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DAILY MARKET OVERVIEW

Crypto Markets Hold Firm

👋 Hey, Crypto Enthusiasts! BTC remains strong above $80K while altcoins are finally starting to wake up. Let’s dive in!

Bitcoin continues to steadily hold above $80K, with altcoins beginning to show upside as TON, ONDO, and SUI have been some of the latest examples.

📈 We believe traders are feeling more comfortable rotating into altcoins going into Strategy’s STRC ex-dividend date on May 15, as the market expects continued support and additional BTC buying pressure around the event.

Another major development this week came from Morgan Stanley’s spot bitcoin ETF, MSBT.

• The ETF attracted nearly $194 million in inflows during its first month of trading without recording a single day of net outflows.

So far, most inflows have come from self-directed Morgan Stanley clients, as the bank’s financial advisor network has not yet fully opened access to the product.

🚀 Once that happens, analysts believe inflows could accelerate significantly.

The launch also comes amid renewed momentum for U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs, which have collectively seen billions in fresh inflows over recent weeks.

😨 We also had some concerns around Strategy potentially selling BTC, and this is what they had to say.

• Strategy Chairman Michael Saylor said the company would continue aggressively accumulating bitcoin even if it occasionally sells part of its holdings to fund dividends tied to its STRC preferred stock program.

• According to Saylor, for every bitcoin Strategy might sell, the company would aim to buy “10 to 20” more, emphasizing that Strategy intends to remain a long-term net accumulator of BTC rather than a seller.

CEO Phong Le added that bitcoin sales would only happen if they improve shareholder value compared to raising capital through stock sales.

Strategy currently holds more than 818,000 BTC worth over $66 billion, and analysts believe the company could purchase another $30 billion worth of bitcoin this year if the current pace continues.

For now, the market remains stable as traders head into Strategy’s May 15 STRC ex-dividend date, with many expecting continued strength across both BTC and the broader altcoin market.

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LayerZero Admits Mistakes

🩸 The fallout from the $292 million Kelp DAO exploit left DeFi shaken, and the industry is still dealing with the aftermath.

• After weeks of criticism, LayerZero publicly apologized for its handling of the incident, admitting it made mistakes by allowing a security setup that relied too heavily on a single verifier.

• The company also acknowledged its communication was poor, especially after initially claiming the protocol had “worked as intended.”

LayerZero says the exploit was carried out by North Korea’s Lazarus Group, which allegedly manipulated the infrastructure used to verify cross-chain transactions. This allowed fake transfers to appear legitimate, leading to the massive rsETH drain tied to Kelp DAO.

Since then, LayerZero has begun tightening security across the network, including ending support for single-verifier setups and increasing verification requirements.

🔷 However, the reputational damage has already been done, with several major projects now migrating to Chainlink’s CCIP.

Meanwhile, recovery efforts led by Aave and other DeFi groups are making progress.

The attacker’s positions on Aave have already been liquidated, recovered collateral is being redirected into the recovery process, and major communities like Arbitrum and Mantle DAO have approved support measures.

👉️ The next step focuses on restoring rsETH backing and gradually reopening normal bridge, withdrawal, and lending activity.

The response has already become one of the largest coordinated recovery efforts in DeFi history.

NEWS OVERVIEW

The Latest Crypto Headlines 📰 

TeraWulf’s AI Revenue Overtakes Mining
TeraWulf generated more revenue from AI hosting than bitcoin mining for the first time as miners increasingly pivot toward HPC infrastructure.

Dormant Bitcoin Whale Moves $41 Million
A bitcoin wallet inactive since 2013 transferred 500 BTC worth over $40 million after 12 years of dormancy.

Capital B Expands Bitcoin Treasury
French bitcoin treasury firm Capital B raised $18 million with backing from Adam Back to purchase additional BTC.

Digital Asset Targets $2 Billion Valuation
Canton Network developer Digital Asset is reportedly raising $300 million as institutional blockchain adoption continues expanding.

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Summary From The Top Influencers 📷️ 

Altcoin Daily – Crypto Believers... BUCKLE UP! (11.05.2026 Summary)

Altcoin Daily says the upcoming Senate markup for the Crypto Clarity Act could be a major turning point for crypto adoption in the US.

Key Points

• The Senate Banking Committee will review and vote on the Crypto Clarity Act on May 14

• The bill would create the first full US regulatory framework for crypto markets

• Coinbase says clear rules could unlock major institutional money and accelerate crypto integration across businesses

• Sectors expected to benefit include Ethereum, stablecoins, DeFi, tokenization, self-custody, Coinbase, and Robinhood

• After Senate approval, the House and Senate must finalize matching versions before Trump can sign it into law

• Trump is reportedly pushing for the bill to be signed before July 4th

• Michael Saylor clarified that Strategy may sell small amounts of Bitcoin when needed, but will remain a net buyer through its capital raises

• Altcoin Daily also pointed to bullish Bitcoin signals, including a MACD crossover and historical bottoming patterns

Final Takeaway
Altcoin Daily believes the Clarity Act could unlock a new wave of institutional adoption and become one of the biggest long-term bullish catalysts for crypto, especially for altcoins tied to financial infrastructure.

Josh Olszewicz – Bullieve in Something (11.05.2026 Summary)

Josh believes crypto is entering a stronger phase as money starts rotating out of crowded AI and stock trades into Bitcoin and altcoins.

Key Points

• Bitcoin ETFs recorded a sixth straight week of inflows, while altcoins are starting to wake up

• Josh says Bitcoin staying above the Ichimoku cloud remains the main bullish signal

• He believes BTC could target $100K+ if current momentum continues

• Funding rates remain relatively low, which suggests there is still room for more upside before major euphoria

• Ethereum continues to look weak compared to Bitcoin, Solana, XRP, and many altcoins

• Solana and XRP are showing stronger technical setups and improving momentum

• Josh prefers altcoins already moving above the cloud, while avoiding weaker charts still below it

• He says many AI and semiconductor stocks now look heavily overbought after massive rallies

• Sectors like Nvidia and AI infrastructure may continue higher, but he sees better relative value in crypto right now

• He also highlighted Coinbase and crypto-related stocks as possible winners if positive regulation like the CLARITY Act moves forward

Final Takeaway
Josh believes the technical setup for crypto is improving across the board, especially for Bitcoin and select altcoins. His view is that crypto currently offers better upside potential than crowded AI trades, while Ethereum still lags behind stronger-performing assets.

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