Key Takeaways
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Macro Environment: The three major U.S. stock indices showed mixed performance, with the S&P 500 narrowly closing higher and the Nasdaq down 0.1%, as the market awaits this week's earnings season and employment data. The Russell 2000 small-cap index outperformed large caps, indicating optimistic market risk appetite.
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Crypto Markets:Strategy added 15,355 bitcoins to its holdings last week at a cost of $92,737 per bitcoin.Bitcoin rallied past $95,500 after falling to $93,000 support in pre-market U.S. equities, and ended up 1.35% in sync with U.S. equities during U.S. trading hours. Bitcoin dominance rings up 0.19% from yesterday as AI Agent heat picks up.
Main Asset Changes
Index | Value | % Change |
S&P 500 | 5,528.74 | +0.06% |
NASDAQ | 17,366.13 | -0.10% |
BTC | 95,013.20 | +1.35% |
ETH | 1,799.77 | +0.47% |
Crypto Fear & Greed Index: 60 (54 a day ago), level: Greed
Macro Economy
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Trump: "No red lines will change tariff policies."
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U.S. Treasury Secretary: The first trade agreement could be reached as early as this or next week.
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Chinese Foreign Ministry: "China and the U.S. are not engaged in consultations or negotiations on tariffs."
Industry Highlights
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Arizona House passes Bitcoin Reserve Bill, advancing the establishment of a cryptocurrency reserve.
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Strategy added 15,355 bitcoins to its holdings last week for about $1.42 billion, at a price of about $92,737 per bitcoin
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ProShares XRP ETF listing date still pending.
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Swiss supermarket chain Spar plans to accept Bitcoin payments nationwide.
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Trump’s crypto project WLFI officially signs MoU with Pakistan.
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Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund plans to collaborate with multiple entities to launch a dirham-backed stablecoin.
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Mastercard pushes for stablecoin integration into global payment networks.
Project Highlights
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Hot Tokens: XRP, VIRTAL, AIXBT
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AI Agent Sector: Average gain of 29.38%, led by VIRTAL, GOAT, AIXBT, AI16Z, ARC.
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XMR: Suspected theft of 3,520 BTC, quickly swapped to XMR.
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STX: Stacks Asia partners with Abu Dhabi to expand Bitcoin projects.
Weekly Outlook
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Apr 29: Binance Alpha lists Haedal Protocol (HAEDAL).
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Apr 30:
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U.S. April ADP employment data.
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U.S. Q1 annualized GDP growth rate (preliminary).
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U.S. March core PCE data.
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Frax Finance North Star upgrade (Frax Share renamed to Frax as gas token).
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KMNO unlock (16.98% of circulating supply, ~$14.5M).
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REZ unlock (19.57% of circulating supply, ~$7.4M).
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TOKEN 2049 Dubai (Apr 30–May 1).
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Microsoft, Meta earnings.
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May 1:
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U.S. April S&P Global Manufacturing PMI (final).
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U.S. April ISM Manufacturing PMI.
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SUI unlock (2.28% of circulating supply, ~$267M).
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Bank of Japan target rate decision.
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Apple, Amazon earnings.
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May 2:
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U.S. April non-farm payrolls & unemployment rate.
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Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting.
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