moscow Exchange, is launching the MOEX XRP Index within 24 hours.

    a16z has been aggressively accumulating and staking $HYPE, acquiring millions worth over the past month.

    The $WORLDCUP team has burned 6.3% of supply worth $168,000 so far.

    $DAD price rallied 690% shortly after launch.

    $BULL token surged after a whale purchased $100,000 worth.

    If you enjoyed this daily roundup, make sure to follow me – I'll see you tomorrow.

    Credit to the following X accounts for key insights & updates: @whaleinsider @bitcoinmagazine @watcherguru

    @degeneratenews @charliebilello @economyapp @earnings_time

    $BTC $ETH $SPY $QQQ $OIL

    PS… Want the complete shortcut to trading altcoins with precision (without wasting months on trial-and-error)?

    Clere to grab the Altcoin Profit Toolkit — 8 structured modules + 3 indicators including the Smart Exit Decoder that shows overbought conditions on multiple timeframes, helping you scan, enter, and exit trades like a pro trader.

    Written by Timothy Assi, an Elite Popular Investor on eToro.

    Not investment advice. eToro is a multi-asset investment platform. Your capital is at risk. For information and educational purposes only.

    Copy Trading does not amount to investment advice. The value of your investments may go up or down. Your capital is at risk.

    Connect with me on:

    🟦 Linkedin: Timothy Assi

    🟪 Instagram: @panic_drop

    ⬛ X: @timoassi

    📧 [email protected]

    🟩 Panic Drop Podcast : on your favorite streaming app

    www.panicdrop.com



    This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit panicdrop.substack.com/subscribe
    3 min
  • We 13/5 | Daily Crypto & Macro News

    Happy Wednesday all!

    If you missed the past 24 hours in crypto and stocks, here's your full recap:

    🚨 Major Headlines & Market Moves 🚨

    - US CPI inflation rose to 3.8% in April, highest since May 2023 and now above the Fed Funds Rate. Inflation has remained above the Fed's 2% target for 62 consecutive months.

    - Pro-Bitcoin Kevin Warsh officially confirmed as a Federal Reserve Governor.

    - US Senate Banking Committee released a draft for the Bitcoin and crypto market structure bill, set for markup this Thursday. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer indicated Democrats want to see a good crypto bill pass.

    - BTC forecasted as high as $98,000 this year per Kalshi traders. Odds of crossing $100k again before October rose to 40%.

    - Odds of next Fed rate hike before July 2027 rose to 61% per Kalshi traders. US appeals court paused ruling against President Trump's 10% global tariffs.

    - ETF clients bought millions more in XRP, with total ETF-held net assets reaching around $1.44-1.48 billion.

    - President Trump’s proposed "Golden Dome" now estimated at $1.2 trillion. Trump stated the stock market will go "through the roof" and inflation will drop once the Iran situation resolves.

    - Big Short investor Michael Burry warned the stock market is "minutes" away from a "bloody" crash.

    - President Trump is traveling to China aboard Air Force One with Elon Musk and other top U.S. executives, including Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang

    📊 Altcoin Market Updates 📊

    - JPMorgan to launch tokenized money-market fund on Ethereum.

    - Solana co-founder Toly commented on token differentiators for exchanges, lighter models as CEX equivalents, and highlighted cheaper perps on Solana vs. competitors. Solana secured the @perps handle.

    - Telegram CEO Durov emphasized TON as one of the most decentralized networks, with Telegram becoming a major validator.

    - Vitalik Buterin sent another 64 ETH to the Animal Welfare Fund.

    If you enjoyed this daily roundup, make sure to follow me – I'll see you tomorrow.

    $BTC $ETH $SPY $QQQ $OIL

    PS… Want the complete shortcut to trading altcoins with precision (without wasting months on trial-and-error)?

    Clere to grab the Altcoin Profit Toolkit — 8 structured modules + 3 indicators including the Smart Exit Decoder that shows overbought conditions on multiple timeframes, helping you scan, enter, and exit trades like a pro trader.

    Written by Timothy Assi, an Elite Popular Investor on eToro.

    Not investment advice. eToro is a multi-asset investment platform. Your capital is at risk. For information and educational purposes only.

    Copy Trading does not amount to investment advice. The value of your investments may go up or down. Your capital is at risk.

    Connect with me on:

    🟦 Linkedin: Timothy Assi

    🟪 Instagram: @panic_drop

    ⬛ X: @timoassi

    📧 [email protected]

    🟩 Panic Drop Podcast : on your favorite streaming app

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    This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit panicdrop.substack.com/subscribe
    3 min
  • Semis Down 4%. Where's the Money Going?

    Thanks for watching!

    Written by Timothy Assi, an Elite Popular Investor on eToro.

    Skip the work - Copy my portfolio

    Not investment advice. eToro is a multi-asset investment platform. Your capital is at risk. For information and educational purposes only.

    Copy Trading does not amount to investment advice. The value of your investments may go up or down. Your capital is at risk.

    Book Portfolio Strategy Call

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    This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit panicdrop.substack.com/subscribe
    38 min
  • Tu 12/5 | Daily Crypto & Macro News

    Happy Tuesday all!

    If you missed the past 24 hours in crypto and stocks, here's your full recap:

    🚨 Major Headlines & Market Moves 🚨

    - Michael Saylor's Strategy purchases 535 bitcoin for $43 million. His MicroStrategy (ticker: MSTR) is back at $100 and actively accumulating more bitcoin again.

    - S&P 500 closes at a new all-time high of 7,412.

    - The 16% gain in the S&P 500 over the last 6 weeks is the 11th biggest 6-week gain since 1950 and the only one in the top 20 that did not occur during or right after a bear market.

    - US Senate Banking Committee releases crypto Clarity Act draft bill.

    - Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong is scheduled to speak to Senate GOP on Wednesday ahead of a Thursday vote on the Bitcoin and crypto market structure bill. Congress members will also hold a bipartisan meeting to discuss crypto tax legislation.

    - American Bankers Association is trying to stop the Bitcoin and crypto market structure bill, with banks demanding CEOs lobby senators against stablecoins.

    - 73% chance of crypto market structure bill becoming law before 2027, according to Kalshi traders.

    - Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang not invited to join President Trump with other business executives on China trip. Full list of executives includes Tim Cook (Apple), Elon Musk (Tesla), Larry Fink (Blackrock), and others.

    - Elon Musk's SpaceX projected to trade above $2 trillion valuation when it goes public.

    - Mexico cut rates for the 15th time in the cycle by 25 basis points to 6.50%, marking the final cut in the easing cycle.

    - Over $163 million worth of long positions liquidated from the crypto market in the past 24 hours.

    📊 Altcoin Market Updates 📊

    - ETF clients buy $25.8 million worth of XRP, bringing total ETF-held net assets to $1.48 billion.

    - Bitwise Solana ETF receives 67,407 SOL ($6.4 million) from Coinbase, with accumulation continuing. SOL is forecasted to reach as high as $102 in May per Kalshi traders.

    - Circle raises $222 million from Blackrock, Apollo, and others in Arc token presale valued at $3 billion.

    - 21Shares announces the 21Shares Hyperliquid ETF ($THYP) is coming May 12, 2026.

    - Ondo Finance announces that Ondo tokenized stocks can now be bridged to Hyperliquid’s HyperEVM via LayerZero.

    - Ethereum supply has been disinflationary in the past year, amplified by ETH DAOs acquiring and staking ETH.

    - Telegram CEO Pavel Durov announces development for TON just became 10x faster with a new toolchain for smart contracts that is fully AI-ready.

    - Bitcoin Ordinals explorer ord.io to shut down on June 1. ZapApp to shut down on June 1.

    If you enjoyed this daily roundup, make sure to follow me – I'll see you tomorrow.

    Credit to the following X accounts for key insights & updates: @whaleinsider @bitcoinmagazine @watcherguru

    @degeneratenews @charliebilello @economyapp @earnings_time

    $BTC $ETH $SPY $QQQ $OIL

    PS… Want the complete shortcut to trading altcoins with precision (without wasting months on trial-and-error)?

    Clere to grab the Altcoin Profit Toolkit — 8 structured modules + 3 indicators including the Smart Exit Decoder that shows overbought conditions on multiple timeframes, helping you scan, enter, and exit trades like a pro trader.

    Written by Timothy Assi, an Elite Popular Investor on eToro.

    Not investment advice. eToro is a multi-asset investment platform. Your capital is at risk. For information and educational purposes only.

    Copy Trading does not amount to investment advice. The value of your investments may go up or down. Your capital is at risk.

    Connect with me on:

    🟦 Linkedin: Timothy Assi

    🟪 Instagram: @panic_drop

    ⬛ X: @timoassi

    📧 [email protected]

    🟩 Panic Drop Podcast : on your favorite streaming app

    www.panicdrop.com



    This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit panicdrop.substack.com/subscribe
    3 min
  • Mo 11/5 | Daily Crypto & Macro News

    Happy Monday all!

    If you missed the past 24 hours in crypto and stocks, here's your full recap:

    🚨 Major Headlines & Market Moves 🚨

    Bitcoin climbed above $82,500 before dropping around $80,600.

    Michael Saylor hinted that MicroStrategy is “back to work” buying more bitcoin.

    Oil prices rose over 3.5% after the US and Iran rejected proposals to end the conflict.

    Iran stated it will “never bow” as tensions with the US continue, with further comments on negotiations not equaling surrender.

    Saudi Aramco reported higher profits in Q1 2026 despite the ongoing Iran-related tensions.

    More than $6.5 billion in crypto long positions would be liquidated if bitcoin drops $5,000 from current levels.

    📊 Altcoin Market Updates 📊

    Solana is forecasted to reach as high as $102 in May according to Kalshi traders.

    XRP is forecasted to hit as high as $1.60 in May per Kalshi traders.

    Sui surged more than 20% in the past 24 hours.

    If you enjoyed this daily roundup, make sure to follow me – I’ll see you tomorrow.

    Credit to the following X accounts for key insights & updates: @whaleinsider @bitcoinmagazine @watcherguru @degeneratenews @charliebilello @economyapp @earnings_time

    $BTC $ETH $SUI $SPY $QQQ

    PS… Want the complete shortcut to trading altcoins with precision (without wasting months on trial-and-error)?

    Clere to grab the Altcoin Profit Toolkit — 8 structured modules + 3 indicators including the Smart Exit Decoder that shows overbought conditions on multiple timeframes, helping you scan, enter, and exit trades like a pro trader.

    Written by Timothy Assi, an Elite Popular Investor on eToro.

    Not investment advice. eToro is a multi-asset investment platform. Your capital is at risk. For information and educational purposes only.

    Copy Trading does not amount to investment advice. The value of your investments may go up or down. Your capital is at risk.

    Connect with me on:

    🟦 Linkedin: Timothy Assi

    🟪 Instagram: @panic_drop

    ⬛ X: @timoassi

    📧 [email protected]

    🟩 Panic Drop Podcast : on your favorite streaming app

    www.panicdrop.com



    This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit panicdrop.substack.com/subscribe
    3 min
  • Sa 9/5 | Daily Crypto & Macro News

    Happy Saturday all!

    If you missed the past 24 hours in crypto and stocks, here's your full recap:

    Happy Saturday all! If you missed the past 24 hours in crypto and stocks, here’s your full recap:

    🚨 Major Headlines & Market Moves 🚨

    - The S&P 500 crossed above 7,400 for the first time. A year ago it stood at 5,600.

    - Nasdaq Composite moved from 25,000 to 26,000 in less than a week — the fastest 1,000-point milestone on record.

    - US added 115k jobs in April versus 63k expected. Unemployment rate held at 4.3%, the lowest since last August. February and March figures revised down by 16k total. YoY wage growth at 3.6%.

    - 55k US jobs added per month over the last 6 months, the strongest such period since May 2025.

    - CapEx spending surged over the last 3 years: Google +467%, Microsoft +367%, Amazon +211%, Meta +178%.

    - Bitcoin has outperformed gold by 36% since the start of the Iran war.

    - 49% chance of Bitcoin crossing $100,000 again this year, according to Kalshi traders.

    - President Trump says efforts to end major conflicts are advancing, getting closer every day.

    - Odds of Bitcoin and crypto market structure legislation being signed into law this year rose above 73% on Polymarket.

    - SEC Chair Paul Atkins called on Congress to pass the Clarity Act and send it to President Trump’s desk.

    - Senate Banking Committee scheduled an initial vote on the crypto Clarity Act for May 14 at 10:30 AM EST.

    - US credit card debt reaches new all-time high of $1.33 trillion.

    📊 Altcoin Market Updates 📊

    - BlackRock is preparing to launch two tokenized money-market funds on Ethereum for investors using stablecoins. The funds tie to its $6.1 billion Treasury liquidity fund.

    - BlackRock clients sold 11,475 ETH worth $26.31 million.

    - ETF clients bought $6.04 million worth of XRP, bringing total ETF-held net assets to $1.42 billion.

    - BlackRock clients sold 1,224 BTC worth $98.02 million.

    - MicroStrategy CEO Phong Le indicated the firm may sell BTC over equity to increase bitcoin per share.

    - ZEC reclaimed $600.

    If you enjoyed this daily roundup, make sure to follow me – I’ll see you tomorrow.

    Credit to the following X accounts for key insights & updates: @whaleinsider @bitcoinmagazine @watcherguru @degeneratenews @charliebilello @economyapp @earnings_time

    $SPY $QQQ $BTC $ETH $OIL

    PS… Want the complete shortcut to trading altcoins with precision (without wasting months on trial-and-error)?

    Clere to grab the Altcoin Profit Toolkit — 8 structured modules + 3 indicators including the Smart Exit Decoder that shows overbought conditions on multiple timeframes, helping you scan, enter, and exit trades like a pro trader.

    Written by Timothy Assi, an Elite Popular Investor on eToro.

    Not investment advice. eToro is a multi-asset investment platform. Your capital is at risk. For information and educational purposes only.

    Copy Trading does not amount to investment advice. The value of your investments may go up or down. Your capital is at risk.

    Connect with me on:

    🟦 Linkedin: Timothy Assi

    🟪 Instagram: @panic_drop

    ⬛ X: @timoassi

    📧 [email protected]

    🟩 Panic Drop Podcast : on your favorite streaming app

    www.panicdrop.com



    This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit panicdrop.substack.com/subscribe
    3 min

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