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Pfizer (PFE -0.20%) has a shockingly high dividend yield of 6.8%. The S&P 500 Index (^GSPC +0.05%) has a 1% yield, and the average pharmaceutical stock's yield is roughly 1.5%. Given that huge disparity, it looks like Pfizer's yield is too good to be true.

There are reasons for the high yield that need to be monitored. However, management doesn't seem too worried about the dividend. Here are some reasons why, and why you might want to buy ultra-high-yield Pfizer.

Pfizer's management is focused on maintaining the dividend Pfizer's dividend, like all dividends, is paid at the discretion of the board of directors. That said, the company's management team has been very clear about its support for the dividend. The dividend was mentioned directly on two slides in the first-quarter 2026 earnings presentation. One slide, focused on 2026 capital allocation priorities, stated that the company wants to "maintain and grow our dividend." A second slide, directed at longer-term growth, made "maintain dividend" a stated goal.

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If the board was actively considering cutting the dividend, management wouldn't likely have mentioned the dividend on those two slides. Meanwhile, it is important to examine what supports the dividend. The answer isn't earnings, which are under pressure right now, because a company's dividend payments appear on its cash flow statement. The number is fairly large for Pfizer, with the first-quarter dividend payment totaling $2.445 billion. Annualize that, and you get nearly $10 billion.

The company generated $2.6 billion from operating activities, which actually covers the dividend. However, the dividend isn't the only thing the company has to pay for. After paying dividends, paying down debt, and investing in its business, the company's cash balance at the end of the first quarter was higher than at the start. And not just a little higher, $560 million higher. The source of the extra cash was Pfizer selling long-term investments. Turning to the balance sheet, the company still has $11.3 billion in long-term investments, in addition to $1.7 billion in cash.

Watch Pfizer's dividend, but there's plenty to support it This isn't meant to suggest that investors should simply ignore the headwinds Pfizer is facing today. While the company looks capable of supporting the dividend, investors are worried about the pharmaceutical company's future, which has pushed the stock lower and the yield higher. That said, most of the problems the company faces are normal for the pharmaceutical industry.

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For example, Pfizer has several blockbuster drugs set to lose patent protection. However, its research and development haven't yet produced new drugs to fill the gap. In fact, the company has clearly fallen behind peers in the hot GLP-1 weight-loss space, after it had to stop work on a drug there in 2025. The thing is, R&D doesn't work on a timeline, even though patent expirations do. Sometimes things just don't line up as well as investors would like.

Pfizer has a long and successful history of developing drugs. Notably, in the case of GLP-1 drugs, it quickly adjusted and bought another company with a more attractive drug candidate. And it has numerous drugs working through the approval process beyond it, as well.

Think long-term with Pfizer Pfizer is still a well-run drug company. It is just working through a difficult period, which has Wall Street worried about the future. If you think long-term, however, you may want to consider buying Pfizer and its outsize yield while everyone else is scared. The company is clearly standing behind the dividend, and when you dig a little deeper, it appears to have the wherewithal to keep supporting it.

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As demand rises for specialized medications like GLP-1s, logistics companies including UPS and FedEx are adapting their strategies to be able to better ship and store those pharmaceuticals.

Most injectable GLP-1 medications, including Novo Nordisk's Ozempic and Wegovy and Eli Lilly's Mounjaro and Zepbound, require refrigerated storage for shipment.

The Covid pandemic put healthcare logistics at center stage in 2020, as the shipping of temperature-controlled vaccines quickly became a crucial part of keeping the virus at bay. And as more money has been poured into new pharmaceutical innovations, the transportation of those products have come under the spotlight.

Logistics companies are now investing millions of dollars and strengthening dozens of temperature-controlled facilities to tap into the market.

In June, UPS announced a new $48 million investment in temperature-controlled facilities as it sees a growing demand for critical treatments. According to Growth Market Reports, the demand for temperature-sensitive biologics is projected to grow at an 8.3% compound annual growth rate through 2033 and reach a market value of roughly $39.1 billion.

Obesity and diabetes drugs, meanwhile, have been booming in popularity. A July Gallup poll found that 11% of Americans take GLP-1 medications for weight loss purposes in 2026, up from just 3% in 2024.

But if they're not stored and shipped at the correct temperature, they risk losing their efficacy.

The Food and Drug Administration has warned that improper storage during shipping can affect the medicine's quality and recommends patients do not use GLP-1 drugs that arrive "warm or with insufficient refrigeration."

Other biologics, like some vaccines, insulin and antibiotics, also require specialized shipment to maintain efficacy. For logistics companies, that means ensuring the proper storage and movement every step of the way.

Bulking upHealthcare logistics have proven to be one of UPS' biggest opportunities. On an earnings call with analysts in April, CEO Carol Tomé said the company's global healthcare portfolio has gained market share every year since 2021, generating its first ever $3 billion healthcare revenue quarter in the first quarter of this year.

UPS President of Healthcare John Bolla told CNBC that the company is seeing more healthcare companies looking for partners to keep up with the volume.

"One of the biggest opportunities we see is supporting the shift toward more specialized therapies and more care delivered outside of traditional healthcare settings," Bolla said.

He said UPS is experiencing "rapid growth" in biologics, cell and gene therapies, though the biggest challenge is that the margin for error is small — even a brief stray from the correct temperature can ruin the medicines, Bolla said.

"But that's also what's creating such a significant opportunity in healthcare logistics," he said. "As treatments become more specialized and supply chains become more complex, healthcare companies need partners that can provide not just temperature-controlled storage or transportation, but end-to-end visibility, control and reliability across the entire network."

FedEx is also tapping into the trend, launching a life sciences organization earlier this month specifically to support the movement of pharmaceuticals and other healthcare products.

On an earnings call in June, FedEx's Chief Customer Officer Brie Carere told analysts that healthcare transportation revenue in fiscal year 2026 reached nearly $10 billion.

"We're building end-to-end solutions focused on global pharma customers, and what's so important with global pharma is that you have to recognize that there's a patient at the end of every delivery or someone that's waiting to be treated," said Nick Gennari, FedEx's president of healthcare. "So we take this very, very seriously."

With GLP-1s specifically, Gennari said there's an increasing complexity to delivering those medications, with forms ranging from injectables to oral pills and going direct-to-consumer. But with that complexity comes a growth opportunity for FedEx, which he said is "ideally positioned."

Gennari said FedEx has specialized technology, including its machine learning engine that allows customers to see product movement with predictive abilities, as well as its technology that identifies healthcare products and treats each differently depending on its unique needs.

Gennari also said he's "very comfortable" with the company's base capabilities and its plans for expansion, including cold-chain logistics.

"Much of the infrastructure that's required to be successful in this space, we already have. We have the airline; we have an incredible schedule; we have the lift capabilities. The network is hardened and works very well," he said.

Complex supply chainsC.H. Robinson told CNBC the logistics company had surpassed $1 billion in revenue in healthcare logistics alone over the past year, largely due to the growth in GLP-1 drugs, as it has been investing in temperature-controlled facilities.

"You need to really have that end-to-end connectivity, so you've got to have a really nice network and infrastructure built out in order to properly service the healthcare customers," said Ronnie Davis, the company's vice president of North American surface transportation.

Davis said the supply chain for medications has also become more complicated. In addition to requiring refrigeration, many drugs have a short shelf life and need to be delivered in precise windows of time.

"A lot of the innovation has been on getting the drugs to the market," Davis said. "I think what you're starting to see is that's really putting stress on the capabilities of the cold chain supply chains in the marketplace. … With the rise of GLP-1s and other specialized medicine, it's really creating a competitive nature for the same refrigerated supply resources that are there and, quite candidly, that supply is not unlimited, it's constrained."

Davis said C.H. Robinson is working to amp up its capabilities, especially to keep up with the higher volume. At the same time, he added, pharma companies are also trying to get creative to bring their products to market with a longer shelf life.

That innovation is also intersecting with the growth of artificial intelligence capabilities, according to Hendrik Venter, CEO of DHL Supply Chain. The logistics company uses AI to monitor critical life science products, tracking temperatures and anticipating where an issue might happen.

"You're seeing the industry moving from conventional to biopharma," Venter told CNBC. "You need to have a supply chain that is resilient and capable of shipping in all of these various temperature zones."

The company announced last year that it plans to invest 2 billion euros ($2.25 billion) in health logistics by 2030, with half of that allocated to the Americas.

A lot of pharmaceutical companies are also outsourcing their warehousing activities to DHL, Venter said. The company takes over those facilities, manages them and integrates them into the rest of their network.

DHL launched a pharmaceutical air corridor around the world, with a dedicated aircraft and connected network that ensures the drugs are not being shipped through separate regulatory environments.

"You cannot lose a shipment. You cannot replace it. It needs to be delivered on time, every time, in the right quality and temperatures," Venter said. "So we continue to selectively look at how to strengthen that network."

The AI boom has transformed semiconductors from a cyclical business into one of the world’s most strategically important industries. Memory chips, once viewed as commodity components, have become a bottleneck for everything from smartphones to AI servers. That has given suppliers unusual pricing power while forcing customers to rethink their supply chains. 

Nowhere is that tension more visible than in Apple‘s (NASDAQ:AAPL | AAPL Price Prediction) reported push to buy lower-cost memory from China’s ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT), even though the company has been blacklisted by the U.S. government because of its ties to the Chinese military and state. The dispute says as much about the future of the memory industry as it does about Apple.

Apple Wants Cheaper Memory, but the Politics Are Expensive According to multiple media reports, Apple is lobbying the Trump administration for permission to source memory from CXMT. Buying chips from the company is reportedly not outright illegal, but doing so without government approval could expose Apple to political criticism and reputational damage because of CXMT’s placement on U.S. restricted-entity lists.

Apple’s reported argument is straightforward. It claims Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) is taking advantage of today’s tight memory market by charging excessive prices. That criticism comes after Micron’s gross margins climbed above 80% as AI demand continues to outpace supply.

Ironically, Apple has long been known for charging premium prices itself. Just weeks ago, CEO Tim Cook announced price increases of roughly 20% across several MacBook and iPad models, saying Apple could no longer absorb higher component costs. Cook even described today’s memory shortage as a “100-year flood” event.

That makes Apple’s accusations of price gouging harder to separate from its own efforts to protect product margins.

Tim Cook calls it a 100-year flood. Now Apple is risking a geopolitical firestorm to escape Micron’s 80 percent AI margins. © 24/7 Wall St. Micron Says Customers Created the Problem Micron has reportedly pushed back against Apple’s proposal while lobbying the administration to reject any exemptions for CXMT.

The company’s argument is that large device makers, including Apple, spent years squeezing suppliers for lower prices. Those aggressive negotiations hurt profitability across the memory industry and discouraged investment in new manufacturing capacity. When generative AI suddenly sent demand soaring, the industry did not have enough supply.

Micron argues that today’s higher prices reflect genuine scarcity and tens of billions of dollars being invested in new fabrication plants, including major U.S. manufacturing projects supported by the CHIPS Act.

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Company AI Memory Products Highest-Margin Business Micron HBM, DDR5, LPDDR5X High-bandwidth memory (HBM) CXMT DDR5, LPDDR5X, LPDDR4X, RDIMM, MRDIMM Conventional DRAM That distinction matters. CXMT manufactures mainstream DRAM used in PCs, smartphones, and enterprise servers. It does not produce high-bandwidth memory (HBM), the advanced chips powering Nvidia‘s (NASDAQ:NVDA) AI accelerators.

Because HBM commands much higher prices and margins than commodity DRAM, it remains the engine behind Micron’s earnings growth.

The Bigger Story Isn’t Apple Surprisingly, this dispute has less to do with Apple than with how valuable advanced memory has become.

Apple wants lower-cost conventional DRAM to protect margins on consumer devices. Micron wants pricing that supports years of capital spending needed to expand production. Meanwhile, the fastest-growing part of the industry — HBM — faces little competitive pressure because only a handful of companies can manufacture it at scale.

That leaves Micron in an enviable position. Even if Apple eventually receives approval to buy some lower-cost conventional memory from CXMT, it would do little to weaken Micron’s leadership in AI memory, where demand continues to outstrip supply.

Key Takeaway In short, Apple’s reported campaign highlights the growing tension between technology companies trying to control costs and semiconductor manufacturers finally earning healthy returns after years of razor-thin profitability. Granted, Apple has every incentive to lower its bill of materials. But accusing suppliers of gouging rings hollow when Apple has long charged premium prices for its products and raised its own prices by roughly 20% while defending those increases as necessary.

For investors, the bigger investment thesis hasn’t changed. Conventional DRAM pricing may fluctuate as new suppliers emerge, but HBM remains the profit center that matters most. As long as AI infrastructure spending continues at today’s pace, Micron’s competitive advantage rests far less on commodity memory pricing than on its ability to supply the premium chips powering the AI revolution. Ultimately, that’s the market smart investors should be watching.

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Rabobank expects renewed pressure on Pound exchange rates as concerns over Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s spending plans unsettle the gilt market. The British Pound concluded this trading week facing a difficult combination of political uncertainty, elevated UK bond yields and doubts over how the new government intends to fund its policy agenda.

UK economists at Rabobank say the initial market response to Burnham’s cabinet and early policy announcements has been notably cautious.

Latest — Exchange Rates:

Pound to Euro (GBP/EUR): 1.171822 (+0.14%)

Pound to Dollar (GBP/USD): 1.332498 (+0.09%)

Euro to Dollar (EUR/USD): 1.137117 (-0.05%)

The UK 10-year gilt yield has moved above 5.0%, while Pound Sterling has ranked as the weakest G10 currency over the latest one-day period.

Although the appointment of an experienced Chancellor has offered some reassurance, the bank warns that uncertainty surrounding the government’s fiscal strategy could keep both gilts and the Pound under pressure.

Rabobank analysts expect EUR/GBP to rise to 0.8650 over the next three months and sees scope for GBP/USD to fall back towards 1.3200.

At current rates, those forecasts imply a weaker Pound against both the Euro and the US Dollar.

Rabobank Warns Burnham’s Honeymoon Could Be Brief Rabobank says the appointment of Healey as Chancellor is a stabilising factor because the country’s finances have been placed in the hands of an experienced politician with previous Treasury exposure and respect across Parliament.

However, the larger question is how Burnham plans to finance his agenda.

The Prime Minister has said he intends to use “flexibility” within the fiscal rules, which Rabobank says could point towards placing some infrastructure-related debt on the balance sheets of public financial institutions.

Although such borrowing might sit outside the most closely watched fiscal measures, it would still need to be absorbed by the bond market.

“The market will be wary about whether this constitutes ‘back door’ funding,” Rabobank says.

The government’s first cost-of-living measure is a reduction in VAT on household electricity bills from October.

Officials have indicated that the measure will be funded by cancelling the previous government’s digital identity programme, although reports have raised doubts over whether that scheme was fully funded in the first place.

Rabobank notes that use of greater flexibility within the fiscal rules could potentially mobilise an additional £16 billion for infrastructure projects over the remainder of the decade.

Infrastructure investment could improve productivity in parts of the UK outside London and the South East, but those benefits may take years to materialise.

Burnam, by contrast, faces a general election in less than three years.

That leaves the government under pressure to deliver visible improvements quickly, increasing the risk that spending commitments expand before the economic benefits become apparent.

“The market is now bracing itself for a list of further announcements,” Rabobank says.

“This suggests that funding issues will remain at the fore of the market’s mind and hints that Burnham’s honeymoon may be short-lived.”

Gilt Market Particularly Sensitive The latest UK borrowing figures were slightly better than expected for June, but borrowing over the first three months of the fiscal year remains above projections from the Office for Budget Responsibility.

At an early stage of the financial year, that overshoot might ordinarily attract limited attention.

Rabobank argues that the political backdrop makes investors more sensitive than usual.

Burnham is associated with the softer left of the Labour Party and has said he wants government to become less reliant on what he described as the “imperial” Treasury.

Against this backdrop, the bond market is likely to demand clear reassurance that new spending plans will remain compatible with the fiscal rules.

Rabobank also highlights structural vulnerabilities in the UK economy.

The country has a low household savings ratio and a substantial current-account deficit, increasing its dependence on overseas capital.

These characteristics can amplify market reactions when confidence deteriorates.

“The UK may not have the largest debt-to-GDP ratio in the developed world, but arguably it has one of the most sensitive debt markets,” Rabobank says.

Lower BoE Expectations Are Another Pound Risk The reduction in VAT on household electricity bills should mechanically lower inflation.

Rabobank also expects headline UK CPI inflation to ease to 2.7% year on year, offering some short-term reassurance to the gilt market.

The inflation outlook remains complicated by higher spot energy prices following the escalation in the US-Iran conflict, but Rabobank believes current Bank of England pricing is too aggressive.

Markets are pricing approximately 43 basis points of BoE tightening over the next six months.

Rabobank expects the central bank to avoid raising rates this year.

“On our view, this is overdone and a reduction in market expectations for BoE policy tightening is another headwind for the pound,” the bank says.

This is important because elevated UK interest-rate expectations have provided Sterling with some protection against fiscal and political concerns.

Were investors to remove those expected rate increases, the Pound would lose part of its yield advantage at the same time as the gilt market remains uneasy about government borrowing.

Image: Exchange Rates UK Research polling shows GBP/USD median bank forecast chart showing the live rate near 1.3325, a Q3 median near 1.32 and the longer-term forecast path GBP/USD Forecast: 1.3200 Comes Back Into View GBP/USD ended the latest session around 1.3325, recording a modest daily gain after Thursday’s 0.47% decline.

The pair has nevertheless fallen by more than two cents from the 15 July close near 1.3540 and remains well below July’s high of 1.3558.

The short-term chart shows Sterling attempting to stabilise around 1.3320 after repeated failures to sustain advances above 1.3340.

GBP/USD is trading close to the 20-period moving average at 1.3327 and session VWAP near 1.3323.

That positioning suggests the pair is currently balanced around its immediate fair-value area rather than developing a strong recovery.

The 200-period moving average near 1.3340 remains the more important overhead barrier.

A recent rebound failed close to that level, confirming the 1.3340-1.3350 region as the first substantial resistance zone.

RSI has recovered to approximately 48 from below 40, showing that downside momentum has eased.

However, the indicator remains below 50 and does not yet signal that buyers have regained control.

Initial support is located around 1.3310, followed by 1.3290.

Rabobank’s 1.3200 objective would come into clearer view following a break below these levels, while July’s low at 1.3221 represents a significant intermediate support area.

On the upside, a sustained move above 1.3340 would reduce immediate downside pressure, although GBP/USD would still need to recover through 1.3400 to suggest the broader July correction has ended.

Image: GBP/USD 15-minute chart with 1.3310 support, 1.3340 resistance and Rabobank’s 1.3200 forecast marked The median bank forecast path also points to near-term weakness before a later recovery.

The Q3 2026 median projection is close to 1.3200, broadly matching Rabobank’s three-month forecast, while the consensus path then rises towards 1.35 in early 2027 and approximately 1.38 by the end of that year.

Rabobank’s view is therefore consistent with the wider consensus in anticipating near-term pressure, although it does not rule out a longer-term recovery.

Image: EUR/GBP survey poll forecasts July 2026 EUR/GBP Forecast: Rabobank Targets 0.8650 EUR/GBP closed around 0.8534 after falling 0.14% in the latest session.

The cross has recovered from July’s low near 0.8455, but remains almost 1% lower for the month and below the July opening level near 0.8614.

The 15-minute chart shows that EUR/GBP has surrendered part of its recent rebound after failing above 0.8550.

The cross is trading close to its 20-period moving average near 0.8533, but remains below session VWAP around 0.8541 and beneath the 200-period moving average near 0.8539.

This leaves the immediate technical picture mixed.

The latest recovery from below 0.8530 shows that selling pressure has moderated, while RSI near 46 has moved above its signal line.

However, the cross remains below the neutral 50 level and has yet to overcome the main intraday resistance cluster.

Initial resistance is located around 0.8539-0.8542, followed by 0.8547 and the recent highs around 0.8550-0.8555.

A break through that area would strengthen the case for a return towards 0.8600.

Rabobank’s 0.8650 forecast lies above the current technical range and would require a more decisive deterioration in Sterling sentiment.

On the downside, support is located around 0.8530, followed by 0.8525.

A break below these levels would weaken the immediate recovery and raise the risk of a renewed move towards 0.8500.

Image: EUR/GBP 15-minute chart with 0.8530 support, 0.8550 resistance The wider bank consensus also leans towards a higher EUR/GBP rate over the coming quarters.

The median forecast stands close to 0.8700 from the third quarter of 2026 through early 2028, before easing towards 0.8600 and then 0.8450 by the end of 2028.

Rabobank’s 0.8650 target is therefore slightly below the near-term consensus median but still implies a meaningful Sterling decline from current levels.

Pound Sterling: Rabobank’s forecasts leave GBP exposed on two fronts Against the Euro, the bank expects EUR/GBP to rise towards 0.8650 as investors question the government’s fiscal plans and reassess the likelihood of Bank of England tightening.

Against the Dollar, it sees GBP/USD falling towards 1.3200 as political uncertainty, gilt-market sensitivity and lower UK rate expectations weigh on the Pound.

The technical charts show that neither move has yet been fully confirmed.

GBP/USD is attempting to stabilise around 1.3320, while EUR/GBP remains below resistance around 0.8550.

However, the fundamental risks identified by Rabobank remain unresolved.

A reduction in expected BoE tightening would remove an important source of Sterling support, while further spending announcements without a convincing funding plan could renew pressure on gilts.

The base case is therefore for Pound Sterling to remain vulnerable, with a GBP/USD break below 1.3290 strengthening the path towards 1.3200 and an EUR/GBP move above 0.8550 opening the way towards Rabobank’s 0.8650 target.

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New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - July 25, 2026) - Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against PicS N.V. ("PicS" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: PICS) and reminds investors of the August 4, 2026 deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action that has been filed against the Company.

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As detailed below, the complaint alleges that the Company and its executives violated federal securities laws by making false and/or misleading statements and/or failing to disclose that: (1) PicS N.V. had conducted an evaluation of its credit evaluation procedures in December 2025 and determined that such procedures were deficient and in need of enhancement; (2) as a result of the new procedures PicS N.V. had implemented in December 2025, PicS N.V. had reclassified approximately R$590 million of exposures previously classified as Stage 2 to Stage 3, leading to an incremental ECL charge of R$88 million in the three months ended December 31, 2025; (3) PicS N.V. had experienced a heightened, but unreported, Stage 3 formation rate of more than 7% in the fourth quarter of 2025 that deviated substantially from the historical results and trends provided in the offering documents; (4) the IPO's offering documents had materially overstated the quality and ability of PicS N.V.'s credit models and user data to inform PicS N.V.'s underwriting practices and to allow PicS N.V. to timely and effectively monitor, assess, and identify adverse credit events, credit risks, and credit deterioration across its portfolio; and (5) PicS N.V. suffered from degradations in customer credit quality and heightened risks of default and loan impairment as a result of its entrance into materially riskier business lines leading up to the IPO, resulting in undisclosed adverse financial and operational trends such as heightened incidents of default, which predated the IPO and were internally projected by PicS N.V. to continue to worsen following the IPO, materially impairing PicS N.V.'s business, operations, and financial results.

On or around January 29, 2026, PicPay conducted its initial public offering ("IPO"), selling 22.86 million Class A common shares priced at $19.00 per share.

Then, on March 18, 2026, PicPay released its fourth quarter 2025 financial results and revealed that, as part of the Company's "annual review of expected credit loss parameters," it had made several "enhancements" to its Expected Credit Loss ("ECL") calculations, and "implemented a stricter policy to accelerate the classification of renegotiated non-performing exposures from Stage 2 to Stage 3." Consequently, "R$590 million of Stage 2 portfolio balances were reclassified to Stage 3, resulting in an ECL increase of R$88 [$17.56 million USD]." Stage 3 is the Company's highest risk category for its credit portfolio.

On this news, PicPay's stock price fell $3.56 per share, or 22.5%, to close at $12.27 per share on March 19, 2026.

The court-appointed lead plaintiff is the investor with the largest financial interest in the relief sought by the class who is adequate and typical of class members who directs and oversees the litigation on behalf of the putative class. Any member of the putative class may move the Court to serve as lead plaintiff through counsel of their choice, or may choose to do nothing and remain an absent class member. Your ability to share in any recovery is not affected by the decision to serve as a lead plaintiff or not.

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP also encourages anyone with information regarding PicS' conduct to contact the firm, including whistleblowers, former employees, shareholders and others.

To learn more about the PicS N.V. class action, go to www.faruqilaw.com/PICS or call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310).

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for Investors Regarding the PicS N.V. Securities Class Action Lawsuit:

What is the PicS N.V. securities fraud lawsuit about?

The PicS N.V. securities fraud lawsuit is a federal securities class action alleging that PicS N.V. (NASDAQ: PICS) and its executives made false and misleading statements to investors in connection with the Company's January 30, 2026 IPO by concealing that the Company had already identified deficiencies in its credit evaluation procedures in December 2025, had reclassified approximately R$590 million of exposures from Stage 2 to Stage 3 (its highest credit risk category) resulting in an incremental expected credit loss charge of R$88 million, and was experiencing a Stage 3 formation rate exceeding 7% in Q4 2025 - a significant deviation from the historical trends presented in the IPO's offering documents. As the truth emerged on March 18, 2026, when PicS disclosed these credit portfolio deteriorations as part of its Q4 2025 financial results, PICS shares fell $3.56 per share, or 22.5%, to close at $12.27 - well below the $19.00 IPO price - causing significant losses for investors.

Who may be eligible to participate in the PicS N.V. class action lawsuit?

Investors who purchased PicS N.V. (PICS) Class A common stock in and/or traceable to the Company's January 30, 2026 initial public offering and suffered financial losses may be eligible to participate in the PicS securities class action. Participation as a class member does not require taking any affirmative legal action; eligible investors may recover losses simply by remaining members of the class. Whistleblowers, former PicS employees, and others with relevant information about the Company's conduct are also encouraged to come forward.

What is a lead plaintiff, and how can I seek appointment in the PicS N.V. lawsuit?

A lead plaintiff in the PicS N.V. class action is a court-appointed investor - typically the one with the largest financial interest in the case - who directs and oversees the litigation on behalf of all class members. Any PicS investor who purchased PICS Class A common stock in or traceable to the IPO may move the Court to serve as lead plaintiff through counsel of their choice. The deadline to seek lead plaintiff appointment is August 4, 2026. Importantly, choosing not to seek the lead plaintiff role does not affect an investor's ability to share in any recovery obtained for the class.

What should investors do if they purchased PicS N.V. stock in the IPO?

Investors who purchased PicS N.V. (PICS) Class A common stock in and/or traceable to the January 30, 2026 IPO and suffered losses should contact Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP immediately to discuss their legal rights. The deadline to seek appointment as lead plaintiff in the PicS N.V. securities class action is August 4, 2026. To speak directly with securities litigation partner Josh Wilson, call 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310), or visit www.faruqilaw.com/PICS for more information.

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Index S&P 500 je „v podstatě na historických maximech“, pod povrchem se toho děje hodně. Řada akcií si vede nevalně, hodně jich naopak parabolicky roste. Pro RiskReversal Media to uvedl známý investor Jim Chanos, který se zaměřuje na sázky na pokles cen akcií. Podle něj je současné prostředí z hlediska této strategie velmi zajímavé. I proto, že nyní jsou na trhu akcie, které si nevedou dobře kvůli tomu, že „dav je nemiluje“.

Chanos vysvětloval, že už nespravuje vlastní portfolia, ale jen portfolia klientů, která pomáhá navrhovat. K dění na trhu pak připomněl, že nyní se začíná zvedat nabídka nových akcií, jak ze strany primárních úpisů, tak ze strany sekundárních emisí. Dalším významným rysem jsou vysoké valuace a „spekulace retailových investorů“. To obecně „není pro trh jako celek dobré znamení, doposud si vede ok.“ Hyperscaleři vydávávají „rekordní objem nových akcií a obligací“, celkově je podle experta na trhu hodně dluhů „mimorozvahových“.

Chanos v této souvislosti zmínil roky před finanční krizí, kdy si lidé „brali hypotéky, aby kupovali nemovitosti.“ Probíhaly tedy také transakce financované dluhy a podle Chanose mají přitom nemovitosti větší tendenci držet si hodnotu. Současná situace se odlišuje v tom, že jsou stovky miliard dolarů investovány do infrastruktury, jejíž využití a míra návratnosti vykazují značnou nejistotu. Výnosy desetiletých vládních dluhopisů se přitom pohybují kolem 4,6 %, ale „pokud by šly k 6 – 7 %, vše by se zhroutilo,“ řekl investor s tím, že „toto riziko není dostatečně doceněno“.

Příkladem příliš nízké návratnosti jsou podle investora například některé kancelářské budovy. Následně se diskutovalo o tom, že výnosy desetiletých dluhopisů by se nemusely dostat na uvedené úrovně na to, aby trhy začaly větřit problémy. Podle Chanose by mohl být spouštěčem už pohyb k 5 %, kdy by se začaly rozšiřovat rizikové spready na korporátních dluhopisech a dluhovém financování obecně.

Chanos pak mluvil o tom, že během internetové bubliny prováděly investice většinou společnosti, které byly ziskové a zaměřovaly se na zdokonalování svých IT systémů. Šlo o firmy od Coca-Coly až po Bank of America. Když bublina praskala, snížily své objednávky na IT vybavení, což se dotklo společností, jako je Cisco. Nyní podle Chanose provádí investice do infrastruktury také ziskové společnosti – hyperscaleři. Ovšem „zbytek společností v ekosystému je na tom jinak, získávají peníze od domů rizikového kapitálu.“ Přitom současná výše investic výrazně převyšuje tu z devadesátých let i relativně k velikosti celého amerického hospodářství.

Podle investora se nakonec ale nenaplní současné plány dalších investic do umělé inteligence a její infrastruktury. Ty totiž stojí na aktuální vysoké mezní návratnosti těchto investic. „Lidé nyní dělají dlouhodobá investiční rozhodnutí na základě současných spotových cen,“ dodal expert s tím, že takový postup připomíná například budování železnic v devatenáctém století. Na jeho počátku také stály velmi vysoké ceny dopravy, které podnítily prudký nárůst přepravních kapacit. „A pak, když poptávka trochu klesla, ceny zkolabovaly a investoři zkrachovali.“

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses In Peabody Energy To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options

If you purchased or acquired securities in Peabody Energy between October 14, 2024 and May 4, 2026 and would like to discuss your legal rights, call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310).

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New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - July 25, 2026) - Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against Peabody Energy Corporation ("Peabody Energy" or the "Company") (NYSE: BTU) and reminds investors of the August 24, 2026 deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action that has been filed against the Company.

Faruqi & Faruqi is a leading national securities law firm with offices in New York, Pennsylvania, California and Georgia. The firm has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors since its founding in 1995. See www.faruqilaw.com.

As detailed below, the complaint alleges that the Company and its executives violated federal securities laws by making false and/or misleading statements and/or failing to disclose that: Defendants provided these overwhelmingly positive statements to investors while, at the same time, disseminating materially false and misleading statements and/or concealing material adverse facts concerning the true state of Peabody Energy's Centurion mine and the multitude of issues causing delays to the ramp-up and the return to full longwall production dates. Such statements absent these material facts caused Plaintiff and other shareholders to purchase Peabody Energy's securities at artificially inflated prices.

On March 30, 2026, Peabody Energy issued a press release lowering guidance pertaining to Centurion mine's expected first quarter 2026 output, announcing that sales volume from the Centurion mine was expected to deliver approximately 250,000 tons in the first quarter due to "greater-than-anticipated mine commissioning challenges" (compared to previous estimates of around 700,000 tons). On this news, Peabody Energy's stock price fell $3.82, or approximately 9.7%, to close at $35.68 per share on March 30, 2026.

On May 5, 2026, Peabody Energy issued a press release disclosing the Company's failure to ramp-up Centurion by the long-awaited March 2026 deadline and cutting guidance related to full year met segment volumes to reflect the increased cost and substantial volume decrease, reducing the full year sales outlook for Centurion to 2.5 million tons compared to the original expectation of 3.5 million tons. On this news, Peabody Energy's stock price fell $1.52, or 5.7%, to close at $25.00 per share on May 5, 2026.

The court-appointed lead plaintiff is the investor with the largest financial interest in the relief sought by the class who is adequate and typical of class members who directs and oversees the litigation on behalf of the putative class. Any member of the putative class may move the Court to serve as lead plaintiff through counsel of their choice, or may choose to do nothing and remain an absent class member. Your ability to share in any recovery is not affected by the decision to serve as a lead plaintiff or not.

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP also encourages anyone with information regarding Peabody Energy's conduct to contact the firm, including whistleblowers, former employees, shareholders and others.

To learn more about the Peabody Energy class action, go to www.faruqilaw.com/BTU or call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310).

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for Investors Regarding the Peabody Energy Securities Class Action Lawsuit:

What is the Peabody Energy securities fraud lawsuit about?

The lawsuit alleges that Peabody Energy Corporation (NYSE: BTU) and certain of its officers and directors made materially false and misleading statements and/or concealed material adverse facts concerning the true condition of the Company's Centurion mine, including the nature and severity of issues allegedly causing delays to its ramp-up and return to full longwall production. The complaint alleges that, throughout the Class Period, defendants provided investors with overwhelmingly positive statements about the Centurion mine while purportedly withholding information about the multitude of operational challenges affecting it. These allegedly false and misleading statements are said to have caused investors to purchase Peabody Energy securities at artificially inflated prices. The inflation in the stock price allegedly began to correct when Peabody Energy disclosed, on March 30, 2026, that first quarter 2026 output from the Centurion mine was expected to reach only approximately 250,000 tons — well below prior estimates of approximately 700,000 tons — due to "greater-than-anticipated mine commissioning challenges," and further when the Company disclosed on May 5, 2026 that it had failed to ramp up the mine by its March 2026 deadline and cut its full-year sales outlook for Centurion from 3.5 million tons to 2.5 million tons.

Who may be eligible to participate in the lawsuit?

Investors who purchased or otherwise acquired Peabody Energy Corporation (NYSE: BTU) securities on the NASDAQ between October 14, 2024 and May 4, 2026, inclusive, may be eligible to participate in this lawsuit as members of the proposed class. Eligibility to participate is not limited to investors who seek appointment as lead plaintiff; any qualifying class member may share in any recovery that may ultimately be obtained. Investors who purchased Peabody Energy securities during the Class Period and suffered losses are encouraged to review their transaction records to determine whether they fall within the defined class. Participation in a class action does not require that an investor take any individual legal action or incur separate legal fees to potentially benefit from any recovery achieved on behalf of the class.

What is a lead plaintiff, and how can I seek appointment?

A lead plaintiff is a court-appointed representative who acts on behalf of all class members in directing the litigation, including making key decisions regarding litigation strategy and the selection of lead counsel. Any class member who purchased Peabody Energy securities during the Class Period and suffered a loss may move the court for appointment as lead plaintiff, and courts typically appoint the movant with the largest financial interest in the outcome of the litigation who otherwise satisfies applicable legal requirements. The deadline to file a motion seeking appointment as lead plaintiff is August 24, 2026. Importantly, investors are not required to seek appointment as lead plaintiff in order to participate in the class and share in any recovery that may result from the litigation — class members who do not serve as lead plaintiff retain the ability to benefit from any settlement or judgment.

What should investors do if they purchased Peabody Energy stock during the Class Period?

Investors who purchased Peabody Energy Corporation (NYSE: BTU) securities between October 14, 2024 and May 4, 2026, inclusive, are encouraged to promptly review their brokerage records and account statements to confirm the dates and prices at which they acquired and, if applicable, sold their shares. Investors should take steps to preserve all relevant documentation, including transaction confirmations, account statements, and any communications relating to their Peabody Energy holdings, as such records may be relevant to establishing eligibility and calculating losses. Given that the lead plaintiff motion deadline is August 24, 2026, investors wishing to be considered for appointment as lead plaintiff should act well in advance of that date. Investors may wish to consult with Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP or other qualified securities counsel to evaluate their legal rights and options before the deadline.

Why should investors contact Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP?

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP has represented investors in securities litigation for decades and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for shareholders. Investors who purchased Peabody Energy securities during the Class Period may contact the firm to discuss their legal rights, potential claims, and the lead plaintiff process at no cost or obligation.

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Lista DAO, a BNB Chain-based DeFi protocol, is launching liquidity pools on OpenOcean, a multichain DEX aggregator. With this development, Lista DAO is broadening access to the decentralized liquidity across the BNB Chain network. As per Lista DAO’s official announcement, the move lets users leverage diverse Lista-driven trading pairs via the aggregation platform of OpenOcean. The move comes just before the rollout of the LISTA Compounding Rewards Season 1 that will go live on the 26th of July.

Lista DAO Widens Liquidity Access via OpenOcean Integration Integration with OpenOcean permits Lista DAO to deliver enhanced swap pricing as well as more effective execution of trades for market members. So, the provision of liquidity pools through OpenOcean is anticipated to fortify on-chain liquidity, along with making swaps of tokens easier for consumers. The move enables liquidity providers and traders to seamlessly access many crucial trading pairs via OpenOcean.

Among the compatible pools are $USDT/$lisUSD, $BNB/$slisBNB, $USDT/$USDC, and $U/$USDT. At the same time, more pairs are also going to be available in the near future. With the use of the aggregation technology of OpenOcean, consumers can likely leverage optimized routing to search for significantly competitive exchange rates among liquidity providers within the decentralized network.

The partnership denotes a key development for Lista DAO to expand the liquidity infrastructure’s accessibility. Enabling the availability of these pools via a broadly utilized DEX aggregator can advance trading activity while streamlining access. It targets consumers who prioritize performing swaps via one interface instead of interacting with more than one DEX separately. Additionally, the deeper liquidity’s availability is poised to minimize price slippage when large transfers take place.

LISTA Compounding Rewards Season 1 Starts on July 26 According to Lista DAO, parallel to the liquidity expansion, the platform is also readying to unveil Season 1 of the LISTA Compounding Rewards initiative on the 26th of July. The platform will specifically distribute rewards via “Interest Crates,” with 2 primary factors determining allocations, including the maturity and position of the respective position. Overall, the merger of the incentive project and the broadened liquidity access underscores the platform’s endeavors to bolster its DeFi network.

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Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses In Verra To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options

If you purchased or acquired securities in Verra between February 24, 2026 and May 26, 2026 and would like to discuss your legal rights, call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310).

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New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - July 25, 2026) - Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against Verra Mobility Corporation ("Verra" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: VRRM) and reminds investors of the August 4, 2026 deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action that has been filed against the Company.

Faruqi & Faruqi is a leading national securities law firm with offices in New York, Pennsylvania, California and Georgia. The firm has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors since its founding in 1995. See www.faruqilaw.com.

According to the complaint, defendants provided overwhelmingly positive statements to investors while, at the same time, disseminating materially false and misleading statements and/or concealing material adverse facts concerning the true state of Verra's relationship with Avis Budget Group ("Avis"), and in particular obtaining a contract extension with Avis. Further, the Company minimized concerns that major rent-a-cars could replace Verra with in-house solutions or outsourced alternatives.

On May 26, 2026, Verra issued a press release announcing a termination notice from Avis regarding its contract and accordingly lowered its 2026 full-year financial outlook. Almost one week later on June 1, 2026, the Company announced a sudden and surprising transition of its President and Chief Executive Officer David Roberts. Following this news, the price of Verra's common stock declined dramatically.

From a closing market price of $13.08 per share on May 26, 2026, Verra's stock price fell to $3.85 per share on May 27, 2026, a decline of about 71%.

The court-appointed lead plaintiff is the investor with the largest financial interest in the relief sought by the class who is adequate and typical of class members who directs and oversees the litigation on behalf of the putative class. Any member of the putative class may move the Court to serve as lead plaintiff through counsel of their choice, or may choose to do nothing and remain an absent class member. Your ability to share in any recovery is not affected by the decision to serve as a lead plaintiff or not.

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP also encourages anyone with information regarding Verra's conduct to contact the firm, including whistleblowers, former employees, shareholders and others.

To learn more about the Verra class action, go to www.faruqilaw.com/VRRM or call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310).

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for Investors Regarding the Verra Mobility Securities Class Action Lawsuit:

What is the Verra Mobility securities fraud lawsuit about?

The lawsuit alleges Verra Mobility misled investors about the strength of its relationship with Avis Budget Group, the likelihood of a contract extension, and the risk that major rental car companies could replace Verra's services with alternative solutions.

Who may be eligible to participate in the lawsuit?

Investors who purchased or acquired Verra Mobility (NASDAQ: VRRM) securities between February 24, 2026 and May 26, 2026 may be eligible to participate if they suffered losses related to the alleged misconduct described in the complaint.

What is a lead plaintiff, and how can I seek appointment?

A lead plaintiff represents the interests of the proposed class and helps oversee the litigation. Investors seeking appointment must file a motion with the court by August 4, 2026. Investors can share in any recovery without serving as lead plaintiff.

What should investors do if they purchased Verra Mobility stock during the Class Period?

Investors should review their transaction records, preserve relevant documents, and evaluate their legal rights. Those who suffered losses may wish to consult counsel regarding participation in the lawsuit or seeking lead plaintiff status before the deadline.

Why should investors contact Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP?

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP has represented investors in securities litigation for decades and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for shareholders. Investors who purchased Verra Mobility securities during the Class Period may contact the firm to discuss their legal rights, potential claims, and the lead plaintiff process at no cost or obligation.

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Citrini’s Perspective: Recent negative rumors surrounding NAND have been overblown. SanDisk’s low-priced long-term agreement (LTA) is a strategic choice rather than a sign of weak demand, and the firm maintains a bullish outlook on the storage sector.

Citrini analyst Jukan has responded to recent bearish NAND notes and negative rumors about QLC price negotiations circulating in the market. Accepting a price lower than the initial offer when SanDisk signed a long-term agreement (LTA) with Meta is not surprising. As the most active NAND vendor in pursuing LTAs, SanDisk plans to allocate over 50% of its total shipments to such deals. Based on this strategy, it is naturally willing to accept LTA prices lower than current quarterly contract rates, so one cannot infer that "SanDisk cannot seamlessly resell all orders to higher-bidding North American clients." Regarding the rumor that Chinese module manufacturers were rejected when promoting eSSDs to domestic cloud service providers (CSPs), Jukan explained that Chinese CSPs have direct procurement channels from Yangtze Memory Technologies (YMTC) rather than insufficient demand. As for the claim that hyperscale cloud vendors are pressuring down QLC eSSD prices leading to unsold volumes, he noted that new cloud vendors have enough demand to absorb these volumes. Jukan concluded that negative headlines tend to be amplified when storage stocks underperform, but the sector’s fundamentals have not seen substantial deterioration. He reaffirmed his "bullish stance on storage." Earlier, Jukan had stated that DRAM contract prices still have around 40% upside potential by the end of 2027, and HBM supply remains tight. This clarification on the NAND segment further solidifies his bullish outlook for the entire storage space.

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Changxin's pre-IPO price drops to $6, corresponding to an RMB share price of 40.62 yuan on its first day of listing.

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US tech giants have cut nearly 140,000 jobs this year, with the four leading players' AI capital expenditure totaling $725 billion.

According to statistics from the Financial Times in partnership with Challenger, Gray & Christmas, U.S. tech industry layoffs since 2026 have accounted for more than one-third of all announced layoffs nationwide. Amazon, Oracle, Meta and Microsoft alone have cut nearly 50,000 jobs, roughly 6% of their total workforce. In sharp contrast, Amazon, Alphabet, Meta and Microsoft are projected to invest a combined $725 billion in AI infrastructure such as data centers this year. After laying off staff in March, Oracle’s total headcount dropped by 21,000 for the full year; this month, S&P downgraded its credit rating, citing weak cash flow and uncertain AI returns. Microsoft cut 4,800 jobs this month, mainly in its Xbox gaming division, essentially a full reset of its $75 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard three years ago. The narrative that "AI causes layoffs" is met with skepticism in academic circles. Enrico Moretti, an economics professor at the University of California, Berkeley, notes that AI-related layoffs are more of an excuse for management to correct over-hiring during the pandemic. "Claiming AI-driven efficiency gains is easier than admitting to over-hiring back then," he said. Market pricing also contradicts this narrative: within 30 trading days of announcing layoffs, companies that attributed cuts to AI saw their stock prices underperform the Nasdaq by nearly 10%, while companies laying off for other reasons lagged by only around 4%. Amazon and Microsoft have explicitly stated that AI adoption is not a decisive factor in their layoffs. In contrast to the tech giants’ non-core business contractions, AI-native startups like Anthropic and OpenAI are still rapidly expanding their workforce, driving fast growth in AI sector employment. "What is being cut is merely all other non-core business segments."

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Layer1 project Vanar will begin migrating its infrastructure to Base next Tuesday.

Layer 1 blockchain project Vanar announced that its infrastructure migration to Base will kick off next Tuesday. Users currently staking VANRY must first unstake, wait for the cooldown period to elapse before claiming their tokens. Earlier, Vanar stated that existing VANRY token holders can complete the migration at a 1:1 ratio, with their holding amounts remaining unchanged. Additionally, VANRY’s total supply will rise from 2.4 billion to 10 billion tokens, approximately 62% of which will stay locked during the migration. Once the migration is complete, staking for Vanarchain validators will be halted.

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2035年数据中心将占美国电力消耗的约20%，成为下一个AI瓶颈

U.S. data center power demand is projected to surge by 253% from 2026 levels, reaching a record 194 gigawatts by 2035 — with 1 gigawatt roughly matching the capacity of a traditional nuclear reactor. Currently, data centers consume 6% of the U.S.’s annual electricity; that share is estimated to climb to around 12% by 2030, and will account for roughly 20% of total U.S. electricity consumption by 2035. Most of the growth in U.S. power demand is concentrated in a handful of grid regions, such as the PJM Interconnection, which serves Washington, D.C. and 13 states including Virginia, Pennsylvania and Ohio. Power will be the next AI bottleneck.

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Citrini’s Perspective: Recent negative rumors surrounding NAND have been overblown. SanDisk’s low-priced long-term agreement (LTA) is a strategic choice rather than a sign of weak demand, and the firm maintains a bullish outlook on the storage sector.

Citrini analyst Jukan has responded to recent bearish NAND notes and negative rumors about QLC price negotiations circulating in the market. Accepting a price lower than the initial offer when SanDisk signed a long-term agreement (LTA) with Meta is not surprising. As the most active NAND vendor in pursuing LTAs, SanDisk plans to allocate over 50% of its total shipments to such deals. Based on this strategy, it is naturally willing to accept LTA prices lower than current quarterly contract rates, so one cannot infer that "SanDisk cannot seamlessly resell all orders to higher-bidding North American clients." Regarding the rumor that Chinese module manufacturers were rejected when promoting eSSDs to domestic cloud service providers (CSPs), Jukan explained that Chinese CSPs have direct procurement channels from Yangtze Memory Technologies (YMTC) rather than insufficient demand. As for the claim that hyperscale cloud vendors are pressuring down QLC eSSD prices leading to unsold volumes, he noted that new cloud vendors have enough demand to absorb these volumes. Jukan concluded that negative headlines tend to be amplified when storage stocks underperform, but the sector’s fundamentals have not seen substantial deterioration. He reaffirmed his "bullish stance on storage." Earlier, Jukan had stated that DRAM contract prices still have around 40% upside potential by the end of 2027, and HBM supply remains tight. This clarification on the NAND segment further solidifies his bullish outlook for the entire storage space.

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The latest draft of the CLARITY Act includes an incentive clause for white hat hackers, proposing to offer rewards to individuals who identify security vulnerabilities.

The latest draft of the U.S. Senate’s Cryptocurrency Market Structure Act (the CLARITY Act) includes provisions encouraging white hat hackers to responsibly disclose cybersecurity vulnerabilities, proposing to authorize rewards for individuals who identify and report such flaws to bolster protection for digital asset infrastructure before they are maliciously exploited. The provision incorporates the views of former CFTC Chairman J. Christopher Giancarlo, a long-time advocate for digital asset innovation.

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US tech giants have cut nearly 140,000 jobs this year, with the four leading players' AI capital expenditure totaling $725 billion.

According to statistics from the Financial Times in partnership with Challenger, Gray & Christmas, U.S. tech industry layoffs since 2026 have accounted for more than one-third of all announced layoffs nationwide. Amazon, Oracle, Meta and Microsoft alone have cut nearly 50,000 jobs, roughly 6% of their total workforce. In sharp contrast, Amazon, Alphabet, Meta and Microsoft are projected to invest a combined $725 billion in AI infrastructure such as data centers this year. After laying off staff in March, Oracle’s total headcount dropped by 21,000 for the full year; this month, S&P downgraded its credit rating, citing weak cash flow and uncertain AI returns. Microsoft cut 4,800 jobs this month, mainly in its Xbox gaming division, essentially a full reset of its $75 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard three years ago. The narrative that "AI causes layoffs" is met with skepticism in academic circles. Enrico Moretti, an economics professor at the University of California, Berkeley, notes that AI-related layoffs are more of an excuse for management to correct over-hiring during the pandemic. "Claiming AI-driven efficiency gains is easier than admitting to over-hiring back then," he said. Market pricing also contradicts this narrative: within 30 trading days of announcing layoffs, companies that attributed cuts to AI saw their stock prices underperform the Nasdaq by nearly 10%, while companies laying off for other reasons lagged by only around 4%. Amazon and Microsoft have explicitly stated that AI adoption is not a decisive factor in their layoffs. In contrast to the tech giants’ non-core business contractions, AI-native startups like Anthropic and OpenAI are still rapidly expanding their workforce, driving fast growth in AI sector employment. "What is being cut is merely all other non-core business segments."

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Layer1 project Vanar will begin migrating its infrastructure to Base next Tuesday.

Layer 1 blockchain project Vanar announced that its infrastructure migration to Base will kick off next Tuesday. Users currently staking VANRY must first unstake, wait for the cooldown period to elapse before claiming their tokens. Earlier, Vanar stated that existing VANRY token holders can complete the migration at a 1:1 ratio, with their holding amounts remaining unchanged. Additionally, VANRY’s total supply will rise from 2.4 billion to 10 billion tokens, approximately 62% of which will stay locked during the migration. Once the migration is complete, staking for Vanarchain validators will be halted.

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2035年数据中心将占美国电力消耗的约20%，成为下一个AI瓶颈

U.S. data center power demand is projected to surge by 253% from 2026 levels, reaching a record 194 gigawatts by 2035 — with 1 gigawatt roughly matching the capacity of a traditional nuclear reactor. Currently, data centers consume 6% of the U.S.’s annual electricity; that share is estimated to climb to around 12% by 2030, and will account for roughly 20% of total U.S. electricity consumption by 2035. Most of the growth in U.S. power demand is concentrated in a handful of grid regions, such as the PJM Interconnection, which serves Washington, D.C. and 13 states including Virginia, Pennsylvania and Ohio. Power will be the next AI bottleneck.

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Robinhood Chain's 24-hour network fee revenue reached $350,000, ranking fourth among all blockchains.

According to DeFiLlama data, Robinhood EVM Chain generated $350,000 in 24-hour network fee revenue, ranking fourth among all blockchains, trailing only Canton, Tron, and Solana. Launched on July 1, the Robinhood EVM Chain has seen its total value locked (TVL) quickly rise to $315 million. Though originally designed for on-chain stocks and ETFs, it has emerged as a major hub for meme coin activity.

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A significant transaction involving 557,902 HYPE tokens valued at $32,898,942 was recorded within the last 24 hours, according to blockchain data platform Whale Alert.

Whale activity and HyperCore connectionWhale Alert observed that the HYPE tokens were transferred from an unidentified wallet to HyperCore, the central trading hub for the Hyperliquid blockchain. HyperCore serves as the foundational financial and trading engine of the Hyperliquid network, enabling on-chain spot and perpetual trading through native order books.

On-chain analytics service Lookonchain reported a related flow, identifying that the whale received 557,902 HYPE from FalconX and subsequently deposited the tokens into Hyperliquid for staking. This sequence suggests the transfer’s primary purpose was to stake the assets through Hyperliquid’s infrastructure.

Mini dictionary: HyperCore – The core protocol on the Hyperliquid Layer 1 blockchain designed to execute spot and perpetual trading entirely on-chain, utilizing order books to match supply and demand without centralized intermediaries.

This latest action follows a pattern of growing staking activity among large HYPE holders. Lookonchain recently tracked another whale who staked 2.93 million HYPE, valued at $172 million, using 19 wallets likely under unified control. These deposits and staking took place within a single 24-hour period, further illustrating heightened whale interest in HYPE staking opportunities.

Price movements and broader market sentimentAs of the latest figures, HYPE traded at $57.48, registering a 1.59% decrease over the past day and a 2.13% drop over the previous week. The token has now declined for four consecutive days, beginning July 21, as its recovery from July’s earlier highs faltered and it continued to set lower highs.

HYPE’s chart shows a steady drift downward since its July pullback, with the token extending its losing streak this week and failing to reverse the trend.

The subdued performance in HYPE aligns with a wider downturn in the cryptocurrency market. Many major coins have also traded lower in recent days, with sentiment remaining cautious among investors.

Market liquidations and investor impactAggregated data from CoinGlass indicates that liquidation activity has picked up, mirroring volatility across the sector. Within the past 24 hours, total liquidations reached $244 million, with long positions accounting for $215 million of the total while short positions made up $29 million. This breakdown suggests that the recent moves caught bullish traders off guard, prompting swift position closures.

Token24h Change7d ChangeCurrent Price24h LiquidationsHYPE-1.59%-2.13%$57.48–Crypto market (aggregate)N/AN/AN/A$244 millionOnly a few tokens have managed to post gains during this period, reflecting broader weakness in the altcoin market. The overall trend remains cautious, with whale activity in $HYPE standing out against the general backdrop of decline.

Disclaimer: The information contained in this article does not constitute investment advice. Investors should be aware that cryptocurrencies carry high volatility and therefore risk, and should conduct their own research.

Strategic Education could face near-term headwinds in its high-growth ETS segment, particularly Sophia Learning, due to academic integrity concerns raised by recent press scrutiny in the Washington Post. Quality-enhancing initiatives at Sophia may temporarily depress revenue growth, though long-term value remains if academic rigor is maintained. STRA trades at 5.65x EV/NTM EBITDA, near peer valuations and historical lows, suggesting limited downside but warranting caution before new investments.

Donald Trump-backed Official Trump (TRUMP) memecoin team has just moved nearly $17 million worth of its tokens. The latest on-chain transfer comes on the heels of the CLARITY Act deadline, spurring speculations. In addition, the scheduled TRUMP token unlock has led to other lawyer of reasoning behind the move.

Official Trump Team Moves Millions In TRUMP Memecoin Donald Trump’s team shifted 16.84 million TRUMP tokens worth approximately $16.91 million to three Fireblocks custody wallets today, according to Arkham Intelligence data.

“TRUMP TEAM SENT $16M TRUMP TO CUSTODY.” The blockchain analytics platform added, “The $TRUMP team just transferred $16.91M of TRUMP to 3 Fireblocks Custody addresses.”

The transfers were distributed in three wallets. First, approximately 3.555 million worth $5.5 million TRUMP tokens were transferred to an address on Fireblocks. Thereafter, the team moved 3.596 million TRUMP tokens to another address on Fireblocks. At last, 3.686 million TRUMP tokens were shifted to a third address on Fireblocks. The total of the transfers on execution was approximately $16.91 million.

TRUMP TEAM SENT $16M TRUMP TO CUSTODY

The $TRUMP team just transferred $16.91M of TRUMP to 3 Fireblocks Custody addresses.

These addresses have all received $TRUMP in the past, and all sent their past TRUMP to Bitgo. Are they distributing TRUMP unlocks? pic.twitter.com/Y6XU8dg7qS

— Arkham (@arkham) July 25, 2026

Moreover, Arkham said that these wallets had previously also received TRUMP tokens. The firm asked, “These addresses have all received $TRUMP in the past, and all sent their past TRUMP to Bitgo. Are they distributing TRUMP unlocks?”

The latest movement drew attention as a big part of the token is kept under the control of the insiders. The TRUMP team has the ability to sell up to 96 million tokens, or 9.6% of the entire token supply, at the current price tag of $150 million, per crypto tools data. This figure is significant as it is about 40% of the current total token supply of 237 million.

There are currently 80% of the total supply in the hands of the insiders, and almost 670 million tokens (67%) are already unlocked. At press time, the TRUMP token was at $1.57, marking an 83% decline from its year-over-year high and nearly 98% drop from $73.43 in January 2025. According to data, there have been approximately 1 million buyers who have lost a total of $3.81 billion.

The CLARITY Act Factor In Play The Trump coin activity on-chain comes amid digital asset legislation in Washington. Despite recognizing it wouldn’t get 60 votes required for passage, Senate Majority Leader John Thune is trying to get the CLARITY Act to the floor prior to the August recess.

As CoinGape reported previously, Thune said, “I would like to at least get Clarity started. We’ll see where the votes are.” The bill passed the House in July 2025 and passed the Senate Banking Committee the following month with a vote of 15-9 in May 2026. However, the bill still needs to gain about seven Democratic votes to pass and key issues of contention remain: ethics rules and consumer protection.

The ethics provisions crackdown on Donald Trump’s crypto businesses like the TRUMP meme coin. Hence, the recent onchain movement has sparked discussions on the Internet.

Official Trump [TRUMP] memecoin traded within a narrow range between $1.50 and $1.60 over recent weeks.

At press time, TRUMP traded near $1.56 after declining 2.46% over 24 hours. It also extended its weekly loss to 4%. Meanwhile, Trading Volume dropped 17%, reflecting weaker market participation.

Why did the TRUMP team move 10.8M TRUMP? While Official Trump [TRUMP] struggled on the charts, a team-linked address transferred another large token batch.

According to Arkham, the address moved 10.837 million TRUMP, valued at $16.91 million.

Source: Arkham Over five months, the team reportedly transferred 48.25 million tokens across three batches. Their combined value at each transfer was $172.4 million.

Previous batches later moved through BitGo before reaching centralized exchanges. However, the latest tokens had not necessarily followed that route yet.

The transfer itself did not create new tokens. Still, unlocked tokens entering exchanges could expand the sellable supply and pressure TRUMP’s price.

Are traders preparing to sell? The transfer coincided with cautious activity across TRUMP’s futures and Spot markets. Futures Outflows reached $27.02 million, while Futures Inflows stood at $24.7 million.

Source: CoinGlass As a result, Futures Netflow fell to -$2.32 million. The negative reading showed more capital leaving futures exchanges than entering them.

However, the data alone could not confirm whether traders closed positions or moved funds elsewhere. By contrast, Spot Netflow turned positive at $107,000 after recording -$500,000 the previous day.

Source: CoinGlass Positive Spot Netflow indicated that exchange deposits exceeded withdrawals. This could increase near-term selling pressure if holders liquidate those tokens.

Can the memecoin defend $1.50? Despite the transfer, TRUMP’s momentum indicators showed no clear directional advantage. The Aroon Up measured 50, while the Aroon Down stood at 42.

Source: TradingView The narrow gap suggested that neither buyers nor sellers had established firm control.

At the same time, the MACD continued rising but remained below zero. This suggested improving momentum within a still-bearish structure.

Taken together, the indicators could support further consolidation between $1.50 and $1.60.

However, stronger selling could push TRUMP toward $1.40. Holding $1.50 may keep the existing range intact.

Final Summary A team-linked address transferred 10.837 million TRUMP tokens valued at $16.91 million. Positive Spot Netflow raised selling concerns, although TRUMP retained its narrow trading range.

Escalating tensions tied to the Iran conflict have pushed crude prices toward the $90 to $97 per barrel range, and investors are now betting that the Fed may need to raise interest rates at its upcoming policy meeting.

Treasury yields surge as rate cut dreams evaporate The bond market is already pricing in the pain. US 2-year Treasury yields climbed to 4.37% on July 23, their highest level since early 2025. The 10-year benchmark wasn’t far behind, reaching a year-to-date high of approximately 4.7%.

The 2-year yield is particularly telling because it tends to track near-term Fed policy expectations. Market-implied odds for a Fed rate hike have increased significantly in the wake of the oil shock. This represents a complete reversal from the consensus view that had prevailed for months, where multiple rate cuts were expected before year-end.

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The Fed’s preferred inflation gauge, the PCE index, was already projected to rise to 2.7% back in March when a prior oil surge hit markets. With crude now flirting with triple digits, those projections could look optimistic.

The crypto connection: why Bitcoin should be watching crude oil Higher interest rates mean tighter financial conditions, which mean less capital flowing into risk assets. Back in March 2026, when oil prices staged a similar surge, Bitcoin traded between $64,000 and $71,000 amid significant volatility.

When the Fed raises rates, holding cash or bonds becomes more attractive because you’re earning more yield. Non-yielding assets like Bitcoin and gold face an uphill battle competing for capital when a 2-year Treasury is paying 4.37% risk-free.

Geopolitics meets monetary policy The Iran conflict represents exactly the kind of exogenous shock that central banks hate. It’s not demand-driven inflation that the Fed can address cleanly through rate policy. It’s supply-side, meaning the economy gets hit with higher costs without any corresponding increase in economic activity.

The Fed’s track record with supply-side inflation isn’t exactly confidence-inspiring. The 2021-2023 cycle showed how quickly “transitory” can become “persistent” when policymakers misjudge the stickiness of price pressures.

What this means for investors If oil continues climbing toward or past $100 per barrel, expect Treasury yields to push higher and rate hike probabilities to increase further. The March episode showed that Bitcoin can drop meaningfully when energy-driven inflation fears take hold.

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Key Takeaways BTC declined more than 2.3% to approximately $63,919, breaching the $64,000 threshold Climbing US Treasury yields are amplifying market expectations for additional Federal Reserve rate increases Exchange stablecoin deposits have plunged to their weakest levels since 2025 Analyst Ted identified $65,000 support as broken and highlighted $62,500–$63,000 as the critical level to watch Legislative gridlock over the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act compounds regulatory concerns Bitcoin (BTC) slipped beneath the $64,000 threshold on Saturday, with prices hovering around $63,919 based on Binance exchange data. The flagship cryptocurrency registered approximately 2.3% losses across a 24-hour period.

Bitcoin (BTC) Price Selling pressure intensified following Friday’s Wall Street market open. Throughout the trading session, BTC/USD fluctuated within a band of approximately $63,703 to $65,396.

Trading outfit Mosaic Asset Company identified surging US Treasury yields as a primary catalyst behind the downturn. The two-year Treasury yield advanced to 4.31%, positioning itself considerably above the Federal Reserve’s existing target corridor.

Mosaic observed “significant movements rippling throughout the yield curve” notwithstanding a softer-than-anticipated Consumer Price Index reading. According to their analysis, elevated yields are exerting bearish pressure on equity indices and speculative assets including cryptocurrencies.

Market expectations reflected in CME Group’s FedWatch Tool indicate traders anticipate the central bank will maintain current policy at next week’s meeting. Nevertheless, a 0.25% rate increase is being priced for September, representing one of two anticipated hikes before the calendar year concludes.

Market commentator Ted, writing on X, emphasized the breakdown of the $65,000 support level. He stated: “BTC has lost the $65,000 support zone. The next key zone is $62,500–$63,000, which should hold for the next leg up in Bitcoin.” His commentary suggests market participants are monitoring this range intently as a prospective bottom.

Stablecoin Deposits Reach Multi-Year Bottom CryptoQuant researcher Darkfost observed that stablecoin movements to centralized exchanges have declined to their weakest reading since 2025. The rolling 30-day average for USDT and USDC transfers on the Ethereum network currently sits at $2.3 billion, significantly trailing the 365-day average of $3.7 billion.

📉 Since 2025, stablecoin inflows to exchanges have continued to drop.

They’ve hit their most obscenely low levels of the period.

📊 Today the monthly average of stablecoin inflows (USDT, USDC) sits at ~$2.3B while the yearly average is at ~$3.7B.

At BTC’s ATH, monthly average… pic.twitter.com/uEIgKbZtYv

— Darkfost (@Darkfost_Coc) July 25, 2026

During Bitcoin’s all-time high period, these metrics registered $5.6 billion and $4.3 billion respectively. Diminished inflows indicate reduced capital availability on trading venues, reflecting subdued purchasing appetite.

Market participant Killa observed on X that BTC appears to be replicating a recurring short-duration pattern, spotting what he termed a “plunge protection team” mechanism on Binance. Multiple levels of buy-side liquidity materialized beneath current prices, potentially serving as defense against steeper declines.

Analytics profile Wealthmanager cautioned that a sustained breakdown beneath $64,000 would “invalidate” the lower-timeframe market framework.

Chartist Rekt Capital remarked that Bitcoin continues exhibiting 2022 bear market characteristics, experiencing rejection at the 50-month exponential moving average positioned at $65,950.

Legislative Stalemate Compounds Market Headwinds The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act faces substantial obstacles in the Senate chamber. Democratic lawmakers have dismissed proposed ethics safeguards as insufficient, particularly concerning President Trump’s cryptocurrency holdings. Senate Majority Leader John Thune indicated passage before the summer congressional break appears doubtful.

Bitcoin presently trades approximately 50% beneath its all-time peak as the bearish cycle that commenced in October persists.

The Bitcoin treasury strategy is no longer moving in only one direction. Who's the next to pivot?

For much of the past two years, publicly listed companies competed to raise capital to buy BTC and presented themselves as leveraged alternatives to holding the asset directly.

The model worked quite promisingly for a while, and their shares traded comfortably above the value of the BTC on their balance sheets. Some experienced massive growth within months. However, Scorpions’ immortal song has come to life – there’s a wind of change.

Who Is Selling? Although we have talked extensively about Strategy’s change of attitude over the past several months, the company remains the largest corporate holder and the pioneer of the entire move, so we can’t skip it. It began accumulating BTC roughly six years ago. It increased the rate and size of its purchases after the US presidential elections in late 2024. The market became accustomed to hearing new multi-million- (and sometimes billion-) dollar accumulations every Monday.

However, it all changed with a tiny sale in Q2 and a significantly larger one in early July of over 3,500 units. The company has made no new acquisitions for weeks now, while focusing on rebuilding its USD reserve. On the plus side, it didn’t sell in the past couple of weeks either. Nevertheless, analysts are adamant that the first sale changed everything, even though it’s apparent (for now) that Strategy has not abandoned Bitcoin.

Satsuma Technologies, though, did. The UK-listed BTC treasury company proposed selling all of its remaining BTC, returning most of the proceeds to shareholders, delisting from the London Stock Exchange, and effectively dismantling the treasury vehicle. The firm had already sold 579 BTC in December last year to raise approximately $50 million to address convertible loan obligations. Now, shareholders have approved plans to dispose of the remaining 668 BTC.

Recent reports suggested that Bitcoin miners have disposed of a record 32,000 units in the first quarter of the year, further intensifying the selling pressure.

Separately, Jack Mallers stepped down as CEO of Twenty One Capital earlier this week to focus on Strike. Although this doesn’t necessarily mean that the firm will sell its BTC holdings, it originally promoted itself as a passive Bitcoin holder.

You may also like: Here’s Why Bitcoin Dipped Below $64K Today After Twenty One Exit, Jack Mallers Says Bitcoin Taught Him Hard Lessons Bitcoin’s Sharpe Ratio Signals an ‘Optimal’ Spot Accumulation Window Mallers’ departure, in which he said there are too many differences between himself and the Board of Directors, hints at a major restructuring. It serves as another example of a major treasury vehicle being forced to rethink how it creates value beyond BTC exposure.

Who Might Follow? Metaplanet, described as Asia’s Strategy, joined the trend a couple of years ago and made some major BTC acquisitions. Its stock benefited immensely, as its business transformed. However, the late 2025 market crash and subsequent bear cycle have not been kind, with the same stock plunging by nearly 90% at one point. It halted its Bitcoin acquisitions for months before returning with a 2,823 purchase in early July.

It has remained silent since then, but there’s no sign that its strategy has changed or that it might need to dispose of some crypto holdings soon.

Perhaps the most vulnerable companies are the smaller ones, trading below net asset value, carrying expensive debt, lacking meaningful operating revenue, or facing shareholder pressure to unlock their crypto holdings. Nakamoto Inc. is among those that stand out, as it already sold about 5% of its BTC position in March, and another 600 units in June.

Despite the evident trend change, none of the above means that the corporate Bitcoin treasury is finished. However, it marked the end of a period in which every treasury announcement involved another purchase. Now, uncertainty dominates, just like the market phase, but those who survive will likely be the strongest companies generating operating revenue and managing their liabilities. The weakest may have to sell and restructure.

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Quick Overview Never invest funds you cannot afford to lose completely — cryptocurrency markets are extremely volatile Conduct thorough due diligence on projects rather than following hype and influencer endorsements Resist fear of missing out — buying during price surges typically leads to losses Protect your holdings with robust security measures including 2FA and hardware wallets Establish your exit strategy before making any investment, not during market turbulence The cryptocurrency market has created extraordinary wealth for some participants while devastating the portfolios of countless others. With 24/7 trading, extreme price fluctuations, and relentless social media influence driving impulsive behaviour, navigating this space requires discipline. These five fundamental principles will help you sidestep the most expensive and prevalent pitfalls.

Invest Only Expendable Capital Cryptocurrency markets are notoriously unstable. Bitcoin and Ethereum can experience severe downturns. Lesser-known altcoins frequently collapse to near-zero valuations within days.

Never commit essential funds like mortgage payments, emergency savings, borrowed money, or credit card cash advances. Consider cryptocurrency as a single component within a well-balanced investment portfolio — never your entire financial strategy.

The objective is maintaining financial security regardless of how long market downturns persist.

Conduct Independent Research Price appreciation alone doesn’t validate an investment opportunity. Countless tokens gain attention through influencer promotions and aggressive marketing campaigns rather than genuine technological innovation.

Prior to purchasing any cryptocurrency, understand its fundamental purpose. Does it address a legitimate market need? Are users actively engaging with the platform?

Investigate the development team, total token supply, and insider ownership concentration. Substantial token unlock events can trigger significant selling pressure that disadvantages retail investors.

A token trading under £1 may still be grossly overpriced if its total market capitalisation has already reached billions.

Eliminate FOMO-Based Decisions The fear of missing out produces particularly destructive outcomes in crypto investing. Purchasing after substantial price increases usually means entering just as early investors prepare to exit.

Develop a comprehensive strategy before committing capital. Understand your investment thesis, intended holding period, position size, and specific exit triggers.

Dollar-cost averaging — systematically investing fixed amounts on a regular schedule — eliminates emotional decision-making and relieves the burden of perfect market timing.

Implement Robust Security Protocols Investment returns become meaningless if hackers compromise your holdings. Employ complex, unique passwords for each platform and activate two-factor authentication universally.

Prioritise authenticator applications over SMS-based verification. SIM-swap attacks represent a genuine and growing security concern.

For substantial long-term holdings, a hardware wallet provides essential protection. Never disclose private keys or seed phrases to anyone, and avoid entering them on unfamiliar or suspicious websites.

Define Your Exit Strategy While most investors meticulously plan their market entry, remarkably few establish clear exit criteria. During bull markets, the temptation to believe perpetual growth is overwhelming.

Determine specific price targets where you’ll liquidate portions of your holdings. Consider recovering your initial capital after achieving significant appreciation.

Realising profits doesn’t represent abandoning the cryptocurrency market. It acknowledges that paper gains can evaporate with shocking speed.

Cryptocurrency investing will perpetually involve substantial uncertainty. However, investors who prioritise risk management, perform rigorous project analysis, maintain emotional discipline, secure their assets properly, and adhere to predetermined strategies dramatically improve their prospects for lasting success.