Retail investors in Japan are dumping local stocks at the fastest pace in more than ten years while pushing fresh cash into overseas markets, according to data from Japan Exchange Group and the Investment Trusts Association, Japan. Through November 2025, Japanese retail investors sold a net ¥3.8 trillion, equal to $24.3 billion, in domestic equities
Crypto markets experienced a sharp liquidation event over the past 24 hours, wiping out nearly $190 million in leveraged positions. Short sellers absorbed the majority of losses, with approximately $140 million in bearish bets erased as prices surged rapidly. The sudden move caught traders off-guard and forced a cascade of forced closures across major exchanges.
Bitcoin-related equities and technology stock futures such as Invesco’s QQQ are higher in pre-market trading as bitcoin BTC$92,652.12 has broken above $92,000, briefly touching $93,000 during the Asian morning on Monday, Strategy (MSTR) is up 3.5% to $163 per share and is expected to announce another bitcoin purchase later on Monday. STRC, the perpetual preferred
Despite all the geopolitical tensions, the cryptocurrency market is set to close the week with a very strong 5% increase, led by Bitcoin. The world’s largest cryptocurrency, contrary to expectations, has not experienced any decline following the historic events between the US and Venezuela, and is currently trading above $91,000. However, the new week should
Key Takeaways PwC has shifted its strategy to more actively engage in the crypto space. The move comes as the Trump administration has embraced crypto through executive orders and policy initiatives aimed at supporting the industry. PwC is expanding its digital assets practice in response to regulatory developments under the Trump administration, which have brought
Asian stocks got slammed this week as investors finally cooled off from the AI frenzy and scrambled to figure out what the hell central banks are planning. The rally that started the year didn’t last long, so traders who chased tech gains across Asia are now watching the floor fall out from under them. According
Iran has seen a rise in stablecoin usage as its currency continues its steep decline this week as it dropped to trading at 1.42 million against the United States dollar before recovering slightly to around 1.38 million. The collapse erased household savings and pushed the prices of essential goods higher. According to reports, inflation rose
Wall Street’s hot streak might be cooling off. After three years of double-digit gains, financial experts say 2026 could be a lot different. The big stock indexes just finished their third straight year of impressive returns, but things are getting complicated. Many companies look overpriced, and the economy’s future isn’t as clear anymore. There are
US-based spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs began 2026 on a strong note, posting a combined net inflow of around $646 million on the first trading day, despite mixed sentiment across the broader crypto market. On Friday, spot Bitcoin (BTC) ETFs saw net inflows of $471.3 million, while spot Ether (ETH) ETFs added $174.5 million, bringing
The Fed enters 2026 under pressure from politics, courts, markets, and its own calendar. The largest central bank on the planet is dealing with leadership uncertainty, public attacks from Donald Trump, and a rate strategy narrowed by steady growth and sticky inflation. Policymakers are trying to plan for the year ahead after delivering three straight