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President Donald Trump threatened to hike tariffs on South Korean goods, and a key measure of the dollar sank on Monday on mounting speculation the US may help Japan to support the yen, making precious metals cheaper for most buyers. Gold’s dramatic rally – the metal has more than doubled over the last two years – drives home bullion’s historic role as a gauge of fear in markets. The US leader’s warning to South Korea follows a threat to Canada over the weekend to impose 100% tariffs if Ottawa makes a trade deal with China.

U.S. stock indexes ticked higher, while other markets made louder moves, including another record-breaking rush for the price of gold. The S&P 500 rose 0.5% Monday and won back its losses from last week's dip. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.6%, and the Nasdaq composite gained 0.4%.

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Monday fell to a new 4-month low and ended the day down nearly -0.6%. The dollar continued to be undercut by speculation that the US might coordinate FX intervention with Japan to boost the yen, which would dovetail with Mr. Trump's apparent view that...

In a post on Substack, Burry expressed his confidence in the company’s chairman and chief executive officer, Ryan Cohen, who has tried a number of strategies to confront the challenges facing GameStop’s network of physical stores as online gaming becomes more popular. “I believe in Ryan, I like the setup, the governance, the strategy as I see it,” Burry wrote.

BitMine Immersion Technologies (NYSE AMERICAN: BMNR) acquired 40,302 ETH last week, marking its biggest Ethereum ETH $2 939 24h volatility: 2.5% Market cap: $354.70 B Vol. 24h: $27.75 B purchase in 2026 as the company accelerates toward owning 5% of total supply. The firm now holds 4,243,338 ETH, valued at ...

An alleged insider trader—known as “Trump Insider Whale” or BitcoinOG (1011short)—has just capitulated from Bitcoin BTC $88 661 24h volatility: 1.3% Market cap: $1.77 T Vol. 24h: $46.91 B and Ethereum ETH $2 939 24h volatility: 2.5% Market cap: $354.70 B Vol. 24h: $27.75 B long positions. Closing these longs ...

Global investment firm BlackRock has filed an S-1 application form with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch an iShares Bitcoin BTC $88 661 24h volatility: 1.3% Market cap: $1.77 T Vol. 24h: $46.91 B Premium Income ETF. While not yet approved, the new ETF product would consist ...

The dollar fell against the yen as intervention on the Japanese currency looks highly likely, Evercore ISI said.

Strategy disclosed the purchase of additional Bitcoin BTC $88 661 24h volatility: 1.3% Market cap: $1.77 T Vol. 24h: $46.91 B during last week’s market decline, reinforcing its long-standing accumulation strategy. According to a filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the company acquired 2,932 Bitcoin for approximately ...

BitGo priced its IPO above its intended range.

The US Dollar Index has fallen to around 97.17, with the latest 24‑hour change near minus 0.4%. In past cycles, this kind of move often helped Bitcoin, but this time, it has not. Bitcoin BTC $88 661 24h volatility: 1.3% Market cap: $1.77 T Vol. 24h: $46.91 B is trading ...

Japanese financial regulators are considering easing restrictions on cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Sources familiar with the matter said 2028 could be the earliest timeline for approval, following billion-dollar inflows into U.S. Bitcoin BTC $88 661 24h volatility: 1.3% Market cap: $1.77 T Vol. 24h: $46.91 B and Ethereum ETH $2 ...

Silver is often nicknamed the ‘Devil’s metal’ because of its volatility.

The yen jumped and the dollar weakened on Monday as investors decided the so-called rate check was the biggest sign yet of official disquiet toward the sliding Japanese currency and that the next step could be an intervention to buoy it.

“Despite the more constructive set up, BTC is still struggling against a macro environment that has favored gold and other commodities,” said Martin Gaspar, senior crypto market analyst at FalconX. Bitcoin is often positioned as a digital alternative to gold, promoted by believers as an inflationary hedge and alternative to the precious metal. Exchange-traded funds tracking the spot price of Bitcoin saw five consecutive days of outflows totaling $1.7 billion last week in the US, almost wiping out the previous four days of inflows, according to data compiled by Bloomberg.

Strategy (MSTR, STRC) has purchased more than $3 billion worth of bitcoin (BTC-USD) so far in 2026 as part of its digital asset treasury strategy. The company's CEO and president, Phong Le, speaks with Market Catalysts Anchor Julie Hyman about the company's decision to keep buying bitcoin, despite the cryptocurrency's fall over the past year. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Market Catalysts.

Major corporate Bitcoin BTC $88 661 24h volatility: 1.3% Market cap: $1.77 T Vol. 24h: $46.91 B holder Metaplanet recently released the earnings update for fiscal 2025 and early forecasts for 2026. The update follows a major accounting loss that the firm faced last year due to Bitcoin price drop. ...

Artificial intelligence companies Anthropic and OpenAI have already taken early steps toward an IPO, The New York Times recently reported.

Nickel and lithium carbonate are among 14 futures and options products that will be opened up, the China Securities Regulatory Commission said in a statement on Friday. China is the world’s largest buyer of raw materials, but benchmark prices are mainly set in financial centers like London, Singapore and New York.

Altcoin season looks unlikely in 2026 as capital dilution and market shifts strengthen Bitcoin's lead.