This month's best trade isn't crypto or oil, but potatoes.
The war between the U.S. and Iran has shaken the global financial markets. Gold, traditionally a safe haven, is facing pressure, while oil stocks and crypto are rallying. However, there's one commodity that has outperformed all major assets by over 40 times.
Chainlink (LINK) Hits Three-Month High: What’s Driving the Price?
Chainlink (LINK) surged 15.27% over the past week, hitting a daily high of USD 10.6, marking its peak in over three months.
At the time of this report, this altcoin is trading at USD 10.48, up 6.38% in the last 24 hours. This uptick coincides with a decrease in exchange reserves and a rapid rise in social media chatter.
Pump.Fun Traders Hit 73% Profit, Highest Since 2024
The number of Pump.fun traders enjoying profits has surged to 73.28% in April 2026, marking the fourth consecutive month this figure has stayed above 50%. Data from CoinGecko reveals that this number has more than doubled from a low of 30.08% in June 2025.
Crypto and stocks tank, dragging Trump Media's Q1 losses to 406 million USD
Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG) reported a net loss of 405.9 million USD in Q1 of 2026, mostly due to non-cash losses.
Unrealized losses from digital assets and equity securities hit 368.7 million USD, nearly all of the total losses. Compensation through shares amounted to 11.8 million USD, along with accrued interest of 11.5 million USD.
Why Ondo Finance Spiked 70% This Week and Can It Hold?
Ondo (ONDO) has skyrocketed to a nearly five-month high, extending the bullish trend that kicked off earlier this month. Today, this altcoin surged to 0.48 USD, marking its highest level since December 2025.
Ethereum price set to face a major impact of 260 million USD
Ethereum whale Garrett Jin deposited ETH worth 178 million USD into Binance on May 8th, while BlackRock and Fidelity also transferred a total of 35,394 ETH to Coinbase Prime just a few hours later.
These moves involve over 113,000 ETH, totaling nearly 260 million USD, with the transfers sent to platforms linked to trading after the US spot Ether ETF experienced an outflow of 103.5 million USD the previous day.
BitMine Stock at Risk as Tom Lee Slows Down Ethereum Buys
BMNR stock is trading at 22.00 USD after dropping 4% on May 7, following a wider crypto-treasury sell-off, while Chairman Tom Lee hinted that BitMine might slow down its Ethereum accumulation.
The stock price remains in an uptrend that seems favorable in the short term, but the money flow indicators and multiple positioning signals suggest a deeper test is on the horizon.
Telegram's TON Could Become the World's Largest Retail Blockchain After a 100% Surge
Telegram has officially stepped in to replace the TON Foundation as the main player of The Open Network (TON). Pavel Durov, the founder, confirmed that this messaging app will become the largest validator in the network. Meanwhile, Toncoin (TON) has responded by skyrocketing over 100%.
3 Space Stocks to Watch Amid SpaceX's IPO Buzz by Elon Musk
The upcoming IPO offering valued at 1.75 trillion USD is set to shake up the space stock sector, which traders should keep an eye on this summer. SpaceX is on the verge of becoming the largest IPO ever. The public S-1 filing is expected by the end of May, with the listing happening in late June or early July.
Steve Hanke Warns of Stock Market Bubble as Big Tech Fuels $10 Trillion Value Frenzy
Economist Steve Hanke points out that his bubble detection tool indicates the US stock market is clearly in a bubble phase, even as Big Tech pushes for one of the fastest rallies in stock market history.
Trump's INTEL stake up 10%, value increased by $47 billion after chip deal with Apple
Intel (INTC) stocks skyrocketed to an all-time high on May 8 after a preliminary deal to supply silicon to Apple. This price surge boosted the U.S. government's stake from $8.9 billion to $56.5 billion during the Trump era.
UFO memecoins on Solana pump after Pentagon reveals alien files
UFO-themed memecoins on Solana have seen a noticeable pump after the U.S. Department of Defense dropped UAP files for the first time last Friday, with several tokens raking in double-digit gains as the hype around the disclosures heats up.
UK athlete embroiled in Olympic doping case sentenced for crypto fraud
CJ Ujah, a British sprinter, is one of the 10 suspects charged in a crypto fraud case in the UK. Authorities indicate that victims lost funds in their wallets due to mobile phone scams.
Pentagon Unveils First Alien File, Polymarket Bets Surge Past USD 33 Million
The prediction market on the blockchain reacted swiftly within minutes after the U.S. Department of Defense released the first declassified UAP file on Friday, also known as the 'alien file.' The Polymarket alien disclosure market has now surpassed a total trading volume of over 33 million USD.
Altcoin Season 2026? Long-term charts resemble 2017 and 2021, but data contradicts.
The long-term market cap chart for altcoins shows a structure forming before the last two altcoin seasons. However, the Altcoin Season Index remains at 35, clearly indicating we are still in Bitcoin Season.
There are two technical signals pointing to a bullish altcoin rally this time around, but there's one real-time data point that argues otherwise. The trend on this candlestick chart suggests a possibility of movement similar to 2017 or 2021, while Bitcoin dominance is breaking out of its accumulation phase.
US Spot Bitcoin ETF Attracts Inflows of $1.97 Billion, Highest Monthly Surge Since...
The US Spot Bitcoin ETF (Exchange-Traded Fund) attracted a net investment of $1.97 billion in April, marking the best month of 2026 according to SoSoValue. This total surpasses March's $1.37 billion and represents a rebound from a relatively sluggish start to the year.
Top 3 Altcoins Signaling Bullish Momentum Before the Weekend
Toncoin (TON), Zcash (ZEC), and Venice Token (VVV) are 3 top altcoins that are showing a clear bullish structure on the daily chart this weekend. All three coins kicked off Saturday with a new breakout, amidst rising trading volume and a clear path towards the next major Fibonacci target.
Michael Saylor shifts from selling kidneys to selling Bitcoin
Michael Saylor has stepped back from the Bitcoin (BTC) maximalist narrative this week, telling investors that he might sell some of his holdings of 818,334 BTC to pay dividends after a net loss of $12.54 billion in the first quarter.