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## AI mania still lifting crypto, but watch the Fed Minutes
We're seeing consistent buying across the board. The AI story is still the main driver.
## Macro calendar
### Yesterday — what already moved
- 🔴 High · **NZD** · 2:00am — Official Cash Rate
- 🔴 High · **NZD** · 2:00am — RBNZ Rate Statement
- 🔴 High · **NZD** · 3:00am — RBNZ Press Conference
- 🔴 High · **USD** · 6:00pm — FOMC Meeting Minutes
- 🟡 Med · **CHF** · 4:40pm — SNB Chairman Schlegel Speaks
### Today — watch list (times in ET)
- 🟡 Med · **USD** · 12:30pm — Unemployment Claims
## Top closed crypto trades (24h)
| Asset | Side | PnL | ROI on $700 |
|---|---|---|---|
| [POWER](/coins/power) | LONG | +$76.50 | +10.93% |
| [RIVN](/coins/rivn) | LONG | +$65.70 | +9.39% |
| [BLUAI](/coins/bluai) | LONG | +$37.80 | +5.40% |
## Open crypto positions leading right now
| Asset | Side | Unrealized PnL | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|
| [BE](/coins/be) | LONG | +$17.60 | +1.69% |
| [STXX](/coins/stxx) | LONG | +$16.08 | +3.06% |
| [GME](/coins/gme) | SHORT | +$14.58 | +0.99% |
| [SAHARA](/coins/sahara) | LONG | +$13.78 | +1.92% |
| [GLW](/coins/glw) | LONG | +$13.14 | +2.53% |
The Cantor SPAC and Adam Back deal renegotiation hints at structural shifts in Bitcoin Treasuries, potentially unwinding some complexity. Separately, tokenized stock transfers are up 105% to $8.4B, showing growing institutional interest in digital representations of traditional assets. This could eventually feed into broader crypto adoption.
The AI boom is also sparking inflation fears, potentially complicating the Fed's next move, according to CoinTelegraph. Paradoxically, some analysts suggest crypto could benefit if the Fed steps in to backstop the stock market. We're watching the FOMC minutes closely for any clues on rates.
Today's setup has a constructive bias, but execution is key. Look for opportunities on pullbacks, favoring leaders like [BE](/coins/be) and [GLW](/coins/glw). Remember to monitor the FOMC minutes release for any macro shifts. Explore [Radiant algorithms](/algorithms) for more data.
## Sources tracked
Headlines from the last 24h were aggregated and analysed from CryptoPanic, CoinDesk, CoinTelegraph, Decrypt and Bitcoin Magazine. We summarise market-moving facts in our own words; we do not republish third-party content.
- **CoinDesk** — XRP holds near $1.10 as traders watch long-term breakout setup
- **Bitcoin Magazine** — Cantor SPAC and Adam Back’s Bitcoin Treasury Renegotiate Merger Terms, Vow New Structure
- **CoinDesk** — Bank of Japan may speed up rate hikes, pushing borrowing costs above 2%, ex-BOJ official warns
- **CoinTelegraph** — Trader loses $1M after signing phishing token approval
- **CoinTelegraph** — AI boom fuels inflation fears, complicating Fed’s next rate move
- **CoinTelegraph** — Tokenized stock transfers surge 105% in a month to $8.4B
- **Decrypt** — Bitcoin ETFs 'Turning a Corner' After Record Bleed Hits $8 Billion
- **CoinTelegraph** — Crypto VC Paradigm raises $1.2B to push into AI
- **CoinTelegraph** — Crypto could benefit if Fed steps in to backstop US stock market: Analysts
- **Decrypt** — Paradigm Raises $1.2 Billion Fund as Crypto VC Pushes Further Into AI