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The cryptocurrency market is showing signs of fragility after $1 billion in liquidations were triggered by an unexpected rise in the Producer Price Index (PPI). Bitcoin briefly dipped below $112,000 as traders adjusted positions, while Ethereum ETFs saw strong inflows of $729 million despite the market turbulence. The market's sensitivity to macroeconomic indicators highlights the growing correlation between crypto and traditional markets.  💬 Do you think investors should change how they manage risks because crypto is acting more like traditional markets or do you see this more as a chance to make profits from new market opportunities? 👉 Complete daily tasks on Task Center to earn Binance Points:   •  Create a post using ##MarketTurbulence ,   •  Share your Trader’s Profile,   •  Or share a trade using the widget to earn 5 points! (Tap the “+” on the Binance App homepage and select Task Center) Activity Period: 2025-08-15 06:00 (UTC) to 2025-08-16 06:00 (UTC)
The cryptocurrency market is showing signs of fragility after $1 billion in liquidations were triggered by an unexpected rise in the Producer Price Index (PPI). Bitcoin briefly dipped below $112,000 as traders adjusted positions, while Ethereum ETFs saw strong inflows of $729 million despite the market turbulence. The market's sensitivity to macroeconomic indicators highlights the growing correlation between crypto and traditional markets.

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Bitcoin plummeted 9% in a day amid rising prices of major altcoinsOn the morning of June 3rd, the Bitcoin (BTC) price hit a new low, the lowest since early April, dropping below $65.4k, losing nearly 9% from yesterday's peak. Ethereum's quotes dipped below $1815 for the first time since late February, momentarily losing almost 10% in that same timeframe. The total crypto market cap has plummeted below $3.27 trillion, sitting just a few percent away from the yearly low reached in February (around $3.17 trillion).

Bitcoin plummeted 9% in a day amid rising prices of major altcoins

On the morning of June 3rd, the Bitcoin (BTC) price hit a new low, the lowest since early April, dropping below $65.4k, losing nearly 9% from yesterday's peak. Ethereum's quotes dipped below $1815 for the first time since late February, momentarily losing almost 10% in that same timeframe.
The total crypto market cap has plummeted below $3.27 trillion, sitting just a few percent away from the yearly low reached in February (around $3.17 trillion).
Blackstone Limits Withdrawals from Its Private Credit Fund for the First TimeInvestors in the flagship private credit fund of Blackstone submitted withdrawal requests totaling $4.5 billion in the second quarter, forcing the company to limit redemptions for the first time. Blackstone is the largest private investment group in the world, and its decision reflects the mounting pressure on the private credit market, writes Financial Times.

Blackstone Limits Withdrawals from Its Private Credit Fund for the First Time

Investors in the flagship private credit fund of Blackstone submitted withdrawal requests totaling $4.5 billion in the second quarter, forcing the company to limit redemptions for the first time. Blackstone is the largest private investment group in the world, and its decision reflects the mounting pressure on the private credit market, writes Financial Times.
Coca-Cola shifts strategy in response to uneven demandCoca-Cola is flipping the script to keep their drinks accessible and appealing amidst the uneven consumer demand from buyers with different income levels, said CFO John Murphy on Thursday at an industry conference. The company, which upped its annual profit forecast back in April, reported that they are navigating the fallout from the US-Israel conflict against Iran 'not perfectly, but without fear and without anxiety.'

Coca-Cola shifts strategy in response to uneven demand

Coca-Cola is flipping the script to keep their drinks accessible and appealing amidst the uneven consumer demand from buyers with different income levels, said CFO John Murphy on Thursday at an industry conference.
The company, which upped its annual profit forecast back in April, reported that they are navigating the fallout from the US-Israel conflict against Iran 'not perfectly, but without fear and without anxiety.'
Russia and Iran are losing on oil prices in China due to weak demandIranian oil prices have gone into discount for the first time since April, while the premiums for Russian oil have dropped as traders cut prices to attract Chinese buyers amid sluggish demand. This was reported by trading sources cited by Reuters. The drop in prices for Iranian and Russian oil from the world's largest buyer is expected to hit the oil revenues of Russia and Iran, which is also facing an American blockade that has sharply reduced its exports.

Russia and Iran are losing on oil prices in China due to weak demand

Iranian oil prices have gone into discount for the first time since April, while the premiums for Russian oil have dropped as traders cut prices to attract Chinese buyers amid sluggish demand. This was reported by trading sources cited by Reuters.
The drop in prices for Iranian and Russian oil from the world's largest buyer is expected to hit the oil revenues of Russia and Iran, which is also facing an American blockade that has sharply reduced its exports.
Cardano token has retraced back five years and dropped out of the leaderboard.The price of Cardano (ADA), one of the top cryptos, hit a low not seen in over five years. On June 3rd, the coin's price dropped to $0.21 for the first time since January 2021. Cardano is a cryptocurrency launched in 2017 by former Ethereum devs Charles Hoskinson and Jeremy Wood on their own blockchain. It's designed for developing smart contracts and creating decentralized applications (dApps).

Cardano token has retraced back five years and dropped out of the leaderboard.

The price of Cardano (ADA), one of the top cryptos, hit a low not seen in over five years. On June 3rd, the coin's price dropped to $0.21 for the first time since January 2021.
Cardano is a cryptocurrency launched in 2017 by former Ethereum devs Charles Hoskinson and Jeremy Wood on their own blockchain. It's designed for developing smart contracts and creating decentralized applications (dApps).
Romania's Currency Reserves: Slowdown in MayRomania's currency reserves dropped by €1 billion in May, bringing them down to €77 billion, the country's central bank reported on Tuesday. The decline rate was about half of what it was in April when reserves fell by €2.2 billion. The reserves include gold holdings. Amid the political crisis, the central bank allowed the leu to weaken, opting out of additional currency interventions that could have further drained the reserves.

Romania's Currency Reserves: Slowdown in May

Romania's currency reserves dropped by €1 billion in May, bringing them down to €77 billion, the country's central bank reported on Tuesday. The decline rate was about half of what it was in April when reserves fell by €2.2 billion.
The reserves include gold holdings. Amid the political crisis, the central bank allowed the leu to weaken, opting out of additional currency interventions that could have further drained the reserves.
Gold Holds Steady Amid Uncertainty Over Ceasefire with IranGold prices have barely moved during Asian trading on Monday: traders were weighing the risks tied to the stalled ceasefire negotiations between the US and Iran, as well as rising inflation concerns that are fueling expectations for an interest rate hike by the Federal Reserve this year.

Gold Holds Steady Amid Uncertainty Over Ceasefire with Iran

Gold prices have barely moved during Asian trading on Monday: traders were weighing the risks tied to the stalled ceasefire negotiations between the US and Iran, as well as rising inflation concerns that are fueling expectations for an interest rate hike by the Federal Reserve this year.
Deutsche Bank downgraded Heineken sharesHeineken N.V. shares dropped over 2% on Thursday after Deutsche Bank downgraded the brewery's rating from 'buy' to 'hold', citing increasing uncertainty due to leadership changes, weak beer demand in Europe and the US, as well as geopolitical risks. Deutsche Bank has cut the target price for shares to €76 from €93, noting that the expected growth potential, which was the basis for upgrading the rating to 'buy' back in November, has yet to materialize.

Deutsche Bank downgraded Heineken shares

Heineken N.V. shares dropped over 2% on Thursday after Deutsche Bank downgraded the brewery's rating from 'buy' to 'hold', citing increasing uncertainty due to leadership changes, weak beer demand in Europe and the US, as well as geopolitical risks.
Deutsche Bank has cut the target price for shares to €76 from €93, noting that the expected growth potential, which was the basis for upgrading the rating to 'buy' back in November, has yet to materialize.
Copper and nickel are tanking on the backdrop of new US strikes against IranCopper has continued to dip along with other industrial metals after the US launched new strikes in the Persian Gulf, amidst stalled negotiations to wrap up the war with Iran. This is reported by Bloomberg. In recent weeks, base metals have been trading in a tight range: investors are keeping an eye on the talks to end the conflict, which has fueled inflation and worsened global economic growth prospects.

Copper and nickel are tanking on the backdrop of new US strikes against Iran

Copper has continued to dip along with other industrial metals after the US launched new strikes in the Persian Gulf, amidst stalled negotiations to wrap up the war with Iran. This is reported by Bloomberg.
In recent weeks, base metals have been trading in a tight range: investors are keeping an eye on the talks to end the conflict, which has fueled inflation and worsened global economic growth prospects.
Rosseti shares nearly dropped 10% amid plans for additional issuanceShares of the electric grid holding company 'Rosseti' (FEES) dropped by 9.9% during trading on the Moscow Exchange on Wednesday, May 27, settling at ₽0.05694 per share. This is backed by data at 12:52 MSK. By 14:25 MSK, the decline slowed to 8.2%, with the share price correcting to ₽0.05802 each. A sell-off in shares is observed after the announcement that 'Rosseti' plans to conduct an additional issuance of up to 903 billion shares at a par value of ₽0.5 in favor of the Federal Property Management Agency, which will represent over 39% of the current authorized capital (2.3 trillion shares). The emission volume at par value could reach up to ₽451.5 billion.

Rosseti shares nearly dropped 10% amid plans for additional issuance

Shares of the electric grid holding company 'Rosseti' (FEES) dropped by 9.9% during trading on the Moscow Exchange on Wednesday, May 27, settling at ₽0.05694 per share. This is backed by data at 12:52 MSK.
By 14:25 MSK, the decline slowed to 8.2%, with the share price correcting to ₽0.05802 each.
A sell-off in shares is observed after the announcement that 'Rosseti' plans to conduct an additional issuance of up to 903 billion shares at a par value of ₽0.5 in favor of the Federal Property Management Agency, which will represent over 39% of the current authorized capital (2.3 trillion shares). The emission volume at par value could reach up to ₽451.5 billion.
Middle Eastern markets rally amid US-Iran talksMost Middle Eastern markets that traded on Sunday closed in the green, boosted by rising hopes for a peace deal between the US and Iran after President Donald Trump stated that a memorandum of understanding was 'mostly agreed upon.' The key stock indices in Egypt, Jordan, and Qatar have shown an uptick.

Middle Eastern markets rally amid US-Iran talks

Most Middle Eastern markets that traded on Sunday closed in the green, boosted by rising hopes for a peace deal between the US and Iran after President Donald Trump stated that a memorandum of understanding was 'mostly agreed upon.'
The key stock indices in Egypt, Jordan, and Qatar have shown an uptick.
Transparency or Rating: How to Choose Bonds in the Era of High RatesIt seems like the Russian debt market has never looked so contradictory. On one hand, there are record trading volumes and a growing army of retail investors. On the other hand, there’s a 'total cleansing' of the high-yield bond (HY) market. Ekaterina Maevskaya, head of the analytics department at DCM investment firm 'Uniservice Capital', shares insights on why the demand for bonds is hitting records precisely when the credit quality of issuers is rapidly declining.

Transparency or Rating: How to Choose Bonds in the Era of High Rates

It seems like the Russian debt market has never looked so contradictory. On one hand, there are record trading volumes and a growing army of retail investors. On the other hand, there’s a 'total cleansing' of the high-yield bond (HY) market. Ekaterina Maevskaya, head of the analytics department at DCM investment firm 'Uniservice Capital', shares insights on why the demand for bonds is hitting records precisely when the credit quality of issuers is rapidly declining.
U.S. Treasury Bonds Rally After Sell-OffThe yield on U.S. Treasury bonds fell on Wednesday after a sell-off in the previous session amid ongoing uncertainty surrounding the war with Iran and the inflation trajectory. The yield on benchmark 10-year Treasury bonds dipped by two basis points during the day—down to 4.647%. On Monday, it hit a peak not seen since January 2025, climbing to 4.687%.

U.S. Treasury Bonds Rally After Sell-Off

The yield on U.S. Treasury bonds fell on Wednesday after a sell-off in the previous session amid ongoing uncertainty surrounding the war with Iran and the inflation trajectory.
The yield on benchmark 10-year Treasury bonds dipped by two basis points during the day—down to 4.647%. On Monday, it hit a peak not seen since January 2025, climbing to 4.687%.
Australia's trade balance skyrocketed in AprilAustralia's trade surplus bounced back sharply in April, fueled by a rise in exports of iron ore, minerals, and coal, which offset a modest increase in imports driven by higher fuel purchases, according to data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics released on Thursday.

Australia's trade balance skyrocketed in April

Australia's trade surplus bounced back sharply in April, fueled by a rise in exports of iron ore, minerals, and coal, which offset a modest increase in imports driven by higher fuel purchases, according to data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics released on Thursday.
The Central Bank reported no increase in Russian interest in crypto investments1.7 billion rubles have been funneled by retail investors into commercial bonds linked to cryptocurrencies, according to the report. Including corporate investors, the market for debt securities tied to the value of digital assets reached 4.1 billion rubles, with 42% coming from retail investors. These securities were primarily issued by major banks. For instance, Sberbank and VTB launched structured bonds linked to the dynamics of Bitcoin's price.

The Central Bank reported no increase in Russian interest in crypto investments

1.7 billion rubles have been funneled by retail investors into commercial bonds linked to cryptocurrencies, according to the report. Including corporate investors, the market for debt securities tied to the value of digital assets reached 4.1 billion rubles, with 42% coming from retail investors. These securities were primarily issued by major banks. For instance, Sberbank and VTB launched structured bonds linked to the dynamics of Bitcoin's price.
AMD +339% in a year and a new record: is there potential for further stock growth?The day before, AMD shares hit a historic high of $510, after which they retraced and closed the session down 1.66%. Earlier this week, the momentum behind the stocks of AMD, Intel, and NVIDIA was boosted by UBS analysts sharply raising Micron's price target—from $535 to $1,625—justifying the reassessment with long-term memory supply contracts and the robust economy of the AI era, where Micron's earnings per share are forecasted to exceed $100 all the way through 2029. This massive revision instantly rippled across the entire semiconductor sector.

AMD +339% in a year and a new record: is there potential for further stock growth?

The day before, AMD shares hit a historic high of $510, after which they retraced and closed the session down 1.66%.
Earlier this week, the momentum behind the stocks of AMD, Intel, and NVIDIA was boosted by UBS analysts sharply raising Micron's price target—from $535 to $1,625—justifying the reassessment with long-term memory supply contracts and the robust economy of the AI era, where Micron's earnings per share are forecasted to exceed $100 all the way through 2029. This massive revision instantly rippled across the entire semiconductor sector.
Hong Kong Surpasses Switzerland to Become the Largest Offshore HubHong Kong has, for the first time in history, surpassed Switzerland to become the largest global hub for managing and placing overseas assets. This trend is unlikely to change anytime soon, as Asian financial hubs are growing faster than their European counterparts, according to a report by the Boston Consulting Group (BCG).

Hong Kong Surpasses Switzerland to Become the Largest Offshore Hub

Hong Kong has, for the first time in history, surpassed Switzerland to become the largest global hub for managing and placing overseas assets. This trend is unlikely to change anytime soon, as Asian financial hubs are growing faster than their European counterparts, according to a report by the Boston Consulting Group (BCG).
The Spanish stock market closed up, IBEX 35 gained 2.24%The Spanish stock market wrapped up Monday's trading with a gain, thanks to a boost in the financial services, consumer services, and construction sectors. At the close on the Madrid Stock Exchange, the IBEX 35 gained 2.24%, hitting a monthly high. Leading the charge in the IBEX 35 index today were shares of Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA (BME:BBVA), which jumped by 0.80 points (4.12%), closing at 20.09. Banco Santander (BME:SAN) saw its quotes rise by 0.42 points (4.07%), finishing the session at 10.85. Shares of International Consolidated Airlines Group S.A. (BME:ICAG) increased in price by 0.17 points (3.74%), closing at 4.77.

The Spanish stock market closed up, IBEX 35 gained 2.24%

The Spanish stock market wrapped up Monday's trading with a gain, thanks to a boost in the financial services, consumer services, and construction sectors.
At the close on the Madrid Stock Exchange, the IBEX 35 gained 2.24%, hitting a monthly high.
Leading the charge in the IBEX 35 index today were shares of Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA (BME:BBVA), which jumped by 0.80 points (4.12%), closing at 20.09. Banco Santander (BME:SAN) saw its quotes rise by 0.42 points (4.07%), finishing the session at 10.85. Shares of International Consolidated Airlines Group S.A. (BME:ICAG) increased in price by 0.17 points (3.74%), closing at 4.77.
China: Chip Equipment Imports Drop by 3% in AprilChina's semiconductor equipment imports dipped by 3% year-on-year to $3.8 billion in April 2026, according to customs data analyzed by Bank of America. April's figures were 16% lower than March's, and the cumulative imports since the start of the year showed a 12% drop in 2026. The import volume exceeded the average of the previous three months at $3.5 billion, but still fell short of the 12-month average of $4.5 billion.

China: Chip Equipment Imports Drop by 3% in April

China's semiconductor equipment imports dipped by 3% year-on-year to $3.8 billion in April 2026, according to customs data analyzed by Bank of America.
April's figures were 16% lower than March's, and the cumulative imports since the start of the year showed a 12% drop in 2026. The import volume exceeded the average of the previous three months at $3.5 billion, but still fell short of the 12-month average of $4.5 billion.
EU Agrees to Lift Tariffs on U.S. GoodsNegotiators from the European Parliament and the EU Council reached a preliminary agreement on Wednesday morning, May 20, to scrap EU tariffs on imports of all industrial goods from the U.S., as well as to grant preferential access to certain types of American seafood and agricultural products in European markets. This was reported in a press release on the EU Council's website.

EU Agrees to Lift Tariffs on U.S. Goods

Negotiators from the European Parliament and the EU Council reached a preliminary agreement on Wednesday morning, May 20, to scrap EU tariffs on imports of all industrial goods from the U.S., as well as to grant preferential access to certain types of American seafood and agricultural products in European markets. This was reported in a press release on the EU Council's website.
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