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Glassnode data shows that the sentiment in the BTC options market is gradually turning positive. As prices rebound, the BTC implied volatility index DVOL has decreased from 48 to 40, indicating that the panic premium accumulated in June is partially retreating. However, the current volatility is still higher than the May low, suggesting that while market uncertainty has eased, it has not completely dissipated.Meanwhile, the BTC options open interest Put/Call ratio has dropped to about 0.59, reaching a six-month low, indicating that traders are significantly reducing downside hedging and re-establishing bullish exposure. Glassnode believes that this change reflects a constructive improvement in options market sentiment.From the position structure, BTC is currently hovering around $63,000, still below the dense negative gamma range of $68,000 to $70,000. If the price further enters this range, it may trigger stronger pro-cyclical market maker hedging behavior and amplify market volatility.

The Financial Services Commission of South Korea responded positively to the recent controversies surrounding single-stock leveraged exchange-traded funds (ETFs) when it released supplementary regulatory measures. Byeon Je-ho, the Director of the Capital Markets Bureau of the Financial Services Commission, clearly stated that launching leveraged ETF products targeting single stocks such as Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix in the domestic market has indeed had a significant effect in locking in domestic investment demand and preventing capital outflow to overseas leveraged markets like Hong Kong or the United States.In response to external accusations that single-stock leveraged ETFs are the "main culprit" behind the recent increase in volatility in the South Korean stock market, the Financial Services Commission refuted this claim. Byeon Je-ho pointed out that the recent dramatic market fluctuations cannot be solely explained by leveraged ETFs, with the core reason being the alternating expectations of the global semiconductor industry cycle. Data shows that from May 26 to July 10, the annualized daily return volatility of U.S. SanDisk (131%), Micron (123%), and Japan's Kioxia (118%) was higher than that of South Korea's SK Hynix (113%) and Samsung Electronics (96%). Additionally, some investors' contrarian operations have played a role in stabilizing stock prices to some extent.Regarding the demands from some politicians and market participants to "forcefully delist single-stock leveraged ETFs," the Financial Services Commission clearly rejected this request. The official explanation stated that delisting must meet statutory termination criteria such as a sharp decline in market value or a lack of liquidity providers (LPs), and currently, the market is showing signs of heating up due to excessive demand, which does not meet the delisting conditions. The Financial Services Commission indicated that such calls should be understood as the market's urgent expectation for strengthened compliance and robust regulatory measures.

According to monitoring by Catcher Predict, in the prediction market Polymarket for the event "New York Mets vs. Philadelphia Phillies," the winning probability of the "New York Mets" option in the sub-market "New York Mets vs. Philadelphia Phillies" has experienced significant fluctuations, soaring from 58.65% an hour ago to the current 88.75% (a fluctuation of 30.1%). Please note the impact of related breaking news.

According to monitoring by Catcher Predict, in the event of the "Federal Reserve's July decision" on the prediction market Polymarket, the winning probability of the sub-market "No Change" option has experienced a sharp fluctuation, soaring from 61.5% an hour ago to the current 90.5% (a fluctuation of 29%). Please note the impact of related breaking news.

According to monitoring by Catcher Predict, in the event "Elon Musk's number of tweets from July 7 to July 14, 2026" on the prediction market Polymarket, the "Yes" option in the sub-market "180-199" experienced a sharp fluctuation in winning probability, soaring from 37.35% an hour ago to the current 55% (a fluctuation of 17.65%). Please note the impact of related breaking news.

According to QCP Capital, it has been 12 days since the US and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding, and both sides experienced military conflicts again over the weekend, each accusing the other of violating the 60-day ceasefire agreement, putting pressure on the prospects for the second round of negotiations. Oil prices remain around $70, but if supply recovers slower than expected, there is still an upward risk for oil prices.In the cryptocurrency market, the implied volatility of BTC and ETH continues to rise, with increased demand for BTC put options in the $55,000-$58,000 range expiring in July. There has been a continuous net outflow from spot ETFs, concerns related to Strategy, and the pressure from the US stock market has weighed on market sentiment. However, there was also a significant buying interest in BTC call options at $64,000 expiring on the 17th. This week, the market will focus on Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh's speech at the ECB forum, as well as the ISM Manufacturing PMI and US non-farm payroll data. Given the low liquidity ahead of the holiday, market volatility is expected to remain high.

According to monitoring by Catcher Predict, in the predicted market event "New York Yankees vs. Washington Nationals" on Polymarket, the "New York Yankees" option in the sub-market "New York Yankees vs. Washington Nationals" has experienced significant fluctuations in winning probability, soaring from 61.5% an hour ago to the current 86% (a fluctuation of 24.5%). Please note the impact of relevant breaking news.

According to monitoring by Catcher Predict, in the event predicting the number of tweets by "Elon Musk from July 3 to July 10, 2026" on the Polymarket, the "Yes" option in the sub-market "160-179" experienced a sharp fluctuation in winning probability, dropping from 61.5% an hour ago to the current 39.5% (a fluctuation of 22%). Please note the impact of related breaking news.

According to BBX data, yesterday marked a milestone for the global largest IPO completion index, with a historic turning point in the valuation logic of AI transformation in mining companies. The core dynamics are as follows:SpaceX, Inc. (NASDAQ: $SPCX) reported on July 7 that the company was officially included in the Nasdaq 100 index this week, becoming the first in history to have the largest single IPO ($75 billion) included in the Nasdaq 100. CoinDesk also issued a historic warning: "The last two largest new constituents added—Palantir ($PLTR) in December 2024 and Strategy ($MSTR) in early 2025—both experienced a phase decline after inclusion, rather than starting a new round of increases"; analysts pointed out that passive funds tracking the Nasdaq 100 complete "forced buying" at the time of inclusion, and if there are no new fundamental catalysts afterward, stock prices often pull back after technical buying subsides. Specific risks currently facing SpaceX include: a net loss of approximately $4.27 billion in Q1 2026 (mainly due to xAI integration expenses), a $2 billion bond issuance plan, and a 3.4% equity dilution from the $60 billion acquisition of Cursor/Anysphere; Morningstar maintains a fair value estimate of $62 per share, indicating about a 70% implied downside from the current market price. For the market holding SpaceX Bitcoin (18,712 coins, approximately $1.2 billion, held in Coinbase Prime), the inclusion in the Nasdaq 100 will trigger a larger scale of SPCX holdings by passive funds, further bridging the gap between traditional index investors and indirect exposure to Bitcoin assets.TeraWulf Inc. (NASDAQ: $WULF) according to the latest analysis, the company's high-performance computing (HPC) leasing revenue in Q1 2026 reached $21 million, accounting for about 62% of the total revenue of $34 million, surpassing Bitcoin mining revenue for the first time—this marks TeraWulf's first historic revenue structure reversal after transitioning to an AI/HPC infrastructure company, with a 117% increase from the $9.7 million HPC revenue in Q4 2025. The company has currently signed over 522 megawatts of AI/HPC leases with Core42 and Fluidstack, with an expected annual high-margin revenue of approximately $630 million; the energy structure consists of nuclear power + hydropower, with an average electricity cost of about $0.035 per kilowatt-hour, one of the lowest among similar mining companies. The company is also developing a new campus in Kentucky, adding approximately 480 megawatts of grid access capacity; analysts have significantly raised their target price ranges, with Keefe Bruyette & Woods raising from $23 to $37, Clear Street from $26 to $38, Jefferies initiating coverage with a Buy rating and a target price of $37, and BTIG raising at the same time. The company's stock price has increased by approximately 88% year-to-date in 2026, leading the gains in the mining sector.

On Wednesday, the South Korean Ministry of Finance stated that Finance Minister Kim Yun-seok agreed to closely monitor risk factors that may exacerbate stock market volatility after meeting with the central bank governor and heads of financial regulatory agencies. The Ministry noted that the increase in stock market volatility is due to profit-taking by foreign and institutional investors, portfolio rebalancing, and changes in global AI sector expectations.According to Gate market data, during the early trading session today, the South Korean KOSPI index fell by as much as 4%, reaching its lowest level since May 20, before turning upward driven by a rebound in chip stocks. The Ministry pointed out that the increased concentration in the semiconductor industry has become a factor exacerbating financial market volatility.

Strike, founded by Jack Mallers, has launched a new Bitcoin collateral loan product aimed at avoiding forced liquidation due to a drop in BTC prices. Strike states that as long as borrowers make timely repayments, the collateralized BTC will not be moved or liquidated, regardless of how deep the Bitcoin price falls.Mallers stated on X that this product has no margin call requirements and no price-based liquidation mechanism, allowing users to borrow USD while continuing to hold Bitcoin. He mentioned that volatility is inevitable, but liquidation is not a certainty. Strike indicated that the new loan product eliminates price-triggered actions linked to the loan-to-value (LTV) ratio, so borrowers do not have to worry about automatic liquidation due to a drop in BTC prices. As long as interest and maturity payments remain normal, the collateral will remain unchanged.

According to monitoring by Catcher Predict, in the "Graham Platner Withdrawal Prediction" event on the prediction market Polymarket, the winning probability of the "Yes" option in the sub-market "July 8" has experienced significant fluctuations, soaring from 44% an hour ago to the current 64.5% (a fluctuation of 20.5%). Please note the impact of related breaking news.

According to monitoring by Catcher Predict, in the predicted market event "Philadelphia Phillies vs. Kansas City Royals" on Polymarket, the win probability for the "Philadelphia Phillies" option in the sub-market "Philadelphia Phillies vs. Kansas City Royals" has experienced severe fluctuations, dropping from 65.5% an hour ago to the current 18.5% (a fluctuation of 47%). Please note the impact of related breaking news.

According to monitoring by Catcher Predict, in the "Elon Musk Tweet Count Prediction" event on the prediction market Polymarket, the probability of the "Yes" option in the sub-market "100-119" has experienced a sharp fluctuation, dropping from 36.05% an hour ago to the current 16.15% (a fluctuation of 19.9%). Please note the impact of related breaking news.

BIT analysts indicate that one of their assessments for the coming weeks is that Bitcoin's implied volatility may drop below 30% this summer, similar to 2023 and 2025. If this occurs, the option premiums could lose about 30% of their value solely due to the compression of volatility.Therefore, despite the current implied volatility being close to 36%, they still believe there are opportunities to sell volatility.

According to South Korean media reports, the Bank of Korea has warned that single-stock leveraged ETFs linked to Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix may further exacerbate market concentration, amplify market volatility, and reinforce one-sided trading capital flows. In a written response submitted to the People Power Party member Park Sung-hoon, the Bank of Korea stated: "Given that Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix account for more than half of the total market capitalization and trading volume of the Korean stock market, expanding the investment scale of single-stock leveraged ETFs may further intensify market concentration."The Bank of Korea indicated that as corporate operating conditions or market expectations change, the inflow and outflow of funds increase, which may amplify one-sided trading for such products. Furthermore, once the market experiences a correction, retail investors' losses may further expand, and increased ETF redemptions or portfolio rebalancing may also exacerbate the price volatility of related stocks. According to Yonhap News Agency, the Bank of Korea plans to strengthen monitoring of the impact of single-stock leveraged ETFs on the stock market and the financial system.

According to monitoring by Catcher Predict, in the event of "the next round of peace talks between the US and Iran" on the Polymarket prediction market, the "Yes" option for the sub-market "July 17" experienced a sharp fluctuation in winning probability, soaring from 19.5% an hour ago to the current 40.5% (a fluctuation of 21%). Please note the impact of related breaking news.

According to Jinshi reports, the research report from CICC believes that since June, the market has begun a continuous adjustment, with the US dollar index breaking above the upper limit of the fluctuation range over the past year. The global capital markets are significantly influenced by AI prosperity and US dollar liquidity, leading to a general pullback, with style adjustments occurring within the US stock market. The research report reiterates that the Federal Reserve is "hawkish in name but dovish in reality" this year, and it is expected that the US dollar index may return to a weak fluctuation range, while physical assets, industrial sectors, and technology still maintain expansion potential.

According to Jinshi reports, the recent rise of technology stocks has slowed down, and traders' confidence in the market outlook has shaken. The volatility gap between the Nasdaq 100 index and the S&P 500 index has widened to the highest level since the 2008 financial crisis, mainly due to investors' increased willingness to buy Nasdaq put options, indicating rising concerns about potential pullbacks in technology stocks, especially in the AI sector. On Thursday, the semiconductor ETF (SMH) fell more than 5%, further reflecting the weakening momentum of previously popular technology stocks. Although enthusiasm for market call options has declined, it remains at a high level.