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Where Did Over $8 Billion in Crypto Funding Go in the First Half of 2026? 259 Fundraising Rounds and 75 M&A Deals Analyzed

Where Did Over $8 Billion in Crypto Funding Go in the First Half of 2026? 259 Fundraising Rounds and 75 M&A Deals Analyzed

In the first half of 2026, the crypto primary market raised $8.658 billion, marking a 26.1% year-over-year decline. There were 75 merger and acquisition deals, with notable concentration in the CeFi sector.

US-Iran Conflict Escalates, WTI Oil Rises for Four Straight Sessions: How Geopolitical Risks Are Reshaping Asset Pricing?

US-Iran Conflict Escalates, WTI Oil Rises for Four Straight Sessions: How Geopolitical Risks Are Reshaping Asset Pricing?

Escalating tensions between the US and Iran have driven oil prices higher for a fourth consecutive day, while gold is trading near $4,060. This article compares how gold, crude oil, and Bitcoin respond to geopolitical risks and examines their respective asset allocation strategies.

Intensifying Divergence Among Risk Assets? Major U.S. Stock Indices Continue Their Rally as Apple Hits a New High While Chip Stocks Lag

Intensifying Divergence Among Risk Assets? Major U.S. Stock Indices Continue Their Rally as Apple Hits a New High While Chip Stocks Lag

The three major U.S. stock indices continued their rebound, with Apple surging over 4% to reach a new all-time high. In contrast, chip stocks suffered steep losses. Cooling inflation is reshaping the pricing logic for risk assets, and the correlation between the Nasdaq and Bitcoin is undergoing subtle changes.

Bitcoin Struggles at the $65,000 Mark: What Does the Divergence Between Liquidation Data and the Fear Index Indicate?

Bitcoin Struggles at the $65,000 Mark: What Does the Divergence Between Liquidation Data and the Fear Index Indicate?

After Bitcoin hit $65,600, it pulled back, leading to $309 million in liquidations across the market within 24 hours, with nearly 60% coming from short positions. The Fear and Greed Index has remained in the "Extreme Fear" zone for over a week. Why is there such a sharp divergence between price action and market sentiment?

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From Negative CPI Growth to Unexpected PPI Decline: How Does the Crypto Market Price in Macroeconomic Policy Shifts?

From Negative CPI Growth to Unexpected PPI Decline: How Does the Crypto Market Price in Macroeconomic Policy Shifts?

In June, the US Producer Price Index (PPI) fell by 0.3% month-over-month, while the Consumer Price Index (CPI) dropped by 0.4%. This simultaneous decline in inflation indicators has pushed the probability of a Federal Reserve rate hike in July down sharply to 15.5%. Over the past two weeks, Bitcoin has rebounded more than 8%, and Ethereum has surged nearly 20% from its recent low.

Bank Earnings Season Off to a Strong Start: Why Are Wall Street Banks Regaining Market Favor?

Bank Earnings Season Off to a Strong Start: Why Are Wall Street Banks Regaining Market Favor?

This article examines the three key drivers behind improved profitability for Wall Street banks and explores the logic behind the revaluation of financial sector valuations.

Blog Team07/16/2026

The Tech Magnificent Seven Index Surges 2.47% in a Single Day: Is the AI-Driven Tech Bull Market Restarting, or Are We on the Eve of a Bubble?

The Tech Magnificent Seven Index Surges 2.47% in a Single Day: Is the AI-Driven Tech Bull Market Restarting, or Are We on the Eve of a Bubble?

This article analyzes the recent rally in technology stocks by examining four key factors: the AI capital expenditure cycle, profit growth among industry giants, market concentration, and valuation risks.

Blog Team07/16/2026

Apple Shares Surge 4% to Record High: How On-Device AI Ecosystem Is Reshaping the $4.8 Trillion Tech Giant’s Long-Term Value

Apple Shares Surge 4% to Record High: How On-Device AI Ecosystem Is Reshaping the $4.8 Trillion Tech Giant’s Long-Term Value

Apple’s stock closed at $327.50 on July 16, 2026 (Beijing time), rising 4.01% in a single day to reach a record high. The company’s market capitalization climbed to $4.81 trillion.

Blog Team07/16/2026

SpaceX (SPCX) Stock Price Falls Below IPO Issue Price: How Will August Share Unlocks and Earnings Reports Reshape Market Valuation?

SpaceX (SPCX) Stock Price Falls Below IPO Issue Price: How Will August Share Unlocks and Earnings Reports Reshape Market Valuation?

The August financial report coincides with the first stock unlock window, prompting a reassessment of the scarcity premium driven by low circulating supply.

Blog Team07/16/2026