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Cryptocurrency Market Performance: All major cryptocurrencies experienced gains during U.S. morning trading on Friday, with Solana leading the rise at 6.41% to $119.96.

Notable Increases: Other significant increases included Avalanche up 3.76% to $19.03 and Bitcoin climbing 3.33% to $82,540.50.

Market Pullback: Cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin and Ether, experienced significant declines following a broader market pullback, with Bitcoin dropping over 4% and the S&P 500 losing 4.6%.

Investor Sentiment: Despite recent volatility, analysts note Bitcoin's resilience, suggesting it may serve as a reliable store of value amid ongoing economic concerns related to tariffs and market fluctuations.

Cryptocurrency Market Decline: Most large cryptocurrencies experienced a downturn during U.S. morning trading on Thursday, with Ethereum dropping 6.39% to $1,569.44.

Additional Currency Losses: Other notable declines included Solana, which fell 6.00% to $112.89, and Sui, which decreased by 5.36% to $2.15.

Corporate Adoption of Bitcoin: An increasing number of companies are integrating Bitcoin into their treasury strategies as a hedge against economic uncertainties and inflation, with notable examples including MicroStrategy, Tesla, and Fidelity. This trend is reshaping asset management practices, although challenges such as volatility and regulatory issues remain.

KULR Technology Group's Involvement: KULR Technology Group is actively participating in the Bitcoin treasury movement by purchasing over 660 BTC and sponsoring the Strategy World 2025 conference to discuss the intersection of AI and Bitcoin in corporate finance, showcasing its commitment to innovative treasury management solutions.

Cryptocurrency Market Movement: Large cryptocurrencies showed mixed performance during U.S. morning trading, with Dogecoin rising by 2.31% to 15 cents.

Top Gainer and Loser: Dogecoin was the biggest gainer, while Sui experienced the largest decline, dropping 1.26% to $1.95.

Cryptocurrency Market Performance: Most large cryptocurrencies experienced gains during U.S. morning trading on Tuesday, with Avalanche leading the rise at 4.33% to $17.59.

Other Notable Gains: Cardano increased by 4.16% to 61 cents, while Tronix saw a rise of 3.29% to 24 cents.

Bitcoin's Market Behavior: Analysts from Bernstein suggest that Bitcoin is increasingly acting like a high-volatility, liquid version of gold, showing resilience during market stress and gaining traction as a long-term store of value despite recent price declines.

Institutional Adoption and Future Outlook: The report highlights significant institutional investment in Bitcoin, with ETFs seeing substantial inflows and corporate treasuries holding nearly 10% of Bitcoin's total supply, indicating a shift towards viewing Bitcoin as a digital commodity asset distinct from gold.

Impact of Tariffs on Bitcoin Mining Costs: Analyst John Todaro warns that materials costs for high-performance computing (HPC) in U.S. Bitcoin mining are expected to rise by approximately 20% due to new tariffs, affecting various companies including Applied Digital Corp and Bitdeer Technologies.

Market Response and Demand Trends: With soft demand for mining rigs, manufacturers may absorb some tariff costs, but many already operate on thin margins, leading to potential delays in deliveries and increased expenses for future builds across the industry.

U.S. Steel and Automakers: U.S. Steel shares rose nearly 9% following President Trump's review of a proposed takeover, while automakers like Stellantis and Ford saw declines due to concerns over tariff policies and a lack of deals.

Market Reactions: Major banks and Apple experienced stock drops amid recession fears and tariffs on China, while Dollar Tree gained 6% after an upgrade; Bitcoin-related stocks also struggled as the cryptocurrency market faced downturns.

Cryptocurrency Market Movement: Large cryptocurrencies experienced mixed results during U.S. morning trading on Monday, with Sui seeing a notable increase of 4.03% to $1.97.

XRP Decline: Conversely, XRP led the declines, dropping by 3.47% to $1.88.

Cryptocurrency Market Movement: All major cryptocurrencies experienced gains during U.S. morning trading on Friday, with Dogecoin leading the rise at 4.65% to 17 cents.

Other Notable Increases: XRP rose by 3.32% to $2.12, and Tronix saw an increase of 2.14% to 24 cents.

Bitcoin Production Update: Riot Platforms, Inc. reported a production of 533 Bitcoin in March 2025, marking a 13% increase from February and a 25% increase year-over-year, despite rising network difficulty.

AI/HPC Facility Feasibility Study: A feasibility study by Altman Solon highlighted the Corsicana Facility's potential for AI and high-performance computing (HPC) uses, citing secured power capacity, land availability, and proximity to Dallas as key advantages for attracting tenants.

Performance of RIOX ETF: The Defiance Daily Target 2X Long RIOT ETF (RIOX) has experienced a significant decline of 73% since its launch on January 2, primarily due to the volatility in the cryptocurrency market and a 30.4% drop in Riot Platforms Inc.'s stock price.

Risks of Leveraged ETFs: Leveraged ETFs like RIOX carry high risks and are designed for short-term trading by sophisticated investors; they can lead to substantial losses, especially during periods of market volatility, as evidenced by the recent performance of RIOX.

Bitcoin Production Increase: Riot Platforms mined 533 bitcoins in March, a 13% increase from February and a 25% rise from the previous year, achieving a new post-halving production high.

Operational Improvements: The company's hash rate increased to 33.7 EH/s, with operational enhancements leading to higher bitcoin production despite rising network difficulty, although total power credits decreased compared to previous months.

Bitcoin Production Increase: Riot Platforms produced 533 bitcoins in March 2025, marking a 13% increase from the previous month, with an average of 17.2 bitcoins produced daily.

Hash Rate and Mining Costs: The company's hash rate has increased to 33.7 EH/s, but the cost of mining bitcoin remains high at nearly $90K, raising concerns about sustainable profitability.

Cryptocurrency Market Decline: Major cryptocurrencies experienced a downturn during U.S. morning trading, with Solana dropping 10.81% to $114.47.

Other Notable Drops: Cardano fell 7.64% to 63 cents, while Dogecoin decreased by 7.61% to 16 cents.

Market Reaction to Tariffs: U.S. crypto stocks experienced declines in premarket trading due to President Trump's new tariffs, which heightened global trade tensions and led to a sell-off in riskier assets, with major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ether also falling.

Analyst Insights on Crypto Resilience: Despite the economic instability affecting the crypto sector, analysts noted that the market's decentralized nature allows for global investment opportunities, and there may still be inflows into crypto exchange-traded funds as retail investors seek potential gains.

Impact of New Tariffs: President Trump announced new tariffs on imports, ranging from 10% to 49%, leading to a decline in cryptocurrency-linked stocks and concerns over a potential global trade war.

Bitcoin Market Reaction: Bitcoin fluctuated but remained above $80K, settling at $82.5K after the tariff announcement, while major crypto stocks like MARA, RIOT, and COIN experienced significant drops in premarket trading.

Market Performance: Large cryptocurrencies experienced mixed results during U.S. morning trading, with Ethereum dropping 2.27% to $1,871.00.

Top Gainer: Sui led the gains, rising by 1.20% to reach $2.46.

Coinbase's Poor Performance: Coinbase experienced a significant decline in stock value, dropping 33% in Q1 2025 despite strong revenue projections, marking its worst quarter since the FTX collapse. The overall crypto sector is also suffering, with major companies like Marathon Digital and Riot Platforms seeing substantial losses.

Market Sentiment and Analyst Outlook: The current market sentiment remains negative due to geopolitical tensions and investor uncertainty, yet some analysts maintain a positive outlook for Coinbase, with a consensus rating of Moderate Buy and price targets suggesting potential upside from current levels.