The post Tether Equity Stake Sale: Richard Heathcote’s Planned Exit appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com.
One of the most opaque corners of the crypto industry just got a rare crack of light. Richard Heathcote, the former chief investment officer of Tether Holdings SA, is planning a Tether equity stake sale — offloading part of his 1.26% holding in the issuer of USDT, the world’s largest stablecoin by circulating supply. The process is being managed by Wall Street investment bank PJT Partners, according to Bloomberg, which first reported the development citing sources not authorized to speak publicly. Key takeaways Richard Heathcote holds a 1.26% stake in Tether Holdings SA and is selling part of it via PJT Partners. No buyer or sale price has been disclosed; negotiations are ongoing. Heathcote stepped down as CIO in March 2026 and moved into a non-executive advisory role, replaced by deputy Zachary Lyons. Tether has historically disclosed almost nothing about its capitalization table o
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Elon Musk’s SpaceX has secured fresh buy ratings from several major Wall Street banks, with Morgan Stanley assigning a base-case price target of $300 as the stock prepares to join the Nasdaq-100 Index. Summary Morgan Stanley leads fresh Wall Street buy calls with a $300 base-case and $600 bull-case target for SpaceX. JPMorgan estimates Nasdaq-100 inclusion could trigger about $4.3 billion in passive fund buying. SpaceX shares eased before the index debut despite bullish analyst ratings and strong institutional interest. According to research notes released by Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, Citigroup, and other investment banks, analysts expect further gains for SpaceX despite the stock pulling back after its recent rally. The latest recommendations come just before the company enters the Nasdaq-100, an event that JPMorgan estimates could trigger about $4.3 billion in autom
The post Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) Stock Surges Past Record High as Wall Street Raises Price Targets appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com.
Key Highlights JNJ reached a record peak of $264.98 before climbing further to $268.69, posting a 3.70% daily gain Year-over-year total returns stand at an impressive 71% Guggenheim elevated its price objective to $270 with a Buy rating, projecting Q2 sales of $25.48 billion The company increased its quarterly payout to $1.34 per share from $1.30, extending its dividend growth streak to 55 years Major institutional players including Vanguard, State Street, and Norges Bank have significantly expanded their stakes Johnson & Johnson shares reached unprecedented territory on Tuesday, initially touching $264.98 before advancing to $268.69 — representing a 3.70% intraday increase. This valuation positions the healthcare giant’s market capitalization at approximately $646.8 billion. Johnson & Johnson, JNJ Over the trailing twelve-month period, shares have cli
The post SpaceX Nasdaq-100 Entry Brings Bitcoin Exposure To Passive Index Investors appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com.
Today (July 7, 2026) SpaceX formally joins the Nasdaq-100 Index. The inclusion comes just weeks after the company’s public debut and follows its disclosure of 18,712 BTC on the balance sheet. JPMorgan estimates that index rebalancing will drive approximately $4.3 billion in passive inflows from Nasdaq-100-tracking funds and ETFs. This development is more than headline news. It creates a structural, rules-based channel for institutional capital to gain exposure to Bitcoin through a corporate treasury vehicle — without requiring active allocation decisions, new mandates, or direct cryptocurrency purchases.For corporate treasury teams, capital allocators, and institutional investors evaluating Bitcoin on balance sheets, the move provides a clear data point on how the strategy can intersect with mainstream equity infrastructure. The Mechanics of Structural Demand Passive
The post Wall Street analyst sets QUBT stock price target for 12 months appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com.
As Quantum Computing Inc. (NASDAQ: QUBT) stock signals a macro reversal, Maxwell Michaelis, a Wall Street analyst at Lake Street, reiterated a bullish outlook on July 6. Michaelis maintained a Buy rating for QUBT stock, according to a note analyzed by Finbold on July 7, 2026. He also set a 12-month price target of $16 for Quantum Computing stock. The Wall Street analysts maintained a bullish outlook for Quantum Computing stock following its completed acquisition of NHanced Semiconductors. Notably, Quantum Computing acquired NHanced for a combined cash-and-share value of $73.1 million. The deal also includes an earnout of up to an additional $72.0 million. Michaelis framed the deal as a solid follow-up to the Luminar Semiconductor (LSI) acquisition, which closed in February. Moreover, the acquisitions could further deepen the company’s photonics manufacturing and advanced-packagi
The post Bitcoin Sticks to $63,000 as John Bollinger Eyes a ‘Critical Point’ for BTC price appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com.
Bitcoin (BTC) circled $63,000 after Tuesday’s Wall Street open as chip companies led a dip in US stocks. Key points: Bitcoin attempts to hold $63,000 after seeing its highest levels in two weeks. US stock markets see a correction on the day SpaceX joins the Nasdaq-100. Bollinger Bands creator John Bollinger continues to eye a long-term BTC price reversal. BTC price comes off two-week highs as US stocks fall Data from TradingView showed BTC price action cooling after a trip to $64,660 — its highest point since June 22. BTC/USD one-day chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView BTC/USD surfed a comedown in US equities, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 down 0.6% and 2.1%, respectively, at the time of writing. Chip stocks led the sell-off, with Micron Technologies, whose earnings were highly anticipated last month, down over 9%. Micron Technologies stock one-hour cha
The post Analysts see more upside for SpaceX as post-IPO research begins appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com.
Wall Street analysts have begun coverage of SpaceX (SPCX) following the expiration of the 25-day quiet period after the company’s June initial public offering (IPO), with nearly every major brokerage launching their coverage with a bullish rating. The aerospace and satellite company, which held 18,712 bitcoin BTC$63,942.17 as of March 31, went public in June, raising $75 billion in one of the year’s largest IPOs. Shares were priced at $135 in the offering. The stock was trading at $150.93 on Tuesday, down more than 6% from recent post-listing highs but still above its IPO price. The two lead underwriters, Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley, both initiated coverage with buy-equivalent ratings. Goldman analyst Eric Sheridan set a price target of $205, while Morgan Stanley’s Adam Jonas assigned a $300 target. They were joined by analysts at Bank of America, Citigroup, Deutsche Bank,
The post Morgan Stanley Initiates SpaceX Coverage With Wall Street-High $300 Price Target appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com.
Key highlights: Morgan Stanley initiated coverage of SpaceX (SPCX) with an Overweight rating and a $300 price target The target is among the highest on Wall Street and implies roughly 87%-90% upside from recent trading levels Analysts believe AI infrastructure, Starlink, and orbital computing could become major long-term revenue drivers Morgan Stanley has become one of the most bullish firms on Wall Street regarding SpaceX, launching coverage of the recently public company with an Overweight rating and a $300 price target. The target stands well above the stock’s recent trading price near $160 and is among the highest published forecasts for the aerospace and artificial intelligence company. Morgan Stanley analyst Adam Jonas argues that investors are still underestimating the scale of SpaceX’s long-term opportunities beyond rockets and satellite internet. AI
