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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 trending amidst a broad crypto market sell-off, driven by macro concerns and widespread community speculation linking the downturn to the 'Epstein files' release, sparking a sharp division between those predicting further collapse and others advocating to 'buy the dip'.

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.

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MicroStrategy is trending as a significant drop in Bitcoin's price has pushed its aggregate holdings below its average cost basis, sparking intense community debate over the company's long-term strategy and fears of potential liquidation.

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 following a significant crypto market downturn driven by broad liquidations and concerns over global economic factors, with community discussions heavily focused on the implications of an upcoming White House summit on stablecoin rewards and the broader push for regulatory clarity.

BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a biotechnology company. It engages in the provision of structure-guided drug design with the goal of developing oral small-molecule and protein therapeutics to target difficult-to-treat rare diseases. The company was founded by William M. Spencer III, Charles E. Bugg, and John A. Montgomery in 1986 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.

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Biocryst Pharmaceuticals is trending as its Astria Therapeutics acquisition nears completion, bringing new pipeline assets and shares, alongside recent conservative 2026 revenue guidance despite a significant Orladeyo price increase. The community widely discusses persistent undervaluation and perceived market manipulation, fueled by high short interest and frustration over the stock's performance.

EHang Holdings Ltd. engages in the provision of aerial vehicle technology platform company. It also provides unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) systems and solutions: air mobility (including human transportation and logistics), smart city management, and aerial media solutions. The firm operates through the following geographical segments: P.R.C., West Asia, East Asia, South America, Europe, and Other. The company was founded by Huazhi Hu and Yifang Derrick Xiong in December 2014 and is headquartered in Guangzhou, China.

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EHang Holdings is trending as it advances the commercialization of its autonomous eVTOL technology, with regulatory approvals, new strategic partnerships, and pilot programs for air taxi and logistics services across China, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia, including the debut of its long-range VT35 model. The community is actively discussing the company's first-mover advantage in China's strategically emphasized low-altitude economy, contrasting its perceived undervaluation against U.S. competitors while acknowledging past settlement controversies and broader market skepticism toward Chinese equities.

Ripple is the catchall name for the cryptocurrency platform, the transactional protocol for which is actually XRP, in the same fashion as Ethereum is the name for the platform that facilitates trades in Ether. Like other cryptocurrencies, Ripple is built atop the idea of a distributed ledger network which requires various parties to participate in validating transactions, rather than any singular centralized authority. That facilitates transactions all over the world, and transfer fees are far cheaper than the likes of bitcoin. Unlike other cryptocurrencies, XRP transfers are effectively immediate, requiring no typical confirmation time.  Ripple was originally founded by a single company, Ripple Labs, and continues to be backed by it, rather than the larger network of developers that continue bitcoin’s development. It also doesn’t have a fluctuating amount of its currency in existence. Where bitcoin has a continually growing pool with an eventual maximum, and Ethereum theoretically has no limit, Ripple was created with all of its 100 billion XRP tokens right out of the gate. That number is maintained with no mining and most of the tokens are owned and held by Ripple Labs itself — around 60 billion at the latest count.  Even at the recently reduced value of around half a dollar per XRP, that means Ripple Labs is currently sitting on around $20 billion worth of the cryptocurrency (note: Ripple’s price crashed hard recently, and may be worth far less than $60 billion by time you read this). It holds 55 billion XRP in an escrow account, which allows it to sell up to a billion per month if it so chooses in order to fund new projects and acquisitions. Selling such an amount would likely have a drastic effect on the cryptocurrency’s value, and isn’t something Ripple Labs plans to do anytime soon.  In actuality, Ripple Labs is looking to leverage the technology behind XRP to allow for faster banking transactions around the world. While Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are built on the idea of separating financial transactions from the financial organizations of traditional currencies, Ripple is almost the opposite in every sense.  XRP by Ripple price can be found on this page alongside the market capitalization and additional stats.

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The crypto market's current volatility has thrust XRP into the spotlight, sparking heated community debate as investors buy dips while anticipating regulatory clarity from the "Clarity Act" and discussing its potential decoupling from a controversial Bitcoin, despite an upcoming large token unlock event.

Algorand is a scalable, secure, and decentralized digital currency and smart contract platform. Its protocol uses a variation of Proof-of-Stake (PoS) called Pure PoS (PPoS) to secure the network and reach consensus on block production. Developers can build decentralized applications (dApps) using familiar programming languages, including Python, which Algorand supports natively. Its infrastructure enables various use cases, including payment systems, digital identity solutions, supply-chain tracking, and financial services. The protocol's architecture allows for tokenization of assets and the development of smart contracts, while its technical specifications support both retail users seeking basic transaction capabilities and enterprises requiring more, complex, blockchain solutions.

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Algorand is generating buzz following a notable price rebound and the impactful Folks Finance airdrop, sparking intense community debate between optimistic accumulators highlighting potential growth and critics raising concerns about the Algorand Foundation's financial health and tokenomics.

Serve Robotics, Inc. engages in providing self-driving delivery. It designs, develops, and operates zero-emissions robots that serve people in public spaces, starting with food delivery. The company was founded by Ali Kashani, Dmitry Demeshchuk and MJ Burk Chun in 2017 and is headquartered in Redwood City, CA.

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Serve Robotics is sparking widespread discussion following its strategic acquisition of Diligent Robotics, marking a significant entry into healthcare, and positive analyst coverage. The community is closely monitoring its volatile movements and the implications of its rapidly expanding robot fleet, fueled by endorsements from key industry figures.

CoreWeave, Inc. engages in the powers of the creation and delivery of the intelligence that drives innovation. It offers a solution used by organizations of all sizes that require sophisticated AI computing, from the largest of enterprises to small, well-funded start-ups. The company was founded by Michael Intrator, Brian Venturo, and Brannin McBee on September 21, 2017 and is headquartered in Livingston, NJ.

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CoreWeave Inc

CoreWeave is trending following a significant recent investment from Nvidia, which has ignited community discussion over whether the funding is a vote of confidence in its specialized AI cloud infrastructure, or a strategic move to address its substantial debt and high capital expenditures amid booming demand for AI compute power.

Bitmine Immersion Technologies, Inc. is a technology company focused on acquiring, holding, and actively managing ETH as its primary treasury reserve asset. It prioritizes digital ecosystem services, such as consultancy and advisory works. The company was founded on August 16, 1995 and is headquartered in Las Vegas, NV.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Together with its $1 billion equity purchase facility, La Rosa now has access to up to $1.25 billion in total financing capacity.</li><li>The company said the funds will support its shift toward developing data center infrastructure for AI computing.</li><li>La Rosa Holdings had previously said it would pursue strategic acquisitions and joint ventures with technology and infrastructure partners.</li></ul>Shares of La Rosa Holdings Corp. (LRHC) rose more than 40% on Friday after the real estate firm announced the initial closing of an $11 million note under a previously disclosed $250 million private placement convertible note facility.Combined with its existing $1 billion equity purchase facility, this provides La Rosa with access to up to $1.25 billion in total financing capacity.On Friday, <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/LRHC">LRHC stock</a> saw its biggest intraday gain since July 3, 2025.<h2 class="st-heading-2">AI Data Center Pivot</h2>La Rosa said the funds will be used to build a strategic reserve to support long-term growth. It is expected to support the company’s shift toward developing next-generation data center infrastructure for artificial intelligence computing. Last November, La Rosa announced plans to pursue strategic acquisitions and joint ventures with established technology and infrastructure partners.“Closing the initial tranche of our $250 million facility is a milestone that strengthens our investable assets and moves us from the evaluation phase to the execution phase. With $1.25 billion in total potential capital access, we are now positioned to act decisively on our pipeline of AI infrastructure that could drive long-term value for our shareholders,” said Joe La Rosa, CEO of La Rosa.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Did Stocktwits Users React?</h2>Retail sentiment on Stocktwits flipped to ‘extremely bullish’ from ‘bearish’ a day earlier, amid ‘extremely high’ message volumes.<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/LRHC_jpg_61bcb9b1a2.webp" alt="LRHC.jpg" width="922" height="90"><figcaption>&nbsp;</figcaption></figure>One user sees $1.28 as a crucial resistance point. The stock is currently trading at $1.1<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/Richard12_/message/641332176</stembedurl>In November, the company reported a 3% rise in its third-quarter (Q3) revenue to $20.2 million, while net loss widened to $5.5 million, up from $3.4 million a year earlier.Also See: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/mltx-stock-extends-rally-on-brokerage-upgrade/cmU2i6mR4dL">MLTX Stock Extends Rally As FDA Feedback Spurs Bullish Brokerage Action – Retail Speculates On Potential M&amp;A Conversations</a> For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com

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As recession fears continue to wane and interest rates trend lower, the real estate investment trust (REIT) sector is capturing investor attention once again. The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SCHH">Schwab U.S. REIT ETF (SCHH)</a>, for example, has doubled the performance of the broader market indices over the past 30 days, buoyed by the sector’s stable dividends and resilient cash flows. Yet, not all REITs are created equal. Choosing the right sectors is essential for capitalizing on this momentum and for finding those gems that could transition from small-cap to large-cap status.While traditional retail and office REITs are under pressure from e-commerce and remote work trends, certain niches offer more promising outlooks. Grocery store REITs provide steady cash flow in both good and bad times; medical real estate is backed by ever-growing healthcare demand; and ground lease REITs offer a unique, inflation-resistant business model.This article profiles three small-cap REITs—Slate Grocery REIT (OTC: SRRTF, Market Cap: $585 million), Safehold (NYSE: SAFE, Market Cap: $1.8 billion), and Global Medical REIT (NYSE: GMRE, Market Cap: $616 million) — each positioned to thrive through strategic focus and niche expertise. We’ll also compare them to Digital Realty Trust (NYSE: DLR, Market Cap: $53 billion), illustrating how they could grow into large-cap REITs over the next decade.Read Now:<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://wealthyvc.com/featured/therma-bright-thrm-stock-surges-following-key-medicare-and-medicaid-win-in-1b-dvt-market/">&nbsp;This $20m Company Soars 1,700% on Medicare &amp; Medicaid Clearance— Find out What’s Being Announced in the Coming Months in a Market 25X Larger</a><h3>1. Slate Grocery REIT: The Neighborhood Cornerstone</h3>Market Cap: $425 million<h4>Niche Focus: Essential Retail Anchors</h4><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.google.com/finance/quote/SGR.U:TSE">Slate Grocery REIT (TSX: SGR.U) (TSX: SGR.UN) (OTC: SRRTF)</a> specializes in grocery-anchored retail properties across the United States. Unlike other retail REITs, which are susceptible to fluctuations in consumer spending and the growth of e-commerce, grocery-anchored retail is a more recession-proof niche. Grocery stores remain essential, driving consistent foot traffic even during economic downturns, thereby offering a stable and reliable income stream.<h4>Reading Between the Lines: A Strategic Expansion</h4>Slate Grocery REIT is aggressively expanding in high-growth U.S. regions. Recently, it acquired 25 grocery-anchored properties in the Southeast, focusing on areas with robust population growth and favorable demographic trends. This approach positions Slate Grocery to benefit from a stable tenant base and consistent cash flows, with the potential for further growth by adding complementary tenants like pharmacies and specialty stores.<h4>Financial Performance and Strategic Moves</h4>Over the last five years, Slate Grocery REIT has maintained a steady revenue growth rate of 9.5% CAGR, while its adjusted funds from operations per share (AFFO) have grown at 2%. With over $21.5 million in cash reserves, it is well-positioned to pursue additional acquisitions. Offering a juicy yet sustainable dividend yield of 8.9%, it appeals to income-focused investors while maintaining a low payout ratio to support future growth.<h4>Recent News and Stock Performance</h4>The stock has appreciated by 12% year-to-date, outperforming many peers. Management’s focus on diversifying its tenant mix—by targeting complementary tenants like pharmacies and specialty food stores—is aimed at enhancing portfolio stability and boosting long-term growth prospects.<h3>2. Safehold: Redefining Ground Leases</h3>Market Cap: $1.8 billion<h4>Niche Focus: Ground Leases</h4><a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SAFE">Safehold (NYSE: SAFE)</a> operates in the unique niche of ground leases, a long-term investment model where Safehold owns the land under a property while another party owns the building and improvements. This model provides a highly predictable and inflation-protected cash flow, making it an attractive option during uncertain economic times.<h4>Reading Between the Lines: Innovative Approach to Real Estate</h4>Safehold has built a robust portfolio by focusing on ground leases in major metropolitan areas with high barriers to entry. Recently, it expanded its footprint in high-demand cities like New York and Los Angeles. This strategy reflects management’s belief in urban resilience and long-term real estate value appreciation, positioning Safehold to benefit from consistent, inflation-adjusted rent escalations.<h4>Financial Performance and Strategic Moves</h4>Safehold’s revenue has grown impressively at a five-year CAGR of 6.6%, but negative AFFO growth. The company has relatively high leverage with a debt-to-equity ratio above 175% and a paltry $23 million in cash reserves for future growth initiatives. Safehold offers a dividend yield of 2.8%, which is lower than many REITs but reflective of its strategy to reinvest cash flows for growth.<h4>Recent News and Stock Performance</h4>Safehold’s stock has gained 8.9% year-to-date, driven by investor optimism around its innovative business model and strong growth potential. The company recently announced plans to expand its ground lease portfolio by targeting additional core markets in the U.S., with an eye on securing new, long-term lease agreements.Read Now:<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://wealthyvc.com/featured/therma-bright-thrm-stock-surges-following-key-medicare-and-medicaid-win-in-1b-dvt-market/">&nbsp;This $20m Company Soars 1,700% on Medicare &amp; Medicaid Clearance— Find out What’s Being Announced in the Coming Months in a Market 25X Larger</a><h3>3. Global Medical REIT: The Healthcare Havens</h3>Market Cap: $616 million<h4>Niche Focus: Medical Office Buildings</h4><a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/GMRE">Global Medical REIT (NYSE: GMRE)</a> focuses on acquiring and managing healthcare facilities, including medical office buildings and outpatient treatment centers. The aging U.S. population and the growing demand for healthcare services make this a particularly resilient niche, insulated from many of the economic fluctuations impacting other commercial real estate segments.<h4>Reading Between the Lines: A Decentralized Future for Healthcare</h4>GMRE is strategically targeting smaller, decentralized healthcare facilities, aligning with trends toward outpatient care and telemedicine. This focus not only captures the shift in healthcare delivery models but also positions GMRE to capitalize on the growing demand for community-based healthcare services.<h4>Financial Performance and Strategy</h4>Global Medical REIT has demonstrated robust growth, with revenue rising at a CAGR of 19% and AFFO growing by 4.6% over the past five years. The REIT’s concerning balance sheet, with a debt-to-equity ratio of over 107%, only $5 million in cash, and over $600 million in current liabilities leaves much to be desired and reminds one of the perils of investing in small-cap stocks. It offers a dividend yield of 9%, which is under 85% of the trailing 12 month’s free cash flow implying it is sustainable.<h4>Recent News and Stock Performance</h4>GMRE has expanded its portfolio by acquiring five new properties in growth markets like Texas and Florida. The stock is down -15% year-to-date, reflecting either risks and mismanagement or market inefficiency; only time will tell, but analysts online think it is the latter based on its focused strategy and resilient tenant base. Management continues to explore opportunities in high-demand healthcare sectors, positioning the company for steady growth.<h3>Comparison: Digital Realty Trust – The Blueprint for Growth</h3>Market Cap: $53 billion<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DLR">Digital Realty Trust (NYSE: DLR)</a> serves as a model for the potential growth of smaller REITs. As a leader in the data center space, DLR capitalizes on the explosion in demand for cloud computing, AI, and blockchain, proving that focused niche strategies can lead to massive scale.Digital Realty’s success has been built on strategic acquisitions, disciplined capital allocation, and targeting high-growth sectors—principles that Slate Grocery, Safehold, and Global Medical REIT are also pursuing. With revenue growth of 14.3% and AFFO growth of -1.69% over the past five years, DLR provides a compelling roadmap for small-cap REITs looking to reach large-cap status.<h3>Conclusion: The Path to Large Cap</h3>While Digital Realty Trust offers an inspiring example of a niche REIT achieving large-cap status, Slate Grocery REIT, Safehold, and Global Medical REIT each have distinct strategies and stable foundations to pursue similar growth trajectories. For investors seeking recession-proof opportunities with significant upside potential, these three REITs offer a balanced combination of income, stability, and growth.Read Now:<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://wealthyvc.com/featured/therma-bright-thrm-stock-surges-following-key-medicare-and-medicaid-win-in-1b-dvt-market/">&nbsp;This $20m Company Soars 1,700% on Medicare &amp; Medicaid Clearance— Find out What’s Being Announced in the Coming Months in a Market 25X Larger</a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/WealthyVC">Join the Discussion: WVC Facebook Investor Group</a>&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.stocktwits.com/wealthyvc">Follow us on Stocktwits</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;Have a Stock Tip or New&nbsp; Story Suggestion? 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