Cathie Wood looks beyond SpaceX's 48% stock market loss to a financial and technological revolution. AI, Starlink, Bitcoin... Can her audacious wager alter the course of history?
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Cathie Wood looks beyond SpaceX's 48% stock market loss to a financial and technological revolution. AI, Starlink, Bitcoin... Can her audacious wager alter the course of history?
The bet on bitcoin as a treasury asset turns into a nightmare for some listed companies. In London, the liquidation of Satsuma Technology marks a turning point for this model which had attracted markets in recent months. After raising hundreds of millions of dollars to accumulate BTC, several companies now see their valuations collapse, failing to maintain the stock premium that justified their strategy. This symbolic bankruptcy raises an essential question: have companies holding bitcoin in their treasury reached their limits?
While global markets continue to assess the impact of artificial intelligence on valuations, the South Korean stock market is going through a period of high tension. After several months of spectacular growth driven by semiconductors and major technology companies, a sharp correction hit the local market. The move caught investors' attention following reports of a significant market capitalization loss of about 260 trillion won and the plunge of the KOSPI. This drop reminds us of the risks linked to phases of excessive euphoria and markets heavily exposed to leverage.
On Monday, July 13, 2026, a flash crash wiped out 2.5 trillion yuan in 15 minutes at the Shanghai Stock Exchange, pushing Beijing to offload its US Treasury bonds to save the yuan. Triggered by US strikes in Iran, this stock market crisis exposes the systemic vulnerability of traditional markets to energy shocks.
The crypto initial public offering market is slowing down in 2026, with four major players in the sector having postponed their IPOs. According to Christian Lopez, blockchain lead at Cohen & Company Capital Markets, investor caution now weighs more than regulation. Will the sector regain public market appetite before 2027?
Securitize is set to debut on the New York Stock Exchange on July 2, 2026 under the symbol SECZ. This listing places one of the main crypto tokenization infrastructures at the heart of Wall Street, following the approval of its merger with Cantor Equity Partners II.
The evolution of global stock indices is often used as a barometer to measure the impact of technological and industrial waves that are redefining our century. Less than a month after a historic IPO, the aerospace company SpaceX will take a new decisive step on July 7, at market open, by joining the Nasdaq-100 index. This decision represents a major change for the valuation of Elon Musk's firm and for all capital flows on an international scale, marking the rapid convergence between major industrial powers and the automation mechanisms of passive investments.
Crypto markets observe a new phase of tension as Strategy goes through a difficult period. On June 24, 2026, the MSTR stock dropped below the 100-dollar mark for the first time since March 2024, while Bitcoin was trading around 61,300 dollars. This decline highlights the company’s model strong sensitivity to market movements. The current pressure concerns both the value of held reserves and the financial mechanisms used to support its accumulation strategy.
The euphoria only lasted a few days. SpaceX was propelled to a valuation of over $2,000 billion by a historic IPO. After this rapid rise, the stock of Elon Musk's group underwent a correction, reigniting questions about the sustainability of its stock surge. Behind the largest IPO of all time, Wall Street is looking to see if the company's fundamentals match its ambitions.
Changpeng Zhao wants to push states to tokenize their shares to make them accessible to investors worldwide. The founder of Binance envisions a market where national stablecoins, stock securities, and crypto liquidity would circulate on the same infrastructures. But regulation could slow down this ambition.
Interest in financial assets on blockchain continues to grow in the United States. In this context, Coinbase announced the upcoming arrival of tokenized American stocks backed by real securities. This initiative comes as several platforms seek to position themselves in this emerging market. Stock tokenization is indeed attracting more and more players who want to bring traditional financial markets closer to the blockchain ecosystem.
The IPO of SpaceX triggered a wave of activity on crypto platforms, with investors now seeking to gain exposure to the world's largest companies by bypassing traditional financial circuits. At the heart of this trend, Binance shows overwhelming dominance over derivatives products linked to Elon Musk's space giant, with volumes already comparable to those of the most popular cryptos on the market.
Exchange platforms had to review their operation around tokenized shares. Binance, Bybit, and Bitget refunded their clients after the failure of an allocation linked to SpaceX. This case occurs at a time closely watched by the crypto market, as Elon Musk’s space company attracts strong attention regarding its valuation and its pre-IPO access.
SpaceX takes off on the stock market with 75 billion in the holds. BlackRock reserves its cabin for 5 billion. But does Musk's rocket really have the engines to go that high?
On June 11, SpaceX will set the price of its IPO, and this day could enter the history of financial markets. Between record valuation, direct exposure to bitcoin, and a rush of institutional investors, the operation orchestrated by Elon Musk is already causing rare excitement on Wall Street.
The American stock market is returning to valuation levels reminiscent of the final days of the internet bubble. Driven by artificial intelligence and the surge of tech giants, the American stock market is setting records while comparisons with the year 2000 resurface. Between real growth and speculative frenzy, the market now fuels an increasingly tense debate among investors.
For nearly a century, American markets have produced 91 trillion dollars of wealth for shareholders. Yet, this value creation relies almost entirely on a handful of companies. A study conducted by economist Hendrik Bessembinder on nearly 30,000 listed stocks between 1926 and 2025 shows that only 46 companies concentrate half of the gains generated on Wall Street. Behind the historical performances of American indices, the market reality appears much more unbalanced than it seems.
Bitwise launches the Avalanche ETF with Staking ($BAVA) which promises to boost AVAX demand in 2026 while offering passive returns to investors. With 2.5 million dollars in assets at launch and reduced fees, this product could well rewrite the rules of the crypto market.
The American stock market regains a conquering mood. The S&P 500 has crossed a new high above 7,000 points, driven by the sudden return of risk appetite and Tesla's surge.
Evernorth has reached a key milestone in its listing project. By filing an S-4 form with the SEC as part of its merger with Armada Acquisition Corp. II, the company reveals its strategy around XRP tested in public markets. Thus, Evernorth aims to make XRP a structuring asset in a listed vehicle intended for institutional investors.
The finance giant BlackRock has just blocked part of the withdrawals from its private credit fund, leaving billions of dollars inaccessible. An unprecedented decision revealing the flaws of a system supposed to be stable.
Wall Street has just experienced one of its worst weeks with $8.3 billion in stocks sold in only seven days. A massive capital flight that raises questions: is this a sign of an imminent crisis or a historic opportunity for Bitcoin and cryptos?
While US markets showed mixed signals this Friday, another trend emerged on the sidelines of major indices: the strong rise of shares linked to bitcoin mining. This contrast with the Nasdaq’s dynamic and the Dow’s decline raises questions about a possible repositioning of investors towards crypto-correlated assets, ahead of key economic decisions. A careful reading of these movements reveals much more than a simple technical variation.
While the crypto industry is multiplying IPOs to gain legitimacy, Ripple opts for a different path. Against all odds, its president Monica Long has dismissed any IPO, despite a valuation of 40 billion dollars and the end of the showdown with the SEC. Thus, contrary to the signals sent to the market, this refusal marks a clear intention: to remain independent in order to better control its growth and governance, while consolidating its status in a rapidly changing regulatory landscape.
BitMine stock jumped 14% after an announcement described as "spectacular" by its chairman, Tom Lee. Indeed, the company is seeking shareholder approval to significantly increase the number of authorized shares. This strategic move comes as BitMine strengthens its position on Ethereum, of which it holds 3.41% of the circulating supply. In a market where crypto treasuries are growing, this initiative marks a key step for one of the largest institutional holders of ETH.
Warren Buffett turns a page in history. This December 31, 2025 marks the end of his reign at the head of Berkshire Hathaway, after more than 60 years of exemplary management. An iconic figure of the markets, "the Oracle of Omaha" embodied a vision of investing based on discipline, duration, and consistency. His departure is not just a change of leadership, but a strong signal addressed to the global markets, at a time when an emblematic era of American capitalism is closing.
In 2025, three crypto giants made history with explosive IPOs: Circle (+168%), Bullish (+143%), and eToro (+32%). Behind these spectacular figures lie crucial lessons for investors. Discover how these stock market launches redefined Wall Street, and what 2026 holds for us with Kraken and other major players.
Ethereum is establishing itself as a new central player in global finance. Driven by the rise of tokenization, the blockchain is now attracting the attention of Wall Street. Major institutions like BlackRock and Robinhood are actively exploring this technology, marking a turning point in crypto adoption. For Tom Lee, co-founder of Fundstrat, Ethereum is becoming a key infrastructure of the financial system. A dynamic that, according to him, could push the asset's price to unprecedented levels.
Wall Street is heading into 2026 with record equity exposure and falling cash levels, as investors bet on AI spending, strong earnings growth, and accelerating stock rotation despite rising risks.
Kindly MD thought it could reinvent itself with bitcoin. Listed on the Nasdaq, the company refocused its strategy around the flagship asset after its merger with Nakamoto Holdings. However, the initial euphoria gave way to a sharp drop in the price, resulting in a formal warning from the American stock exchange. Without a rapid recovery, the company now risks delisting.