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Micron Technology, Inc. engages in the provision of innovative memory and storage solutions. It operates through the following segments: Compute and Networking Business Unit (CNBU), Mobile Business Unit (MBU), Embedded Business Unit (EBU), and Storage Business Unit (SBU). The CNBU segment includes memory products and solutions sold into client, cloud server, enterprise, graphics, and networking markets. The MBU segment is involved in memory and storage products sold into smartphone and other mobile-device markets. The EBU segment focuses on memory and storage products sold into automotive, industrial, and consumer Markets. The SBU segment consists of SSDs and component-level solutions sold into enterprise and cloud, client, and consumer storage markets. The company was founded by Ward D. Parkinson, Joseph Leon Parkinson, Dennis Wilson, and Doug Pitman on October 5, 1978 and is headquartered in Boise, ID.

Micron Technology Inc.

Micron Technology Inc

Micron Technology is seeing intense volatility as investors weigh stellar earnings and HBM demand against broader macroeconomic risks like escalating tensions in the Middle East. The community is deeply divided, with many labeling the sharp price decline as market manipulation while others treat the dip as a prime accumulation opportunity ahead of the stock's upcoming inclusion in the S&P 100.

Super Micro Computer, Inc. engages in the distribution and manufacture of information technology solutions and other computer products. Its products include twin solutions, MP servers, GPU and coprocessor, MicroCloud, AMD solutions, power supplies, SuperServer, storage, motherboards, chassis, super workstations, accessories, SuperRack and server management products. The company was founded by Charles Liang, Yih-Shyan Liaw, Sara Liu, and Chiu-Chu Liu Liang in September 1993 and is headquartered in San Jose, CA.

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Super Micro Computer is experiencing extreme volatility as investors weigh the company's strong revenue growth against a federal indictment involving co-founder Yih-Shyan Wally Liaw in an alleged AI chip smuggling scheme to China. While the company is not a named defendant and maintains it is cooperating with authorities, community sentiment remains sharply divided between those viewing the sell-off as a generational buying opportunity and others fearing long-term reputational damage and potential supply chain repercussions from Nvidia.

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The United States Oil Fund (USO) is trending as traders debate the impact of high-stakes geopolitical brinkmanship in the Middle East, specifically revolving around threats to the Strait of Hormuz and potential infrastructure strikes. The community is actively divided, with many debating whether the ongoing volatility represents a genuine long-term supply shock or a series of tactical market manipulations driven by official rhetoric.

Aurinia Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a clinical stage bio-pharmaceutical company, which engages in the research, development, and commercialization of therapeutic drugs. The company was founded by Robert Foster, Richard Glickman, and Michael Martin on June 16, 1993 and is headquartered in Edmonton, Canada.

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Aurinia Pharmaceuticals is trending following a massive leadership overhaul that saw the removal of CEO Peter Greenleaf and the appointment of Board Chair Kevin Tang as the new CEO. Investors are actively discussing this management shakeup as a long-awaited catalyst, with many speculating that the transition to Tangs team will finally pave the way for a potential acquisition or go-private deal.

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The community is actively debating the volatility of SCO as traders attempt to capitalize on shifting crude oil narratives amid geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. While many are focused on the potential for long-term gains if oil prices normalize, others are expressing frustration over the ETF's decay and its tendency to deviate from expected inverse performance during rapid market swings.

DraftKings, Inc. is a digital sports entertainment and gaming company, which engages in the provision of online sports betting, online casino, daily fantasy sports product offerings, DraftKings Marketplace, retail sportsbook, media, and other consumer product offerings. The company was founded by Jason D. Robins, Matthew Kalish, and Paul Liberman on December 31, 2011 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

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DraftKings Inc

DraftKings is trending as investors react to bipartisan legislative efforts targeting sports betting on CFTC-regulated prediction markets, which analysts view as a potential competitive win for established operators like DraftKings. Community discussion is heavily focused on the company's 'Super App' strategy, debates over market share impacts from prediction market rivals, and ongoing frustration regarding management's selling activity.

Cleveland-Cliffs, Inc. is a flat-rolled steel company, which engages in provision of iron ore pellets to the North American steel industry. It focuses on the production of metallic and coke, iron making, steelmaking, rolling and finishing, and downstream tubular components, stamping, and tooling. It operates through the Steelmaking and Other Businesses segments. The company was founded in 1847 and is headquartered in Cleveland, OH.

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Cleveland-Cliffs is facing intense market volatility as investors weigh the company's recent earnings miss and debt concerns against speculation about a transformative POSCO partnership. The community is actively debating the reliability of leadership and the impact of steel tariffs, while some participants view the current price action as a strategic accumulation opportunity ahead of potential Q2 growth.

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The Fundrise Innovation Fund has captured significant market attention following its recent NYSE debut, with investors actively debating its massive premium to net asset value versus the unique opportunity to gain liquid exposure to high-growth private AI companies like Anthropic, OpenAI, and SpaceX. While the community is split between bullish sentiment over the ticker's volatile price action and concerns regarding the restrictive six-month lock-up period for pre-IPO shareholders, the stock remains a high-conviction focal point for retail traders seeking exposure to venture-capital-backed tech.

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The SPY is experiencing intense volatility and speculative trading as the market reacts to conflicting reports regarding potential peace negotiations between the U.S. and Iran. The community is sharply divided, with many traders questioning the credibility of leadership's optimistic statements while debating whether the price action represents a genuine market recovery or a temporary "pump and dump" driven by geopolitical noise.

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

Sandisk Corp

Sandisk is experiencing extreme volatility driven by a major price target upgrade from Bank of America and robust AI-related memory demand, while the community remains sharply divided between those betting on a massive short squeeze and others warning of an unsustainable bubble ready to burst. Investors are intensely focused on the stock's wide daily price swings and potential for a significant retracement, as participants debate whether recent momentum is fueled by institutional accumulation or speculative excess.

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<ul><li>The volatility in Bitcoin’s price from under $68,000 to over $70,000 led to over $780 million in&nbsp;liquidations over the past day, as per CoinGlass data.</li><li>The surge in Bitcoin’s price and the wider cryptocurrency market came after President Donald Trump said the US and Iran held “productive” talks over the weekend.</li><li>Oil prices eased by over 4% to around $105, while the cryptocurrency market outperformed the S&amp;P 500, gold, and silver in early morning trade.</li></ul>Bitcoin (BTC) rose back above $70,000 in early morning trade on Monday after President Trump said that the U.S. and Iran have held “productive conversations” over the last two days and plans to delay any strikes on Iranian energy facilities by five days.“I am pleased to report that the United States of America, and the country of Iran, have had, over the last two days, very good and productive conversations regarding a complete and total resolution of our hostilities in the Middle East,” he&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/116278232362967212">wrote</a> in a post on Truth Social.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><a class="st-link-external" href="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/116278232362967212" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_03_23_072924_png_9694449519.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-03-23 072924.png" width="971" height="816"></a><figcaption>Source: @realDonaldTrump/TruthSocial</figcaption></figure><a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/bitcoin">Bitcoin’s price</a> rose over 3% in the last 24 hours to around $70,400 after hitting a two-week intraday low of around $67,600, according to CoinGecko data. Retail sentiment around the apex cryptocurrency on Stocktwits dipped to ‘bearish’ from ‘neutral’ territory over the past day, while chatter remained at ‘low’ levels. BTC was among the top trending tickers on Stocktwits at the time of writing.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_03_23_080646_png_8e6d5be5ee.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-03-23 080646.png" width="1267" height="145"><figcaption>BTC retail sentiment and message volume on March 23 as of 7:45 a.m. ET | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure><h2 class="st-heading-2">Ethereum, Solana, Dogecoin Outperform Bitcoin</h2>Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL) led gains among the top 10 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization.&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/ethereum">Ethereum’s price</a> rose 3.7% in the last 24 hours to more than $2,100, while&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/solana">Solana’s price</a> rose 3.5% to over $90. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around Solana fell to ‘extremely bearish’ from ‘bearish’ territory over the past day. Sentiment around Ethereum continued to hold in the ‘bearish’ zone.Dogecoin (DOGE) also outperformed Bitcoin, rising by 3.2% in the last 24 hours to around $0.093. Retail sentiment around the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/dogecoin">DOGE</a> dipped to ‘bearish’ from ‘neutral’ territory over the past day and chatter fell to ‘normal’ from ‘high’ levels.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Cryptocurrency Market Outperforms S&amp;P 500, Silver, Gold</h2>The uptick in cryptocurrency prices came after the&nbsp;Brent oil prices fell over 4% to around $105 following Trump’s post on Truth Social. The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/USO/sentiment">United States Oil Fund (USO)</a> fell over 6% in pre-market trade, with retail sentiment on Stocktwits trending in ‘bearish’ territory over the past day and chatter falling to ‘normal’ from ‘high’ levels.The overall cryptocurrency market jumped 3.4% to just under $2.5 trillion. CoinGlass data&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.coinglass.com/liquidations">showed</a> the volatility in Bitcoin’s price led to $785 million liquidated from the market over the past day,&nbsp;with $421 million coming from long bets being wiped out and another $363 million from short positions.&nbsp;Meanwhile, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SDPR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (SPY)</a> rose as much as 1.5% in pre-market trade and was among the top trending tickers on Stocktwits at the time of writing. Retail sentiment around SPY’s stock improved to ‘bearish’ from ‘extremely bearish’ territory over the past day, while chatter petered down to ‘normal’ from’ high ‘levels.Gold and silver prices remained in the red.&nbsp; SPDR Gold Shares ETF (GLD) was down as much as 2.8% in premarket trade, and the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SLV">iShares Silver Trust (SLV)</a>&nbsp;moved 1.4% lower.Retail sentiment around&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/GLD">GLD’s stock</a>&nbsp;on Stocktwits remained in ‘bullish’ territory over the past day, with chatter at ‘extremely high’ levels, and sentiment around SLV’s stock stayed in the ‘bearish’ zone, with chatter at ‘high’ levels.&nbsp;Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/coinbase-robinhood-kraken-prediction-market-expansion-under-threat/cZ3mIsURI0P">Coinbase, Robinhood, Kraken Prediction Market Expansion Under Threat After Senate Reportedly Moves To Restrict Sector</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters and members of the media at Mar-a-Lago.

Bitcoin Price Shoots Above $70,000 After Trump Says US-Iran Held ‘Productive’ Talks

Ethereum, and Solana led gains among the top 10 cryptocurrency by market capitalization on Monday morning. 

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U.S. stock futures soared in Monday’s pre-market trade after President Donald Trump announced that he has instructed the Department of War to postpone all military strikes against Iran’s power plants and energy infrastructure for five days.Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) futures were up more than 1,200 points, while the S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures were both up nearly 3%.President Donald Trump on Monday announced that he has instructed the Department of War to postpone all military strikes against Iran’s power plants and energy infrastructure for five days.“I AM PLEASE TO REPORT THAT THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AND THE COUNTRY OF IRAN, HAVE HAD, OVER THE LAST TWO DAYS, VERY GOOD AND PRODUCTIVE CONVERSATIONS REGARDING A COMPLETE AND TOTAL RESOLUTION OF OUR HOSTILITIES IN THE MIDDLE EAST,” President Trump&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/116278159912794855">said</a> in a post on Truth Social.He added that the postponement of military strikes on Iran’s energy infrastructure is subject to the success of the ongoing discussions between the two sides.<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Trump_post_jpg_8c5b0d1547.webp" alt="President Donald Trump's post on Truth Social" width="576" height="504"><figcaption>President Donald Trump's post on Truth Social | @realDonaldTrump/Truth Social</figcaption></figure>U.S. equities soared in Monday’s pre-market trade. At the time of writing, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF</a> (SPY), which tracks the S&amp;P 500 index, was up 1.17%; the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust ETF</a> (QQQ) rose 1.15%; and the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA) gained 1.3%. Retail sentiment on Stocktwits regarding the S&amp;P 500 ETF was in the ‘extremely bearish’ territory.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Iran Denies Trump’s Claims Of Talks</h2>A senior Iranian security official reportedly denied President Trump’s claims of talks between the two countries,&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tasnimnews.ir/en/news/2026/03/23/3547520/source-dismisses-iran-us-talks-says-trump-has-backed-off">according</a> to Tasnim News Agency.The official reportedly stated that President Trump has retreated in the face of Iran’s military threats regarding attacks on critical infrastructure in the region.The official stated that no negotiations are ongoing or have been undertaken, while noting that the Strait of Hormuz will not return to pre-war conditions.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Oil Tumbles</h2>Crude oil prices tumbled about 9% on Monday following President Trump’s announcement, after gaining more than 3% earlier in the day.U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures maturing in May tumbled more than 9% to hover around $89 per barrel. Brent crude futures expiring in May also fell 9% to $97 per barrel.The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/USO">United States Oil Fund ETF</a> (USO) fell nearly 9%, while the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/UCO">ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Crude Oil ETF</a> (UCO) was down about 11% at the time of writing.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/crude-oil-prices-soar-iea-warning-middle-east-trump-ultimatum-iran-threat/cZ3meicRI03">‘Very Severe’ Crude Oil Shock Coming? IEA Warning Sparks Reaction As Trump’s Iran Deadline Looms</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

President Trump signed executive orders which included the renaming of the Department of Defense to the Department of War. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

Dow Futures Hold Gains After Trump Postpones Strikes Against Iranian Power Plants For 5 Days – But Iran Denies Talks Claim

Trump added that the postponement of military strikes on Iran’s energy infrastructure is subject to the success of the ongoing discussions between the two sides.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>President Trump gave Iran an ultimatum on Saturday that the U.S. will “obliterate” the country’s power plants if it doesn’t stand down and fully open the Strait of Hormuz.</li><li>Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf warned that critical and energy infrastructure, as well as oil facilities in the Middle East, could be destroyed if Iran’s energy infrastructure is targeted.</li><li>According to a Reuters report, Iran’s National Defence Council has warned that all communication lines in the Persian Gulf will be mined if there is any attempt to attack the Iranian coast or islands.</li></ul>Crude oil prices soared on Monday amid intensifying tensions in the Middle East due to the Iran war, with the ultimatum issued by President Donald Trump looming large.According to a Reuters&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/iea-consulting-with-governments-further-oil-stock-releases-chief-birol-says-2026-03-23/">report</a>, International Energy Agency (IEA) chief Fatih Birol warned that the Middle East crisis is “very severe” and that its impact is worse than the two oil shocks of the 1970s and the Russia-Ukraine war put together.“The single most important ⁠solution to this problem is opening the Hormuz Strait. The depth of the problem was not well appreciated by the decision makers around the world,” he said, according to the report, explaining his decision to speak up now.This comes amid a continued rise in crude oil prices. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures maturing in May were up more than 3% before losing some steam, hovering around $99 a barrel at the time of writing. Brent crude futures expiring in May surged about 3% to hover around $109 a barrel.The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/USO">United States Oil Fund ETF</a> (USO) was up about 2% at the time of writing, while the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/UCO">ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Crude Oil ETF</a> (UCO) soared nearly 6%.Meanwhile, major U.S. oil stocks like Exxon Mobil Corp. (XOM), Chevron Corp. (CVX), and ConocoPhillips (COP) rose about 1% in Monday’s pre-market trade.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Trump’s Looming Ultimatum</h2>President Trump gave Iran an ultimatum on Saturday that the U.S. will “obliterate” the country’s power plants if it doesn’t stand down and fully open the Strait of Hormuz.“If Iran doesn’t FULLY OPEN, WITHOUT THREAT, the Strait of Hormuz, within 48 HOURS from this exact point in time, the United States of America will hit and obliterate their various POWER PLANTS, STARTING WITH THE BIGGEST ONE FIRST!” he said.<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Trump_post_jpg_c806e577e7.webp" alt="President Donald Trump's post on Truth Social" width="570" height="286"><figcaption>President Donald Trump's post on Truth Social | @realDonaldTrump/Truth Social</figcaption></figure>It’s been nearly 35 hours since the president’s post, leaving Iran with about 13 hours to take a call.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Iran Warns Gulf Facilities Could Be Destroyed In An ‘Irreversible Manner’</h2>Meanwhile, Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf warned in a&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/mb_ghalibaf/status/2035665493307130044">post</a> on X that critical and energy infrastructure as well as oil facilities in the Middle East could be destroyed in an “irreversible manner” immediately after Iran’s energy infrastructure is targeted.According to a Reuters&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://aje.news/e3f29t?update=4427090">report</a>, Iran’s National Defence Council has warned that all communication lines in the Persian Gulf will be mined if there is any attempt to attack the Iranian coast or islands.“In this case, the entire Gulf will practically be in a situation similar to the Strait of Hormuz for a long time (...) One should not forget the failure of more than 100 minesweepers in the 1980s in removing a few sea mines,” the council said.Meanwhile, U.S. equities declined in Monday’s pre-market trade. At the time of writing, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF</a> (SPY), which tracks the S&amp;P 500 index, was down 0.94%; the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust ETF</a> (QQQ) fell 1.01%; and the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA) rose 0.75%. Retail sentiment on Stocktwits regarding the S&amp;P 500 ETF was in the ‘extremely bearish’ territory.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/democrat-flags-howard-lutnick-conflict-of-interest-1-6b-usa-rare-earth-deal/cZ3XwveRILw">House Democrat Flags Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick's Conflict Of Interest In $1.6B USA Rare Earth Deal: Report</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

The West Texas Intermediate (WTI)-grade of crude oil spiked over 2% in overnight trading on Sunday. 

‘Very Severe’ Crude Oil Shock Coming? IEA Warning Sparks Reaction As Trump’s Iran Deadline Looms

Brent crude futures expiring in May surged about 3% to hover around $109 a barrel.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>TPET jumped 15%, EONR gained 13%, USO rose 4%, while BATL and INDO each added 3% in premarket trading on Monday.</li><li>Brent has surged over 50% since the escalation of the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran in late February.</li><li>Analysts warned that floating storage buffers are shrinking and Hormuz disruptions could push prices higher still.</li></ul>Major oil stocks and index funds climbed in premarket trading on Monday as crude held near three-year highs after U.S. President Donald Trump gave Iran 48 hours to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face strikes on power infrastructure, raising fears of deeper supply disruptions.Shares of Trio Petroleum (TPET) rose 15%, followed by EON Resources (EONR), which jumped 13%. The United States Oil Fund (USO) gained 4%, while Battalion Oil (BATL) and Indonesia Energy (INDO) each rose 3%.Brent crude traded above $113 per barrel, extending gains for a fifth straight session, while West Texas Intermediate hovered near $100.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Brent Surges Over 50% Since Iran Conflict Escalation</h2>Crude strengthened after Trump warned Iran to “fully open” the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours or face strikes on power infrastructure, while Tehran said it would target key regional assets if attacks proceed.The conflict has now entered its 24th day, already lasting twice as long as a similar crisis last year involving the same parties. Since U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran began in late February, Brent has surged more than 50%.Investors are also navigating mixed policy signals after Trump, shortly before issuing the ultimatum, said he was considering “winding down” U.S. military efforts, adding to uncertainty about the conflict's trajectory.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Analysts See Prolonged Gulf Supply Disruptions Ahead</h2>Ole Hansen, head of commodity strategy at Saxo Bank,&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/Ole_S_Hansen/status/2035983329137160546">said on X</a> that refined-product markets continue to highlight tightening supply conditions even as crude initially remained supported by floating storage accumulated earlier in the conflict. He added that the early supply buffer from oil stranded at sea “is now being steadily eroded.”Meanwhile, UBS said on Friday that uncertainty around reopening the Strait of Hormuz continues to signal expectations for prolonged supply disruptions from the Gulf region.The brokerage warned that even rerouting the pipeline may not fully offset the impact due to limited storage capacity, while tanker escorts through the Strait of Hormuz remain uncertain despite efforts by the U.S. and its allies. UBS said a planned 400-million-barrel strategic reserve release by OECD countries would likely offset only part of the disruption, especially as refinery output cuts in the Middle East begin affecting markets in Asia and Europe.UBS expects Brent to climb well above its $90 per barrel end of June forecast in the near term if supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz persist and scarcity fears intensify.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Hormuz Deadline: ‘Ticking Time Bomb’</h2>Barclays said threats targeting energy infrastructure highlight the risks of compounding the effects of supply disruptions across the region. “Reluctant diplomacy and the potential for ground troops could exacerbate the situation.”&nbsp;Meanwhile, IG Australia said Trump’s ultimatum has placed a “48-hour ticking time bomb of elevated uncertainty” over global markets. The firm added that strikes on Iran’s power grid could disrupt export terminals, pumping stations, and refinery operations, potentially making any blockade economically and politically unsustainable for Tehran.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Did Stocktwits Users React?</h2>On Stocktwits, retail sentiment for USO, INDO, TPET, and BATL remained ‘bearish’, with message volume ranging from ‘normal’ to ‘extremely low’. In contrast, sentiment for EONR was ‘bullish’ amid ‘high’ message volume.Over the past year, BATL has surged over 1,000%, while EONR, USO, and INDO gained 66%, 65%, and 47%, respectively. In contrast, TPET declined 27% over the same period.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

A MarineTraffic map showing ship movements in the Strait of Hormuz. Taken in Brussels, Belgium, on March 15, 2026. (Photo by Jonathan Raa/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

USO, TPET, EONR, INDO Jump Premarket: Analysts Call Trump's Hormuz Deadline A 'Ticking Time Bomb' For Oil Supply

Brent crude topped $113 as Trump issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Iran over the Strait of Hormuz.

Iranian Demonstration For Human Rights Holds March In L.A. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)

Iran Issues Six-Point Ultimatum For Peace As Strait Of Hormuz Tensions Heat Up

Crude oil prices continued to rise amid the US-Iran conflict, and some Stocktwits users believed they could reach $200.

Iran Is Ready For Peace If Six Conditions Are Met 

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Iran said ships from all but “enemy” states may transit the Strait of Hormuz with security coordination, as President Donald Trump issued a 48-hour ultimatum threatening strikes if the waterway is not fully reopened.</li><li>Oil markets rallied amid fears of supply disruption at the chokepoint, pushing Brent crude above $112 per barrel and fueling renewed volatility in the energy market.</li><li>On-chain data shows a wallet linked to Sky co-founder Rune holds roughly $4.02 million in equity and about $5.5 million in unrealized gains.</li></ul>Iran announced a partial reopening of the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, stating that ships from all but "enemy" states may pass through the vital waterway, provided they make security arrangements.&nbsp;The&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.mehrnews.com/news/6763848/%D8%B3%DB%8C%D8%A7%D8%B3%D8%AA-%D9%87%D9%88%D8%B4%D9%85%D9%86%D8%AF%D8%A7%D9%86%D9%87-%D8%A7%DB%8C%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%86-%D8%AF%D8%B1-%D8%AA%D9%86%DA%AF%D9%87-%D9%87%D8%B1%D9%85%D8%B2-%D9%85%D8%B3%D8%AF%D9%88%D8%AF%D8%B3%D8%A7%D8%B2%DB%8C-%DA%AF%D8%B2%DB%8C%D9%86%D8%B4%DB%8C-%D8%A8%D9%87-%D8%AC%D8%A7%DB%8C-%D8%A7%D9%86%D8%B3%D8%AF%D8%A7%D8%AF">announcement</a> coincides with a 48-hour ultimatum from U.S. President Donald Trump and a spike in oil prices due to concerns about growing supply disruptions. "If Iran does not FULLY OPEN, WITHOUT THREAT, the Strait of Hormuz within 48 HOURS from this exact point in time, the United States of America will hit and obliterate their various POWER PLANTS, STARTING WITH THE BIGGEST ONE FIRST," stated U.S. President Donald Trump in a social media&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/116269822349947644">post</a> on Saturday.<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_03_22_at_5_22_11_AM_png_23c38aa297.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-03-22 at 5.22.11 AM.png" width="490" height="250"><figcaption>Donald Trump's post on Truth Social.&nbsp;</figcaption></figure>The remarks come amid heightened geopolitical tensions and renewed energy market volatility, with crude prices rising amid concerns about supply disruptions at the strategic chokepoint that manages a sizable portion of global oil flows.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Why Is The Strait Of Hormuz Conflict Notable?</h2>About 20% of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas passes through the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow but crucial maritime chokepoint that has turned into a major flashpoint in the 2026 Middle East conflict.&nbsp;Iran launched retaliatory missile and drone attacks throughout the region in response to a series of coordinated U.S.-Israeli military strikes on Iran, including <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/trump-us-strike-on-iran-khamenei-crypto-markets/cZdcYPvRIc3">the assassination of</a> Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei in late February. This led to an open conflict between Iran and the combined forces of Israel and the United States. Iran has responded by limiting and successfully disrupting commercial traffic through the strait, attacking merchant ships, planting mines, and now threatening to bar ships from "enemy" nations.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Global Oil Supply Shock</h2>The sharp increase in energy markets was highlighted by Brent crude futures, which recently traded above $112 per barrel, rising more than 3% on the day and extending gains to over 50% over the past month.&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/USO">United States Oil Fund, LP (USO)</a> was down over 1% in after-hours trading. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around USO remained in ‘bearish’ territory, with ‘high’ chatter levels over the past day.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_03_22_at_5_47_33_AM_png_5edbc721e0.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-03-22 at 5.47.33 AM.png" width="1156" height="148"><figcaption>USO retail sentiment and message volume on March 22 as of 5:49 a.m. ET | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure><a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/BNO">United States Brent Oil Fund, LP (BNO)</a> was down 0.4% in after-hours. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around BNO remained in ‘neutral’ territory, with ‘high’ chatter levels over the past day.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_03_22_at_5_48_19_AM_png_ba61424a1d.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-03-22 at 5.48.19 AM.png" width="1138" height="140"><figcaption>BNO retail sentiment and message volume on March 22 as of 5:49 a.m. ET | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure><h2 class="st-heading-2">Oil Bets Lead To Major Profit</h2>Sky's co-founder, Rune, currently has a wallet address with about $4.02 million in total holdings, with about $3.29 million concentrated in leveraged perpetual futures positions and about $733,700 in spot assets, according to on-chain&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://hypurrscan.io/address/0x30d3ca3bed41c08e98fbdf671418421a76ee019a#txs">data</a> from Hyperscan.&nbsp;With an overall leverage of roughly 1.7 times and total unrealized gains of roughly $5.5 million across its open positions, the account has maintained long positions in Brent crude, WTI crude (CL), and the S&amp;P 500. A concentrated capital inflow of slightly more than $4 million in Circle’s (CRCL) stablecoin USDC from Arbitrum (ARB). This was followed by active rotation through sizable buy and sell orders, including a recent TWAP execution that raised exposure to WTI crude.The leveraged wallet seems to be benefiting from the current crude price rally, which has underpinned a marked turnaround in crude-linked perpetual positions on Hyperliquid (HYPE), shifting them from losses to significant floating profits.&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/WTIB">The USCF Oil Plus Bitcoin Strategy Fund (WTIB)</a> which provides exposure to both crude oil and Bitcoin (BTC) was up 0.17% in after hours after closing over 3% on Friday. On Stocktwits retail sentiment around WTIB remained in ‘neutral’ territory, with ‘high’ chatter levels over the past day.Read also: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/glenmark-debuts-budget-semaglutide-in-india/cZ3i3maRIih">Glenmark Debuts Budget Semaglutide In India, Undercutting Ozempic By Over 80%</a> For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Fossil Fuel Prices Remain Volatile Due To War In The Middle East (Photo by Finnbarr Webster/Getty Images)

Iran Opens Strait Of Hormuz To All But ‘Enemy’ Ships – While Crude Oil Rally Pushes Bets

The Strait of Hormuz, a maritime chokepoint that transports 20% of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas, has become a significant point of contention in the current US-Iran crisis. 

Strait Of Hormuz Risks Rise As Iran Curbs Access For ‘Enemy’ States

The Strait of Hormuz, a maritime chokepoint that transports 20% of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas, has become a significant point of contention in the current US-Iran crisis. 


<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Trump said in a post on Truth Social that the U.S. was closing in on meeting its objectives in Iran.&nbsp;</li><li>The comments come amid escalating tensions in the Middle East as the Iran war intensifies, choking off the critical Strait of Hormuz and disrupting oil supplies.&nbsp;</li><li>U.S. stock markets climbed higher in extended trading hours.</li></ul>U.S. stock markets crossed into green territory in Friday’s extended trading hours after President Donald Trump said that the administration is considering winding down its military operations in Iran as it gets “very close” to meeting objectives.The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF (SPY), which tracks the S&amp;P 500 index, climbed 0.82% at the time of writing, the Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (QQQ) was up 0.71%, and the SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust (DIA) was 0.68% higher.The comments come amid escalating tensions in the Middle East as the Iran war intensifies, choking off the critical Strait of Hormuz and disrupting oil supplies.<h2 class="st-heading-2">What Trump Said</h2>Trump said in a post on Truth Social that the U.S. was closing in on meeting its objectives in Iran, which include crippling Iran’s missile capabilities and defense industry, dismantling its naval and air forces, preventing it from developing nuclear weapons, and ensuring strong protection for key regional allies like Israel and Gulf nations.He also said that the Strait of Hormuz will need to be guarded by the nations that use it, adding that other nations, not the U.S., must guard the strait.“The Hormuz Strait will have to be guarded and policed, as necessary, by other Nations who use it — The United States does not! If asked, we will help these Countries in their Hormuz efforts, but it shouldn’t be necessary once Iran’s threat is eradicated. Importantly, it will be an easy Military Operation for them,” Trump said.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Oil Prices</h2>Meanwhile, oil prices surpassed $113 a barrel earlier on Friday after Iran struck multiple energy assets across the Middle East, including facilities in Qatar and Saudi Arabia, in retaliation to Israel’s attack on South Pars.At the time of writing, ICE Brent Crude futures expiring in May were trading around $108.6 per barrel, while WTI Crude expiring in April were at $98.81 per barrel.The <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/USO">United States Oil Fund</a> (USO), which tracks the movement of WTI crude, was down nearly 3% in Friday’s extended trading hours.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

SPY, QQQ, DIA Rise After-Hours As Trump Says US Considers Winding Down Iran Military Operations

Trump also said that the Strait of Hormuz will need to be guarded by the nations who use it, adding that other nations, not the U.S., must guard the strait.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>The broader crypto market rose slightly, with liquidations totaling around $216 million over the past 24 hours.</li><li>Ethereum and XRP lagged Bitcoin’s gains, while overall altcoin trading volumes have declined significantly.</li><li>Data showed altcoin trading volume on Binance and major exchanges dropped to $26 billion from over $100 billion in October.</li></ul>Bitcoin (BTC) held above $70,000 in morning trade on Friday amid elevated oil prices and retail sentiment around the apex cryptocurrency held in ‘bullish’ territory despite a week of sharp price swings.&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/bitcoin">Bitcoin’s price</a> moved 1.4% higher in the last 24 hours to around $70,300 after&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/bitcoin-falls-below-69000-while-oil-prices-stay-elevated-after-gulf-strikes/cZ3a8vkRIhg">falling below $69,000</a> in the previous session following a&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/xrp-ethereum-outpace-bitcoin-after-btc-jump-sparks-461-m-liquidations/cZ3EcHsRIQD">high over nearly $76,000</a> earlier this week. Retail sentiment around the apex cryptocurrency on Stocktwits remained in ‘bullish’ territory with chatter at ‘normal’ levels over the past day.<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_03_20_090341_png_cb0d069db7.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-03-20 090341.png" width="1284" height="155"><figcaption>BTC retail sentiment and message volume on March 20 as of 9:30 a.m. ET | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>Many users on the platform forecast that Bitcoin’s is slated to hit $80,000 by the end of the month. One retail investor said that Bitcoin forming higher lows was likely a bullish signal to build to that support level.<stembedurl>https://www.stocktwits.com/2023andbeyond/message/648064767</stembedurl><h2 class="st-heading-2">Ethereum, XRP Lag Bitcoin Gains While Altcoin Volumes Drop</h2>The overall cryptocurrency market gained 1% in the last 24 hours, just below $2.5 trillion. CoinGlass data&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.coinglass.com/liquidations">showed</a> around $216 million in liquidations over the past day, with a near-even split between long and short bets being wiped out.&nbsp;The United States Oil Fund (USO) gained as much as 1.3% at market open, trading at around over $118. Retail sentiment around the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/USO/">oil ETF</a> on Stocktwits trended in ‘bearish’ territory, accompanied by ‘high’ levels of chatter over the past day.&nbsp;Ripple’s XRP (XRP) and Ethereum (ETH) lagged among the top 10 cryptocurrency by market capitalization, edging higher by just 0.4%.&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/ripple">XRP’s price</a> traded at around $1.44, while&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/ethereum">Ethereum’s price</a> held at around $2,100. Stocktwits data showed that retail sentiment around both altcoins remained in ‘bullish’ territory over the past day with chatter at ‘high’ levels.According to a CryptoQuant&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://cryptoquant.com/insights/quicktake/69bcdff6153c6a26e0ae7cff-Altcoin-trading-volumes-collapse-as-investor-interest-fades">analyst</a>, altcoins trading volumes on Binance (BNB) and other major exchanges has fallen to around just $26 billion as of Friday in comparison to over $100 billion in October last year.&nbsp;Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/coinbase-launches-perpetual-futures-amid-hyperliquid-s-trading-boom/cZ3XY6pRILg">Coinbase Launches Perpetual Futures Amid Hyperliquid’s Trading Boom – MAG 7, SPY, QQQ In Lineup</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Bitcoin Holds $70,000 Amid High Oil Prices – Ethereum, Ripple Lag BTC Gains

Bitcoin’s price rebounded after briefly falling below $69,000, following a high near $76,000 earlier in the week.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>The IEA said the Iran war has triggered the largest oil supply disruption on record and outlined additional steps for governments, businesses, and households to help limit the impact.</li><li>The agency said that encouraging a shift from private cars to public transport, along with measures such as alternating access for private vehicles in major cities, can help reduce congestion and lower fuel consumption.</li><li>Meanwhile, the Trump administration is considering plans to either take over or blockade Iran’s Kharg Island, according to a report by Axios.</li></ul>The International Energy Agency (IEA) has issued a slew of recommendations to help people cope with rising crude oil prices as the war in Iran enters its 21st day.The IEA said the Iran war has triggered the largest oil supply disruption in history, and while some steps have already been taken to ease demand pressures, it outlined additional actions for governments, businesses, and households to help mitigate the impact.“In the absence of a swift resolution, the impacts on energy markets and economies are set to become more and more severe,” said IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol.WTI crude futures expiring in May have gained around 42% since the Iran war began in February, while Brent crude futures expiring in the same month have soared about 48%.<h2 class="st-heading-2">IEA’s Top Recommendations To Deal With Oil Price Shock</h2>Some of the top recommendations outlined by the IEA include working from home to reduce commuting-related demand for petrol and diesel. The agency has also suggested that reducing speed by 10 kilometers per hour on the highway will cut fuel use across both passenger and freight segments.It said that encouraging a shift from private cars to public transport, along with measures such as alternating access for private vehicles in major cities, can help reduce congestion and lower fuel consumption.The IEA has also recommended reducing air travel, increasing carpooling, and shifting LPG use from transport to cooking as additional measures to ease demand for crude oil.“While the demand-side measures highlighted in the report cannot match the scale of disrupted supply, they can play a meaningful role in lowering costs for consumers, reducing market strains and preserving fuels for essential uses until normal flows resume,” the agency said.This comes amid a continued rise in crude oil prices. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures maturing in May rose nearly 1% to more than $96 a barrel. Brent crude futures expiring in May gained over 2% to hover around $111 a barrel.The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/USO">United States Oil Fund ETF</a> (USO) was up nearly 1% at the time of writing, while the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/UCO">ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Crude Oil ETF</a> (UCO) gained about 2%.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Trump Mulls Taking Over Or Blockading Iran’s Kharg Island</h2>Meanwhile, the Trump administration is considering plans to either take over or blockade Iran’s Kharg Island, according to a&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/20/iran-invasion-kharg-island-strait-hormuz">report</a> by Axios.This is part of the Trump administration’s plans to pressure Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, through which nearly a fifth of the world’s oil supply passes.“We can knock out their oil in Kharg Island. The only thing we didn’t take down was the oil, because if we knock out, I call them the pipes, very complex, but if you do that, it will take them forever to rebuild,” President Donald Trump said on Tuesday, according to a&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.politico.com/news/2026/03/19/why-targeting-kharg-island-could-backfire-on-trump-00834972">report</a> by Politico.Meanwhile, U.S. equities declined in Friday’s pre-market trade. At the time of writing, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF</a> (SPY), which tracks the S&amp;P 500 index, was down 0.35%; the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust ETF</a> (QQQ) fell 0.48%; and the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA) fell 0.24%. Retail sentiment on Stocktwits regarding the S&amp;P 500 ETF was in the ‘extremely bearish’ territory.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/novo-nordisk-wegovy-hd-7-2-mg-approved-by-fda/cZ3aFJgRIhX">Novo Nordisk Receives FDA Approval For Higher Dose Of Its Weight-Loss Drug Wegovy</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

As Oil Prices Surge Amid Iran War, IEA’s Advice Is Simple — Work From Home, Ease Off The Pedal, Skip That Flight

WTI crude futures expiring in May have gained around 42% since the Iran war began in late February, while Brent crude futures expiring in May have soared about 48%.

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