Author: Adam Forsyth

## Market Snapshot MicroStrategy’s decision to pause Bitcoin purchases has influenced prediction markets. As of now, the likelihood of MicroStrategy

Based on historical data, rising futures demand alongside contracting spot demand is associated with unsustained price gains during bear

Warren Buffett used the 2026 Berkshire Hathaway shareholder meeting to warn investors about rising speculation across markets.  Summary Buffett said

## Market Snapshot Strait of Hormuz Traffic Normalization is currently priced at a 58% likelihood of normalization by the end

Placing crypto alongside shadow banking and weapons procurement means Treasury believes it is being used for actual trade settlement.

Coinbase says Senate negotiators have reached a deal on a disputed crypto bill provision tied to stablecoin rewards.  Summary Coinbase

## Market Snapshot The market on Israel’s withdrawal from Lebanon by May 31, 2026, is currently priced at 3.9% YES,

While generating a net profit above $1.04 billion, Tether’s excess reserve buffer hit a record $8.23 billion, concentrated in

Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund has closed a new $6 billion fund, marking the largest raise in the venture capital firm’s

## Market Snapshot The “Will Trump visit China by May 31?” market shows a 93.5% YES probability, up from 90%