A trader closed a 700 bitcoin short position at a $1.94 million loss, erasing $1.71 million in profits from 11 previous winning short trades. The loss was triggered by Bitcoin's price rising above $81,000, causing a short squeeze that forced leveraged short sellers to cover their positions. This event highlights the risks of increasing exposure after consecutive wins, especially in volatile crypto markets. Institutional buying and macro factors contributed to Bitcoin's price surge, which led to forced liquidations across exchanges.
Backpack has introduced the first-ever 24/7 trading platform for real U.S. equities, allowing international investors to buy and sell stocks like SpaceX, Micron, and SanDisk around the clock. Unlike synthetic derivatives, these are actual equities wi...
BingX, a major crypto exchange, introduced the BingX Visa Debit Card in partnership with Wirex, allowing users to spend digital assets globally through Visa's payment network. The card supports purchases, ATM withdrawals, and automatic currency conve...
Independent proxy advisory firms, including ISS, recommend Equinox Gold shareholders vote in favor of the proposed merger with Orla Mining, which aims to create a leading North American gold producer. The combined company is expected to produce 1.1 m...
The generative AI market in the oil and gas sector is projected to grow from $0.53 billion in 2025 to $1.15 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 16.9%. Growth is driven by adoption of cloud-based AI for real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, and dril...
Sigenergy, Australia's leading home battery brand, has introduced a $1,000 discount on its new 9kWh SigenStor battery modules. This discount can be stacked with the Federal Government’s Cheaper Home Batteries Program rebate, potentially allowing hous...
