<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Buck launched as a “Bitcoin dollar” designed to counter dollar devaluation.</li><li>BUCK holders can earn monthly rewards tied to Strategy Inc.’s STRC preferred stock through Buck DAO.</li><li>All participants must complete AML (anti-money laundering) checks before transacting.</li></ul>Buck, a new crypto token founded by a former Uber and Lyft executive, launched on Tuesday.Travis VanderZanden said on&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/travisv/status/2008560164333646313">X</a> that Buck was introduced as the “Bitcoin Dollar,” framing the token as a response to dollar debasement rather than another speculative crypto asset.&nbsp;In the same thread, VanderZanden saidBuck would be a new “SavingsCoin,” positioning it as an alternative to traditional stablecoins. “Stablecoins move money. Buck grows it, 7% annually,” he wrote, adding that the model is meant to flip how dollar-based products typically work for users.<figure class="image"><a class="st-link-external" href="https://x.com/travisv/status/2008560164333646313" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_01_07_at_7_44_04_AM_png_97442f2671.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-01-07 at 7.44.04 AM.png" width="962" height="396"></a><figcaption>Travis VanderZanden's post on Buck token. Source: @<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/travisv">travisv</a>/X</figcaption></figure>According to the project’s&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.buck.io/terms">terms &amp; conditions</a> updated in December, BUCK holders can earn monthly rewards in Strategy Inc.’s STRC preferred stock by participating in Buck’s Decentralized Autonomous Organization. Strategy's senior-to-common equity security, STRC preferred stock, pays dividends at a stated rate and has priority over MSTR common shareholders.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/STRC">Strategy Inc Perpetual Stretch Preferred (STRC)</a> closed at $99.97, up 0.04% on Tuesday. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around STRC is in ‘bullish’ territory, as chatter levels have been ‘extremely high’ over the past day.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Buck Created To Fight Dollar Debasement</h2>VanderZanden revealed that rewards are tied to governance participation, linking the token to equity-style payouts rather than crypto-native emissions. He further&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/travisv/status/2008560170394439857">said</a> Buck offers 7% annual rewards with no collateral, lockup period, lending, or staking, allowing users to remain fully liquid. “Most ‘stable’ dollars are stable for issuers, not users,” he wrote, arguing that Buck is designed to return yield directly to holders.The project frames Buck as a response to dollar debasement. “This isn’t a memecoin, and it’s not a promise of riches,” VanderZanden&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/travisv/status/2008560173691138269">wrote</a>. “It’s just a better default for how dollars should work in a Bitcoin world.” Read also: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/after-bitcoin-solana-morgan-stanley-seeks-sec-nod-for-spot-ethereum-etf/cmxyC0UR4cU">After Bitcoin, Solana, Morgan Stanley Seeks SEC Nod For Spot Ethereum ETF With Staking</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

What Is Buck? The New Crypto Token Offering Strategy Preferred Stock Rewards To Holders

Most ‘stable’ dollars are stable for issuers, not users,” suggesting that Buck returns yield directly to investors, as per Travis VanderZanden.

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D-Wave Quantum Inc. (QBTS) announced on Wednesday that it will acquire Quantum Circuits Inc. in a $550 million deal, combining their expertise in different branches of quantum computing to boost the development of next-generation systems.The deal includes $300 million in D-Wave common stock and $250 million in cash.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Quantum Strength&nbsp;</h2>Quantum Circuits is a specialist in error-corrected superconducting gate-model systems, and, together with D-Wave’s commercial annealing quantum computers, the two parties aim to shorten the timeline to a fully error-corrected, scalable gate-model quantum computer.<blockquote>“Fault-tolerant error-corrected quantum computing is within our reach, and this acquisition is expected to significantly speed up the timeline.”-Rob Schoelkopf, chief scientist and co-founder, Quantum Circuits</blockquote><a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QBTS">D-Wave Quantum stock</a> inched 0.2% higher in Wednesday’s premarket.&nbsp;Get updates to this developing story directly on Stocktwits.

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D-Wave Acquires Quantum Circuits For $550M To Boost ‘Fault-Tolerant Quantum Computing’

The deal includes $300 million in D-Wave common stock and $250 million in cash.

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The deal includes $300 million in D-Wave common stock and $250 million in cash.


<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>In a detailed analysis spanning 24 hours from January 5 to January 6, deepfake researcher Genevieve Oh monitored the @Grok feed on X.</li><li>The research found that roughly 6,700 images per hour were flagged as nudifying or sexually suggestive.</li><li>Officials in Europe, India, and Malaysia have opened probes into X after a surge in nonconsensual intimate images.</li></ul>Elon Musk’s social media platform X has recently emerged as a major site for an unprecedented flood of AI-generated&nbsp;non-consensually undressed images, according to a third-party review of content tied to its built-in chatbot, Grok.&nbsp;According to a Bloomberg&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-01-07/musk-s-grok-ai-generated-thousands-of-undressed-images-per-hour-on-x">report</a>, research found the volume of sexually suggestive and “undressed” visuals posted publicly on the network was far higher than on other major sites for similar content during the same period.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Massive Output From Grok AI</h2>In a detailed analysis spanning 24 hours from January 5 to January 6, deepfake researcher Genevieve Oh monitored the @Grok feed on X and found that roughly 6,700 images per hour were flagged as nudifying or sexually suggestive, dwarfing the average of about 79 such images per hour seen on the next busiest platforms, the report said.The scale of the content has prompted sharp criticism from experts and regulators over the social network’s handling of generative technology.The report cited Brandie Nonnecke, senior director of policy at Americans for Responsible Innovation, who said that Grok has far fewer safeguards than other major chatbots and allows users to create sexual images of real people, even children, with little restriction.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Regulators Step In</h2>According to a CNBC&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/05/india-eu-investigate-musks-x-after-grok-created-deepfake-child-porn.html">repor</a>t, the concerns follow recent updates to Grok Imagine, which allow users to generate images more easily from text prompts. Safety advocates say those changes coincided with a sharp increase in manipulated images derived from real photos and videos.Officials in Europe, India, and Malaysia have opened probes into X after a surge in nonconsensual intimate images, said the report.&nbsp;At a Monday press briefing, European Commission spokesperson, Thomas Regnier said the agency is “very seriously looking into this matter” and knows that X and Grok have introduced a spicy mode displaying explicit sexual content.&nbsp;“This is not ‘spicy,’” Regnier said. “This is illegal. This is appalling. This is disgusting. This is how we see it, and this has no place in Europe.”Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/one-stream-stock-faces-wave-of-analyst-downgrades-as-hg-capital-deal-caps-upside/cmxyUjVR4ct">OneStream Stock Faces Wave Of Analyst Downgrades As Hg Capital Deal Caps Upside</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Grok AI Is In The Spotlight Today – This Time Not For A Good Reason

According to a Bloomberg report, research found the volume of sexually suggestive and “undressed” visuals posted publicly on the X platform was far higher than on other major sites.

Warner Bros. Discovery Inc.’s (WBD) board of directors on Wednesday stated that Paramount Skydance Corp.’s (PSKY) offer comes with “significant risks.”In a letter to shareholders urging them not to vote in favor of Paramount’s offer, WBD’s board said that the Netflix Inc. (NFLX) merger is more favorable.“PSKY’s offer has significant risks and is inferior to the Netflix merger on a risk-adjusted basis,” the board said.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/WBD">Warner Bros. Discovery shares</a> declined 0.8% in Wednesday’s pre-market trade, while&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/PSKY">Paramount Skydance shares</a> edged lower by 0.2%. Retail sentiment on Stocktwits around both companies trended in the ‘bearish’ territory.Get updates to this developing story directly on Stocktwits.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/gamestop-performance-award-ceo-ryan-cohen/cmxyygnR4cw">GameStop Announces 100% ‘At-Risk’ Performance Award For CEO Ryan Cohen: GME Stock Gains Pre-Market</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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NFLX Stock In Spotlight As WBD Board Warns Paramount–Skydance Offer Carries ‘Significant Risks’

In a letter to shareholders urging them not to vote in favor of Paramount’s offer, WBD’s board said that the Netflix merger is more favorable.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Morgan Stanley has taken a deeper step into crypto markets, filing an early-form prospectus for an Ethereum ETF with the SEC.</li><li>Like the Bitcoin and Solana ETFs, the bank will allow staking in Ethereum via third-party providers.</li><li>Previously, the bank had a cautious stance on cryptocurrencies, but has since allowed high-net-worth clients to participate in Bitcoin funds through a third party.</li></ul>Morgan Stanley, a U.S. banking giant, has filed an early-form prospectus with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the Morgan Stanley Ethereum Trust, taking a step toward launching its own spot Ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF).This comes after the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/morgan-stanley-becomes-first-us-bank-to-file-bitcoin-solana-etfs/cmxws96R4TX">bank filed its</a> Bitcoin and Solana ETF with staking features on Tuesday.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">New Ethereum ETF Coming</h2>As stated in the&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2103976/000110465926001436/tm2534146d1_s1.htm">S-1</a> dated Jan. 6, 2026, the trust would passively track Ethereum’s (ETH) price and has no plans to utilize leverage or derivatives.&nbsp;The filing also notes that it would use third-party staking providers to stake a certain percentage of the fund’s Ethereum stack, with rewards paid at fixed intervals. The ETF would create and redeem shares to authorized participants and is currently pending regulatory approval.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/MS">Morgan Stanley (MS)</a> closed at $187.75, up 0.65% on Tuesday. On Wednesday, pre-market the stock was up 0.016% at $187.78.&nbsp;Previously, Morgan Stanley considered cryptocurrencies as risky investments, often warning clients about their volatility, lack of apparent intrinsic value, and regulatory risk. Reports also&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.coindesk.com/business/2021/03/17/morgan-stanley-to-offer-clients-exposure-to-bitcoin-fun">state</a> that in 2021 and 2022, the bank started allowing high-net-worth clients to participate in Bitcoin funds through third-party vehicles. It framed crypto as a high-risk alternative investment instead of a core holding.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/ethereum">Ethereum (ETH)</a> was trading at $3,215.40, down 0.7% in the last 24 hours. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around Ethereum remained in ‘Bullish’ territory, with chatter levels at ‘high’ over the past day.Read also: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/ripple-owned-gtreasury-acquires-solvexia-crypto/cmxyqHtR4ci">Ripple-Owned GTreasury Expands Enterprise Blockchain Stack With Solvexia Acquisition</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

After Bitcoin, Solana, Morgan Stanley Seeks SEC Nod For Spot Ethereum ETF With Staking

This move highlights growing institutional comfort with digital assets 

Compass Pathways (CMPS), on Wednesday, said the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted its Investigational New Drug application for COMP360, a drug to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The latest update clears the way for a late-stage Phase 2b/3 clinical trial.The study will evaluate the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of COMP360, with a blinded 12-week phase followed by a long-term open-label extension. The company said prior Phase 2 data showed the treatment was generally well tolerated and delivered rapid, durable symptom improvement.&nbsp;Compass also highlighted ongoing FDA discussions around a potential rolling NDA submission for treatment-resistant depression, with additional Phase 3 data expected in 2026.“PTSD is one of the most challenging mental health conditions, with approximately 13 million adults in the U.S. living with persistent symptoms and limited treatment options. We believe COMP360 has the potential to transform the treatment landscape for PTSD and bring hope to those who need it most,” said Guy Goodwin, Chief Medical Officer at Compass Pathways.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/CMPS">CMPS stock</a> was up over 5% in pre-market trading on Wednesday.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/why-did-first-solar-stock-fall-5-in-premarket-today/cmxyC2bR4cD">Read also: Why Did First Solar Stock Fall 5% In Premarket Today?</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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CMPS Stock Climbs 5% In Premarket After FDA Clears PTSD Trial Path

The company highlighted ongoing FDA discussions around a potential rolling NDA submission for treatment-resistant depression, with additional Phase 3 data expected in 2026.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Jefferies flagged caution heading into 2026, citing ‘limited booking visibility.’</li><li>Jefferies also warned that the Section 232 tailwind may fall short of investor expectations.</li><li>The brokerage sees limited upside in the shares from current levels.</li></ul>Shares of First Solar Inc (FSLR) fell 5%&nbsp;in pre-market trade&nbsp;on Wednesday after research firm Jefferies downgraded the stock and slashed its price target, citing “limited booking visibility.”<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/FSLR">FSLR stock</a> has been trending down lately, declining in six of the past seven sessions.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Jefferies Turns Cautious</h2>The brokerage firm downgraded First Solar to ‘Hold’ from ‘Buy’ and reduced its price target to $260 from $269, according to TheFly. Jefferies flagged caution heading into 2026, citing ‘limited booking visibility’ and emerging strategic uncertainties.Jefferies also warned that the Section 232 tailwind may fall short of investor expectations, with potential carve-outs for Germany pressuring pricing and developers accelerating projects ahead of duties. As a result, it sees limited upside for the stock from current levels.Section 232 imposes tariffs on imported polysilicon components. Polysilicon, or raw polycrystalline silicon, is a high-purity form of silicon that is a critical input in solar photovoltaic manufacturing. It serves as the primary feedstock used to produce most of today’s solar cells.Earlier, First Solar CEO Mark Widmar said the move validates the company’s roughly $4.5 billion strategy to expand U.S. manufacturing and reshore its supply chains.<h2 class="st-heading-2">FY2025 Outlook Trimmed</h2>Along with its third-quarter results in November, the company issued full-year 2025 guidance, which includes a net sales outlook of $4.95 billion - $5.20 billion, compared to a prior range of $4.90 billion - $5.70 billion. Earnings per diluted share were revised to $14 - $15 from 13.50 to $16.50, while volume sold guidance was narrowed to 16.7 GW–17.4 GW from 16.7GW to 19.3GW.In November, First Solar also inaugurated its $1.1 billion manufacturing facility in Iberia Parish, Louisiana. Once fully ramped, the plant will add 3.5 GW of annual capacity, lifting the company’s U.S. manufacturing footprint to 14 GW in 2026 and 17.7 GW in 2027.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Did Stocktwits Users React?</h2>Retail sentiment on Stocktwits remained in the ‘neutral’ zone over the past 24 hours.FSLR stock has been in an uptrend since May 2025, but the rally stalled as it neared resistance around $285. Since November, shares have been range-bound between roughly $240 and $286.<img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/FSLR_jpg_5c9c3de66e.webp" alt="FSLR.jpg">Over the past year, the stock has gained over 40%.Read also: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/bitcoin-slips-below-92000-on-first-etf-outflows-of-yeaer-xrp-slips/cmxyy5nR4cH">Bitcoin Slips Below $92,000 On First ETF Outflows Of The Year – XRP Underperforms Crypto Majors</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Why Did First Solar Stock Fall 5% In Premarket Today?

Jefferies downgraded the stock to ‘Hold’ from ‘Buy’ and cut its price target to $260 from $269.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>The company stated that the performance award to Cohen is divided across nine tranches, with vesting based on clearing the market capitalization and operational milestone hurdles.</li><li>Cohen’s award will vest only if GameStop’s market capitalization and operational milestones are met in full for each hurdle, according to the company.</li><li>Explaining the “at-risk” component, GameStop stated that Cohen will receive no guaranteed pay, meaning he will not receive a salary, cash bonuses, or stock that vests simply over time.</li></ul>GameStop Corp. (GME) on Wednesday announced a new 100% “at-risk” long-term performance award for CEO Ryan Cohen, incentivizing him to achieve “significant performance goals.”The company stated that the award will fully vest if GameStop’s market capitalization reaches $100 billion and its Cumulative Performance earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) reach $10 billion.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/GME">GameStop shares</a> were up more than 5% in Wednesday’s pre-market trade. Retail sentiment on Stocktwits around the company trended in the ‘bearish’ territory at the time of writing.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Award Over Nine Tranches</h2>The company stated that the performance award to Cohen is divided into nine tranches, with vesting contingent on clearing market capitalization and operational milestone hurdles.Explaining how this works, GameStop stated that the first tranche vests only if GameStop achieves a market capitalization of $20 billion. Each subsequent tranche requires an additional $10 billion increase in market capitalization, up to $100 billion in total.Cohen will also have to achieve operational milestones. The first tranche requires a Cumulative Performance EBITDA of $2.0 billion, with targets increasing for each subsequent tranche up to a cumulative amount of $10 billion.Cohen’s award will vest only if GameStop’s market capitalization and operational milestones are met in full for each hurdle, according to the company.Explaining the “at-risk” component, GameStop stated that Cohen will receive no guaranteed pay, meaning he will not receive a salary, cash bonuses, or stock that vests simply over time.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Shareholders To Vote On Proposal</h2>GameStop added that the proposed performance award for Cohen will be put to a shareholder vote at an upcoming meeting in March or April 2026.Cohen, who is the chairman of GameStop, had recused himself from the board when the performance award was created, the company said. He would also recuse himself during the shareholder vote.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/GME">GME stock</a> is up 3% year-to-date, but down 37% over the past 12 months.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/why-is-apld-stock-rising-today/cmxyy2pR4cu">Why Is APLD Stock Rising Today?</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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GameStop Announces 100% ‘At-Risk’ Performance Award For CEO Ryan Cohen: GME Stock Gains Pre-Market

The company stated that the award will fully vest if GameStop’s market capitalization grows to $100 billion and its Cumulative Performance EBITDA reaches $10 billion.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Bitcoin’s price fell nearly 2% in the last 24 hours to around $91,700.&nbsp;</li><li>The only cryptocurrency among the top 10 by market capitalization to witness a sharper drop than Bitcoin was Ripple’s XRP.&nbsp;</li><li>Other major crypto tokens were also in the red, except for Tron, which rose around 1.4% in the last 24 hours.</li></ul>Ripple’s XRP (XRP) led losses among crypto majors in early morning trade on Wednesday as Bitcoin (BTC) slipped below $92,000, cooling the rally that had lifted prices so far this year.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/bitcoin">Bitcoin’s price</a> fell nearly 2% in the last 24 hours to around $91,700. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around the apex cryptocurrency remained in ‘extremely bullish’ territory over the past day, with chatter at ‘high’ levels.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Bitcoin Pulls Back After First ETF Outflows of 2026</h2>The dip comes after Bitcoin ETFs recorded outflows, yet gained in Tuesday’s session. According to&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://sosovalue.com/assets/etf/us-btc-spot">data</a> on SoSoValue, Bitcoin spot ETFs were the only crypto funds to see outflows on the day, amounting to around $243 million.&nbsp;The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/FBTC">Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC)</a> led outflows with over $312 million withdrawn, followed by&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/GBTC">Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust (GBTC)</a>, which saw $83 million exit. This marks the first outflows for Bitcoin spot ETFs in 2026 after they recorded over $1 billion in inflows on the first two days.CryptoQuant analysts&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/cryptoquant_com/status/2008843576424497610">noted</a> that despite recent price volatility, whale exchange activity remains relatively subdued. That suggests selling pressure from large holders is still limited, supporting what the firm called a “structurally healthy market backdrop.”<h2 class="st-heading-2">XRP Leads Losses Despite Bullish Retail Sentiment</h2>The only cryptocurrency among the top 10 by market capitalization to witness a sharper drop than Bitcoin was Ripple’s XRP.&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/ripple">XRP’s price</a> plummetted 4.7% in the last 24 hours to $2.24. However, retail sentiment around the altcoin remained in ‘extremely bullish’ territory on Stocktwits over the past day, while chatter stayed at ‘extremely high’ levels.Other major crypto tokens were also in the red, except for Tron (TRX).&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/tron">Tron’s price</a> rose 1.4% in the last 24 hours to $0.2955. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around the altcoin improved to ‘extremely bullish’ from ‘bullish’ over the past day as chatter remained at ‘high’ levels.Meanwhile, Ethereum (ETH), Binance Coin (BNB), and Solana (SOL) each edged around 0.5% lower in the last 24 hours. Dogecoin (DOGE) and Cardano (ADA) saw losses of upwards of 1%.&nbsp;CoinGlass&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.coinglass.com/LiquidationData">data</a> showed $466 million in liquidations in the last 24 hours, with $312 millin in long bets wiped out and $152 million in short bets forced to unwind.&nbsp;Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/arthur-hayes-asks-binance-bybit-to-list-crypto-token-after-record-high/cmxypkyR4ch">Arthur Hayes Calls On Binance, Bybit To List This Crypto Token After It Hit A Record High</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Bitcoin Slips Below $92,000 On First ETF Outflows Of The Year – XRP Underperforms Crypto Majors

According to data on SoSoValue, Bitcoin spot ETFs were only crypto funds to see outflows on Tuesday, amounting to around $243 million.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Analysts at Freedom Capital forecast Applied Digital’s adjusted EBITDA to exceed 60% in two financial years.</li><li>The firm expects Applied Digital’s Polaris Forge 1 and 2 to deliver a levered internal rate of return in the mid-20% range.</li><li>These two projects will account for Applied Digital’s first 700 megawatts of contracted power.</li></ul>Applied Digital Corp. (APLD) shares gained over 2% in Wednesday’s pre-market session as the company gears up to report its second-quarter (Q2) earnings after markets close for regular trading.Ahead of the results, analysts at Freedom Capital initiated coverage of Applied Digital, according to TheFly. The firm set a price target of $36, implying an upside of nearly 19% from Tuesday’s closing price. Freedom Capital has a ‘Buy’ rating on the APLD stock.Applied Digital’s Q2 results are scheduled to be announced during Wednesday’s after-market hours. Wall Street estimates show the company is expected to report a loss of $0.11 per share on revenue of $86.66 million, according to Stocktwits data.<h2 class="st-heading-2">What Are Analysts Saying?</h2>Analysts at Freedom Capital forecast Applied Digital’s adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) to exceed 60% in two financial years.The firm expects Applied Digital’s Polaris Forge 1 and 2 to deliver a levered internal rate of return (IRR) in the mid-20% range. These two projects will account for Applied Digital’s first 700 megawatts of contracted power.The Polaris Forge 1 campus is part of a 400 MW fully contracted deployment for CoreWeave Inc. (CRWV) under long-term lease agreements. The Polaris Forge 2 project, with an initial planned capacity of 280 MW, is expected to reach full capacity in 2027, according to the company.Meanwhile, analysts at Arete also initiated coverage of Applied Digital, with a ‘Buy’ rating and a price target of $99.<h2 class="st-heading-2">What Does Applied Digital Do?</h2>Applied Digital is a Dallas, Texas-based company that focuses on digital infrastructure for high-demand computing applications.The company also offers a cloud service that comprises a range of GPU computing services for AI workloads.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Did Stocktwits Users React?</h2>Retail sentiment on Stocktwits around&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/APLD">Applied Digital</a> soared on Wednesday, trending in the ‘extremely bullish’ territory after being in the ‘bullish’ zone a day ago.One bullish Stocktwits user said that they expect Applied Digital to beat expectations and announce on-schedule construction progress at its Polaris Forge 1 and 2 projects.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/10xorbust/message/641049458</stembedurl>However, one undecided user stated that while Applied Digital has “great potential,” its valuations are currently high.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/Dennis123x/message/641049768</stembedurl><a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/APLD">APLD stock</a> is up 23% year-to-date and 209% over the past 12 months.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/qualcomm-talks-samsung-2nm-chip-product-tsmc-rising-costs/cmxyyRkR4cM">Qualcomm In Talks With Samsung For 2nm Chip Production Amid Concerns Of Rising Costs At TSMC: Report</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Why Is APLD Stock Rising Today?

Wall Street estimates show the company is expected to report a Q2 loss of $0.11 per share on revenue of $86.66 million, according to Stocktwits data.

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GameStop Corp. engages in offering games and entertainment products through its ecommerce properties and stores. The firm’s stores and ecommerce sites operate primarily under the names GameStop, EB Games, and Micromania. It operates through the following geographical segments: United States, Canada, Australia, and Europe. The company was founded by Daniel A. DeMatteo in 1996 and is headquartered in Grapevine, TX.

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GameStop Corp

GameStop is trending following news of a new performance-based stock award for CEO Ryan Cohen, directly tying his compensation to achieving substantial market capitalization and operational growth targets. This development has sparked diverse community reactions, with many perceiving it as a strong bullish catalyst and a sign of confidence, while others remain skeptical given the company's past performance and ongoing business adjustments. The conversation is further amplified by its enduring meme stock status and ongoing discussions about potential future movements.

Monte Rosa Therapeutics, Inc. operates as a biotechnology company, which engages in the developing of precision medicines. The company was founded on November 21, 2019 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

Monte Rosa Therapeutics Inc

Monte Rosa Therapeutics is garnering significant attention following positive interim clinical data for its molecular glue degrader programs, notably showing promising efficacy in challenging disease areas. The community is buzzing with optimism, highlighting the company's substantial collaborations with major pharmaceutical partners like Novartis and robust cash position, which many believe makes the stock currently undervalued and ripe for a potential short squeeze.

Critical Metals Corp. engages in the mining, exploration, and development of lithium metals. It owns Wolfsberg Project and Tanbreez Project. The company was founded on October 24, 2022 and is headquartered in British Virgin Islands.

Critical Metals Corp.

Critical Metals Corp. is trending due to heightened geopolitical speculation regarding potential US interest in Greenland, home to CRML's strategic Tanbreez rare earth project. The community is actively debating the implications for Western critical mineral supply chain independence, with proponents highlighting short-squeeze potential and significant government interest, while skeptics raise concerns about company leadership, past project delays, and funding.

Rumble, Inc. engages in operating an online neutral video platform. It operates through the following geographical segments: United States, Canada, and Other. The company was founded in October 2013 by Chris Pavlovski and is headquartered in Longboat Key, FL.

Rumble Inc - Ordinary Shares - Class A

Rumble Inc

Rumble is trending as it launches its crypto wallet with Tether, expanding the creator economy with cryptocurrency payment options and boosting its AI/HPC cloud capabilities through the Northern Data acquisition. This strategic integration and Tether's substantial investment are fueling community discussion about the company's growth trajectory and the potential for a short squeeze given the high short interest.

Momentus, Inc. engages in the provision of in-space infrastructure services. It offers space transportation and in-orbit servicing. The company was founded by Mikhail Kokorich in 2017 and is headquartered in Santa Jose, CA.

Momentus Inc - Ordinary Shares - Class A

Momentus Inc. (MNTS) is trending following news of its newly developed additive manufactured fuel tank, slated for flight testing on an upcoming Vigoride-7 mission, which is seen as a significant step for spacecraft design and production. This catalyst, combined with extremely high short interest and borrowing rates, is fueling strong community discussion around a potential short squeeze. Investors are actively debating the company's low market capitalization and its role in the booming space sector, despite ongoing conversations about past dilution concerns.

Strategy, Inc. engages in the provision of enterprise analytics and mobility software. The firm designs, develops, markets, and sells software platforms through licensing arrangements and cloud-based subscriptions and related services. Its product packages include Hyper. The company was founded by Michael J. Saylor and Sanjeev K. Bansal on November 17, 1989, and is headquartered in Vienna, VA.

Strategy Inc. - Ordinary Shares - Class A

Strategy

MicroStrategy is actively trending after MSCI confirmed it will not exclude digital asset treasury companies from its indexes for the upcoming review, removing a significant market overhang. This decision has ignited intense debate, with bulls celebrating potential for substantial upside and S&P 500 inclusion, while others remain cautious, citing concerns about future dilution and Bitcoin's broader price action. The community is focused on the immediate implications for MSTR's institutional appeal.

D-Wave Quantum, Inc. engages in the development and delivery of quantum computing systems, software, and services. It provides customers with access to the company’s quantum computing systems via the cloud in the form of quantum computing as a service. It offers professional services such as customer assistance in identifying and implementing quantum-computing applications. The company was founded on January 25, 2022 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA.

D-Wave Quantum Inc

D-Wave Quantum is trending following news of a strategic acquisition to bolster its fault-tolerant quantum computing capabilities, alongside a breakthrough demonstration in scalable on-chip cryogenic control for gate-model qubits. This dual progress, ahead of upcoming industry presentations, fuels community discussion regarding potential share dilution versus D-Wave's accelerated technological roadmap and strengthened market position within the nascent quantum sector.

Applied Digital Corp. is a technology company, which engages in the provision of development and operation of data centers which provide computing power. It operates through the Data Center Hosting Business and HPC Hosting Business segments. The Data Center Hosting Business segment provides energized infrastructure services to crypto mining customers. The HPC Hosting Business segment focuses on the designing, constructing, and operating data centers tailored to support high power density applications like HPC and AI. The company was founded by Wesley Carl Cummins and Jason Zhang in May 2001 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

Applied Digital Corporation

Applied Digital (APLD) is experiencing significant market attention driven by high anticipation for its upcoming earnings report, with investors keenly awaiting updates on hyperscaler contracts and the ChronoScale spin-off. A strong AI infrastructure narrative, coupled with substantial short interest and recent bullish analyst initiations, is fueling community discussions around a potential short squeeze and the company's long-term growth trajectory in the data center sector.

Sandisk Corp. engages in the development, manufacture, and provision of storage devices and solutions based on NAND flash technology. Its products include solid state drives, memory cards, and USB flash drives. The company was founded on February 5, 2024 and is headquartered in Milpitas, CA.

Sandisk Corp

SanDisk (SNDK) is experiencing a significant surge, fueled by escalating demand for memory and storage in the booming AI sector, with industry leaders and analysts highlighting critical memory bottlenecks and raising price targets. The community is actively debating whether this reflects a "regime move" driven by indispensable AI infrastructure needs and a global memory chip shortage, or if it signifies an overextended rally, given the stock's recent parabolic ascent.

AST Spacemobile, Inc. engages in building a broadband cellular network in space to operate directly with standard, unmodified mobile devices based on an extensive IP and patent portfolio. It focuses on providing mobile broadband services with global coverage to all end-users, without the need to purchase special equipment. The company was founded by Abel Avellan on May 31, 2017 and is headquartered in Midland, TX.

AST SpaceMobile Inc - Ordinary Shares - Class A

AST SpaceMobile Inc

AST SpaceMobile is generating significant conversation, with the community largely dismissing a recent analyst downgrade and instead focusing on strong anticipation for the FCC-approved BlueBird 7 satellite launch and advancements with AT&T's direct-to-device beta service. Investors are highly bullish on the company's long-term potential to disrupt global connectivity, with many discussing a looming short squeeze driven by its unique technology and partnerships within the satellite communications sector.

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