Elon Musk warned investors shorting SpaceX face low survival probability as bearish bets rose to 32% of tradable shares, totaling $25 billion. This surge comes ahead of SpaceX's first public earnings report on Aug 4, testing bulls and skeptics.
Gold prices are trading with a bearish bias due to escalating Middle East tensions, inflation concerns, and expectations of a continued restrictive US monetary policy. Higher oil prices and a stronger dollar are weighing on bullion, with attention turning to upcoming US economic data.
Gold prices are trading with a bearish bias due to Middle East geopolitical tensions fueling inflation concerns and strengthening expectations of a US Federal Reserve rate hike. Technical indicators suggest a continued downtrend unless key resistance levels are reclaimed.
Despite positive economic indicators like rising interest rates and wages, the yen continues to weaken against the dollar. Hedge funds have increased bets against the currency, and analysts predict further declines, highlighting a worrying breakdown in the yield-currency correlation.
Michael Burry has initiated a short position against Micron Technology, citing 'historically extreme' stock levels driven by AI hype and FOMO, not fundamentals. He points to the company's cyclical history and poor profitability metrics as indicators of significant downside risk.
Chinese carmakers face a brutal price war due to weak buying interest and policy changes. AlixPartners forecasts 24.6 million light vehicle deliveries this year, with 10 million exports, but domestic sales are expected to decline 27.7%.
Short sellers are increasing their bearish bets on Chinese toymaker Pop Mart, with short interest rising to 12.67%. Despite a recent share price recovery, the stock remains significantly down from its peak, making short sellers' positions increasingly risky.
US stock markets (Nasdaq +1.4%, S&P 500 +0.8%) rallied after the Supreme Court blocked Trump's attempt to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook and a U.S.-Iran ceasefire reduced tensions. Despite this, Bitcoin (BTC) remained largely unaffected, down 53% from its October 2025 all-time high, logging back-to-back quarterly losses reminiscent of the 2022 bear market. Technical analysis indicates a bearish outlook with downward pressure, supported by hawkish Fed stance (80% chance of December rate hike), $4 billion outflow from Spot Bitcoin ETFs in June, and bearish indicators (ADX, RSI, EMA). Prediction markets (Myriad) price in an 80% chance of BTC dropping to $55K over rebounding to $84K.
Bitcoin (BTC) fell below $60,000, erasing June gains and activating bearish technical patterns like a rounded top and bear flag breakdowns. These setups, supported by MVRV bands, project a potential further decline to the $54,000 mark in the coming days.
Bitcoin experienced significant outflows from spot ETFs and a bearish options expiry, signaling waning institutional demand. Investors are shifting focus to tech stocks, driven by strong earnings and government support for AI initiatives, while fixed income offers a safer hedge.
Bitcoin ETFs experienced significant outflows, totaling $469 million, signaling waning institutional interest. This, coupled with a put-heavy options expiry and rising US Treasury yields, has shifted investor focus towards tech stocks, which are showing strong performance.
Bitcoin futures dropped to $58,995, marking a 52% drawdown from last year's high, as options traders show bearish sentiment. Put options volume for the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) more than doubled calls, indicating market concern and expectations of further price declines.
Bitcoin and Ethereum prices are falling, leading to increased bearish sentiment on prediction markets. Odds favor dumps to $55,000 for BTC and $1,500 for ETH, with traders anticipating no rate cuts this year and potential hikes.
Options traders are building bearish positions around Strategy's (formerly MicroStrategy) preferred STRC stock, which has fallen to a record low. This adds pressure to a key funding tool for Bitcoin purchases, as investors question dividend policy and liquidity.
Bitcoin nears a potential bottom between $60,000-$70,000 as nearly 20% of its supply is concentrated in this range, indicating a redistribution phase. However, a bearish technical pattern suggests a risk of falling to $53,500 if key resistance isn't reclaimed.
Investor Michael Burry has increased his stake in Alibaba, buying shares at $111.90 and calling it China's most advanced AI company. This move contrasts with his bearish stance on US AI firms like Nvidia and Palantir, which he believes are overvalued.
XRP is exhibiting multiple bearish chart patterns, including head-and-shoulders and bear flags, suggesting a potential drop below $1. On-chain data also indicates weak demand, with targets around $0.99 and $0.94.
Gold prices show a bearish structure with a downtrend in place, facing resistance at 152,000. Silver trades cautiously with a negative bias, with resistance at 240,000. Experts advise caution and risk management.
Bitcoin rebounds 7.5% from $59,353 to $63,800 amid short liquidations, but experts and market indicators suggest the outlook remains bearish due to macroeconomic pressures and fading institutional demand.
Ether (ETH) hits 13-month low at $1,540 amid bearish derivatives metrics and fears over a critical Zcash bug, triggering $1.28B in ETH long liquidations and a contraction in Ethereum TVL.
Options traders are betting against Michael Saylor's Strategy, with put options outnumbering calls as bitcoin prices decline.
Bitcoin's price dropped to around $61,300, causing over $600 million in long liquidations. While some see this as a potential bottom, others warn of a bear flag pattern suggesting a possible drop to $50,000.
Bitcoin prices dropped to their lowest point since early April, falling below $66,500. Traders on platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket anticipate further declines, with significant probabilities assigned to prices falling below $60,000 and even $50,000 in 2026 and 2024, respectively.
Options volumes in key crypto equities like IBIT and MSTR have shifted bearish, with put volumes outpacing calls. Investors cite Michael Saylor's first Bitcoin sale in years, upcoming IPOs, and alternative derivatives as potential causes for the crypto weakness.
