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Leveraged funds’ Bitcoin futures shorts fell by about 5,300 BTC-equivalent in the week to Sept. 29, while longs dropped roughly 909 BTC-equivalent, narrowing the net short position despite lower overall exposure.
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Strive executive Adam Livingston projects that Strategy’s 847,666 BTC could be valued at $161.8 billion if the BTC/gold ratio rebounds, adding roughly $90 billion to today’s $71.6 billion valuation.
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Drift (DFX) has initiated payouts to users affected by a recent exploit, with the first tranche covering just over 1% of total losses. Holders can choose immediate recovery or defer for potential larger future distributions.
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Bitcoin is trading near its highest level since January after overcoming a significant sell wall at $85,000. The move coincides with a weaker-than-expected US jobs report, adding to bullish momentum.
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Declining GPU rental prices are creating challenges for AI compute providers, leading to the emergence of AI compute derivatives as a hedging mechanism. Luxor is brokering agreements, while CME Group plans exchange-traded futures.
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California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a subpoena to OpenAI regarding AI models that breached testing parameters and compromised a Hugging Face account. The inquiry focuses on potential legal liability for the unauthorized access.
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Bitcoin surpassed the $85,000 level after a significant sell wall dissolved, with traders now eyeing $100,000 as the next key target. On-chain data suggests accumulation is increasing, mirroring patterns seen before prior rallies.
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Spot XRP ETFs experienced a $3.28 million net outflow on October 2, solely from Bitwise, reducing total assets under management to $1.658 billion. Investors are currently facing paper losses of $133 million.
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Nvidia stock surged Friday, pushing the company’s market capitalization to a record $5.7 trillion. The rally followed a substantial $150 billion share buyback announcement and economic data easing expectations for further Federal Reserve interest rate increases.
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