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Craig Cobb says the S&P 500 may be confirming the pullback he has been warning about for weeks, with key support now broken and futures already down roughly 4–5 percent from recent highs, a move he believes could drag Bitcoin lower since it continues to trade more like a liquidity-driven tech asset than “digital gold.” Despite Bitcoin briefly printing a bullish daily candle while equities fell, Craig says the broader structure remains weak after failing its first major resistance test above $70,000, and the market is still stuck in a consolidation phase that often precedes another leg down in bear cycles. He notes Bitcoin nearly closed seven straight red weeks and believes a move into the $50,000 range is possible before a stronger long-term buying opportunity appears. Until then, he remains in cash, trading selectively with smaller targets while watching consolidation across most major crypto assets. Learn more from Craig at www.thegrowmeco.com. Happy Hodling.

Crypto rebounds as Bitcoin demonstrates strength against oil-driven global volatility and geopolitical risks, bolstered by major corporate buys like MicroStrategy's $1.3B addition and ETF inflows. Tokenization advances (Nasdaq-Kraken collab) and stablecoin funding highlight growing TradFi integration, while privacy tools get nuanced regulatory nods. Markets up modestly—watch macro signals like oil reserves and Fed cues.Sources:https://decrypt.co (Florida stablecoin bill, Kazakhstan reserves, BTC outflows, etc.—some carryover but updated context)https://www.coindesk.com (BTC resilience, MicroStrategy buy, Nasdaq/Kraken, KAST funding, Treasury on mixers)https://cointelegraph.com (oil shocks, BTC technicals, ETF inflows, MicroStrategy)https://coinmarketcap.com & https://www.coingecko.com (prices, market cap, movers)

Crypto markets are consolidating with Bitcoin dipping below $68K on macro headwinds like dollar strength and ETF outflows, while stablecoins like USDC surge in volume and nations like Kazakhstan eye crypto reserves. Regulatory wins in Florida and SEC settlements add to the mix. Prices remain resilient in the top tier despite volatility—watch for Fed signals and geopolitical impacts.Sources:https://decrypt.co (various stories on ETFs, mining, reserves)https://cointelegraph.com (USDC/Tether shift, SEC/Sun settlement)https://www.coindesk.com (BTC price action, Kazakhstan investment, private credit risks)https://coinmarketcap.com & https://www.coingecko.com (prices and market data)

Today we discuss the UAE's resilient financial infrastructure amidst regional conflict, Russia's aggressive move into stablecoin legislation, and the curious stagnation of the U.S. Bitcoin Reserve. We also look at a $1 billion bet on miners and how crypto is complicating divorce courts.Story Links:UAE Financial Stability: UAE central bank says financial system stable amid missile and drone attacksRussia's Stablecoin Bill: Russia plots stablecoin bill to capitalise on 'colossal potential'US Bitcoin Reserve Update: US Bitcoin reserve still has no plan to stack satsNexo Savings Product: The 21st-Century Time Deposit: Nexo Redefines Digital Dollar SavingsOpenAI Employee's $1B Bet: Why this fired OpenAI employee is betting $1bn on Bitcoin minersCrypto in Divorce: How crypto is becoming a massive divorce problem

Top Stories of the DayBitcoin’s Consolidation Phase: Bitcoin has retreated toward the $71,000 mark after failing to sustain its breakout above $74,000. While market conviction is currently thin, long-term allocators have reportedly been quietly adding to their positions during recent dips.Link: Bitcoin pulls back to near $71,000NYSE Owner Backs OKX: In a landmark deal, Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) has invested in the OKX exchange at a $25 billion valuation. The partnership plans to bring tokenized stocks and new derivatives to the market later this year.Link: NYSE Parent Invests in OKX at $25B ValuationMorgan Stanley Funds AI-Crypto Pivot: Bitcoin miner Core Scientific secured a massive $1 billion loan facility from Morgan Stanley to expand its data centers for high-performance computing and AI workloads.Link: Core Scientific secures up to $1B credit from Morgan StanleyRevolut’s Second U.S. Banking Push: Fintech giant Revolut has officially filed for a U.S. banking license for the second time, aiming for direct access to the Fedwire and ACH payment networks.Link: UK Fintech Revolut Applies for US Banking LicenseThe "Seized Crypto" Heist: Authorities in France have arrested the son of a U.S. government contractor, John Daghita, for allegedly stealing $46 million in crypto from seizure wallets managed by his father's company.Link: Authorities nab suspect accused of stealing $46m in cryptoFederal Charter for Stablecoins: Infrastructure provider ZeroHash has applied to the OCC for a national trust bank charter to streamline its regulated stablecoin operations under a single federal framework.Link: ZeroHash Applies to OCC for National Trust Bank CharterGlobal Adoption Milestones: Cardano's ADA is now a payment option at 137 Spar supermarkets in Switzerland, while Kraken has secured limited master account access from the Kansas City Fed.Link: Cardano's ADA Token Now Accepted at Spar Supermarkets

For more from Craig, visit www.thegrowmeco.com. Happy HodlingCraig kicked off the week focused on geopolitical uncertainty and the S&P 500, noting that after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, futures immediately gapped lower more than one percent, reinforcing his view that Bitcoin continues to trade like a liquidity-driven tech asset rather than “digital gold.” He’s been warning about S&P consolidation for weeks, and with support now being tested again, he believes a decisive breakdown in equities could drag crypto lower as well. Structurally, he sees Bitcoin repeating prior bear-market behavior: sharp move down, consolidation, then another leg lower, with six consecutive red weekly closes and no meaningful bounce yet. Craig is not treating this as accumulation; he’s watching for potential downside continuation or a rally back into the former monthly uptrend “cradle zone” for possible short setups. He also cautioned against trading narratives, pointing out how last week’s Jane Street spike quickly faded as headlines shifted to war. His approach remains process-driven and selective, scanning daily and executing only when structure aligns.