Metaplanet loss hit $725 million in Q1 2026, driven entirely by a $737 million 
non-cash Bitcoin writedown. Tokyo-listed Metaplanet (TSE: 3350) reported a net 
loss of ¥114.5 billion ($725.6 million) for Q1 2026, a figure that reflects 
Japan&#8217;s accounting requirement…

Metaplanet loss hits $725M as Bitcoin price falls

Market maker Wintermute says traders may want to reconsider what kind of rally 
they are actually looking at with bitcoin. The firm warns BTC’s move has more 
of the feel of a squeeze than the start of a clean, conviction-led breakout. 
Wintermute Says BTC’s Latest Pop Looks Driven by Forced Positioning, Not 
Strong Spot Demand […]

Wintermute Warns Bitcoin Rally Looking Like a Short Squeeze, Not a Proper Breakout

U.S. semiconductor equities rallied on May 13, with major chipmakers posting 
strong gains as investors rotated back into high-growth technology exposure 
following recent macro data surprises. Micron Technology climbed nearly 5%, ON 
Semiconductor rose close to 5%, and NXP Semiconductors…

Ethereum trades in macro shadow as semiconductor rally signals renewed risk-on spillover

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz exacerbates global inflation risks, 
impacting commodity markets and complicating monetary policy decisions.
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The proposal highlights tensions between equitable wealth distribution and 
market stability, underscoring challenges in balancing economic growth with 
social equity.
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South Korea proposes AI tax dividend, KOSPI tumbles 5.1%

Despite short-term bearish bets from a successful Hyperliquid whale, a growing 
US Fed balance sheet and rising inflation support Bitcoin in the long term.

Metaplanet loss hits $725M as Bitcoin price falls

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