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Strategy Announces $26 Million Bitcoin Purchase
Strategy, formerly known as MicroStrategy and known for its institutional Bitcoin investments, continues to accumulate Bitcoin without slowing down despite the volatility in the cryptocurrency markets. According to the 8-K filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the company purchased 245 more Bitcoins (BTC) for approximately $26 million between June 16-22. The average purchase price was recorded as $105,856. With this latest investment, Strategy's total Bitcoin assets reached 592,345 BTC. This amount corresponds to 2.8 percent of Bitcoin, which has a maximum supply of 21 million. It is stated that the company acquired these assets at a total cost of $41.9 billion, and the average purchase price was $70,681. When evaluated at today's market prices, Strategy's BTC portfolio has reached a value of over $60 billion, with an unrealized profit of approximately $18 billion. Funding provided through STRK and STRF salesStrategy’s acquisition was financed with proceeds from the company’s perpetual preferred stock. The company sold 166,566 shares of STRK (Strike) for $17.4 million, and 84,354 shares of STRF (Strife) for $8.7 million. There is currently an additional $20.6 billion in STRK sales program, and approximately $1.97 billion in STRF sales. In addition, no sales of the company’s Class A common stock, which trades under the symbol MSTR, were made last week, but there is a potential $18.6 billion in funding available through this channel.Strategy’s long-term goals are also significant. The company aims to raise a total of $84 billion in capital by 2027 with its strategic plan called “42/42.” The initial target was set at $42 billion, but that target was doubled due to strong demand and strategic growth.Strategy’s newest preferred stock, STRD, offers “high yield potential” for shareholders, according to TD Cowen analysts. The stock pays a fixed dividend of 10 percent annually but is not convertible. While STRK offers a balanced investment with an 8 percent fixed dividend and a convertible structure, STRF is a more conservative option offering fixed and cumulative dividends of 10 percent.Saylor’s new buy signal: “Nothing stops this orange”Strategy co-founder and chairman Michael Saylor shared an updated image of the company’s Bitcoin portfolio on social media on Sunday, using the phrase “Nothing Stops This Orange.” The message was interpreted as a sign of a new buy, based on similar statements from Saylor in the past. And many people were right in their prediction.The institutional Bitcoin model is spreadingThe “Bitcoin treasury” model pioneered by Strategy is increasingly being adopted by companies. Names such as Metaplanet, Semler Scientific, Trump Media and even GameStop have also started to follow suit. On the other hand, Strategy’s market value has reached $101 billion, trading well above the company’s net asset value. While this has caused concern among some investors, its low debt ratio and lack of a payment obligation until 2028 keep the company’s financial structure strong.MSTR stock closed up 0.2 percent last week at $369.70. However, Bitcoin’s 4.9 percent decline following the conflicts in the Middle East and the US attacks on Iran caused MSTR shares to fall 1.9 percent in the premarket on Monday. Still, the stock has gained 23.2 percent since the beginning of the year.
Middle East Tensions Hit Crypto Market: $650 Million Vanishes
The escalating geopolitical tension in the Middle East has caused a major shake-up in cryptocurrency markets. US President Donald Trump's declaration of the airstrikes on Iran's three nuclear facilities as "successful" and his statements that stronger retaliation would be carried out if necessary have caused panic among investors. These developments, which came after the clashes between Iran and Israel, have created anxiety in global markets. Cryptocurrency investors in particular have suffered heavy losses due to the sudden increase in volatility. This sharp decline became quite obvious on the evening of June 22. The market later recovered slightly.Crypto market value fell to $3.1 trillionIn the shadow of these developments, the total value of the cryptocurrency market fell by 1.50 percent in the last 24 hours to $3.1 trillion. There was a significant increase of 26.23 percent in trading volume in the same period, and the total volume reached $136.38 billion.The leading cryptocurrency, Bitcoin (BTC), fell 1.27 percent to $101,497. Ethereum (ETH) lost 1.99 percent to $2,241. XRP, on the other hand, is trading at $2.02, down 2.52 percent. While the level of fear in the market also increased, the Crypto Fear and Greed Index fell to 37.Liquidations reached $650 million: The bulls were trappedTotal crypto liquidations in the last 24 hours reached $650 million. While these liquidations affected more than 185 thousand investors, the majority of the positions (approximately $504.95 million) were long positions. In other words, while most investors had taken positions that prices would rise, these positions were closed at a loss with the sudden pullback in the market. The largest liquidation of the day was a long position of $35.45 million in the BTC-USDT pair on the HTX exchange. When looking at liquidations in terms of exchanges, Bybit led the way with $252.46 million, followed by Binance ($137.57 million) and Gate.io ($96.57 million). More than 90 percent of liquidations on exchanges such as Bitmex, Bitfinex and CoinEx consisted of long positions. This reveals how dominant the upward expectations are in the market and how sharply these expectations were broken.Losses deepened in altcoinsWhile Bitcoin's market dominance reached the highest level in recent cycles with 64.9 percent, the weakness in altcoins also became visible. Ethereum's market dominance fell to 8.7 percent. However, despite everything, some notable increases were also seen in the market. Story IP, which has a micro-market value, became the day’s top earner with a daily increase of 11.35 percent, followed by Four with 10.39 percent and Sonic with 7.68 percent.
Metaplanet Bought Bitcoin Again: Now Has 11,111 BTC
Metaplanet announced that the company has purchased an additional 1,111 Bitcoins as part of its Bitcoin treasury operations. The company’s total BTC holdings now stand at 11,111, with a combined value of over $1.07 billion. Metaplanet purchased the cryptocurrency for an average price of 15,535,502 Japanese yen (approximately $106,408). The company’s shares (3350T), which are traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, fell 5.05 percent in the last 24 hours to 1,690 yen. However, the stock has increased by over 373 percent since the beginning of the year.Metaplanet purchased 1,111 Bitcoins Japanese technology firm Metaplanet announced on Monday, June 23 that it has purchased an additional 1,111 Bitcoins (BTC). The company's total BTC holdings thus reached 11,111 units, leaving Hut8 behind and ranking eighth among institutional BTC holders. The total return on BTC assets since the beginning of 2025 has reached 306.7 percent. This new move by Metaplanet coincides with a period of increasing geopolitical risks. With the re-emergence of Iran-Israel tensions over the weekend, the Bitcoin price briefly fell below $ 100,000. This decline turned into a "bottom-buy" opportunity for the company. However, on the same day, Metaplanet shares lost 4 percent of their value and fell to 1,712 Japanese Yen in the Tokyo session.Average purchase price $95,869Metaplanet's new investment of 1,111 BTC cost approximately $ 118.2 million. The company's total BTC investment thus reached $ 1.07 billion. The annual average purchase price is $ 95,869 per BTC. The company, which had only 1,000 BTC at the beginning of 2025, quickly passed the 10,000 BTC mark with an aggressive purchasing strategy.Last week, Metaplanet completed its 20th to 22nd series of stock purchase rights as part of the agreements made with EVO FUND. The funding of 558.7 million Japanese Yen provided by the fund was directed directly to BTC purchases.Purpose: 1% of the entire BTC supplyThe company's long-term goal is extremely ambitious: to purchase 1 percent of Bitcoin's total supply, or 210,000 BTC. Metaplanet had previously announced its plan to create a $5.4 billion fund in line with this goal in recent months. If this goal is achieved, Metaplanet will achieve a first in the industry with both its BTC holdings and its crypto strategy.On the other hand, the decline in Metaplanet's share price is not only related to the company's BTC purchases, but also to the increasing perception of global risk. Following news that the US had launched attacks targeting Iran’s nuclear facilities, selling pressure intensified in the crypto market. Iran’s announcement that it was temporarily closing the Strait of Hormuz also brought about major fluctuations in the energy market. Amid these developments, the price of Bitcoin fell below the $100,000 level on Sunday, but as of the time of writing, it has risen again above $101,000.
Daily Market Summary with JrKripto 23 June 2025
You can find today’s edition of “Daily Market with JrKripto” below, featuring a roundup of the most important developments from both global and local markets. Let’s analyze the broader market sentiment and latest insights together.Bitcoin faced heightened volatility over the weekend as the United States became involved in the ongoing Iran–Israel conflict. Despite global tensions, BTC managed to hold its price above the $100,000 mark.After briefly dipping to the $98,000 range, Bitcoin rebounded and tested the $102,130 resistance level once again. The $96,300–$97,900 zone is acting as a strong support area on the downside. In the short term, the next upward target is located at $103,800.On the Ethereum front, the recent market-driven decline was met with buying interest at a critical level. The $2,073–$2,115 range served as a key turning point. If ETH can hold above the $2,240 level, the short-term upside target becomes $2,380.Crypto NewsTexas Strategic #Bitcoin Reserve has become official.Tether minted $2 billion worth of USDT.Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas cited the SEC's increased involvement as a positive signal, raising the likelihood of multiple spot crypto ETF approvals to 90% or higher.Reddit is in talks regarding Sam Altman's iris-scanning orb.CryptocurrenciesTop Gainers:• MOVE → Increased by 15.7% to $0.14020405.• IP → Increased by 11.9% to $3.09.• S → Increased by 8.8% to $0.28165327.• KTA → Increased by 6.3% to $0.57939745.• BORG → Increased by 6.2% to $0.17631443.Top Losers:• TRIBE → Declined by 8.6% to $0.39085427.• SFP → Declined by 7.3% to $0.45440006.• ATH → Declined by 6.9% to $0.02971646.• TEL → Declined by 6.5% to $0.00343946.• CHEEMS → Declined by 5.0% to $0.00000132.Fear Index:• Bitcoin: 46 (Neutral)• Ethereum: 41 (Fear)Dominance:• Bitcoin: 65.69% ▼0.03%• Ethereum: 8.82% ▲0.13%Daily Total Net ETF Inflows• BTC ETFs: $6.40 million• ETH ETFs: –$11.30 millionData to Watch Today• 4:45 PM – Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) (June) Expectation: 51.1 Previous: 52.0• 4:45 PM – Services Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) (June) Expectation: 52.9 Previous: 53.7• 5:00 PM – Existing Home Sales (May) Expectation: 3.96 M Previous: 4.00 MGlobal MarketsWe’ve just come out of a weekend dominated by escalating tensions between Iran and Israel, with the U.S. also stepping in. While the U.S. targeted Iranian nuclear facilities, Iran has yet to issue a response. In the coming days, all eyes will be on whether Iran launches a counteroffensive or moves to close the Strait of Hormuz.We’ve also wrapped up a volatile week shaped by both geopolitical unrest and key interest rate decisions. Nvidia shares declined by 1.1% on U.S. markets, while the S&P 500 ended the week down 0.2%, and the Nasdaq closed slightly higher with a 0.2% gain.We have left behind a week in which we heard statements from some Fed members suggesting that there could be an interest rate cut in July. The VIX fear index closed at 20.6, down 1.6 points on the last official trading day of the week, but we can anticipate that this level may change today. The bearish sentiment continues in the futures markets.Most Valuable Companies and Stock Prices• Microsoft (MSFT) → Market capitalization of $3.55 trillion, share price of $477.40, down 0.59%.• NVIDIA (NVDA) → Market capitalization of $3.51 trillion, share price of $143.85, down 1.12%.• Apple (AAPL) → Market capitalization of $3 trillion, share price of $201.00, up 2.25%.• Amazon (AMZN) → Market capitalization of $2.23 trillion, share price of $209.69, down 1.33%.• Alphabet (GOOG) → Market value of $2.03 trillion, share price of $167.73, down 3.59%.Borsa İstanbulDomestically, risk perception remains elevated due to ongoing economic and political developments, compounded by global uncertainties. As a result, Borsa İstanbul may exhibit sharper reactions compared to other markets. For the BIST 100 index, the 9,000–9,100 range is being monitored as a key support zone, while resistance is seen in the 9,250–9,340 range.The Consumer Confidence Index, which has been on an upward trend for the past two months yet still lingers below its long-term average, rose 0.3% in June to reach 85.1.The Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey (CBRT) continues to take steps to support the Turkish Lira. While TL deposit targets have been raised, the required reserve ratio for foreign currency‑protected TL accounts has been reduced from 4% to 2.5%.After closing the previous week with a 1.2% loss, the BIST 100 is expected to have a weak start to the new week. Developments in the Middle East will continue to be closely monitored.Companies with the Highest Market Value on the Istanbul Stock Exchange• QNB Finansbank (QNBTR) → Market value of 854.25 billion TL, share price of 248.25 TL, experienced a 2.67% decline.• Aselsan Elektronik Sanayi (ASELS) → Market capitalization of 667.13 billion TL, share price of 145.70 TL, experienced a 0.41% decline.• Türkiye Garanti Bankası (GARAN) → Market value of 484.26 billion TL, share price of 115.70 TL, up 0.35%.• Koç Holding A.Ş. (KCHOL) → Market value of 370.24 billion TL, share price of 146.00 TL, 0.00% change.• Turkish Airlines A.O. (THYAO) → Market value of 354.31 billion TL, share price of 251.25 TL, experienced a 2.14% decrease.Precious Metals and Currency Prices• Gold: 4,285 TL• Silver: 46.13 TL• Platinum: 1,654 TL• Dollar: 39.72 TL• Euro: 45.71 TLWe look forward to bringing you the latest updates again tomorrow.
Daily Market Summary with JrKripto 20 June 2025
You Can Find Today’s Edition of “Daily Market with JrKripto” Below, Featuring a Roundup of the Most Important Developments from Both Global and Local Markets. Let’s Analyze the Broader Market Sentiment and Latest Insights Together.Bitcoin managed to stay strong despite a challenging week in terms of data and developments. BTC, which is firmly priced above $100,000, has once again reached the resistance zone of $106,600–$107,200. In addition to this horizontal resistance, a trendline resistance is also in play. A breakout above this zone could pave the way for a new all-time high (ATH), with $110,000 and then $114,000 as potential targets. On the downside, the $104,900 support level awaits us. If this support level is broken, the $102,100 and $100,900 support levels emerge as critical resistances.On the Ethereum front, the rising channel pattern we mentioned previously continues to hold. ETH, which is rebounding from the trend support, is experiencing a significant rise as we head into the weekend. The horizontal and channel support, which is around $2,500 on average, continues to hold strong. The next target will be the $2,620 level.Crypto News• An Ohio bill exempting Bitcoin payments under $200 from taxes has passed the House of Representatives.• Fetch Foundation will carry out a $50 million $FET token buyback.• Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye (CBRT) kept interest rates unchanged.• X CEO Yaccarino: Users will soon be able to invest or trade on the social media platform.• Semler Scientific has announced its three-year plan and intends to purchase 105,000 Bitcoin.CryptocurrenciesTop Gainers:• GT → Increased by 12.8% to reach $17.20.• KAIA → Increased by 12.6% to reach $0.19770911.• IP → Increased by 11.4% to reach $2.90.• HNT → Increased by 11.0% to reach $2.55.• SEI → Increased by 10.9% to reach $0.2017996.Top Losers:• CHEX → Declined by 7.3% to $0.2022507.• RAY → Declined by 6.4% to $2.14.• AB → Declined by 5.5% to $0.01467079.• MORPHO → Declined by 4.9% to $1.29.• AERO → Declined by 4.7% to $0.87750806.Fear Index:• Bitcoin: 55 (Neutral)• Ethereum: 41 (Fear)Dominance:• Bitcoin: 64.86% ▲ 0.05%• Ethereum: 9.48% ▼ 0.04%Daily Total Net ETF Inflows• BTC ETFs: $388.30 million• ETH ETFs: $19.10 millionGlobal MarketsWe previously mentioned speculation that the U.S. might intervene militarily in Iran. The White House has now issued a statement on the matter, indicating that “a decision will be made within two weeks.” This message has slightly eased tensions in global markets. However, it may also be interpreted as a political tactic. Meanwhile, tensions between Iran and Israel persist.U.S. markets were closed yesterday due to a public holiday. However, futures markets are showing a bearish tone this morning. The VIX fear index rose by 2 points to 22.2, signaling that market anxiety remains elevated.The Bank of England announced its interest rate decision yesterday, keeping its policy rate unchanged, as expected. The accompanying statement stressed that caution would be exercised with regard to potential rate cuts.Top Companies and Stock Prices• Microsoft (MSFT) → Market capitalization of $3.57 trillion, share price of $480.24, up 0.46%.• NVIDIA (NVDA) → Market capitalization of $3.55 trillion, share price of $145.48, up 0.94%.• Apple (AAPL) → Market capitalization of $2.94 trillion, share price of $196.58, up 0.48%.• Amazon (AMZN) → Market capitalization of $2.26 trillion, share price of $212.52, down 1.07%.• Alphabet (GOOG) → Market capitalization of $2.11 trillion, share price of $173.98, down 1.83%.Borsa IstanbulYesterday, the Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey (CBRT) kept its policy rate unchanged, as expected. Although some progress was noted on the inflation front, the statement did not provide a clear signal regarding a potential rate cut.According to recent data, short-term external debt stock declined by 2.6% in April to $168.4 billion, while housing sales rose by 17.6% in May.Following the interest rate decision, selling pressure emerged on Borsa Istanbul. However, shares of Tüpraş and Aselsan managed to close the day in positive territory. Today, a slightly bearish trend may be observed on the BIST.Companies with the Highest Market Value on the Istanbul Stock Exchange• QNB Finansbank (QNBTR) → Market value of 840.85 billion TL, share price of 251.00 TL, 0.00% change.• Aselsan Elektronik Sanayi (ASELS) → Market value of 657.10 billion TL, share price of 145.50 TL, 0.97% increase.• Türkiye Garanti Bankası (GARAN) → Market value of 471.66 billion TL, share price of 115.70 TL, 3.03% increase.• Koç Holding A.Ş. (KCHOL) → Market value of 365.17 billion TL, share price of 145.70 TL, increase of 1.18%.• Enka Construction and Industry (ENKAI) → Market value of 356.40 billion TL, share price of 61.60 TL, increase of 1.32%.Precious Metals and Currency Prices• Gold: 4,274 TL• Silver: 45.87 TL• Platinum: 1,654 TL• Dollar: 39.66 TL• Euro: 45.78 TLWe look forward to bringing you the latest updates again tomorrow.
$4.1 Billion BTC and ETH Options Expire Today
The cryptocurrency market is holding its breath as it awaits the expiration of today's massive options contract. A total of $4.11 billion worth of Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) options will expire. This development could have a significant impact on the short-term price movements of both assets, which have been losing value in recent days. Bitcoin makes up the majority of the options volume: According to today's data, $3.5 billion worth of contracts are expiring on the BTC side and approximately $565 million on the ETH side. This indicates that volatility in the markets may increase. According to Deribit data, 33,972 Bitcoin options are expiring today. This number has increased compared to last week. On Ethereum, 224,509 contracts will expire. Last week, this figure was 246,849. Balance in Bitcoin, optimism prevails in EthereumWhen looking at the options expiring for Bitcoin, the "maximum pain" price is determined as $ 105,000. The maximum pain price is known as the point where investors will suffer the most loss, and prices are generally expected to converge to this level. In addition, the put-call ratio for BTC is at 1.00; in other words, investors are almost equally distributed between bullish and bearish expectations. This situation shows that the market is indecisive or in a consolidation process in the short term.On the Ethereum side, the picture is more optimistic. The maximum pain price for ETH is at $ 2,600. The fact that the current price is below this level shows that investors think the price will rise. The put-call ratio in ETH is 0.69, which shows that call options are the dominant. This ratio shows that investors are taking positions more in the bullish direction, in other words, the market is more positive in this asset.Markets may enter the weekend volatileThe days when option contracts expire are usually the times when short-term fluctuations occur in the markets. According to the "maximum pain" theory, prices tend to move towards the levels where options will suffer the most losses. Therefore, the price movements to be seen in both BTC and ETH today may develop depending on the levels concentrated especially in option positions.According to Deribit analysts, "While BTC exhibits a balanced positioning close to the maximum pain level, upward flows dominate on the ETH side. We will watch and see how the market will react this time." In other words, it was emphasized that investors should be careful. In addition to these developments, the increasing geopolitical tensions in recent days and the statements of US Federal Reserve (Fed) Chairman Jerome Powell are also affecting investor sentiment. In particular, the possible military moves of the US in the Middle East and the increasing tension with Iran are strengthening the downward risk perception in the market.In summary, today's high-volume options expiration could cause short-term but sharp fluctuations in the crypto market. Both macroeconomic developments and geopolitical risks continue to play an important role in investors' strategies
Alarm Bells Ring for Crypto Users After 16 Billion Passwords Leak!
In today's world where concerns about digital security are at their peak, one of the largest password leaks ever recorded has hit the agenda like a bombshell. According to data revealed by cybersecurity platform Cybernews; 16 billion passwords and login data, including user information related to major platforms such as Apple, Google, Facebook and Telegram, have been leaked onto the internet. This huge leak especially threatens the assets of cryptocurrency users.A frightening development for crypto investors: Passwords leakedThe cybersecurity world has been shaken by one of the largest data leaks ever recorded. According to the report published by the Cybernews platform, more than 16 billion user login information and passwords have been leaked onto the internet. This huge data set, which includes account information related to Apple, Google, Facebook, Telegram, GitHub and some government portals, poses a great danger especially for cryptocurrency users.However, the source of this leak is not directly the servers of technology giants. According to Cybernews researchers, this information was stolen from data kept by users in 3rd party applications, browser add-ons or cloud storage areas that were left unencrypted. In addition, much information was compromised through malware that was infecting user devices.The leaked data does not only consist of current information. Cybernews states that stolen data obtained from different sources in previous years has also been recirculated with this new package. In other words, the cyber debris of the past further increases today's risks.Crypto wallets are targetedCybersecurity experts emphasize that this leak may affect cryptocurrency users the most. The main reason for this is that many users store their wallet passwords, backup keys or recovery phrases in e-mail boxes or cloud-based note applications instead of secure physical areas. This allows hackers to access not only passwords but also wallets directly. Crypto assets are coins that cannot be retrieved or the transaction canceled once they are captured. Therefore, when a wallet's password or keywords fall into the hands of hackers, the risk of permanent theft of assets is much higher.Experts recommend activating two-factor authentication (2FA) systems in particular. It is also very important to store vital data such as crypto wallet information offline, for example in hardware wallets or physical copies.Tether CEO: Escape from the cloud is comingOne of the reactions to the leak came from Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether, the world's largest stablecoin issuer. Ardoino said, "The cloud has failed us again," and announced PearPass, a completely local and open-source password manager. According to Tether, this new application will store passwords and encryption keys only on the user device. It will need neither a server nor a cloud service.Ardoino, who introduced PearPass by saying, "No server, no cloud, no leak," argues that offline security systems will become much more critical in the future. In fact, he explained his vision in a podcast interview by saying, "We want to produce technologies that can work even in disaster scenarios like World War."It is unclear for now whether PearPass will integrate with Tether's other projects. However, it is known how much the company attaches importance to security and privacy with P2P solutions such as Pear Credit, which it has previously developed.
Daily Market Summary with JrKripto 19 June 2025
You can find today’s edition of 'Daily Market with JrKripto' below, featuring a roundup of the most important developments from both global and local markets. Let’s take a closer look at the overall market sentiment and the latest insights together.Bitcoin continues to present a healthy outlook despite ongoing global developments. After starting the new week with an upward move, BTC pulled back upon reaching a key resistance zone. Markets—particularly Bitcoin—responded to the Fed's decision last night with anticipation and are now trending sideways around $104,800.Ethereum remains within its ascending channel and is currently trading at $2,535, just below the $2,580–$2,630 resistance zone. A breakout above this upper resistance area could signal the beginning of a new trend phase.Crypto NewsVanEck's Solana ETF listed on DTCC with ticker $VSOLCrypto Chief David Sacks said the 'Genius Act' stablecoin bill "increases consumer protections and expands the dominance of the US dollar."Tether mints $1 billion in USDTFirst spot $XRP ETF launches in CanadaTrump: Fed has done a bad job so far. We should be 200 basis points lower right now.Fed leaves interest rate steadyOhio bill exempting Bitcoin payments under $200 from taxation passes House of RepresentativesCryptocurrenciesTop Gainers:AERO → up 16.7% to $0.91917647SNT → up 13.6% to $0.05159567RAY → up 10.3% to $2.27.JTO → up 8.6% to $2.32.OKB → up 7.0% to $52.28.Top Losers:IP → down 15.4% to $2.60.KTA → down 9.5% to $0.73814101.STHYPE → down 6.3% to $38.03.WHYPE → down 6.2% to $38.04.HYPE → down 5.9% to $38.02.Fear Index:Bitcoin: 57 (Greed)Ethereum: 51 (Neutral)Dominance:Bitcoin: %64.90 ▲ 0.08%Ethereum: %9.46 ▼ 0.19%Daily Total Net ETF InflowsBTC ETFs: $388.30 MillionETH ETFs: $19.10 MillionGlobal MarketsThe Federal Reserve announced its interest rate decision last night, leaving rates unchanged as expected. However, inflation forecasts were revised upward, while growth projections were lowered. The Fed maintained its projection of two rate cuts later this year.On the Iran-Israel side, tensions remain high. Meanwhile, reports suggest potential U.S. involvement, with speculation growing that Washington may be preparing for a military intervention against Iran. These reports continue to keep tensions high.US stock exchanges closed yesterday with S&P 500 -0.03% - Nasdaq 0.1%. Selling pressure continues.Both the messages given by the Fed and the developments in the Middle East will continue to be closely monitored.The Most Valuable Companies and Stock PricesMicrosoft (MSFT) → $3.57 trillion market value, $480.24 per share price, increased by 0.46%.NVIDIA (NVDA) → $3.55 trillion market value, $145.48 per share price, increased by 0.94%.Apple (AAPL) → $2.94 trillion market value, $196.58 per share price, increased by 0.48%.Amazon (AMZN) → $2.26 trillion market value, $212.52 per share price, decreased by 1.07%.Alphabet (GOOG) → $2.11 trillion market value, $173.98 per share, down 1.83%.Borsa IstanbulThe CBRT will announce its interest rate decision in Türkiye at 14:00 today. It is expected that the interest rate will remain at 46%. Alongside the interest rate decision, housing sales and short-term external debt figures will be closely followed within the country today.The debt of the private sector's loans received from abroad increased by $2.7 billion in April, reaching $185.9 billion. With this figure, it reached its highest level since November 2019.The pressure of global tensions continues to be reflected in Borsa Istanbul. Yesterday, the BIST100 index showed a selling pressure image. With the selling pressure in the index, a pullback towards 9,000 levels may occur again.Companies with the Highest Market Value on Borsa IstanbulQNB Finansbank (QNBTR) → 845.04 billion TL market value, 252.25 TL per share, 0.00% change.Aselsan Elektronik Sanayi (ASELS) → 645.24 billion TL market value, 143.30 TL per share price, 1.27% increase.Türkiye Garanti Bankası (GARAN) → 480.90 billion TL market value, 115.80 TL per share price, 1.14% increase.Enka İnşaat ve Sanayi (ENKAI) → 364.90 billion TL market value, 62.50 TL per share price, 0.40% increase.Koç Holding A.Ş. (KCHOL) → 362.89 billion TL market value, 145.90 TL per share price, 1.96% increase.Precious Metals and Currency PricesGold: 4291 TLSilver: 46.30 TLPlatinum: 1646 TLDollar: 39.54 TLEuro: 45.36 TLWe look forward to bringing you the latest updates again tomorrow!
Interest Rate Decision Remains Steady, Trump Escalates Tensions: How Did Cryptocurrencies Move?
Cryptocurrency markets were eagerly awaiting the US Federal Reserve's (Fed) interest rate decision on Wednesday and the speech of Fed Chair Jerome Powell. In addition, US President Donald Trump's statements regarding the Iran-Israel tensions drew attention in the market. So, how did all this affect cryptocurrencies?The Fed's interest rate decision was announced in line with expectationsCryptocurrency markets generally maintained their resilience despite both the US Federal Reserve's (Fed) interest rate decision and the increasing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. However, there is a volatile picture beneath this calm outlook. Although major assets such as Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), XRP and Solana (SOL) experienced short-term gains after the Fed kept interest rates steady at 4.25%-4.50% in line with expectations, a clear direction for investor sentiment still remains uncertain.The Fed’s economic projections released on Wednesday showed that two interest rate cuts were still on the table by the end of 2024, but expectations for 2026 and 2027 pointed to a slower rate cut process. Chairman Jerome Powell’s “wait-and-see” approach delayed markets from finding a clear direction, while also revealing the fragility of altcoins. In particular, artificial intelligence and real asset (RWA)-themed tokens lost 4.8% and 3%, respectively. Tensions are rising in the Middle EastOn the other hand, the escalating tensions in the Middle East were another factor that increased anxiety in the markets. News that the US was considering a direct military intervention in Iran suppressed risk appetite in both traditional and cryptocurrency classes.While the tension between Iran and Israel continues, remarkable statements continued to come from US President Donald Trump. Speaking to reporters, Trump stated that he wanted to end the conflicts in the region, but avoided giving a clear answer on whether the US would make a military move against Iran.Claiming that Iran was in a defenseless position, Trump said, “I can’t say we won’t strike Iran.” He added that he had called on the Iranian side to come to the White House, but that this opportunity was not taken advantage of. He stated that the country’s air defense systems had been largely disabled and that he had a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, who could also take on a possible mediation role.Trump indicated in his statements that patience with Iran was running out. He said, “We expect them to surrender, if they don’t, we will target military facilities,” and that possible scenarios were on the table. While acknowledging that no concrete gains had been made yet, he also emphasized that serious progress had been made.Trump, who drew attention to the fact that the coming days would be critical, stated that Iran had been posing a threat for years and that its desire to attain nuclear weapons capacity posed a great threat. “Next week will be very decisive, perhaps even sooner,” Trump said, signaling that developments in the region could take shape rapidly.Altcoins fell sharplyThis situation led to sharp sales, especially in altcoins. While XRP, Cardano (ADA) and Solana lost more than 1% in value in the last 24 hours, Dogecoin (DOGE) gave up its previous gains with a decline of nearly 10% on a weekly basis. Ethereum, on the other hand, erased its weekly gains and fell by 0.7%.Interest in Bitcoin ETFs continuesDespite all these developments, institutional interest in spot Bitcoin ETFs in the US drew attention. While $389 million in new inflows were recorded in just one day on Wednesday, $19 million in additional funds were flowed into Ethereum ETFs. This reveals that investors continue to seek a “digital safe haven” against volatility.Despite its 13% increase since the beginning of the year, Bitcoin has been on an indecisive course as of this week. “Bitcoin is caught between two worlds, neither responding to risk appetite nor bouncing on geopolitical risks like gold,” FxPro analyst Alex Kuptsikevich said.
Six Companies Invest $884 Million in Cryptocurrencies: Target Bitcoin and HYPE
The cryptocurrency markets are entering a new era in corporate interest in crypto assets. Six different companies listed on the US stock exchange (DDC Enterprise, Fold Holdings, BitMine Immersion Technologies, Prenetics, The Blockchain Group and Eyenovia) have taken an important step in this area by allocating a massive budget of $884 million in total to Bitcoin and the HYPE token. $834 million of the investments were allocated to Bitcoin, while $50 million was allocated to HYPE, the native token of the Hyperliquid platform.Institutional demand for Bitcoin is strengtheningHong Kong-based DDC Enterprise has raised $528 million to purchase 5,000 BTC over three years. This funding was obtained through a $300 million convertible note, a $200 million loan and a $26 million equity increase. The company started this strategic acquisition plan with 21 BTC. US-based fintech company Fold Holdings aims to increase its Bitcoin reserves with a $250 million equity acquisition fund. The company currently has 1,490 BTC in assets, and it is estimated that it can purchase approximately 2,368 more BTC with this fund at the current Bitcoin price. On the other hand, a mining company called BitMine Immersion Technologies raised funds with a $16.3 million share issue. The company, which purchased 100 BTC on June 9, 2025, reached a total Bitcoin asset of 154,167 BTC. The average purchase price was determined as $106,033. According to Ecoinimist data, 61 publicly traded companies currently hold more than 3% of the total Bitcoin supply. This rate represents a 142% increase compared to 2023.The Blockchain Group, based in France, announced on June 18, 2025 that it had purchased 182 Bitcoins (BTC) by spending approximately $19.6 million. With this purchase, the company's total BTC reserves reached 1,653, and it was stated that this amount is worth approximately $170 million at current prices. The purchase was financed through bond and stock issuance from institutional and individual investors, including UTXO Management, Moonlight Capital, Ludovic Chechin-Laurans and TOBAM. In addition, the $1.84 million resource obtained by cashing out 2.98 million share options was used to purchase approximately 16 BTC. While the company's BTC return since the beginning of the year has reached 1,173%, ALTBG shares fell 1% on the same day despite this development. Finally, Prenetics Global, a health technology company traded on Nasdaq, became the latest company to join this trend with a $20 million Bitcoin investment. The company purchased 187.42 BTC through Kraken. CEO Danny Yeung stated that this step is just the beginning, and that it heralds a new era where healthcare and blockchain technologies intersect. With its financially strengthened balance sheet and new strategic partnerships, Prenetics aims to be the leading Bitcoin treasury company in the healthcare sector. Former OKX COO Andy Cheung joined the company's board of directors, while Tracy Hoyos Lopez, known as Donald Trump's Bitcoin advisor, was added to the advisory team.Eyenovia enters the DeFi world: $50 million in HYPE tokenBiotechnology firm Eyenovia rebranded itself as Hyperion DeFi and invested $50 million in HYPE token. With this investment, the company purchased more than 1 million HYPE tokens and started staking these tokens through the Anchorage Digital platform. Thus, Eyenovia became the first public company in the US to strategically own a HYPE reserve.HYPE is a token with staking, airdrop, and governance functions that runs on Hyperliquid’s Layer-1 blockchain. It ranks 11th in the cryptocurrency rankings with a market value of $13.69 billion as of June 18, 2025.
Cyber Attack on Iran's Largest Crypto Exchange: $73 Million Missing
Iran's largest cryptocurrency exchange Nobitex has announced that it has been subject to a major cyber attack. According to the statements, the attack targeted the exchange's hot wallets and while it was initially claimed that there was a loss of $48.65 million, it was later reported that this amount reached $73 million. The allegations regarding the attack were revealed by blockchain detective ZachXBT.Statement from NobitexNobitex stated in a statement it made on X (former Twitter) on June 18 that its technical teams detected unauthorized access to the system. The company announced that it suspended all access immediately after the attack and launched a comprehensive internal security investigation. The statement emphasized that users' funds in cold wallets were safe and that all losses would be covered by Nobitex's insurance fund and its own resources.Exchange officials said, "Nobitex is fully responsible for this incident. Our users' losses will be fully covered." The company's website and mobile application were also temporarily closed during the investigation.Who is behind the attack?Investigating the details of the attack, ZachXBT stated that the suspicious transactions took place on the Tron network and that the wallet address used by the hacker contained a striking phrase such as “TKFuckiRGCTerroristsNoBiTEX…” The phrase “IRGC” (Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps) in the address raised the possibility that the attack could be based on political motivation.According to ZachXBT, the attack was not limited to the Tron network. Suspicious exits from wallets belonging to Nobitex also occurred on Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) chains.Statement from the Israeli-linked hacker groupImmediately after the cyber attack, a hacker group identifying itself as “Gonjeshke Darande” (Turkish for “Sparrow of Prey”) claimed responsibility for the attack. In a statement made on the social media platform X, the group described Nobitex as one of the Iranian regime’s means of financing terrorism and evading global sanctions. The group said: “Nobitex is at the heart of the regime’s efforts to finance terrorism around the world and is used as a primary tool to evade sanctions. That’s why we launched cyberattacks against the platform.”Furthermore, the group’s statements claimed that Nobitex employees are considered military personnel under Iranian law and that the platform is part of the country’s defense and intelligence infrastructure. The hackers threatened to release Nobitex’s source code and internal data within the next 24 hours.Iran-Israel tensions spill over into cyberspaceThis incident showed that the recent escalation of tensions between Iran and Israel has spilled over into the cryptocurrency world. The political and ideological conflicts between the two countries have escalated into open conflict with mutual missile attacks in recent weeks. This tension has also led to volatility in cryptocurrency markets. According to market data, approximately $1 billion worth of positions were liquidated in the market since the clashes began, but the Fear and Greed Index still remains in the “greed” zone.
Countdown Begins for FED Interest Rate: What Awaits the Crypto Market?
The US Federal Reserve (FED) will announce its June interest rate decision today at 22:00 Turkish time. This decision, which will come after the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting held on June 17-18, is also of great interest to the cryptocurrency market. While investors almost certainly see interest rates as being kept constant, the messages to be given by FED Chairman Jerome Powell and the economic projections to be updated will be decisive in terms of the direction of the markets. According to CME Group's "FedWatch" tool, the probability that the FED will keep interest rates constant at 4.25-4.50 percent at this meeting is 99.9 percent. The expectation of a rate cut in June is priced at only 0.1 percent. The same policy will most likely be maintained in July; the probability that interest rates will remain constant is 85.5 percent, while the expectation of a 25 basis point cut is only 14.5 percent. Source: CME Fed Watch Like former Fed chairmen Greenspan, Bernanke and Yellen, Jerome Powell has taken a more cautious stance in the latter stages of his term. According to Nicholas Colas, co-founder of DataTrek Research, Powell follows in the footsteps of previous chairmen who wanted to end their term on a “hawkish” tone, reflecting both a determination to fight inflation and a desire to maintain political independence.Impact on crypto markets: Bitcoin feels the tensionThe impact of the Fed’s interest rate decisions on the cryptocurrency market has become the norm. The decision to be announced today is expected to have a significant impact, if not directly, through the economic forecasts and “dot plot” projections that will accompany it.“Interest rates are expected to remain stable. However, markets are fixated on dot plots. If only two interest rate cuts are expected from Fed officials, the ‘high interest rates for a long time’ narrative could strengthen. This could support the dollar and suppress interest in crypto.”Indeed, Bitcoin price, which is currently struggling to hold on above the $104,000 band, is under pressure due to the geopolitical tensions between Israel and Iran. The possibility of conflict in the Middle East is pushing investors to take a more cautious position, while also increasing the upward pressure on inflation both in the US and globally. According to Matteo Greco, a senior analyst at Fineqia, “A 100 basis point interest rate cut was expected as we entered 2025. However, due to the strong labor market and inflation above the 2 percent target, this expectation has decreased to 50 basis points, and even 25 basis points in some scenarios.”Could the FED decision support Bitcoin?In the short term, “hawkish” FED policies may be suppressive for volatile assets like Bitcoin. However, the fact that high interest rates increase the borrowing cost of the US may increase interest in alternative stores of value in the long term. In this context, a positive environment may arise for assets with limited supply, such as gold and Bitcoin.
Daily Market Summary with JrKripto 17 June 2025
You can find today’s edition of 'Daily Market with JrKripto' below, featuring a roundup of the most important developments from both global and local markets. Let’s take a closer look at the overall market sentiment and the latest insights together.Bitcoin formed a mini trading range over the weekend. With the start of the new week, BTC moved upward and reached as high as $106,600. However, it faced short-term pullbacks from this level. It's worth noting that the $106,500–$107,300 range remains a key resistance zone. Despite global market uncertainty, Bitcoin is displaying strong bullish momentum. If buying pressure continues at this pace, a breakout above this zone could lead to a move toward the next resistance at $108,900. On the downside, holding above the $105,000 level is a positive sign, with the next major support area located at $103,900.As highlighted in our technical analysis section, Ethereum continues to trade within an ascending channel. The $2,580–$2,630 range is acting as a resistance zone. Ethereum appears to have been rejected from this region, briefly dropping to $2,530. However, reactionary buying has pushed the price back up to around $2,580. A successful breakout above this level could take ETH toward the upper boundary of the channel at $2,900. In case of a pullback, the first support is seen at $2,580, followed by a secondary support at $2,500.Crypto NewsJapan kept its interest rate decision steady.Strategy acquired 10,100 BTC.Tron started working on an IPO.President Trump's Truth Social applied for the Truth Social Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF.SEC postponed the staking decision in Franklin's spot Ethereum ETF.Iran asked Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Oman to pressure Trump to accept an immediate ceasefire with Israel. In return, Iran will show flexibility in nuclear negotiations with the US.Origin's DAO team to buy back $3 million in tokens.SEC accepts Truth Social Spot Bitcoin ETF application.CryptocurrenciesTop Gainers:WBT → up 29.3% to $51.44XCN → up 6.6% to $0.01447374BCH → up 4.2% to $475.32SYRUP → up 3.7% to $0.5457354PENDLE → up 3.5% to $3.96Top Losers:KTA → down 14.9% to $0.88758792SPX → down 13.3% to $1.45EIGEN → down 11.1% to $1.16GIGA → down 11.1% to $0.02168006GRASS → down 10.5% to $1.50Fear Index:Bitcoin: 64 (Greed)Ethereum: 54 (Neutral)Dominance:Bitcoin: 64.76% ▼ 0.17%Ethereum: 9.55% ▲ 1.71%Daily Total Net ETF InflowsBTC ETFs: -$9.61BETH ETFs: $21.40MData to Watch Today15:30 – Core Retail Sales (Monthly) (May)◦ Expected: 0.2%◦ Previous: 0.1%15:30 – Retail Sales (Monthly) (May)◦ Expected: -0.5%◦ Previous: 0.1%Global MarketsYesterday, U.S. stock markets closed higher amid hopes that tensions between Iran and Israel could ease. The S&P 500 rose 0.9%, and the Nasdaq gained 1.5%, with tech stocks leading the rally. In contrast, energy stocks declined alongside falling oil prices. The VIX fear index dropped by 1.7 points to 19.1, indicating a slight easing in market anxiety.However, unconfirmed reports concerning the Strait of Hormuz and the ongoing regional tensions are prompting caution in the markets. This morning, both European and U.S. futures markets saw slight declines.Global markets remain focused on developments along the Iran-Israel axis. As previously noted, interest rate decisions from the Fed, the Bank of England, and the Central Bank of Turkey (CBRT) will also be closely watched this week. While no rate changes are expected, the accompanying statements and updated economic projections will play a key role in shaping market sentiment. In addition, Japan has announced that it is leaving interest rates unchanged.Most Valuable Companies and Stock PricesMicrosoft (MSFT) → $3.56 trillion market cap, $479.14 per share, up 0.88%NVIDIA (NVDA) → $3.53 trillion market cap, $144.69 per share, up 1.92%Apple (AAPL) → $2.96 trillion market cap, $198.42 per share, up 1.00%Amazon (AMZN) → $2.29 trillion market cap, $216.10 per share, up 1.89%Alphabet (GOOG) → $2.15 trillion market cap, $177.94 per share, up 1.17%Borsa IstanbulAccording to the data released yesterday, Turkey's current account deficit in April was $7.9 billion. This is close to market expectations; our estimate yesterday was $7.7 billion. However, the total 12-month deficit increased to $15.8 billion. The data shows us that there is a temporary deterioration in the current account balance. However, the preliminary foreign trade data for May shows that this deterioration may be short-lived and that recovery may begin.On the Borsa Istanbul (BIST) side, pressure continues due to the Iran-Israel tension in the Middle East. Although the news that the parties were seeking a compromise yesterday provided short-term relief, a permanent recovery could not be achieved. The BIST100 index completed the day horizontally-positive at 9,350.One of the most important developments for the markets this week will be the Central Bank of Turkey’s (CBRT) interest rate decision to be announced on Thursday. According to the Market Participants Survey published yesterday, investors think that the TCMB may start reducing interest rates in the second half of the year.When we look at the BIST100 index technically, the range of 9,043–8,994 appears as a strong support area. In the scenario where these levels are maintained, upward attempts are quite healthy. Above, the range of 9,446–9,475 is followed as resistance.Companies with the Highest Market Value on Borsa IstanbulQNB Finansbank (QNBTR) → 858.44 billion TL market value, 258.75 TL per share price, increased by 0.98%Aselsan Elektronik Sanayi (ASELS) → 633.38 billion TL market value, 143.90 TL per share price, increased by 3.60%Türkiye Garanti Bankası (GARAN) → 493.08 billion TL market value, 116.30 TL per share price, decreased by 0.94%Koç Holding (KCHOL) → 371.76 billion TL market value, 145.70 TL per share price, decreased by 0.61%Turkish Airlines Inc. (THYAO) → 366.05 billion TL market value, 262.50 TL per share price, decreased by 1.04%Precious Metals and Currency PricesGold: 4,295 TLSilver: 46.20 TLPlatinum: 1,568 TLDollar: 39.39 TLEuro: 45.59 TLWe look forward to bringing you the latest updates again tomorrow!
BTC Comment and Price Analysis 16 June 2025
BTC TECHNICAL ANALYSISEven though there have been a lot of adverse global developments such as Iran-Israel tension, Trump-Musk conflict and many others, BTC has managed to keep its ascending trend and it still is. Though there could be minor pullbacks, BTC is keeping it rising trend well. BTC Rising Trend This ascending trend – coming from April, has been tested twice in June and during these two tests we have seen strong reactions. If the price does not fall, it could go up as BTC forms a high peak after each trend reversal. It is safe to say that BTC strongly shows that it is a digital gold and a safe haven.The price has tested the resistance level $107 350 after the reaction it received from the trend support area below. We can predict that the price will continue as long as it holds above $ 105 000 despite a minor pullback. The price will possibly target the trend breakout in the upper region, which gives us an average level of $110 000. In case of an upward trend break, the price could rise to a new ATH level.These analyses, not offering any kind of investment advice, focus on support and resistance levels considered to offer trading opportunities in the short and medium term according to market conditions. However, the responsibility for making transactions and risk management belongs entirely to the user. In addition, it is strongly recommended to use stop loss (SL) in relation to shared transactions.
Daily Market Summary with JrKripto 16 June 2025
You can find today’s edition of 'Daily Market with JrKripto' below, featuring a roundup of the most important developments from both global and local markets. Let’s take a closer look at the overall market conditions and the latest insights together.Bitcoin formed a narrow trading range over the weekend. With the start of the new week, BTC moved upward, climbing as high as $106,600. The $106,500–$107,300 range remains a key resistance zone. Despite ongoing uncertainty in global markets, Bitcoin is showing strong bullish momentum. If buying pressure continues at this pace, a breakout above resistance could pave the way toward the next target at $108,900. On the downside, holding above the $105,000 level is a positive sign. The next major support lies at $103,900.As noted in our technical analysis section, Ethereum continues to trade within an ascending channel. Currently retesting a key resistance area, ETH has entered the week with strong buying momentum. The $2,580–$2,630 range remains a crucial resistance zone, with Ethereum trading around $2,620 at the moment. A breakout above this level could open the path toward the upper boundary of the channel, around $2,900. In case of a pullback, initial support is seen at $2,580, followed by a secondary support level at $2,500.Crypto NewsVanEck filed an updated version of its spot Solana ETF S-1 application. The SEC approved the Trump Media filing, opening the door to billions of dollars in Bitcoin purchases. Trump: Iran and Israel must reach an agreement. Binance Futures will launch AAVEUSDC and UNIUSDC futures contracts. Cryptocurrencies Top Gainers:KTA → Increased by 15.0% to $0.99917686.CHEX → Increased by 14.7% to $0.24206435.JTO → Increased by 14.1% to $2.30.SYRUP → Increased by 14.1% to $0.52734284.TKX → Increased by 13.0% to $32.38.Top Decliners:XSOLVBTC → Declined by 7.3% to $100,147.47.TRIBE → Declined by 6.3% to $0.42285928.RVN → Declined by 4.6% to $0.01914205.PI → Declined by 2.0% to $0.60475777.GT → Declined by 1.7% to $16.61.Fear Index:Bitcoin: 61Ethereum: 52 Dominance:Bitcoin: 64.58% ▼ 0.18%Ethereum: 9.55% ▲ 0.71%Daily Total Net ETF Inflows BTC ETFs: $301.70 million ETH ETFs: -$2.10 million Global MarketsIsraeli Prime Minister Netanyahu announced on Friday that they had launched an attack on Iran and said that the attacks would continue until the threat was eliminated. Netanyahu's threat is interpreted as Iran being very close to producing nuclear weapons. Attacks between Iran and Israel continued over the weekend. These developments in the Middle East have significantly heightened global tensions.This rising geopolitical tension naturally triggered selling pressure across global markets. While gold and oil prices surged, equity markets experienced minor declines. The VIX index climbed 2.8 points to 20.8, signaling growing anxiety among investors.Trump stated that intensive negotiations for peace are underway and that we may see positive results soon. This week, all eyes will be on developments between Iran and Israel.In financial markets, the Fed, the Bank of England, and the Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey's interest rate decisions will be closely monitored this week. No changes in interest rates are expected at any of these meetings. Another important topic at these meetings will be economic forecasts for the future.Most Valuable Companies and Stock PricesMicrosoft (MSFT) → Market capitalization of $3.53 trillion, share price of $474.96, down 0.82%.NVIDIA (NVDA) → Market capitalization of 3.46 trillion USD, share price of 141.97 USD, down 2.09%.Apple (AAPL) → Market capitalization of 2.93 trillion USD, share price of 196.45 USD, down 1.38%.Amazon (AMZN) → Market capitalization of $2.25 trillion, share price of $212.10, down 0.53%.Alphabet (GOOG) → Market capitalization of $2.13 trillion, share price of $175.88, down 0.62%. Borsa IstanbulToday, important data for the Turkish economy will be announced. The current account deficit, retail sales, number of salaried employees for April, and central government budget data for May will be monitored. In March, the current account deficit stood at $4.1 billion, while preliminary figures for April suggest it may have widened to $7.7 billion. A rising current account deficit typically signals increased demand for foreign currency.Additionally, the Central Bank of Turkey (CBRT) will publish its June Market Participants Survey today. In the previous survey conducted in May, the inflation expectation was 30.35%, while the CBRT’s official forecast remained at 24%.There is also another development that could strengthen the Central Bank's position: TCMB has extended its currency swap agreement with the People's Bank of China for another three years. The agreement allows for transactions up to 189 billion TL.On the stock market front, rising tensions between Iran and Israel have caused significant unease. The BIST100 index closed Friday at around 9,300 points, down 1.8%.As the new week begins, markets will be closely watching both global geopolitical developments and upcoming central bank interest rate decisions.Top Market Capitalization Companies on Borsa IstanbulQNB Finansbank (QNBTR) → Market capitalization of 858.44 billion TL, share price of 254.50 TL, down 0.68%.Aselsan Elektronik Sanayi (ASELS) → Market value of 645.24 billion TL, share price of 144.80 TL, up 2.33%.Türkiye Garanti Bankası (GARAN) → Market value of 492.24 billion TL, share price of 117.20 TL, no change.Koç Holding A.Ş. (KCHOL) → Market value of 368.72 billion TL, share price of 145.30 TL, and a decrease of 0.07%.Enka İnşaat ve Sanayi A.Ş. (ENKAI) → Market value of 366.66 billion TL, share price of 61.60 TL, 1.52% decrease. Precious Metals and Currency PricesGold: 4344 TL Silver: 46.20 TL Platinum: 1568 TL Dollar: 39.46 TL Euro: 45.66 TL We look forward to bringing you the latest updates again tomorrow!
