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4E: Bitcoin price fluctuates and adjusts, U.S. stocks achieve their best performance in May in 30 years, market sentiments are mixed

ChainCatcher news reports that, according to 4E monitoring, at the beginning of June, the Bitcoin price briefly dipped to $103,700, reaching a recent low, which has attracted market attention. Analyst Captain Faibik pointed out that the current BTC market is fiercely contested, with key support and resistance levels at $103,500 and $107,500, respectively. A breakthrough or breakdown will determine the next phase of the trend. If it can stabilize above $107,500, it is expected to challenge a new high of $117,000; however, if it falls below $103,500, it may return to bear control. Another analyst noted that BTC needs to quickly return above $106,500 to avoid further declines. As of now, the Bitcoin price is approximately $105,435, showing an upward trend in the past 24 hours.Meanwhile, despite facing tariff uncertainties and soaring federal deficits, the U.S. stock market has rebounded strongly. The S&P 500 index rose 6.3% in May, marking the best performance for the same period since 1990, and has increased 1.74% year-to-date, rebounding nearly 20% from April's low. Tech stocks are leading the charge, but funds are also quietly flowing into defensive sectors such as consumer staples, utilities, and healthcare, indicating that the market remains cautious even amid optimism.On the economic fundamentals front, investors are closely watching the May employment report set to be released this Friday. Several economists predict that non-farm payrolls will increase by only 125,000, or below the "break-even growth rate" of 153,000. Continued weakness could trigger a rise in the unemployment rate and intensify bets on the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates within the year.According to 4E, investors should remain vigilant and respond cautiously to short-term market fluctuations until trade policies, employment data, and Federal Reserve dynamics become clearer.

Fidelity Executive: BTC's long-term performance far exceeds traditional assets and has strategic reserve value

ChainCatcher news, according to Bitcoinmagazine, Fidelity Digital Assets Vice President Chris Kuiper delivered a speech at the Strategy World 2025 conference, urging companies to reassess their considerations of risk, capital allocation, and long-term financial health. He pointed out that Bitcoin has had a compound annual growth rate of 79% over the past decade, far exceeding the nominal return rate of 1.3% for investment-grade bonds, proving that it is not only a speculative asset but also a strategic reserve. He emphasized that companies need to reevaluate risk and capital allocation, as inflation and currency devaluation are threatening balance sheets, and traditional safe havens like U.S. Treasury bonds have turned negative in real returns.In response to the volatility controversy surrounding Bitcoin, Kuiper proposed position adjustments and long-term strategies, suggesting that companies allocate 1-5% of their assets to Bitcoin, which could enhance risk-adjusted returns and limit drawdowns. He also cited Microsoft as an example, pointing out that if excess cash were taken into account, its return on invested capital (ROIC) would drop from 49% to 29%, highlighting the inefficiency of cash. He concluded that companies should focus more on their balance sheets rather than just their income statements, as Bitcoin can convert idle cash into productive assets, and posed the question to executives: "Can your opportunities outperform Bitcoin?"
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