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Bitcoin is the world's first decentralized cryptocurrency, created in 2009 by the pseudonymous Satoshi Nakamoto. It enables peer-to-peer electronic cash transactions without intermediaries like banks or governments, operating on a blockchain secured by Proof of Work mining and the SHA-256 cryptographic algorithm.   With a fixed supply cap of 21 million coins and programmatic halvings every four years that reduce miner rewards, Bitcoin is designed as a deflationary digital asset often called "digital gold." Its value stems from solving the double-spending problem without trusted intermediaries, creating the first truly scarce digital asset with censorship resistance and permissionless access that no government, corporation, or individual can control.  Bitcoin operates as a decentralized peer-to-peer network where transactions are recorded on a public ledger called the blockchain, distributed across thousands of computers globally. Transactions are grouped into blocks added approximately every 10 minutes through mining, where specialized computers compete to solve complex mathematical puzzles.   Bitcoin has achieved mainstream adoption through multiple vectors. The January 2024 SEC approval of 11 spot Bitcoin ETFs opened Bitcoin investment to traditional finance participants, and corporations like Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) are using Bitcoin as a treasury reserve asset to protect against currency debasement, offering MSTR holders amplified exposure to Bitcoin.   The Bitcoin ecosystem continues to evolve with innovations like Ordinals, which emerged in January 2023 to enable NFT-like functionality directly on Bitcoin, and BRC-20 tokens, an experimental standard for creating fungible tokens using Ordinal inscriptions. BTCFi (Bitcoin Finance) represents emerging financial applications extending beyond Bitcoin's traditional role, with protocols like Babylon allowing Bitcoin holders to stake BTC to secure Proof of Stake chains.

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Bitcoin is currently experiencing intense market volatility and choppy price action as traders react to the stalemate in high-stakes negotiations between the U.S. and Iran regarding transit through the Strait of Hormuz. While some in the community focus on technical levels and institutional accumulation, sentiment is sharply divided, with many actively discussing the potential for a larger correction if geopolitical tensions escalate further.

IDEX

IDEX is trending as the community anticipates potential news regarding a migration plan and increased volume, with many traders optimistic about a breakout as it recovers from recent volatility. Speculation remains high among holders who are comparing its setup to previous market runs while debating whether current price action signals a sustained rally or a temporary shift.

Assertio Holdings, Inc. is a commercial pharmaceutical company, which engages in acquisitions, licensing, and mergers. The firm focuses on portfolio of neurology, inflammation, and pain medications. Its products include INDOCIN, Sympazan, Otrexup, SPRIX, CAMBIA, and Zipsor. The company was founded on August 7, 1995 and is headquartered in Lake Forest, IL.

Assertio Holdings Inc

Assertio Holdings is currently under significant investor scrutiny as shareholders debate the merits of a potential cash tender offer from Garda Therapeutics, with many expressing frustration over the valuation relative to the company's cash reserves and core assets like Rolvedon. The community is actively discussing possible regulatory and legal avenues to oppose the deal, while concerns persist regarding management's transparency and potential conflicts of interest surrounding executive compensation and the timing of the acquisition.

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. engages in the provision of mission critical products, services and solutions for United States national security priorities. It operates through the Kratos Government Solutions (KGS) and Unmanned Systems (US) segments. The KGS segment consists of an aggregation of KGS operating segments, including microwave electronic products, space, satellite and cyber, training solutions. The US segment refers to the unmanned aerial, unmanned ground, unmanned seaborne and related command, control and communications system businesses. The company was founded on December 19, 1994, and is headquartered in Round Rock, TX.

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc

Kratos Defense is trending as investors weigh its role as a key supplier of low-cost, scalable drone and hypersonic technology amid heightened geopolitical demand and a proposed increase in national defense spending. Community discussion is heavily focused on the stock's recent corrective phase, with market participants debating whether the pullback offers a strategic buying opportunity or reflects lingering valuation concerns following a recent equity offering.

Coherent Corp. engages in the development, refinement, manufacturing, and marketing of engineered materials, opto-electronic components and devices, and lasers for use in the industrial, communications, electronics, and instrumentation markets. It operates through the following segments: Networking, Materials, and Lasers. The Networking segment leverages compound semiconductor technology platforms and deep knowledge of end-user applications. The Materials segment markets engineered materials and optoelectronic devices. The Lasers segment serves industrial customers in semiconductor capital equipment, display capital equipment, precision manufacturing, and aerospace and defense, as well as instrumentation customers in life sciences and scientific research. The company was founded by Carl J. Johnson in 1971 and is headquartered in Saxonburg, PA.

Coherent Corp

Coherent Corp is trending as investors aggressively position in the photonics and optical infrastructure space, driven by multibillion-dollar strategic investments from Nvidia and persistent demand for high-speed data center connectivity. The community is actively debating the transition from copper to optical solutions, with Coherent widely regarded as a foundational 'picks and shovels' play alongside industry peers to support the massive data transfer requirements of scaling AI compute clusters.

NKN is building the largest blockchain for network sharing.

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NKN is capturing significant attention as traders speculate on potential partnerships and market reversals, with many members of the community comparing its current movement to other recent low-cap surges. Discussions are heavily focused on the stock's potential for a short squeeze and long-term recovery, though some participants remain skeptical, labeling the volatility as manipulated.

Ethereum is a global, open-source platform for decentralized applications. In other words, it is a decentralized blockchain platform that enables developers to build and deploy smart contracts and applications without central authority control. Unlike Bitcoin, which primarily functions as digital currency, Ethereum operates as a programmable global computer where developers can create any type of decentralized service.   The platform hosts over $14 billion in DeFi applications with hundreds of thousands of active users across financial protocols, NFT marketplaces, and gaming platforms. Its transition to Proof of Stake in September 2022 reduced energy consumption by over 99%, addressing environmental concerns while strengthening network security.  The network operates through thousands of independent validator nodes that process transactions and execute smart contracts on the Ethereum Virtual Machine. Smart contracts are self-executing programs written in Solidity that automatically carry out agreements when conditions are met, eliminating intermediaries like banks or brokers.   Validators stake ETH as collateral to propose and validate blocks, earning rewards for honest participation while facing penalties for malicious behavior. The EIP-1559 upgrade introduced a dynamic base fee mechanism that burns ETH with each transaction, creating deflationary pressure during high network activity when more ETH is burned than issued to validators.  Vitalik Buterin proposed Ethereum in 2013, but seven co-founders helped build it, including Gavin Wood who created Solidity and the EVM technical specification, and Joseph Lubin who founded ConsenSys. The project launched in July 2015 after raising over $18 million through crowdfunding, quickly becoming the largest blockchain developer community. Major milestones include the 2020 Beacon Chain launch, the 2021 London hard fork implementing fee burning, and the 2022 Merge to Proof of Stake.   Ether (ETH) serves multiple functions: paying transaction fees (gas), staking to secure the network and earn 3-5% annual yields, serving as collateral in DeFi protocols, and purchasing NFTs and digital assets. The asset is increasingly adopted by traditional institutions, with publicly traded companies adding ETH to corporate treasuries to generate staking yields while maintaining blockchain exposure, and in 2024, the SEC approved spot Ethereum ETFs, allowing traditional investors to gain exposure through conventional brokerage accounts.  Ethereum's roadmap focuses on dramatically increasing transaction capacity to over 100,000 per second, reducing confirmation times, and enhancing decentralization while maintaining security against future threats like quantum computing.

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Ethereum is trending amidst a broader market relief rally as geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and Iran show potential for de-escalation, driving renewed institutional interest. Community sentiment remains highly polarized, with many investors actively debating the potential for a sustained price breakout versus the risks of continued volatility and technical corrections.

Paramount Skydance Corp. is a next-generation global media and entertainment company that engages in providing content creation and distribution services. It operates through the following business segments: Studios, Direct-to-Consumer, and TV Media. Its portfolio unites brands including Paramount Pictures, Paramount Television, CBS, CBS News, Nickelodeon, MTV, BET, Comedy Central, Showtime, Paramount Plus, Pluto TV, and Skydance’s Animation, Film, Television, Interactive/Games, and Sports divisions. The company was founded on June 3, 2024 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

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Paramount Skydance is trending as shareholders and analysts closely monitor the upcoming Warner Bros. Discovery merger vote, amid heavy debate over debt loads, potential dilution, and aggressive short positions. Investors are focused on the long-term strategic integration, including significant equity backing from Middle Eastern sovereign wealth funds, while technical traders speculate on a potential short squeeze fueled by high volatility and heavy option activity.

Cipher Digital, Inc. operates as a Bitcoin mining ecosystem in the United States. The firm is developing a cryptocurrency business. The company was founded in 2021 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

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Cipher Mining is trending as investors react to the company securing a new 15-year hyperscale data center lease alongside a $200 million syndicated revolving credit facility. The community is heavily focused on the stock's pivotal shift from Bitcoin mining to AI infrastructure, with many debating the significance of the undisclosed tenant and comparing Cipher's valuation and contract execution against peers like TeraWulf and Iris Energy.

Ondas, Inc. engages in the development, marketing, and sale of wireless radio systems for secure, wide area mission-critical business-to-business networks. It operates through the Ondas Networks and Ondas Autonomous Systems segments. The Ondas Networks segment provides wireless connectivity solutions enabling mission-critical Industrial Internet applications and services. The Ondas Autonomous Systems segment designs, develops, and markets commercial drone solutions via the Optimus System and Scout System. The company was founded on December 22, 2014 and is headquartered in West Palm Beach, FL.

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Ondas Inc

Ondas Inc. is seeing intense investor focus fueled by a surge in defense-related contracts, including security deployments for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and major demining programs, alongside broader tailwinds in the drone and autonomous systems sector. While the community is actively debating the impact of a proposed increase in authorized shares and persistent volatility, bullish sentiment remains centered on the company's aggressive M&A strategy and its positioning within a growing defense-tech infrastructure.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>During an interview with CNBC, Abel stated that he will continue to purchase Berkshire shares every year with his salary.</li><li>He added that he talks to his predecessor and chairman of the board, Warren Buffett, saying that the company commenced the share repurchase after the two consulted about the matter.</li><li>In a letter to shareholders last month, Abel stated that the company is committed to strengthening the legacy built by Buffett and Charlie Munger.</li></ul>Berkshire Hathaway Inc. CEO Greg Abel has purchased the company’s Class A stock worth $15 million, according to the latest filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).In a separate filing, the company also announced that it had begun repurchasing its own stock. Berkshire stated that it can buy its Class A or Class B stock at any time it believes the “repurchase price is below our intrinsic value.”<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/BRK.B">Berkshire Hathaway’s Class B shares</a> were up nearly 2% in Thursday morning’s trade. Retail sentiment on Stocktwits around the company trended in the ‘bullish’ territory at the time of writing.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Abel Says He Will Continue To Purchase Berkshire Shares Every Year</h2>During an interview&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/05/berkshire-hathaway-begins-repurchasing-shares-ceo-greg-abel-buys-15-million-in-stock-.html">with</a> CNBC, Abel stated that he will continue to purchase Berkshire shares every year with his salary.“I already have some shares, but the goal was to continue to demonstrate alignment with them. ... As the CEO, I absolutely, obviously, believe in Berkshire, with the transition from Warren, and I inherited a company that has an incredible foundation,” Abel said during the interview.He added that he talks to his predecessor and chairman of the board, Warren Buffett, saying that the company commenced the share repurchase after the two consulted about the matter.Explaining how he arrived at the decision to begin repurchasing shares, Abel said that they look at the economic prospects of each of the companies in Berkshire over the long term.“We have to view this as value… that we’re creating value for our shareholders long term,” he added.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Abel’s Letter To Shareholders</h2>Abel penned his first letter to Berkshire shareholders last month, stating that the company’s values “remain unchanged” and that this will continue to be the case in perpetuity.“These purchases allow shareholders to own an incrementally larger piece of Berkshire’s businesses, without deploying any additional capital of their own,” Abel said, adding that share repurchases are another important capital allocation option for Berkshire.He added that the company is committed to strengthening the legacy built by Buffett and Charlie Munger. Abel added that Munger’s comment in 2021 that “Greg will keep the culture” of the company is a reminder that this is Berkshire’s “most treasured asset.”<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/BRK.B">BRK.B stock</a> is down 1% year-to-date and 0.3% over the past 12 months.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/pdyn-stock-soars-q4-beat-palladyne-ai-ceo-touts-deeper-defense-engagement/cZdQqg1RI3P">Palladyne AI CEO Touts Expanded Backlog, Deeper Defense Engagement After Q4 Beat Sends PDYN Stock Soaring</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Current Price	$121.51
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