All articles tagged with #leverage
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Axios
Many congressional Democrats are unhappy with the Senate deal to reopen the government, feeling they lost leverage and didn't secure key health care subsidies they wanted, leading to internal party divisions and criticism of leadership, especially Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Yahoo
John Mayer's rumored relationship with TikTok star Kat Stickler is believed to be partly strategic, with insiders suggesting she is using the romance to boost her entertainment industry influence and career opportunities, while Mayer remains smitten but some friends are skeptical about her intentions.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Kyiv Independent
The article compares Trump's diplomatic successes in Gaza, where he had significant leverage and political will, with his failures in Ukraine, where limited leverage and political hesitations hinder peace efforts. It highlights the objective and subjective reasons behind these outcomes, emphasizing the differences in U.S. influence over Israel and Russia, and the importance of political will in achieving peace.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by CNN
Cryptocurrencies experienced a sharp flash crash following President Trump's threat of new tariffs on China, leading to a $19 billion liquidation, a flight to safe assets, and heightened market volatility, especially among highly-leveraged traders and speculative coins.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Fantasy Footballers Podcast
The article discusses strategies for NFL DFS tournaments in Week 3, focusing on roster percentages, player projections, and leverage points, with insights on quarterback choices, stacking strategies, and how to gain an edge in large field GPPs.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The Denver Post
In a Week 2 NFL game, a crucial penalty called on Dondrea Tillman for leverage during a field goal attempt helped the Colts secure a last-minute win over the Broncos, highlighting how a single call can significantly impact the game's outcome.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Business Insider
Former Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein warns that the US economy may be due for a crisis, citing signs in the credit market such as narrow credit spreads and increased private credit lending, although he remains optimistic about the market's overall prospects amid potential rate cuts and technological growth.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by CNN
President Trump successfully used America's market leverage to implement a series of tariffs and trade deals, asserting that the US holds significant power in negotiations due to its economic importance, leading to a resilient economy and multiple agreements despite public and expert skepticism.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Bloomberg
The article discusses the rising trend of retail day traders entering the foreign exchange (forex) markets, driven by high leverage and social media influence, despite the significant risks and the market's zero-sum nature. It highlights individual traders' experiences, the growth in trading volume, and the dangers posed by leverage and inexperienced trading, emphasizing that most retail traders tend to lose money.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Lyn Alden - Investment Strategy
The article discusses the recent rise of corporate Bitcoin treasury strategies, highlighting how companies are adopting Bitcoin as a treasury asset for reasons like mandated capital allocation and leveraging advantages. It explores whether this trend benefits or harms Bitcoin's mission, emphasizing that large institutional involvement is inevitable and can enhance Bitcoin's network effect, despite concerns about centralization and control. The piece also explains Bitcoin's role as a store of value and its potential to become a medium of exchange once its size and stability increase, while acknowledging the risks and opportunities in the evolving corporate and institutional landscape.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by AMBCrypto
Bitcoin's market leverage has reached a yearly high, indicating increased risk appetite among traders, but the market remains healthy enough to potentially push higher. Key levels to watch are $103K and $111K, with significant unrealized profits of $1.2 trillion posing a risk of profit-taking. Macro headwinds like U.S. debt ceiling negotiations could also impact Bitcoin's rally.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by AMBCrypto
Bitcoin has gained 7% this week amid rising leverage and macroeconomic uncertainties, with key US economic reports and geopolitical tensions influencing market sentiment. While the rally is driven by speculative trading, risks of a sharp correction remain if macro data disappoints or leverage stays high.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by AMBCrypto
Bitcoin experienced a strong Q2 with a 30% gain and a new all-time high, but underlying market dynamics reveal increased leverage and muted spot volume, raising concerns about potential liquidation events and a fragile rally in Q3 driven mainly by derivatives rather than retail demand.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by TVLine
The article highlights popular shows to watch, including the return of Ginny & Georgia, the conclusion of Leverage, and the start of the NBA Finals, along with other trending entertainment options for June 5, 2025.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Bitcoinist
Bitcoin's price recently surged past $100,000, reaching an all-time high of $103,600, but quickly dropped to $92,000 due to a wave of liquidations in the futures market. Analyst Axel Adler attributes the sharp decline to high-leverage positions being liquidated as the price surged, causing a cascading effect. While some view this as a healthy market correction, others worry about potential further volatility. The market is now watching to see if Bitcoin can stabilize above $95,000 and potentially retest its all-time high.