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  • TODAY: Netflix announces The Altruists, a new limited series on Sam Bankman-Fried & Caroline Ellison. Julia Garner and Anthony Boyle will lead. Expect romance, ambition, and the $8B crypto implosion of FTX.
  • U.S. policymakers increasingly recognize Bitcoin's role in promoting economic growth and aligning with American values, with 59% of the Senate being pro-BTC.
  • Markets rocked by Trump’s 50% EU tariff threat, but Bitcoin holds firm as institutional inflows surge. Crypto emerges as the ‘grown-up’ in erratic policy storms, per QCP. - Trump’s tariff plan rattles markets, but BTC rebounds to $110K. - BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF logs 30 straight days of inflows. - QCP: Crypto now a hedge against policy chaos. QCP Flags Crypto’s Maturity as Trump Tariffs Reignite Global Trade Uncertainty Markets reeled as Trump’s surprise 50% EU tariff proposal shattered weeks of calm, but bitcoin’s steady rebound—bolstered by record institutional inflows—signaled crypto’s emerging role as a haven in an era of policy chaos, according to QCP Capital’s latest analysis. Bitcoin Resilience Contrasts With Tech Equity Weakness Amid Policy Shifts, QCP Analysis Says Global risk sentiment swung sharply this week after U.S. President Donald Trump proposed a 50% tariff on EU goods, upending a months-long rally in equities and reigniting policy uncertainty, according to a QCP report published May 26. Despite the turbulence, the firm’s researchers highlighted bitcoin’s resilience, noting its “grown-up” role in an increasingly erratic macroeconomic landscape. The QCP report detailed how Trump’s tariff announcement last week abruptly reversed a period of declining market volatility, with the S&P 500 nearing the 6,000 level before the news sparked a risk-asset selloff. Markets partially recovered after Trump extended the tariff implementation deadline to July 9, QCP noted, but the episode pointed out the fragility of recent gains. European equities and U.S. futures opened higher Monday, though analysts at the firm warned the reprieve could be temporary. QCP emphasized that the swift compression of the BTC July-to-June volatility spread — from over 2 vols to under 1 — signals investor anticipation of further policy shifts ahead of the new deadline. “The market may be pricing in another policy pivot,” the report stated, suggesting traders are hedging against renewed chaos. Inflation remains a critical focus, with Friday’s U.S. PCE print poised to influence Federal Reserve policy, QCP researchers added. While oil prices have retreated, escalating port congestion in Europe — now spreading to Asia and the U.S. — threatens to elevate shipping costs and reignite indirect inflationary pressures. Bitcoin’s weekend dip to $106,000 and subsequent rebound back to the $110,000 range reflects strong institutional demand, QCP highlighted. Blackrock’s spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), IBIT, recorded 30 straight days of net inflows, highlighting deepening institutional participation. The inflows are structural, not speculative, the researchers asserted, stating: IBIT has now logged 30 consecutive days of net inflows, reinforcing the growing institutional foothold in digital assets. Notably, QCP observed a growing divergence between crypto and tech equities: The TQQQ Nasdaq ETF has seen sustained outflows since April despite broader equity strength, while digital assets attract steady capital. This rotation suggests investors view crypto as both a hedge and a standalone opportunity, the firm said. “In a world of erratic policymaking, crypto increasingly looks like the grown-up at the table,” QCP concluded, framing bitcoin’s stability amid geopolitical and economic crosscurrents as a marker of its maturation. The analysis reinforces crypto’s evolving role in global portfolios as traditional assets face heightened policy risks.
  • Behind the Curtain: Inside the Top Hedge Funds Loading up on IBIT and FBTC The latest data shows that after this week’s spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) inflows, Blackrock’s IBIT has amassed 655,570.77 BTC, while Fidelity’s FBTC accounts for 200,712.72 BTC. At the same time, a number of the globe’s most powerful financial institutions have stacked up sizeable positions in these ETFs—below is a breakdown of the top hedge funds with holdings in IBIT and FBTC. Hedge Funds Have Muscled Into Bitcoin ETFs As of now, Blackrock’s Ishares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) and Fidelity’s Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC) sit at the top of the leaderboard for spot bitcoin ETF holdings. Thanks to Friday’s inflows, IBIT commands a hefty 655,570.77 BTC—just north of $70 billion at today’s prices. FBTC trails behind but holds its ground in second place with 200,712.72 BTC, valued at $21.43 billion. Altogether, the two funds control a combined $91.43 billion in bitcoin. Now, several of the world’s most powerful hedge funds have exposure to IBIT and FBTC. So we took a deep dive into the top five holders of each fund to see which players dominate the space. While some firms stick to either IBIT or FBTC, others cast a wider net, scooping up bitcoin-related ETFs like GBTC, HODL, and BITB alongside them. Fidelity’s FBTC The No. 1 hedge fund holding FBTC is Jane Street Group LLC. Known as a global force in quantitative trading and liquidity provisioning, Jane Street leads the pack. Trailing just behind is New York–based Millennium Management LLC, a major player in the alternative investment world. As of Mar., Jane Street holds 7,239,363 FBTC shares, including 358,500 calls and 119,400 puts—suggesting a bullish tilt toward BTC ETFs. Millennium owns roughly 6,955,712 shares without any associated calls or puts. Landing third is Capula Management Ltd, with 4,299,112 FBTC shares. The London-headquartered British fund is simply holding its position. Following Capula is Schonfeld Strategic Advisors LLC (Schonfeld or SSA), holding 4,187,281 shares. Schonfeld trimmed its stake in FBTC since Sept. 2024, when it held 5,530,865 shares. Rounding out the top five is Sculptor Capital LP, formerly Och-Ziff Capital Management Group, which upped its FBTC holdings from 801,950 shares at the end of 2024 to 2,188,727 shares today. Blackrock’s IBIT The top hedge fund with exposure to Blackrock’s Ishares Bitcoin Trust is Brevan Howard Capital Management LP. In 2025, the firm holds 21,567,122 IBIT shares. That’s down from 25,567,302 in the final quarter of 2024—a reduction of 4,000,180 shares. Coming in second is Goldman Sachs Group, with a total of 30,831,854 shares. Of those, 23,378,954 are held directly, 1,445,200 are call options, and 6,007,700 are puts. Millennium takes third with 18,100,456 shares, including 17,587,156 owned outright. Millennium also holds options on 246,500 shares and puts on 266,800 more. Right behind is Susquehanna International Group LLP, which has 29,868,970 shares split among 12,403,900 calls, 6,816,100 puts, and 10,648,970 direct shares. The fifth-largest holder is Brooklands Fund Management Ltd, a boutique firm with a comparatively modest position of 15,300 shares. Institutional Bitcoin Packaging The growing presence of heavyweight hedge funds in these bitcoin ETFs signals a deepening alignment between traditional finance and digital assets. Their calculated exposure hints at broader strategic interest, not just in bitcoin itself, but in its institutional packaging. As capital continues to coalesce around these vehicles, the line separating legacy finance and crypto innovation grows thinner with each passing quarter.
  • The SEC is reviewing Nasdaq PHLX's proposal to list and trade Nasdaq Bitcoin Index Options.
  • Generations Betrayed: Why People Are Turning to Gold and Bitcoin The recent rise in gold and bitcoin prices reveals more than market dynamics—it reflects a quiet awakening to the centuries-old fraud of fiat money. The Fraud of Fiat: How Inflation Became Accepted Theft Isn’t it curious how people reminisce about the past, casually recalling that a candy bar once cost 50 cents—as if prices rising over time were some cosmic inevitability? Rarely does anyone interrupt this nostalgia to point out that what they’ve witnessed is not nature’s doing but a calculated deception that has endured for generations. Generations Betrayed: Why People Are Turning to Gold and Bitcoin Between 1913 to 2023, or 110 years, the U.S. dollar lost 96.7% of its purchasing power. $1 in 2025 only buys about 3.1% of what it could buy in 1913, meaning its value has declined to roughly $0.03 in 1913 terms. What happens at zero? Inflation is not an accident. It is not the result of mysterious market forces beyond comprehension. It is a deliberate consequence of a system designed to dilute the value of money by allowing the supply of currency to grow faster than the production of actual goods and services. That is its only definition and inflation’s only cause. Meanwhile, technology—man’s tool for mastery over nature—has made production faster, cheaper, and more efficient than ever before. So why should prices rise, if not because someone is tampering with the money? And yet, society accepts this ongoing theft with a shrug. They repeat “back in my day” like a lullaby, blind to the confession hidden in their nostalgia: that they have been robbed. Robbed by political and banking institutions, they were taught to trust. The government has drained their wealth slowly, silently, and with cold precision. The central bank has engineered this betrayal in plain sight, not just once, but over generations since its creation. This is the moral context in which we must understand the gravitation toward gold, now priced at $3,356 per ounce, and bitcoin, trading over $109,000 per coin at 10 a.m. Eastern time on Friday. These are not mere commodities—they are acts of defiance. They represent a growing recognition of what hard money truly means: money that cannot be conjured out of political convenience or central planning. Money backed by scarcity, rooted in objective value, and immune to manipulation. Gold and bitcoin are not relics of the past or speculative whims of the future; they are the direct consequence of a moral rebellion. They reflect a refusal to be enslaved by a dishonest monetary regime. People are not just seeking safety—they are seeking justice. Both gold and bitcoin possess a rare and powerful attribute in a world dominated by centralized authority: they are fundamentally resistant to censorship and manipulation. Gold, by its very nature, is a physical asset beyond the reach of political decree. It cannot be printed, duplicated, or forged into existence. It requires effort—mining, refining, and safeguarding. No bureaucrat can simply will more gold into circulation with a signature. Bitcoin, though digital, is governed by the same principle of incorruptibility. Its code is public, its supply is fixed, and its network is decentralized—run by thousands of independent nodes and miners across the globe. No single government, institution, or cartel can alter its issuance schedule or freeze a transaction without consensus from a global community. In Bitcoin, the main consensus rules are transparent and immutable; they apply equally to all. This is why these hard assets matter—not merely as alternatives, but as lifelines for economic integrity. They represent systems that refuse to bend to coercion, cronyism, or inflationary deceit. They are the financial instruments of free men and women, the individual who demands the right to own, trade, and save without begging permission. When a monetary system can be twisted to serve political interests, it ceases to serve the people. In contrast, gold and bitcoin offer a realm where voluntary exchange, property rights, and objective value still prevail. To understand them is to understand freedom itself. The flight to hard money is not about profits. It is about principle. It is a sign that individuals are waking up to a truth that has long been obscured by jargon, bureaucracy, and lies: that the only way to fix the world is to fix the money.
  • Bond Yields Continue to Soar as Markets Eye Trouble, Bitcoin and Gold Shine Jamie Redman Bond Yields Continue to Soar as Markets Eye Trouble, Bitcoin and Gold Shine Markets are flashing warning signs as long-term U.S. Treasury yields spike, bond auctions falter, and prediction markets show rising odds of economic trouble ahead. Treasury Market Signals Mounting Fiscal Anxiety The 30-year U.S. Treasury bond yield surged to 5.18% on Thursday—its highest point since 2023—before easing slightly later in the session. The benchmark 10-year yield also climbed, hitting 4.593%. These movements have significant implications for borrowing costs across the economy, especially as they come on the heels of a weak 20-year bond auction and rising concerns about U.S. fiscal health. Bond Yields Continue to Soar as Markets Eye Trouble, Bitcoin and Gold Shine The May 21 auction of $16 billion in 20-year bonds was met with tepid demand, producing a high yield of 5.047%—above pre-auction expectations. The bid-to-cover ratio fell to 2.46, the lowest since February, signaling softer investor appetite. The outcome sparked a market reaction: yields on 20-year bonds jumped to 5.127%, stocks slid, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped nearly 800 points on Wednesday. The Dow and three other major U.S. indexes remained flat on Thursday. Investor sentiment has been rattled by mounting U.S. debt levels, an ongoing debate over a new tax-and-spending package, and recent credit downgrades by Moody’s, Fitch and Standard & Poor’s. These concerns appear to be weighing heavily on confidence in long-term U.S. fiscal stability, with some traders demanding higher returns to hold government debt. Prediction markets are also signaling rising anxiety. According to Polymarket, traders now place a 40% probability on a U.S. recession in 2025—a 21 percentage point jump in recent weeks. That figure reflects growing fears that higher borrowing costs, tariff-related inflation, and government spending risks could trigger an economic contraction. Despite these signals, Polymarket speculators expect the Federal Reserve to keep rates unchanged in June. Polymarket odds show a 92% chance the Fed holds steady, with only a 7% chance of a 25 basis point cut and less than 1% odds of either a larger cut or rate hike. Bond Yields Continue to Soar as Markets Eye Trouble, Bitcoin and Gold Shine On Thursday, bitcoin ( BTC) tapped exactly $112,000 on Bitstamp, reaching an all-time price high. Reports noted, however, that foreign investors showed solid participation in the latest bond sale, accounting for 69% of indirect bids. But the 20-year bond’s lower liquidity and benchmark status compared to 10- or 30-year maturities may have added to the weaker overall demand. Bond Yields Continue to Soar as Markets Eye Trouble, Bitcoin and Gold Shine Gold has risen 2% against the U.S. dollar over the last week. As borrowing costs rise and fiscal pressures mount, both markets and forecasting tools are hinting that the economic foundation may be less stable than it appears. Meanwhile, both bitcoin and gold have held their ground in the aftermath of the lackluster 20-year Treasury auction—gold gleaming in its usual safe-haven role, while bitcoin proved sturdier than stocks, even if its path was a bit bumpier. Gold’s climb to record highs and bitcoin’s knack for dodging steep drops amid market chaos hint that both assets are managing the economic jitters with surprising poise, though they carry distinctly different levels of risk.
  • Bond Yields Continue to Soar as Markets Eye Trouble, Bitcoin and Gold Shine Jamie Redman Bond Yields Continue to Soar as Markets Eye Trouble, Bitcoin and Gold Shine Markets are flashing warning signs as long-term U.S. Treasury yields spike, bond auctions falter, and prediction markets show rising odds of economic trouble ahead. Treasury Market Signals Mounting Fiscal Anxiety The 30-year U.S. Treasury bond yield surged to 5.18% on Thursday—its highest point since 2023—before easing slightly later in the session. The benchmark 10-year yield also climbed, hitting 4.593%. These movements have significant implications for borrowing costs across the economy, especially as they come on the heels of a weak 20-year bond auction and rising concerns about U.S. fiscal health. Bond Yields Continue to Soar as Markets Eye Trouble, Bitcoin and Gold Shine The May 21 auction of $16 billion in 20-year bonds was met with tepid demand, producing a high yield of 5.047%—above pre-auction expectations. The bid-to-cover ratio fell to 2.46, the lowest since February, signaling softer investor appetite. The outcome sparked a market reaction: yields on 20-year bonds jumped to 5.127%, stocks slid, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped nearly 800 points on Wednesday. The Dow and three other major U.S. indexes remained flat on Thursday. Investor sentiment has been rattled by mounting U.S. debt levels, an ongoing debate over a new tax-and-spending package, and recent credit downgrades by Moody’s, Fitch and Standard & Poor’s. These concerns appear to be weighing heavily on confidence in long-term U.S. fiscal stability, with some traders demanding higher returns to hold government debt. Prediction markets are also signaling rising anxiety. According to Polymarket, traders now place a 40% probability on a U.S. recession in 2025—a 21 percentage point jump in recent weeks. That figure reflects growing fears that higher borrowing costs, tariff-related inflation, and government spending risks could trigger an economic contraction. Despite these signals, Polymarket speculators expect the Federal Reserve to keep rates unchanged in June. Polymarket odds show a 92% chance the Fed holds steady, with only a 7% chance of a 25 basis point cut and less than 1% odds of either a larger cut or rate hike. Bond Yields Continue to Soar as Markets Eye Trouble, Bitcoin and Gold Shine On Thursday, bitcoin ( BTC) tapped exactly $112,000 on Bitstamp, reaching an all-time price high. Reports noted, however, that foreign investors showed solid participation in the latest bond sale, accounting for 69% of indirect bids. But the 20-year bond’s lower liquidity and benchmark status compared to 10- or 30-year maturities may have added to the weaker overall demand. Bond Yields Continue to Soar as Markets Eye Trouble, Bitcoin and Gold Shine Gold has risen 2% against the U.S. dollar over the last week. As borrowing costs rise and fiscal pressures mount, both markets and forecasting tools are hinting that the economic foundation may be less stable than it appears. Meanwhile, both bitcoin and gold have held their ground in the aftermath of the lackluster 20-year Treasury auction—gold gleaming in its usual safe-haven role, while bitcoin proved sturdier than stocks, even if its path was a bit bumpier. Gold’s climb to record highs and bitcoin’s knack for dodging steep drops amid market chaos hint that both assets are managing the economic jitters with surprising poise, though they carry distinctly different levels of risk.
  • Bond Yields Continue to Soar as Markets Eye Trouble, Bitcoin and Gold Shine Jamie Redman Bond Yields Continue to Soar as Markets Eye Trouble, Bitcoin and Gold Shine Markets are flashing warning signs as long-term U.S. Treasury yields spike, bond auctions falter, and prediction markets show rising odds of economic trouble ahead. Treasury Market Signals Mounting Fiscal Anxiety The 30-year U.S. Treasury bond yield surged to 5.18% on Thursday—its highest point since 2023—before easing slightly later in the session. The benchmark 10-year yield also climbed, hitting 4.593%. These movements have significant implications for borrowing costs across the economy, especially as they come on the heels of a weak 20-year bond auction and rising concerns about U.S. fiscal health. Bond Yields Continue to Soar as Markets Eye Trouble, Bitcoin and Gold Shine The May 21 auction of $16 billion in 20-year bonds was met with tepid demand, producing a high yield of 5.047%—above pre-auction expectations. The bid-to-cover ratio fell to 2.46, the lowest since February, signaling softer investor appetite. The outcome sparked a market reaction: yields on 20-year bonds jumped to 5.127%, stocks slid, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped nearly 800 points on Wednesday. The Dow and three other major U.S. indexes remained flat on Thursday. Investor sentiment has been rattled by mounting U.S. debt levels, an ongoing debate over a new tax-and-spending package, and recent credit downgrades by Moody’s, Fitch and Standard & Poor’s. These concerns appear to be weighing heavily on confidence in long-term U.S. fiscal stability, with some traders demanding higher returns to hold government debt. Prediction markets are also signaling rising anxiety. According to Polymarket, traders now place a 40% probability on a U.S. recession in 2025—a 21 percentage point jump in recent weeks. That figure reflects growing fears that higher borrowing costs, tariff-related inflation, and government spending risks could trigger an economic contraction. Despite these signals, Polymarket speculators expect the Federal Reserve to keep rates unchanged in June. Polymarket odds show a 92% chance the Fed holds steady, with only a 7% chance of a 25 basis point cut and less than 1% odds of either a larger cut or rate hike. Bond Yields Continue to Soar as Markets Eye Trouble, Bitcoin and Gold Shine On Thursday, bitcoin ( BTC) tapped exactly $112,000 on Bitstamp, reaching an all-time price high. Reports noted, however, that foreign investors showed solid participation in the latest bond sale, accounting for 69% of indirect bids. But the 20-year bond’s lower liquidity and benchmark status compared to 10- or 30-year maturities may have added to the weaker overall demand. Bond Yields Continue to Soar as Markets Eye Trouble, Bitcoin and Gold Shine Gold has risen 2% against the U.S. dollar over the last week. As borrowing costs rise and fiscal pressures mount, both markets and forecasting tools are hinting that the economic foundation may be less stable than it appears. Meanwhile, both bitcoin and gold have held their ground in the aftermath of the lackluster 20-year Treasury auction—gold gleaming in its usual safe-haven role, while bitcoin proved sturdier than stocks, even if its path was a bit bumpier. Gold’s climb to record highs and bitcoin’s knack for dodging steep drops amid market chaos hint that both assets are managing the economic jitters with surprising poise, though they carry distinctly different levels of risk.
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