Key Market Information Discrepancy on April 22nd - A Must-Read! | Alpha Morning Report
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1.Galaxy Digital Allegedly Swaps ETH for SOL, Sells 65,600 ETH to Acquire 752,240 SOL
2.CFTC Seeks Public Opinion on 24/7 Trading
3.New SEC Chairman to Rule on 15 Altcoin and Meme Token ETF Applications
5.Moonshot Launches Solana-Based Meme Coins LUMO and TROLL
Articles & Threads
The once-promising AI narrative, from being drained by Trump memes, to the sudden rise of deepseek, to the blows of tariffs and more, has gradually seen on-chain liquidity dry up. A series of "unexpected" events have led to the premature bursting of the AI bubble. Is there a second wave for AI? My answer is yes. Is AI still the same as before? My answer is no. After months of bubble bursting, can AI rebuild from the ruins? As we enter the second half, how will AI play?
2.《Pope's Death Sparks Speculation Frenzy, LUCE Surges Over 200% Briefly》
On the morning of April 21st, the Vatican has confirmed: Pope Francis, the 266th Pope of the Roman Catholic Church, has passed away at the age of 88. Cardinal Kevin Farrell announced on a Vatican television program in the morning of the 21st, "Dear brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow, I must announce that our Pope Francis has passed away. At 7:35 a.m. this morning, Pope Francis returned to the Kingdom of the Lord. He dedicated his entire life to the service of the Lord and the Church."
Market Data
Daily Market Overall Funding Heatmap (as reflected by Funding Rate) and Token Unlocks
Data Source: Coinglass, TokenUnlocks
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