The U.S. Treasury sold $125 billion in new debt during the week of May 11, with buyers demanding the highest yields on 30-year bonds in nearly two decades. Investors Push 30-Year Treasury Yield Above 5% as U.S. Auction Demand Falls to 2007 Lows The three auctions, covering 3-year notes, 10-year notes, and 30-year bonds, settled […]
Rising US Treasury yields above 4.5% could trigger a shift from equities to bonds, challenging stock valuations and investor risk appetite.
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Michael Saylor has confirmed that Bitcoin treasury company Strategy skipped out on Bitcoin accumulation this week, opting to buy bonds instead. Strategy Has Paused Bitcoin Accumulation For Now In a new post on X, Strategy co-founder and chairman Michael Saylor revealed that the company didn’t buy Bitcoin during the past week. This post was the […]
MicroStrategy's Michael Saylor announced the company purchased bonds this week despite holding 843,738 BTC worth $65 billion, signaling a tactical shift in the corporate treasury strategy.
Strategy currently holds 843,738 BTC valued at around $65 billion, making it one of the largest corporate holders of the cryptocurrency in the world. The company paid roughly $63 billion to acquire that stash, leaving it sitting on about $1.50 billion in unrealized profit. Related Reading: History Shows Bitcoin ETF Outflows Favor Accumulation, Says Santiment A Brief Pause, Not A Retreat None of that stopped Michael Saylor from announcing something that caught the crypto market off guard this week. The executive chairman confirmed on X that Strategy bought bonds this week instead of adding to its Bitcoin pile, writing that “the BitVac is charging” — a phrase suggesting the pause is temporary and the buying machine is being readied again. The move comes as Strategy works through a plan to repurchase close to $1.5 billion in face value of its 0% convertible senior notes due 2029. Reports indicate the company expects to pay around $1.38 billion in cash, drawing on existing reserves, stock
Strategy has paused its Bitcoin purchases this week as the company moved to repurchase convertible debt, while Michael Saylor has continued signaling that future Bitcoin sales remain possible as part of the firm’s capital management strategy. According to a post…
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Key Takeaways The S&P 500 has completed its most impressive winning streak since 2023, yet market experts are flagging potential summer weakness. Historical data from Dow Jones Market Data shows the S&P 500 typically loses 2.8% between April and September during midterm election cycles. Crude oil prices climbing toward $110 per barrel and the 10-year Treasury yield reaching a 12-month peak of 4.61% are creating market headwinds. Semiconductor names including Sandisk, Micron, and AMD have experienced declines ranging from 9% to 14% across five trading sessions amid broader concerns. According to Deutsche Bank, a full market correction would require sustained oil shocks, contractionary economic indicators, or aggressive Federal Reserve policy tightening. The S&P 500 has achieved eight consecutive weeks of positive returns — marking its strongest performance streak si
The tokenized asset market topped $34 billion as U.S. Treasury products led a rapid expansion across blockchain-based finance. Market data showed the sector has grown more than tenfold from mid-2024 levels, while institutional adoption broadened across digital asset infrastructure and settlement systems. Tokenized Treasury Products Drive Rapid Market Expansion The tokenized asset market has surpassed […]