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Redwire Corp. manufactures and supplies space equipment. It offers critical space solutions and reliability components for the next generation space economy with IP for solar power generation and in-space 3D printing and manufacturing. It assists its customers in solving challenges of future space missions. The company was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in Jacksonville, FL.

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Redwire Corp

Redwire Corp is attracting significant community attention driven by massive institutional accumulation and speculation surrounding the upcoming SpaceX IPO. Investors are closely tracking its role as a key infrastructure provider for space-based AI and defense projects, with the community actively debating whether current volume signals a sustained breakout or another period of volatility.

NVIDIA Corp. engages in the design and manufacture of computer graphics processors, chipsets, and related multimedia software. It operates through the following segments: Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) and Compute & Networking. The Graphics segment includes GeForce GPUs for gaming and PCs, the GeForce NOW game streaming service and related infrastructure, Quadro and NVIDIA RTX GPUs for enterprise workstation graphics, virtual GPU, or vGPU, software for cloud-based visual and virtual computing, automotive platforms for infotainment systems, and Omniverse Enterprise software for building and operating metaverse and 3D internet applications. The Compute & Networking segment consists of Data Center accelerated computing platforms and end-to-end networking platforms including Quantum for InfiniBand and Spectrum for Ethernet, NVIDIA DRIVE automated-driving platform and automotive development agreements, Jetson robotics and other embedded platforms, NVIDIA AI Enterprise and other software, and DGX Cloud software and services. The company was founded by Jen Hsun Huang, Chris A. Malachowsky, and Curtis R. Priem in April 1993 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

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Nvidia is trending as the market anticipates Wednesday's earnings, with the community actively debating whether recent geopolitical tensions in China will impact the company's long-term dominance. Traders are focused on a mix of institutional positioning, potential memory supply shifts, and elevated expectations for forward guidance amidst a high-stakes week for the AI sector.

Alpha Tau Medical Ltd. is a clinical-stage oncology therapeutics company, which focuses on the research, development, and commercialization of diffusing alpha-emitters radiation therapy for the treatment of cancer. The firm is involved in the clinical trials at cancer centers with indications that include skin cancer, oral cavity cancer, breast cancer, and pancreatic cancer. The company was founded by Uzi Sofer, Yona Keisari, and Itzhak Kelson in November 2015 and is headquartered in Jerusalem, Israel.

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Alpha Tau Medical is generating significant momentum as the community eyes upcoming clinical data presentations at major conferences, including DDW and ASCO. Investors are actively discussing the potential of its Alpha DaRT platform to serve as a breakthrough treatment for difficult cancers, while recent volume surges and bullish sentiment suggest strong conviction surrounding these near-term catalysts.

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.

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AST SpaceMobile Inc

AST SpaceMobile is trending as investors react to a significant industry shift where major U.S. carriers, including AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile, are moving toward a joint venture for direct-to-device satellite connectivity. The community is actively discussing this shift as a potential structural moat for ASTS, while also monitoring the upcoming June satellite launch and broader sector hype surrounding a rumored SpaceX IPO.

Dogecoin is an open-source digital currency based on the "Doge" meme that functions as a peer-to-peer medium for fast payments and digital tipping. Unlike projects backed by corporate entities, its value is driven by a global community, and the project is managed by a decentralized group of volunteers and the non-profit Dogecoin Foundation rather than a formal company.  Originally created in 2013 by software engineers Billy Markus and Jackson Palmer as a market parody, the project held no public sale or venture capital rounds. The network operates as a fork of LuckyCoin, which itself was a fork of Litecoin, using a proof of work consensus mechanism. It employs the Scrypt algorithm to ensure the mining process remains fast and efficient, with new blocks processed every 60 seconds. A unique technical feature is its use of merged mining, allowing miners to secure Dogecoin simultaneously with other Scrypt-based networks like Litecoin.  To keep transaction fees low and the network running indefinitely, Dogecoin features an uncapped supply where new coins are added forever. In a major regulatory milestone in March 2026, a joint SEC and CFTC framework officially classified Dogecoin as a digital commodity, placing it in the same asset category as gold or oil.

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Dogecoin is trending as traders debate potential price movements, with many discussing its relationship to Bitcoin and speculation surrounding legislative news like the Clarity Act. Community sentiment remains divided between those expecting further downside toward historical support levels and bulls betting on a breakout as they wait for long-term catalysts.

Senseonics Holdings, Inc. is a medical technology company, which engages in the development and manufacture of glucose monitoring products. Its primary product is the brand Eversense CGM (continuous glucose monitoring) including sensors, smart transmitters, and mobile applications. The company was founded on June 26, 2014 and is headquartered in Germantown, MD.

Senseonics Holdings Inc

Senseonics is seeing increased trading volume and community debate following the release of positive real-world evidence for the Eversense 365 system, though investors remain highly skeptical due to ongoing concerns regarding management's commercial execution and long-term capital strategy. Many long-term shareholders are expressing frustration over the company's financial trajectory, fueling heated discussions about leadership accountability and the potential for future share dilution.

Venice boasts an innovative approach to generative AI with its unique privacy architecture, access to competitive features including multiple leading open-source LLM models such as DeepSeek R1, PDFs analysis, and image and code generation. An unrestricted AI Characters feature is available with its Pro version, Venice Pro.   VVV is designed to minimize friction and reduce costs for AI agents and developers to access private, reliable, on-demand and perpetual AI inference via Venice.ai's API.

Venice Token

Venice Token is garnering significant attention as investors capitalize on the booming AI sector, while the community remains divided between those accumulating through buyback-and-burn initiatives and skeptics concerned about price volatility and token supply management. Market participants are closely watching the token's integration with AI tools and potential exchange listings as key indicators for its next major price discovery phase.

IREN Ltd. is a vertically integrated data center business powering the future of Bitcoin, AI and beyond with renewable energy. It is strategically located in renewable-rich, fiber-connected regions across the US and Canada. IREN’s large-scale, grid-connected facilities are purpose-built for the next generation of power-dense computing applications. The company was founded by Daniel Roberts and William Roberts on November 6, 2018, and is headquartered in Sydney, Australia.

IREN Ltd.

IREN Limited

IREN is seeing significant institutional accumulation, highlighted by a major stake increase from BlackRock, while investors actively debate the impact of the company's recent $3 billion convertible note offering on future dilution. The community remains focused on the company's infrastructure expansion and long-term potential as an AI-focused data center play, despite frustration over recent price volatility and impatience for further contract announcements.

UnitedHealth Group, Inc. engages in the provision of health care coverage, software, and data consultancy services. It operates through the following segments: UnitedHealthcare, OptumHealth, OptumInsight, and OptumRx. The UnitedHealthcare segment utilizes Optum's capabilities to help coordinate patient care, improve affordability of medical care, analyze cost trends, manage pharmacy benefits, work with care providers more effectively, and create a simpler consumer experience. The OptumHealth segment provides health and wellness care, serving the broad health care marketplace including payers, care providers, employers, government, life sciences companies, and consumers. The OptumInsight segment focuses on data and analytics, technology, and information to help major participants in the healthcare industry. The OptumRx segment offers pharmacy care services. The company was founded by Richard T. Burke in January 1977 and is headquartered in Eden Prairie, MN.

Unitedhealth Group Inc

UnitedHealth Group is seeing heightened community discussion and bullish sentiment as traders analyze Berkshire Hathaways full exit from the stock, which many view as a misstep by new leadership rather than a fundamental flaw in the company. Investors are actively debating the stock's recovery potential, noting that while some are scaling back to rebalance portfolios, others see the recent volatility as a prime entry point given the company's strong healthcare market position and dividend growth.

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WLFI is currently facing significant downward pressure and community backlash following a lawsuit from Justin Sun and reports of massive token sell-offs. While some investors are betting on a turnaround fueled by potential governance-led token burns and future utility, others are actively exiting the position, citing concerns over management's transparency and the project's long-term viability.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>XRP and BNB outperformed Bitcoin after the Senate Banking Committee advanced the CLARITY Act.</li><li>Bitcoin rose about 1.5% and briefly topped $82,000 in intraday trade following the Senate committee vote.</li><li>Most retail traders on Stocktwits believe the CLARITY Act vote was a “game changer” for the crypto industry.</li></ul>The cryptocurrency market climbed higher on Friday morning, with Ripple’s XRP (XRP) and Binance Coin (BNB) outperforming Bitcoin (BTC) after the&nbsp; Digital Asset Market CLARITY Act of 2025 cleared the Senate Banking Committee.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/ripple">XRP’s price</a> rose 2.8% in the last 24 hours to around $1.47 after hitting an intra-day high of over $1.50. Retail sentiment around the altcoin on Stocktwits trended in ‘bullish’ territory over the past day, with chatter at ‘high’ levels.<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_05_15_064920_png_fe39f63a24.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-05-15 064920.png" width="1284" height="132"><figcaption>XRP retail sentiment and message volume on May 15 as of 7:05 a.m. ET | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure><h2 class="st-heading-2">XRP Traders Focus On $1.50 Resistance</h2>Many retail traders on the platform were disappointed that XRP didn’t hold above $1.50, with some stating that XRP trades like a stablecoin.<stembedurl>https://www.stocktwits.com/BennyBoy18/message/653476536</stembedurl><stembedurl>https://www.stocktwits.com/oceancultured/message/653473566</stembedurl>Meanwhile,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/binancecoin">BNB’s price</a> climbed 2.4% in the last 24 hours to around $688. Retail sentiment around the token rose to ‘neutral’ from ‘bearish’ territory over the past day. Chatter stayed at ‘low’ levels.<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_05_15_065423_png_d9b9cd467b.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-05-15 065423.png" width="1284" height="136"><figcaption>BNB retail sentiment and message volume on May 15 as of 7:05 a.m. ET | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure><a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/bitcoin">Bitcoin’s price</a> lagged BNB and XRP, rising just 1.5% in the last 24 hours to around $80,700 after hitting an intra-day high of over $82,000 after the CLARITY Act was passed. Retail sentiment around the apex cryptocurrency on Stocktwits rose to ‘bullish’ from ‘neutral’ territory over the past day, but chatter stayed at ‘normal’ levels.<h2 class="st-heading-2">CLARITY Act Vote Boosts Crypto Optimism</h2>Most cryptocurrency retail traders on the platform believe the CLARITY Act, clearing the Senate Banking Committee vote, to be a “game changer” for the industry, according to an&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/discussions/the-clarity-cleared-committee-what-do-you-think/653418952">ongoing poll</a> on Stocktwits. At least one-third believe it's a “step in the right direction, while a small margin of 7% believe it could die before August.<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_05_15_064945_fotor_202605157512_jpg_72a45b6da8.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-05-15 064945-fotor-202605157512.jpg" width="1300" height="686"><figcaption>Results of an ongoing Stocktwits poll around CLARITY Act clearing the Senate Banking Committee on May 15 as of 7:05 a.m. ET | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>The overall cryptocurrency market inched up by 0.8% over the last 24 hours, holding at $2.76 trillion. CoinGlass data <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.coinglass.com/liquidations">showed</a> around $334 million liquidated over the past day, with a near-even split between long and short positions, as Bitcoin’s price swung from under $80,000 to $82,000, before resting at around $80,700.&nbsp;Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/clarity-act-just-not-ready-says-warren-bitcoin-climbs-towards-81-k/cZX1H21ReSG">CLARITY Act ‘Just Not Ready,’ Says Senator Warren While Bitcoin Climbs Towards $81K</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com

As a visual representation of the digital Cryptocurrency, Ripple (XRP), on June 15, 2018 in Hong Kong, Hong Kong. (Photo by S3studio/Getty Images)

XRP, BNB Outperform Bitcoin After CLARITY Act Clears Senate Banking Committee

The cryptocurrency market climbed higher on Friday morning, with Ripple’s XRP (XRP) and Binance Coin (BNB) outperforming Bitcoin (BTC) after the&nbsp; Digital Asset Market CLARITY Act of 2025 cleared the Senate Banking Committee.

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XRP’s price climbed 2.8% in the last 24 hours and briefly traded above $1.50 before pulling back.


<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Reports net loss of $1.52 per share against expectations of $0.42 per share.&nbsp;</li><li>Revenue came in at $136.4 million, missing estimates of $154.3 million.</li><li>12 analysts rate the stock ‘buy’ or higher, as per Koyfin data.</li></ul>CleanSpark (CLSK) stock dropped 11% after-hours on Monday after the crypto mining stock’s second quarter (Q2) losses widened, and revenue dropped as rising geopolitical uncertainty wreaked havoc across riskier assets.&nbsp;Bitcoin miner CleanSpark saw its net losses widen sharply to $1.52 per share, well above analysts' $ 0.42-per-share estimate, during its fiscal second quarter after recording more than $200 million in losses tied to its bitcoin holdings.CleanSpark reported a net loss of $378.3 million for the second quarter of 2026, up from $138.8 million in the same period a year ago, a 173% increase year-on-year. That included a $224.1 million loss on its bitcoin holdings. The company said it held $925.2 million worth of BTC at the end of the quarter.The price of Bitcoin dropped about 22% from December to March 2026, owing to escalating geopolitical tensions between the U.S., Iran, and Israel, high inflation stoking interest rate fears, and the leadership transition at the U.S. Federal Reserve, with Kevin Warsh widely seen as leaning toward the ‘hawkish’ side.&nbsp;CleanSpark said its Bitcoin mining revenue came in at $136.4 million in the quarter, a 25% decrease from $181.7 million a year earlier.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">CLSK AI Strategy And Institutional Interest</h2>CleanSpark earlier today disclosed that the State of New Jersey Common Pension Fund D acquired a $2.02 million stake in the firm, introducing fresh institutional demand and improving equity liquidity.&nbsp;The company also mentioned it has accelerated its digital infrastructure across land and power development, with ERCOT approval of 300 MW in Brazoria. Leasing activities saw further progress in Georgia and beyond while the firm continues to develop a new land parcel in Sandersville.&nbsp;"Our objectives are clear: commercialize our AI/HPC-applicable assets, grow the portfolio, and continue mining efficiently to power CleanSpark's transformation," Matt Schultz, CEO and Chairman of CleanSpark.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">CLSK Bitcoin Holdings&nbsp;</h2>CLSK said it mined 658 Bitcoin in March at an average operating hashrate of 47.3 EH/s. It ended March with 13,561 Bitcoin. After the quarter closed, CleanSpark reported April production of 640 Bitcoin.&nbsp;The company averaged 21.33 Bitcoin per day during the month, with an operational hashrate of 50.0 EH/s and 808 megawatts of utilized power. Its total Bitcoin holdings stood at 13,453 BTC as of April 30.The worth of the Bitcoins at the end of the quarter was $925.2 million.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">CLSK Retail View&nbsp;</h2>Retail sentiment on Stocktwits was “extremely high” with “extremely high” message volumes.&nbsp;One user was skeptical of the management plans, saying they did not align with high-beta names like IREN.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/DipBuyer8/message/653023438</stembedurl>The stock has gained 41% year-to-date.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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CLSK Stock Tumbles After Flagging Over $200M Loss In Bitcoin Holdings

CleanSpark reported a 173% year-on-year jump in second quarter (Q2) loss.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Bitwise said it will officially assume investment management responsibilities for the Superstate Crypto Carry Fund on June 1.</li><li>Following the transition, the fund will be renamed the Bitwise Crypto Carry Fund while continuing to trade under the USCC ticker.</li><li>In a post on X, chief investment officer Matt Hougan said he believes “eventually, every fund will be tokenized.”</li></ul>Bitwise chief investment officer Matt Hougan stated that every fund will "eventually" be tokenized on Thursday after the firm announced it was taking over the investment management of the Superstate Crypto Carry Fund (USCC).“Eventually, every fund will be tokenized,” he&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://twitter.com/Matt_Hougan/status/2052383027410673889">wrote</a> in a post on X. The $11 billion crypto asset manager announced on Thursday that it is taking over investment management of the Superstate Crypto Carry Fund, a $267 million tokenized fund that generates yield by exploiting the persistent gap between crypto futures prices and spot prices.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><a class="st-link-external" href="https://x.com/Matt_Hougan/status/2052383027410673889" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_05_07_103841_png_70703061e5.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-05-07 103841.png" width="978" height="482"></a><figcaption>Source: @Matt_Hougan/X</figcaption></figure>The deal is expected to close on June 1, when it will be renamed the Bitwise Crypto Carry Fund, retaining its USCC ticker and existing smart contracts.&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/superstate-uscc">USCC’s price</a> remained flat in morning trade, with retail sentiment on Stocktwits around the tokenized fund in ‘neutral’ territory.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Bitwise Pushes Beyond Traditional Crypto Products</h2>Last week, in an interview with The Street, Hougan&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.thestreet.com/crypto/investing/bitwise-cio-sees-tokenized-stocks-ending-the-slow-email-era-of-trading">said</a> tokenized stocks will end the slow “email era” of trading. His comments align with those of other industry leaders, like BlackRock CEO Larry Fink, who&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-LPit2bEWAo">told</a>&nbsp;CNBC in 2025 that the market is at the “beginning of tokenization of all assets.”&nbsp;Hougan also suggested that the SEC chair's prediction that the entire U.S. stock market will move on-chain means stablecoin markets would need to be 20 times larger, and activity on blockchains like Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL) would have to explode to support the volume.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Superstate Steps Back To Focus On Fund Infrastructure</h2>The deal also signals a strategic pivot for Superstate, the fintech firm that built and ran USCC. Rather than compete in asset management, it is stepping back entirely to focus on FundOS, its infrastructure platform for on-chain funds, which will continue to power USCC under Bitwise's management. Superstate founder Robert Leshner called it "a great example of what FundOS makes possible: world-class asset managers running tokenized funds on Superstate's infrastructure."For crypto markets, it's another avenue of liquidity. Institutional money is no longer flowing exclusively into spot Bitcoin ETFs. It is also beginning to move into on-chain fund structures that offer yield, round-the-clock liquidity, and compatibility with decentralized finance protocols.&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/bitcoin">Bitcoin’s price</a> fell nearly 1% in the last 24 hours to around $80,600, a sharp tumble after&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/bitcoin-rallies-82k-after-oil-prices-slide-dollar-sinks-on-us-iran-peace/cZQz7l7ReOJ">breaching $82,000</a> on Wednesday. Retail sentiment around the apex cryptocurrency on Stocktwits trended in ‘bullish’ territory over the past day, accompanied by ‘high’ levels of chatter.&nbsp;Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/bitcoin-rally-stalls-ahead-of-jobless-claims-as-crude-oil-extends-decline/cZXbB1tReft">Bitcoin Rally Stalls Ahead Of Jobless Claims As Crude Oil Extends Decline: Crypto Market Sees $420M In Liquidations</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com

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Bitwise Takes Over $267 Million Tokenized Fund – CIO Matt Hougan Says Every Fund Will ‘Eventually’ Move On-Chain

Bitwise announced on Thursday it will take over management of the $267 million Superstate Crypto Carry Fund starting June 1.

Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan Says ‘Every Fund’ Will Be Tokenized After Superstate USCC Deal

Bitwise announced on Thursday it will take over management of the $267 million Superstate Crypto Carry Fund starting June 1.


<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Billionaire Reid Hoffman said at Consensus Miami that crypto is “the obvious answer” for solving digital identity challenges in an AI-driven internet.</li><li>Hoffman also shared that he held Bitcoin for more than a decade and said he has no plans to sell.</li><li>His crypto holdings also include approximately $7.2 million in Ethereum and a CryptoPunk NFT, according to data on Arkham.</li></ul>Billionaire Reid Hoffman said on Wednesday that cryptocurrency is “the obvious answer” in an AI-driven world, arguing that blockchain-based systems are better suited than traditional infrastructure to address digital identity.Speaking at the Consensus Miami 2026, Hoffman pointed to crypto’s use of cryptographic proofs and decentralized architecture as key advantages in verifying identity online, particularly as artificial intelligence systems scale.Hoffman said current internet systems struggle to reliably verify identity, a problem that becomes more acute with the rise of AI-generated content and autonomous agents. According to him, these features are more adaptable to the demands of AI systems, where trust and authentication are becoming increasingly complex.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Hoffman Maintains Decade-Long Bitcoin Position</h2>Hoffman also said that he’s been a Bitcoin (BTC) holder for over a decade and has no plans to sell his holdings. However, he did not disclose how much Bitcoin he holds.“Is there such a thing as an exit price?” Hoffman responded when asked at what price he might consider selling his Bitcoin.&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/bitcoin">Bitcoin’s price</a> edged 0.15% higher in the last 24 hours to around $81,400. This is after it hit a fresh three-month high of over $87,500 earlier in the day. In 2014, Bitcoin was still trading in the hundreds range, meaning that Hoffman’s holdings have most likely appreciated by orders of magnitude.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Hoffman' s Crypto Exposure Extends Beyond Bitcoin</h2>According to Arkham Intelligence&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://intel.arkm.com/explorer/entity/reid-hoffman">data</a>, Hoffman also holds around $7.2 million worth of Ethereum (ETH) in a publicly known wallet address, and also owns a CryptoPunk NFT, purchased for 150 ETH.&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/ethereum">Ethereum’s price</a> edged 0.8% lower in the last 24 hours, but held above $2,300. Retail sentiment on Stocktwits around the leading altcoin rose to ‘neutral’ from ‘bearish’ territory over the past day. Chatter stayed at ‘normal’ levels.Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/hut-stock-eyes-record-high-above-100-after-10-billion-deal/cZQzdHVReaw">HUT Stock Eyes Record High Above $100 After $10 Billion Texas AI Data Center Deal</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com

Reid Hoffman, former executive chairman of LinkedIn, arrives for the first day of the annual Allen & Company Sun Valley Conference, July 11, 2017 in Sun Valley, Idaho. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

Billionaire Reid Hoffman Says Crypto Is ‘Obvious Answer’ For AI Identity – Hasn’t Sold Any Bitcoin Since 2014 

The LinkedIn co-founder said that cryptographic proofs and decentralized systems offer advantages over traditional infrastructure.

<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

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


<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Tim Draper is an early backer of Tesla, Skype, and Hotmail, and said he got into Bitcoin back in 2002.</li><li>According to him, Bitcoin ownership has evolved from a speculative investment into a form of financial protection.</li><li>He warned that fiat currencies may lose value over time, increasing the importance of alternative assets like Bitcoin.</li></ul>Billionaire and founder of Draper Associates, Tim Draper, said at the Bitcoin Conference 2026 that a “cataclysmic” run on the banking system is inevitable, and those without any Bitcoin (BTC) in their portfolio will likely be left behind."An apocalypse is coming where everyone runs to the bank and says, 'I don't want dollars, I want Bitcoin,'" Draper&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qw2Y6KyIG78">said</a>. "You are going to be the survivors."Draper, an early backer of Tesla (TSLA), Skype, and Hotmail, said he got into Bitcoin back in 2002 when a friend’s son asked for a virtual sword in the game ‘Lineage.’ According to him, the evolution of the world towards a pixel-based economy is reaching its final stage, where Bitcoin replaces the bank-led “glass and steel” era.He described a scenario in which a loss of confidence in fiat currencies triggers a rush to convert bank deposits into Bitcoin. “Everybody runs and tries to get their money out of the banks and put it into Bitcoin,” Draper said, adding that such a shift “can be a cataclysmic event.”<h2 class="st-heading-2">Bitcoin Holdings Are A ‘Survival Strategy’</h2>Draper said he lost a chunk of his initial holdings in digital assets during the 2014 Mt. Gox collapse. He stated that his conviction remains unshaken even as BTC holds the $76,000 level.&nbsp;"I’m just riding it up and down and through the forest," Drape said. According to him, holding Bitcoin has shifted from an "interesting opportunity" to a moral and fiduciary obligation.The billionaire outlined three specific tiers for his "Survival Strategy.” For families, he recommended holding at least six months of financial reserves in Bitcoin to hedge against potential currency devaluation.&nbsp;He thinks businesses should keep enough Bitcoin to cover at least a month's worth of payroll, just in case the banking system gets disrupted. And for governments, having some Bitcoin set aside could really help keep things stable when their currency is under a lot of stress. This way, they can be better prepared to handle any financial shocks that might come their way.&nbsp;Tim Draper compared a million-dollar Confederate bill his dad gave him when he was a kid to the money we use today. He said that the dollar and other kinds of money made by governments are not good investments because they lose value over time."I used to say, 'Hey, buy some Bitcoin, it's fun,'" Draper concluded. "Now I say, you better hold Bitcoin. If you want to protect your family, your company, or your country, you better have it. It’s irresponsible not to."<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/bitcoin">Bitcoin’s price</a> tumbled nearly 2% in the last 24 hours, trying to hold above its key support level of $76,000. Retail sentiment around the apex cryptocurrency on Stocktwits trended in ‘bullish’ territory over the past day, accompanied by chatter at ‘normal’ levels.&nbsp;&nbsp;Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/trump-admin-teases-big-announcement-on-25-b-us-bitcoin-reserve/cZB8sWcRe5u">White House Crypto Advisor Hints ‘Big Announcement’ On Trump’s $25B Bitcoin Reserve Amid ARMA Act Push</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Tim Draper, Founder, Draper Associates, on Q&A Stage during day two of Web Summit Rio 2023 at Riocentro in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo By Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile for Web Summit Rio via Getty Images)

Bitcoin ‘Apocalypse’ Coming? Billionaire Tim Draper Predicts ‘Cataclysmic’ Shift From Dollars To BTC

At Bitcoin Conference 2026, billionaire Tim Draper said a large-scale shift from fiat currencies to Bitcoin could trigger a run on the banking system.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>At Bitcoin Conference 2026, Michael Saylor said Bitcoin may face a “supply shock” driven by limited availability and rising demand.</li><li>He estimated that between $20 billion and $100 billion in new credit could enter the market over the next year, compared with roughly $10 billion in Bitcoin available for sale.</li><li>Saylor stated the current period is akin to a “Cambrian explosion,” citing a sharp acceleration in innovation across the crypto industry.</li></ul>Shares of Strategy (MSTR) edged lower in pre-market trade on Tuesday as uncertainty between the U.S. and Iran continued to stress markets, but according to Executive Chairman Michael Saylor, there’s a “supply shock” in the works alongside a “Cambrian explosion” for the cryptocurrency industry.&nbsp;“I think there's gonna be a Cambrian explosion,” Saylor <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pO1HuXTl0eY">said</a> at Bitcoin Conference 2026. “In just the past 12 weeks I've seen more innovation in this space than in the previous 5 years.”<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/MSTR/">MSTR’s stock</a> fell 1.8% in pre-market trade bbut retail sentiment on Stocktwits around the ticker remained in ‘bullish’ territory over the past day, accompanied by ‘high’ levels of chatter.<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_04_28_074930_png_1b83562b0e.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-04-28 074930.png" width="1267" height="144"><figcaption>MSTR retail sentiment and message volume on April 28 as of 7:30 a.m. ET | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>The dip in Strategy’s shares came alongside weakness in the cryptocurrency market, with Bitcoin (BTC) down 1.6% in the last 24 hours.&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/bitcoin">Bitcoin’s price</a> fell to around $76,600, with retail sentiment on Stocktwits&nbsp; trending in ‘bullish’ territory over the past day. Chatter stayed at ‘normal’ levels.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_04_28_074941_png_33b5571685.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-04-28 074941.png" width="1280" height="152"><figcaption>BTC retail sentiment and message volume on April 28 as of 7:30 a.m. ET | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>Retail traders on Stocktwits are also anticipating that a supply shock will hit, but remain uncertain about when the market will turn.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/moonpatrol/message/651585441</stembedurl><h2 class="st-heading-2">Why Is There A Bitcoin Supply Shock Coming?</h2>Mike Novogratz, chief executive of Galaxy Digital, also&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/galaxy-ceo-saylor-bitcoin-buying-supply-shock/cZBK1RQRe2G">said last week</a> he that a Bitcoin “supply shock” is likely, but stated that it is largely being driven by Strategy’s aggressive accumulation. The company bought Bitcoin worth $2.5 billion last week, overtaking BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Fund (IBIT).Novogratz said Saylor was buying Bitcoin at a scale that is beginning to strain available supply, purchasing “multiple billions per week.” According to him, “there is not enough supply” to meet that level of demand.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/GLXY">GLXY’s stock</a> was among the top trending tickers on Stocktwits at the time of writing, rising 1.4% in pre-market trade despite weakness in the broader market after its first quarter (Q1) earnings beat market estimates. Retail sentiment around the company trended in ‘bullish’ territory, accompanied by ‘normal’ levels of chatter.<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_04_28_074955_png_aa7c57b009.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-04-28 074955.png" width="1256" height="145"><figcaption>GLXY retail sentiment and message volume on April 28 as of 7:30 a.m. ET | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure><h2 class="st-heading-2">Saylor Points To Broader Bitcoin Drivers Beyond MSTR</h2>During his fireside chat at Bitcoin Conference 2026, Saylor agreed that supply constraints are building, but said it’s because of more than just Strategy’s purchases alone.He noted a mismatch between incoming capital and available Bitcoin, estimating that between $20 billion and $100 billion in new credit could form over the next 12 months, compared with roughly $10 billion in Bitcoin available for sale. “So I think that we're setting up a massive supply shock,” Saylor said.The MSTR executive chairman said that capital is flowing into Bitcoin at a faster pace, while new financial infrastructure is emerging globally. According to Saylor, markets across regions including the U.S., UAE, Europe, and Asia are contributing to this expansion.He also pointed to JPMorgan, Citi, Charles Schwab, Morgan Stanley, Barclays and other big banks on Wall Street coming deepening their ties in the cryptocurrency industries as factors driving demand.Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/trump-admin-teases-big-announcement-on-25-b-us-bitcoin-reserve/cZB8sWcRe5u">White House Crypto Advisor Hints ‘Big Announcement’ On Trump’s $25B Bitcoin Reserve Amid ARMA Act Push</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Michael Saylor speaks 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 Predicts Bitcoin ‘Supply Shock’ Amid MSTR’s Buying Spree – Sees ‘Cambrian’ Explosion Ahead

MSTR’s stock edged lower in pre-market trade alongside broader crypto market weakness tied to geopolitical tensions.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Patrick Witt, Executive Director of the President’s Council of Advisors for Digital Assets, said officials have been working to resolve legal and operational questions tied to managing these holdings.</li><li>His comments come after Representative Nick Begich announced plans to reintroduce legislation under the ARMA Act to formalize Bitcoin as a reserve asset at the conference.</li><li>On the CLARITY Act, Witt said that the cryptocurrency industry will “take off like a rocket ship” after the market structure bill passes.</li></ul>Patrick Witt, Executive Director of the President’s Council of Advisors for Digital Assets, said at Bitcoin Conference 2026 that a “big announcement” around President Donald Trump’s Bitcoin (BTC) strategic reserve is expected in the coming weeks.&nbsp;Witt said the administration has been working since last year’s executive order to address the legal and operational details needed to formalize and safeguard the government’s Bitcoin holdings. The government currently has an estimated 328,000 BTC in its coffers. At Bitcoin’s current price, that amounts to around $25.1 billion.&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/bitcoin">BTC’s price</a> fell 1.7% in the last 24 hours to around $76,500. Retail sentiment on Stocktwits around the apex cryptocurrency trended in ‘bullish’ territory, accompanied by ‘normal’ levels of chatter.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_04_28_054631_png_57740bb651.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-04-28 054631.png" width="1271" height="150"><figcaption>BTC retail sentiment and message volume on April 28 as of 6:15 a.m. ET | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>“So in the next few weeks we'll be making a big announcement,” Witt <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1oBauXjFnQ">said</a> on stage alongside Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WYO) and Senator Bernie Moreno (R-OH). “I think we have a bit of a breakthrough there and obviously that needs to be followed up with legislation.”On the CLARITY Act, he added that the the U.S. need to operate in a “Goldilocks zone” of of regulation for the industry so that it can flourish. “We're going to see this industry take off like a rocket ship if we can get it done,” Witt said.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Congress Moves To Codify Bitcoin Reserve Strategy</h2>Witt’s comments come after Representative Nick Begich said earlier at the Bitcoin Conference 2026 that the legislation to establish a Bitcoin strategic reserve is slated to to be reintroduced as the American Reserve Modernization Action (ARMA) Act from its previous iteration as the Boosting Innovation, Technology, and Competitiveness through Optimized Investment Nationwide (BITCOIN) Act .“Representative Begich has talked about the ARMA Act that he has put together, so we need to codify it,” Witt said. “But in the meantime we do believe we're going to be able to take a big step forward from the executive branch side in the next few weeks.”Last year, Begich reintroduced the BITCOIN Act with Senator Lummis. The proposal outlines plans to establish Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset, similar in concept to U.S. gold reserves. The earlier version of the bill also included provisions to acquire up to one million Bitcoin over five years using “budget-neutral strategies.”While details of the updated legislation remain limited, Begich said the revised bill would emphasize long-term holding of Bitcoin. He did not specify what changes have been made to the proposal.Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/clarity-act-markup-set-for-may-says-senator-cynthia-lummis-eyeing-finish-line-after-3-month-delay/cZBNU4aRePq">CLARITY Act Markup Set For May, Says Senator Cynthia Lummis Eyeing ‘Finish Line’ After 3-Month Delay</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Representative image of golden crypto coins floating in sky above White House. (Photo by TGI/Tetra Images via Getty Images)

White House Crypto Advisor Hints ‘Big Announcement’ On Trump’s $25B Bitcoin Reserve Amid ARMA Act Push

A White House crypto advisor, Patrick Witt, at the Bitcoin Conference 2026, said a “big announcement” on the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve is expected within weeks.

Trump Admin Teases ‘Big Announcement’ On $25B US Bitcoin Reserve In Coming Weeks

A White House crypto advisor, Patrick Witt, at the Bitcoin Conference 2026, said a “big announcement” on the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve is expected within weeks.


Bitcoin Surges Toward $80K in April: Should Investors Buy Crypto Now?

Bitcoin nears $80K as easing tensions and soft inflation fuel short squeeze, but fading momentum, tight liquidity and Fed uncertainty temper outlook.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Strive’s Bitcoin holdings now total 14,557 BTC, valued at approximately $1.1 billion based on Bitcoin’s current market price.</li><li>The firm also disclosed that it holds $90&nbsp;million in cash reserves and an investment in Strategy’s preferred stock STRC.</li><li>Strive also announced its expanding its True North initiative to educate business leaders on Bitcoin’s role in corporate finance.</li></ul>Vivek Ramaswamy-backed Strive (ASST) moved higher in early-morning trade amid weakness in the cryptocurrency market, after the company announced that its total&nbsp;Bitcoin (BTC) holdings had crossed 14,000.In a&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.sec.gov/ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/0001920406/000162828026027329/asst-20260427.htm">filing</a> with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the company said it had acquired 789 BTC for around $61 million at an average cost of $77,890 per Bitcoin. The company now holds a total of 14,557 BTC on its balance sheet, worth around $1.1 billion.&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/ASST">ASST’s stock</a> edged 0.5% higher in pre-market trade. Retail sentiment around the company trended in ‘bullish’ territory over the past day, accompanied by ‘high’ levels of chatter.&nbsp;Meanwhile,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/bitcoin">Bitcoin’s price</a> edged 0.3% lower in the last 24 hours to around $77,800. Retail sentiment around the apex cryptocurrency also trended in ‘bullish’ territory over the past day, but chatter remained at ‘normal’ levels.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Strive Holds $90 Million In Cash, And Some STRC</h2>Ramaswamy has long championed Bitcoin and even accepted campaign donations in BTC during his presidential run in 2024. He is a major stakeholder and co-founder of Strive.&nbsp;The filing also showed that the company held $90.5 million of cash and cash equivalents, and $50.3 million in the Variable Rate Series A Perpetual “Stretch” Preferred Stock (STRC) of Strategy (MSTR). The Michael Saylor-backed firm also&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/michael-saylor-latest-bitcoin-buy-is-10x-smaller-after-2-5-b-spending/cZBN83YRePG">announced</a> its Bitcoin purchase on Monday of&nbsp;3,273 Bitcoin for around $255 million over the past week.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Strive Pushes Bitcoin Curriculum Through True North Initiative</h2>Strive also announced that its research and media arm, True North, is expanding its corporate Bitcoin education efforts. The group plans to host an after-work summit in Lake Oswego, Oregon, on May 21, targeting CFOs, founders, and treasury professionals.“Bitcoin and adjacent securities are transforming how businesses manage their treasuries,” said Jeff Walton, CEO of True North and chief risk officer at Strive. “We aim to educate the business leaders of today about the financial landscape of the future.”ASST’s stock has gained over 4% this year, while Bitcoin’s price has fallen around 11%.&nbsp;Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/michael-saylor-latest-bitcoin-buy-is-10x-smaller-after-2-5-b-spending/cZBN83YRePG">Michael Saylor’s Latest Bitcoin Buy Is 10x Smaller After $2.5B Spending Spree</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Trump-endorsed Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy speaks on the U.S. economy at Midwest Terminals. (Photo by Kyle Mazza/Anadolu via Getty Images)

Vivek Ramaswamy-Backed Strive’s Bitcoin Holdings Cross $1 Billion After Latest Buying Spree

The company announced it had bought 789 Bitcoin for around $61 million over the past week.

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