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<p>Opinion: Investing in SpaceX’s IPO Is a High-Stakes Bet, Similar to Early Cryptocurrency Investments</p><odynamic-translate-split><p>Odaily Planet Daily News: Christophe Boucher, Chief Investment Officer at ABN AMRO Investment Solutions, stated that pa
荷兰银行旗下 ABN Amro Investment Solutions 的首席投资官 Christophe Boucher 表示，参与 SpaceX 首次公开募股，类似于大约 15 年前买入加密货币，要么可能损失全部本金，要么可能获得指数级的回报。尽管有理由对埃隆·马斯克为 SpaceX 设定的约 1.8 万亿美元目标估值持怀疑态度，但仍需考虑其风险回报比。（Citywire）
Opinion: SpaceX, Anthropic, and OpenAI Valuations Overheated; Market Has Already Priced in Future Growth Prematurely
Odaily Odaily notes that Stephen Davies, founder and CEO of Javelin Wealth Management, stated that the current market’s investment enthusiasm for SpaceX, Anthropic, and OpenAI has significantly outpaced their fundamentals. The valuations of these companies have already priced in a substantial amount of future growth expectations. While artificial intelligence has real-world applications and long-term value, the market still needs clearer verification of profitability. Without stable proof of earnings, the valuation expansion of AI-related assets carries the risk of excessive optimism.Regarding SpaceX, Stephen Davies believes the company still needs to establish a stronger track record of commercialization and market performance before it can become a core allocation in his portfolio. Overall, the current valuation levels of some high-growth tech assets have entered a "somewhat extreme" range, and investors should pay more attention to actual earnings support. (CNBC)
Gary Gensler Submits Court Opinion Asserting CFTC Lacks Authority to Regulate Sports Prediction Markets
Odaily Odaily, former CFTC and SEC Chairman Gary Gensler has filed an amicus brief with the Court of Appeals, arguing that federal law does not grant his former agency, the CFTC, the authority to regulate sports-related prediction markets. Several other entities have also submitted similar amicus briefs, stating that sports-related prediction markets violate state and tribal regulatory provisions. Courts across the United States are currently hearing cases on whether sports-related prediction markets should be regulated at the state or federal level, with related rulings impacting tax collection and other regulatory matters. (CoinDesk)
Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC): Virtual Asset Financial Influencers Are the New Business Norm; Discussions with Industry Underway on Potential Regulation
According to the Hong Kong Economic Journal, in response to concerns raised by Hong Kong Legislative Council members regarding potential regulatory gray areas involving financial KOLs (Key Opinion Leaders) in the virtual asset space, Mr. Yip Chi Hang, Executive Director of the Intermediaries Division at the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong, stated that financial KOLs represent a new business norm—not the traditional relationship between individuals and conventional securities firms, but rather the relationship between individuals and platforms. However, many such platforms are not based in Hong Kong, and their reach is borderless—making this a shared challenge for global regulators. The SFC has already begun closely engaging with the industry to understand the landscape and is actively discussing whether new regulatory considerations—including enhancements to licensing requirements and codes of conduct—are warranted.
Survey: 16% of Brazilian Investors Already Hold Cryptocurrencies; 56% of Non-Investors Intend to Enter the Market
According to Livecoins, a joint survey by Mercado Bitcoin and Opinion Box found that cryptocurrencies are now included in the investment portfolios of 16% of Brazilian investors, while another 56% of respondents—who have never invested in crypto assets—indicated they intend to enter this market in the future. The survey states that digital assets are viewed more as a tool for portfolio diversification rather than a replacement for traditional investments. Meanwhile, 61% of Brazilian respondents consider Bitcoin’s price declines as buying opportunities; this figure rises to 79% among investors who already hold crypto assets. However, market adoption still faces obstacles: 62% of respondents say they struggle to understand technical terminology in the crypto space, 76% find the market overly complex, and 55% cite platform regulation as the top factor when selecting a crypto investment platform.
Opinion: Stablecoin Regulation Has Become Clear, but Infrastructure and Privacy Remain Key Obstacles
Odaily Odaily News: At the Consensus Miami 2026 conference, executives from MoonPay, Ripple, and Paxos stated that regulatory clarity is driving accelerated institutional adoption of stablecoins. However, infrastructure, privacy protection, and real-world use cases remain the core challenges facing the industry.Richard Harrison, Vice President of Banking and Payment Partnerships at MoonPay, noted that the GENIUS Act provides a "license" for enterprises to enter the stablecoin space, making it easier for traditional financial institutions to participate in the stablecoin market. He pointed out that stablecoins can significantly improve the efficiency of cross-border payments, but their share in global remittances remains low, predicting it could rise to approximately 10% in the next five years.Jack McDonald, Senior Vice President of Stablecoins at Ripple, stated that institutional clients are more focused on regulatory compliance, custody security, and trusted counterparties, rather than simply the market capitalization of stablecoins. He mentioned that Ripple places greater emphasis on the practical utility of stablecoins in scenarios such as payments, enterprise cash flow management, and capital market collateral.Brent Perrault, Senior Software Engineer at Paxos, pointed out that on-chain privacy issues have not yet been effectively addressed, as public blockchains can expose transaction amounts and fund flows. He believes that the key to future competition among stablecoins will be trust, distribution capabilities, and user incentive mechanisms.Harrison also compared stablecoins to electric vehicles, stating that "the product itself is already viable, but true mass adoption still depends on supporting infrastructure." This includes real-world consumer use cases such as paying rent or buying coffee with stablecoins. (CoinDesk)
Opinion: Mega IPO Wave from SpaceX Could Weigh on U.S. Stock Market for Years
Research Affiliates founder Rob Arnott stated that mega IPOs from companies like SpaceX, Anthropic PBC, and OpenAI could divert hundreds of billions of dollars away from existing stocks, potentially creating a multi-year drag on the broader equity market.This diversion effect may take some time to materialize, following the S&P Dow Jones Indices' decision not to accelerate the inclusion of these large new issues into its benchmarks. However, in Arnott's view, as these companies' weights within the indexes gradually increase, the impact will naturally take longer to transmit to the rest of the market. Arnott is a pioneer in smart beta investing, and his firm's strategies are adopted by institutions such as Pimco and Invesco. "This is going to disturb the capital markets, and it already is," Arnott said. He is known for his research on fundamental indexing, a methodology that determines index constituent weights based on metrics like earnings and cash flow. (WSJ)
Opinion: $60,000 is not just a psychological milestone for Bitcoin, but a structural threshold
Bitcoin's price is approaching the key support level of $60,000, and a breach below could trigger accelerated selling.Jean-David Péquignot, Chief Commercial Officer of Deribit, stated that $60,000 is more than just a psychological round number; it is a structural threshold with tangible implications for institutional investors and the derivatives market. Over the past year, a significant amount of institutional capital, including ETF buyers, large holders, and short-term speculators, purchased BTC at prices between $60,000 and $67,000. As the price approaches these buy zones, investors are near their breakeven point. If the price falls below their cost basis, unrealized losses will increase. This pressure is amplified when traditional markets, such as AI stocks, are rising, raising the opportunity cost of holding BTC and potentially prompting investors to accelerate their selling.The derivatives market is also under strain. Deribit data shows that approximately $1.2 billion in notional value of $60,000 put options remain open. Market makers hedging this risk may be forced to sell spot or futures contracts, thereby accelerating the decline. Simultaneously, there is still a large amount of leveraged long positions in the system. A break below $60,000 could trigger a cascade of liquidations, intensifying market sell pressure. Péquignot believes that billions of dollars in leveraged long positions have already been liquidated this week. If the $60,000 support level fails, the downward momentum could amplify further, leading to a rapid and chaotic sell-off scenario. (CoinDesk)
Opinion: The Bitcoin Treasury Sector is Filled with “Hype Companies”
the market for Bitcoin treasury companies is becoming increasingly polarized. On one side are firms with genuine financial strategies, and on the other are companies that rely more heavily on publicity and hype.Sean Bill, co-founder of BSTR (alongside Adam Back), stated: “Many of these companies lack an appropriate capital structure and the actual capability to deploy Bitcoin. They primarily depend on Bitcoin's own performance to attract investment.” Sean Bill described such firms as “carnival barkers,” noting that this strategy might work if companies can easily obtain leverage at a low cost. Otherwise, companies must add value through other means, or investors will choose simpler products like ETFs instead.According to data from BitcoinTreasuries, there are currently 198 publicly listed companies holding approximately 1.25 million BTC. Michael Saylor's Strategy holds the largest amount, with 843,738 BTC. Meanwhile, the Bitcoin treasury company Nakamoto (NAKA) has seen its stock price decline approximately 67% year-to-date, with a cumulative drop of over 99% from its peak of $34 per share in May 2025. After hitting a low of $0.16 in April, the company implemented a reverse stock split last week. Nasdaq warned the company in December 2025 that it faced potential delisting risk due to its stock price trading below $1 for 30 consecutive days (per SEC filings). (Cointelegraph)
Survey: 16% of Brazilian Investors Already Hold Cryptocurrencies; 56% of Non-Investors Intend to Enter the Market
According to Livecoins, a joint survey by Mercado Bitcoin and Opinion Box found that cryptocurrencies are now included in the investment portfolios of 16% of Brazilian investors, while another 56% of respondents—who have never invested in crypto assets—indicated they intend to enter this market in the future. The survey states that digital assets are viewed more as a tool for portfolio diversification rather than a replacement for traditional investments. Meanwhile, 61% of Brazilian respondents consider Bitcoin’s price declines as buying opportunities; this figure rises to 79% among investors who already hold crypto assets. However, market adoption still faces obstacles: 62% of respondents say they struggle to understand technical terminology in the crypto space, 76% find the market overly complex, and 55% cite platform regulation as the top factor when selecting a crypto investment platform.
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Gary Gensler Submits Court Opinion Asserting CFTC Lacks Authority to Regulate Sports Prediction Markets
Odaily Odaily, former CFTC and SEC Chairman Gary Gensler has filed an amicus brief with the Court of Appeals, arguing that federal law does not grant his former agency, the CFTC, the authority to regulate sports-related prediction markets. Several other entities have also submitted similar amicus briefs, stating that sports-related prediction markets violate state and tribal regulatory provisions. Courts across the United States are currently hearing cases on whether sports-related prediction markets should be regulated at the state or federal level, with related rulings impacting tax collection and other regulatory matters. (CoinDesk)
<p>Opinion: Investing in SpaceX’s IPO Is a High-Stakes Bet, Similar to Early Cryptocurrency Investments</p><odynamic-translate-split><p>Odaily Planet Daily News: Christophe Boucher, Chief Investment Officer at ABN AMRO Investment Solutions, stated that pa
荷兰银行旗下 ABN Amro Investment Solutions 的首席投资官 Christophe Boucher 表示，参与 SpaceX 首次公开募股，类似于大约 15 年前买入加密货币，要么可能损失全部本金，要么可能获得指数级的回报。尽管有理由对埃隆·马斯克为 SpaceX 设定的约 1.8 万亿美元目标估值持怀疑态度，但仍需考虑其风险回报比。（Citywire）
Opinion: SpaceX, Anthropic, and OpenAI Valuations Overheated; Market Has Already Priced in Future Growth Prematurely
Odaily Odaily notes that Stephen Davies, founder and CEO of Javelin Wealth Management, stated that the current market’s investment enthusiasm for SpaceX, Anthropic, and OpenAI has significantly outpaced their fundamentals. The valuations of these companies have already priced in a substantial amount of future growth expectations. While artificial intelligence has real-world applications and long-term value, the market still needs clearer verification of profitability. Without stable proof of earnings, the valuation expansion of AI-related assets carries the risk of excessive optimism.Regarding SpaceX, Stephen Davies believes the company still needs to establish a stronger track record of commercialization and market performance before it can become a core allocation in his portfolio. Overall, the current valuation levels of some high-growth tech assets have entered a "somewhat extreme" range, and investors should pay more attention to actual earnings support. (CNBC)
Opinion: The Correlation Between the Crypto Market and US Stocks May Continue to Rise
Adam, a macro researcher at Greeks.live, posted on X platform that as the market rebounds, BTC's GEX is concentrated at $60,000. The previously scattered GEX combination has become concentrated, primarily dominated by current-week and current-month options. The biggest macro event this week is SpaceX's listing on June 12. As the world's largest IPO, the liquidity impact on US stocks is worth watching.Recently, US stock market volatility has been high, exerting significant pressure on cryptocurrencies. A large number of crypto market investors have recently flooded into the US stock market, and the correlation between the crypto market and the US stock market may continue to increase. The IV for options expiring this week has risen significantly, and the proportion of block trades has also continued to increase. Investors are positioning for near-term defense, and there is strong demand for short-term call options.
Opinion: Mega IPO Wave from SpaceX Could Weigh on U.S. Stock Market for Years
Research Affiliates founder Rob Arnott stated that mega IPOs from companies like SpaceX, Anthropic PBC, and OpenAI could divert hundreds of billions of dollars away from existing stocks, potentially creating a multi-year drag on the broader equity market.This diversion effect may take some time to materialize, following the S&P Dow Jones Indices' decision not to accelerate the inclusion of these large new issues into its benchmarks. However, in Arnott's view, as these companies' weights within the indexes gradually increase, the impact will naturally take longer to transmit to the rest of the market. Arnott is a pioneer in smart beta investing, and his firm's strategies are adopted by institutions such as Pimco and Invesco. "This is going to disturb the capital markets, and it already is," Arnott said. He is known for his research on fundamental indexing, a methodology that determines index constituent weights based on metrics like earnings and cash flow. (WSJ)
Opinion: $60,000 is not just a psychological milestone for Bitcoin, but a structural threshold
Bitcoin's price is approaching the key support level of $60,000, and a breach below could trigger accelerated selling.Jean-David Péquignot, Chief Commercial Officer of Deribit, stated that $60,000 is more than just a psychological round number; it is a structural threshold with tangible implications for institutional investors and the derivatives market. Over the past year, a significant amount of institutional capital, including ETF buyers, large holders, and short-term speculators, purchased BTC at prices between $60,000 and $67,000. As the price approaches these buy zones, investors are near their breakeven point. If the price falls below their cost basis, unrealized losses will increase. This pressure is amplified when traditional markets, such as AI stocks, are rising, raising the opportunity cost of holding BTC and potentially prompting investors to accelerate their selling.The derivatives market is also under strain. Deribit data shows that approximately $1.2 billion in notional value of $60,000 put options remain open. Market makers hedging this risk may be forced to sell spot or futures contracts, thereby accelerating the decline. Simultaneously, there is still a large amount of leveraged long positions in the system. A break below $60,000 could trigger a cascade of liquidations, intensifying market sell pressure. Péquignot believes that billions of dollars in leveraged long positions have already been liquidated this week. If the $60,000 support level fails, the downward momentum could amplify further, leading to a rapid and chaotic sell-off scenario. (CoinDesk)