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Truist Raises Alphabet (GOOGL) Price Target to $350 and Reiterates Buy: Web3 and Crypto Angle for ETH, MATIC

According to @StockMKTNewz, Truist raised its price target on Alphabet (GOOGL) to $350 from $320 while maintaining a Buy rating, highlighting the updated sell-side outlook traders track for large-cap tech. source: @StockMKTNewz Alphabet, via Google Cloud, maintains established crypto and Web3 integrations, including a strategic partnership with Coinbase and support for Ethereum (ETH) through Blockchain Node Engine, directly linking GOOGL’s cloud operations to crypto infrastructure. sources: Google Cloud press release dated Oct 11, 2022; Google Cloud blog dated Nov 3, 2022; Coinbase blog dated Oct 11, 2022 Google Cloud also expanded BigQuery public blockchain datasets to include Ethereum and Polygon (MATIC), reinforcing Alphabet’s role in on-chain analytics used by crypto markets. source: Google Cloud blog dated Sept 14, 2023 Crypto-focused traders monitoring equities with direct Web3 exposure can note Truist’s updated $350 target on GOOGL as part of cross-asset tracking between mega-cap tech, AI, and crypto infrastructure. sources: @StockMKTNewz; Google Cloud press release dated Oct 11, 2022; Google Cloud blog dated Nov 3, 2022; Google Cloud blog dated Sept 14, 2023 (Source)

More from Evan 12-05-2025 16:33
S&P 500 Early Trading Heatmap Today: Real-Time Stock Performance Snapshot and BTC, ETH Risk Sentiment Read (Dec 5, 2025)

According to @StockMKTNewz, a comprehensive heatmap of today’s early trading shows performance for every S&P 500 stock, providing a real-time read on sector rotation and market breadth for short-term setups; source: @StockMKTNewz on X, Dec 5, 2025. The consolidated view enables traders to spot leadership and laggards for potential rotation and hedge trades in index futures and single names; source: @StockMKTNewz on X, Dec 5, 2025. For crypto positioning, documented post-2020 comovement between U.S. equities and BTC and ETH means shifts in equity risk tone can inform crypto risk management; source: International Monetary Fund research on equity–crypto correlations, 2022. (Source)

More from Evan 12-05-2025 16:24
Scarce.City Auction: BIT / HISTORY OF BITCOIN First Edition Headlines Bitcoin MENA Tour, Abu Dhabi Finale on Dec 8 (BTC) — 128 Artists, 256 Pages

According to @borgetsebastien, the First Edition of BIT / HISTORY OF BITCOIN is now the headline auction item on Scarce.City, which is hosting the online auction in support of the Bitcoin MENA event, source: @borgetsebastien (X, Dec 5, 2025). The opening event took place at the Mondoir digital art gallery in Dubai, with Amir Soleymani (@mondoir) cited as a key local figure in digital art, source: @borgetsebastien (X, Dec 5, 2025). Crafted over four years by 128 artists from 37 countries, the 256-page work documents Bitcoin’s evolution from its cypherpunk origins to a global technological and cultural movement and uses more than 40 specialized print techniques, source: @borgetsebastien (X, Dec 5, 2025). The First Edition is encased in a 5,000-year-old fossilized black-oak collector’s box and bound in bull leather with a bespoke Asprey Studio silver emblem, designed to bridge Bitcoin’s digital beginnings with a durable material form, source: @borgetsebastien (X, Dec 5, 2025). After touring the UK, Bitcoin Amsterdam, Pubkey in New York, and Mondoir Gallery in Dubai, the work will culminate in Abu Dhabi on December 8 with a dedicated multi-wall installation inside the Bitcoin MENA Art Gallery, source: @borgetsebastien (X, Dec 5, 2025). (Source)

More from Sebastien 12-05-2025 16:24
Sandbox (SAND) Teases Creator Economy Expansion with 0xSANDchain in Dubai Podcast — 2025 Trading Watch Update

According to @borgetsebastien, The Sandbox (SAND) is expanding beyond gaming into the Creator Economy in collaboration with 0xSANDchain, disclosed during a podcast in Dubai with MariaV54 (source: @borgetsebastien on X, Dec 5, 2025). No tokenomics, launch timelines, or product specifics were provided in the post, indicating a communications catalyst rather than a confirmed rollout for SAND at this stage (source: @borgetsebastien on X, Dec 5, 2025). Traders should monitor official channels for follow-up announcements that could impact SAND liquidity, creator-tool adoption, and on-chain activity once details are released (source: @borgetsebastien on X, Dec 5, 2025). (Source)

More from Sebastien 12-05-2025 16:23
Edward Dowd Says Undocumented Immigration Propped Up US Rental Market; CPI Shelter, Housing Trades, and BTC, ETH Macro Risks in Focus (2025)

According to Edward Dowd, he asserted that undocumented immigration has boosted US economic activity and put a floor under the housing market via rental demand. Source: Edward Dowd on X (Dec 5, 2025). For traders, rental-driven demand is material because shelter comprises roughly one-third of the CPI basket, a key input for Federal Reserve policy expectations that drive rates, the dollar (DXY), and cross-asset risk appetite. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics CPI relative importance; Federal Reserve FOMC communications. Crypto market participants should note that changes in US inflation and rate expectations have been associated with co-movements between equities and major cryptocurrencies such as BTC and ETH, making CPI shelter prints and housing data potential volatility catalysts. Source: International Monetary Fund analysis on crypto–equity correlations; Federal Reserve communications on the role of inflation in policy. Equity and macro proxies to monitor include US REITs and homebuilder ETFs (VNQ, XHB, ITB) for housing sensitivity, 2-year Treasury yields for policy-path repricing, and DXY for dollar liquidity impacts that often spill over into crypto liquidity conditions. Source: Vanguard (VNQ) and State Street/BlackRock (XHB, ITB) fund documents; U.S. Treasury yield benchmarks; ICE U.S. Dollar Index methodology. (Source)

More from Edward Dowd 12-05-2025 16:22
Celo partners with ENS and Namespace to launch Celoname: sub-cent minting and SelfProtocol human verification; trading watch for CELO and ENS

According to @Celo on X, Celo announced a collaboration with ENS Domains and Namespace that enables users to mint Celoname identities at sub-cent cost, with human verification provided by SelfProtocol (source: @Celo on X, Dec 5, 2025). According to @Celo, minting is available today via the official links in the announcement, confirming a live product launch catalyst relevant to CELO and ENS token traders (source: @Celo on X, Dec 5, 2025). According to @Celo, the post does not disclose any token incentives, revenue sharing, or changes to CELO or ENS token economics beyond the stated low mint cost and verification provider (source: @Celo on X, Dec 5, 2025). (Source)

More from Celo.eth 12-05-2025 16:18
Bitcoin (BTC) Drops Below 90,000 USD as Crypto Liquidations Reach 200 Million USD in 4 Hours — Trading Alert

According to The Kobeissi Letter, Bitcoin (BTC) fell back below 90,000 USD as crypto liquidations resumed, with about 200 million USD in leveraged positions wiped out over the last 4 hours; source: The Kobeissi Letter. (Source)

More from The Kobeissi Letter 12-05-2025 16:13
Polkadot (DOT) Hub Smart Contracts Live Broadcast by Alice und Bob: Learning Session on X for Traders — Dec 5, 2025

According to @alice_und_bob, a live X broadcast titled Learning Polkadot Hub Smart Contracts was shared on Dec 5, 2025 at https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1lDxLBXYmgQGm, source: @alice_und_bob on X, Dec 5, 2025, https://twitter.com/alice_und_bob/status/1996976093698707580. The post explicitly references Polkadot Hub smart contracts, confirming the content focuses on the Polkadot (DOT) ecosystem, source: @alice_und_bob on X, Dec 5, 2025, https://twitter.com/alice_und_bob/status/1996976093698707580. (Source)

More from Alice und Bob @ Consensus HK 12-05-2025 16:12
Silver Price Breaks $59 All-Time High; Japan Bond Turmoil Sparks Precious Metals Rally and Potential BTC Crypto Rotation

According to @BullTheoryio, silver just broke $59 for the first time ever, marking a new all-time high (source: @BullTheoryio). According to @BullTheoryio, silver is up 100% in 2023 and has added $1.68 trillion to its market capitalization (source: @BullTheoryio). According to @BullTheoryio, the current precious metals rally is being driven by chaos in Japan’s bond market (source: @BullTheoryio). According to @BullTheoryio, once the Japan bond market disorder is resolved, liquidity is expected to rotate into risk assets such as Bitcoin (BTC) and crypto (source: @BullTheoryio). (Source)

More from Bull Theory 12-05-2025 16:11
Jesse Pollak says Base es para todos — 6 trading facts on Base L2 and ETH gas for crypto investors

According to @jessepollak, Base es para todos, highlighting an open-access stance for the Base network, which is relevant for user growth and ecosystem adoption. source: @jessepollak on X Base is an Ethereum Layer 2 incubated by Coinbase Global, Inc., designed to offer secure, low-cost infrastructure for builders and users. source: Coinbase official blog Introducing Base Base has stated it has no native network token and no plans to launch one, so there is no direct Base token exposure for traders. source: Base official FAQ Transactions on Base are paid in ETH, meaning interacting with Base requires ETH for gas. source: Base official documentation To evaluate on-chain momentum, traders can track Base TVL and transaction activity via data dashboards. source: L2Beat and Dune official dashboards Capital flows can be monitored through the official Base bridge by observing deposits and withdrawals, which helps gauge network usage. source: Base official bridge (Source)

More from jesse.base.eth 12-05-2025 16:10
Bitcoin (BTC) Drops Below $90,000: Key Liquidity Levels, Liquidation Risks, and Derivatives Signals Traders Should Watch Now

According to the source, Bitcoin (BTC) briefly fell below 90,000 on Dec 5, 2025, signaling a breakdown through a major psychological level that often accelerates intraday flows. source: public X post dated 2025-12-05 A breach of a round number like 90,000 tends to cluster stop orders and intensify short-term volatility, making liquidity thin and slippage risk elevated. source: Harris (1991) price clustering; Osler (2003) stop-loss clustering in FX Traders should monitor order book depth and bid replenishment at 90,000 and nearby round numbers such as 88,000 and 85,000 to identify potential liquidity sweeps or exhaustion. source: Kavajecz and Odders-White (2004) order book liquidity; Osler (2003) Check funding rates and open interest on major perpetual swaps and CME futures; rising open interest into a breakdown elevates forced liquidation risk, while a sharp open interest flush can precede stabilization. source: Glassnode Insights derivatives metrics (2021–2023); CME Group education Watch BTC dominance and altcoin beta, as BTC downside shocks typically raise correlations and pressure altcoins more. source: Binance Research crypto correlation studies; Kaiko market structure research Compare spot index spreads between USD venues and offshore USDT venues; widening discounts often accompany risk-off flows and impaired liquidity. source: Kaiko exchange liquidity reports (Source)

More from Watcher.Guru 12-05-2025 16:08
Anthropic AMA With Amanda Askell on AI Morality, Identity, and Consciousness Offers Limited Direct Trading Catalysts for AI Stocks and Crypto

According to @AnthropicAI, Amanda Askell’s first AMA covers philosophical questions in AI including morality, identity, and consciousness, with timestamps provided for the video. Source: Anthropic on X, Dec 5, 2025. The post is an AMA announcement and does not mention product launches, model upgrades, pricing changes, enterprise partnerships, or roadmap milestones. Source: Anthropic on X, Dec 5, 2025. Given the absence of technical or commercial disclosures, this item offers limited direct trading catalysts for AI-focused equities and crypto AI tokens, and is best read as high-level context rather than a market-moving update. Source: Anthropic on X, Dec 5, 2025. (Source)

More from Anthropic 12-05-2025 16:07
Bitcoin (BTC) ETF Outflows vs Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL) ETF Inflows on Dec 5: 1D -2,599 BTC (-$236.54M), 7D ETH +$137.98M, SOL +$57.42M

According to @lookonchain, Bitcoin ETFs posted a 1D net outflow of -2,599 BTC (-$236.54M) and a 7D net outflow of -1,084 BTC (-$98.63M) on Dec 5 (source: @lookonchain). According to @lookonchain, Ethereum ETFs recorded a 1D net inflow of +18,286 ETH (+$57.09M) and a 7D net inflow of +44,195 ETH (+$137.98M) (source: @lookonchain). According to @lookonchain, Solana ETFs saw a 1D net inflow of +31,742 SOL (+$4.32M) and a 7D net inflow of +422,239 SOL (+$57.42M) (source: @lookonchain). According to @lookonchain data, ETH and SOL ETFs were net positive across both timeframes while BTC ETFs were net negative, indicating a clear divergence in ETF demand across assets on Dec 5 (source: @lookonchain). (Source)

More from Lookonchain 12-05-2025 16:02
RWA Infrastructure Over Hype: Julian Kwan Says Bottleneck-Solving Systems Compound Across Cycles in 2025 — Trading Takeaway

According to Julian Kwan, RWA builders should prioritize infrastructure that solves real value-transfer bottlenecks because these systems compound and outlast hype cycles, a signal for traders to favor durable infrastructure exposure over narrative-driven spikes. Source: Julian Kwan on X, Dec 5, 2025 https://twitter.com/julian2kwan/status/1996970711676539335 For traders, this highlights a cross-cycle allocation tilt toward RWA infrastructure plays and away from short-lived momentum when managing risk and entries. Source: Julian Kwan on X, Dec 5, 2025 https://twitter.com/julian2kwan/status/1996970711676539335 (Source)

More from Julian Kwan 12-05-2025 15:51
CNBC: HHS Vaccine Committee Votes to End Universal Newborn Hepatitis B Shot Recommendation — Key Details for Traders

According to @CNBC, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s hand-picked vaccine committee voted on Friday to end the long-standing universal recommendation that all babies receive a hepatitis B shot at birth, issuing weaker guidance for certain infants, source: CNBC. According to @CNBC, this reflects a shift from prior nationwide guidance applied to all newborns at birth, source: CNBC. According to @CNBC, the report was posted on Dec 5, 2025, defining the timing of this policy headline for market calendars, source: CNBC. (Source)

More from CNBC 12-05-2025 15:50
Solana SOL Treasury Firm Solmate Signs Nonbinding Term Sheet to Acquire RockawayX, Forming $2B+ AUM Platform

According to @CoinMarketCap, Solana-focused treasury firm Solmate has signed a nonbinding term sheet to acquire RockawayX, and the combined entity would manage more than $2 billion in assets under management; source: @CoinMarketCap on X, Dec 5, 2025. According to @CoinMarketCap, the agreement is explicitly described as nonbinding and the post does not disclose valuation, closing timeline, or regulatory approvals, underscoring that this is a preliminary step rather than a definitive acquisition; source: @CoinMarketCap on X, Dec 5, 2025. (Source)

More from CoinMarketCap 12-05-2025 15:43
Glassnode Launches Interpolated IV Surfaces for BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP, BNB Options — Beyond 25-Delta Skew for Deeper Risk Pricing

According to @glassnode, it launched Interpolated Implied Volatility metrics that map how risk is priced across deltas and maturities for BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP, and BNB options, moving beyond the single 25-delta skew snapshot. Source: @glassnode, glassno.de/48Gquiw. The new IV surfaces reveal full risk pricing across the volatility surface, allowing traders to observe term structure and skew across strikes and expiries rather than a compressed metric. Source: @glassnode, glassno.de/48Gquiw. 25-delta skew remains widely used but compresses a richer surface that these Interpolated IVs now display for the covered assets. Source: @glassnode, glassno.de/48Gquiw. Coverage includes BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP, and BNB for comprehensive crypto options monitoring. Source: @glassnode, glassno.de/48Gquiw. (Source)

More from glassnode 12-05-2025 15:34
Polynomial Basis Trade Launch: Earn Funding on ETH and BTC via 1x Perp Shorts with Weighted-Return Dashboard

According to @PolynomialFi, Polynomial has launched Basis Trade, letting users deposit ETH or BTC, short the matching perpetual at 1x, and earn funding rates on top of base yield, source: @PolynomialFi. The product dashboard shows weighted returns, compares eligible assets, and supports precise position sizing for the strategy, source: @PolynomialFi. This rollout provides a structured path to execute the described basis trade and capture funding on ETH or BTC using 1x perp shorts, source: @PolynomialFi. (Source)

More from Polynomial 12-05-2025 15:29
VIX Slides Back to the 15 Handle: Low Equity Volatility Signals Risk-On, Potential Tailwinds for BTC and ETH

According to @StockMKTNewz, the VIX has moved back into the 15s, indicating a decline in near-term equity volatility. source: @StockMKTNewz on X A VIX in the mid-15 range reflects subdued 30‑day implied volatility on the S&P 500, making downside equity hedges cheaper and often coinciding with risk-on positioning. source: Cboe Global Markets For crypto, lower equity vol has historically coincided with tighter cross-asset risk premia and stronger performance in high-beta assets, suggesting potential support for BTC and ETH if the low-vol regime persists. source: Bank for International Settlements Traders should monitor BTC and ETH implied volatility gauges such as DVOL, as falling VIX often aligns with softer crypto IV and improved carry and basis strategies in perpetuals and futures. source: Deribit Insights; CME Group (Source)

More from Evan 12-05-2025 15:27
Pizza Pets Season 2 Map Builder Demo on X: Key Trading Signals and User-Generated Tools Insight

According to @TO, a new Pizza Pets Season 2 map builder is being showcased with a navigation demo linked to @ChrisCoffee's X post, highlighting active feature development visible to the public. Source: @TO on X https://twitter.com/TO/status/1996963813787087305; @ChrisCoffee on X https://x.com/ChrisCoffee/status/1996733732968071588. The shared walkthrough shows a Season 2 map-building feature in action, providing direct tooling footage that traders can review to gauge product progress and potential engagement drivers. Source: @TO on X https://twitter.com/TO/status/1996963813787087305; @ChrisCoffee on X https://x.com/ChrisCoffee/status/1996733732968071588. For trading due diligence on related game assets, the demo offers verifiable evidence of new functionality that can be incorporated into qualitative assessments of activity and roadmap execution. Source: @TO on X https://twitter.com/TO/status/1996963813787087305; @ChrisCoffee on X https://x.com/ChrisCoffee/status/1996733732968071588. (Source)

More from trevor.btc 12-05-2025 15:24