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Las principales criptomonedas lograron pequeñas ganancias el lunes, incluso cuando el presidente de EE. UU., Donald Trump, negó cualquier plan de pausar los aranceles en medio del desplome del mercado.

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El presidente de los Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, pidió al Congreso que apruebe una legislación sobre las stablecoins durante su discurso en la Cumbre de Activos Digitales de Blockworks en la ciudad de Nueva York, destacando la necesidad de establecer reglas claras para fomentar 

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Strategy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 79.49% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 92.99%. Currently, Strategy has a market capitalization of $92.74 billion. 
Buying $1000 In MSTR: If an investor had bought $1000 of MSTR stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $26,690.01 today based on a price of $344.92 for MSTR at the time of writing.
<h3>Strategy's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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A new cryptocurrency investment push is underway, with Brandon Lutnick, son of U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, partnering with crypto powerhouses Tether (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">USDT</a>), Bitfinex and Japanese investment giant SoftBank to launch a multibillion-dollar Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>)-focused venture.
What Happened: Quoting sources familiar with the initiative, the Financial Times <a href="https://www.ft.com/content/501210ad-d39b-4d7b-b649-bbd08ceffe6f">reported</a> on Tuesday that the group aims to create a massive Bitcoin acquisition vehicle modeled after the playbook of Strategy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), the tech firm-turned-Bitcoin heavyweight.
Strategy gained widespread attention for turning its corporate reserves into a Bitcoin treasury strategy, eventually amassing a position worth tens of billions of dollars and reaching a public valuation north of $90 billion.
Lutnick's new venture, named 21 Capital, is being formed through Cantor Equity Partners, a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) that raised $200 million earlier this year. 
The plan is for 21 Capital to receive $3 billion in Bitcoin from its partners: Tether is expected to contribute $1.5 billion, SoftBank $900 million and Bitfinex $600 million.
To further increase its holdings, the group will raise an additional $550 million, $350 million via a convertible bond and another $200 million through a private equity placement. 
All contributors are slated to receive shares in 21 Capital at a fixed price of $10 per share, valuing Bitcoin for this transaction at $85,000 per coin.
While the deal has yet to be finalized and details remain subject to change, sources say an official announcement may arrive in the coming weeks.
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Why It Matters: The move signals renewed <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/02/43591727/coinbase-ceo-brian-armstrong-says-bitcoin-adoption-to-reach-billions-by-2030">institutional confidence in Bitcoin</a>, coinciding with a more crypto-friendly posture from the Trump administration.
Under President Donald Trump, regulatory pressure on digital assets appears to be easing, creating an opening for large players to re-enter or expand in the sector.
Cantor Fitzgerald, chaired by Brandon Lutnick after his father assumed a government role, has already been active in crypto-aligned ventures, including advising Tether on its $775 million investment in video platform Rumble.
Bitcoin prices spiked to $106,000 following Trump's election victory, and though prices have since cooled, the asset remains elevated near $94,000. 
Strategy shares, however, have dipped roughly 20% from their post-election highs.
This planned venture marks just the beginning of a broader SPAC strategy by Cantor Fitzgerald. 
In addition to Cantor Equity Partners, two more Lutnick-led SPACs are reportedly in search of crypto-aligned deals. The firm has also played a supporting role in several other SPAC launches led by external sponsors.
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Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>) is rolling in tanks while Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) is laying down cloud cables &#8211; and right now, the battlefield is tilting in favor of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PLTR/news">the war-tech disruptor</a>.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">TITAN on Wheels: Palantir's AI-Powered Military Push</h2>
Palantir, known for its mysterious data-crunching prowess, recently revealed a blockbuster collaboration with a who&#8217;s who of defense contractors &#8211; Northrop Grumman Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOC#NYSE">NOC</a>), Anduril Industries, and L3Harris Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LHX#NYSE">LHX</a>) &#8211; on a futuristic AI-powered combat vehicle. Think battlefield brains on wheels. This is part of the company's TITAN (Tactical Intelligence Targeting Access Node) program, which has officially graduated from PowerPoint promises to delivering mobile battle stations to the Army. Yes, they arrived on time and under budget—something rarely said in defense contracting.
The TITAN trucks come armed with satellite-fed AI smarts, rolling Palantir's software directly into the heart of kinetic operations. It&#8217;s not just software anymore—Palantir is flexing as a full-fledged defense prime.
And Wall Street has noticed.
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Palantir stock, up 25% year to date and technically bullish across the board, is trading comfortably above its eight, 20-, 50- and even 200-day moving averages.
The $93.99 price tag may not buy you a tank, but it does scream market confidence. Analysts and algorithms alike are tagging Palantir as locked, loaded and ready for more upside.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Dubai Dreams: Microsoft Bets On Middle East Cloud Dominance</h2>
Microsoft, on the other hand, is making its big AI push in a very different theater &#8211; data centers. The tech giant just inked a $544 million hyperscaler deal with UAE telco du to be the lead tenant in a massive new data fortress in Dubai, <a href="https://totaltele.com/du-and-microsoft-sign-ae-2-billion-hyperscaler-deal/">reported</a> Total Telecom. The facility promises cloud scale, digital sovereignty and all the Azure goodness multinationals can handle.
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The deal is politically impressive and strategically sound &#8211; but technically, Microsoft stock is waving a red flag. Down over 12% year to date and dragging below its short, medium and long-term moving averages, the software titan is looking bearish for now. While the deal in Dubai could set the stage for a bullish reversal, current technical indicators suggest the stock's momentum is still cooling.
In short, while Microsoft is busy building castles in the cloud, Palantir is deploying mobile command centers. One is selling virtual horsepower. The other is quite literally mobilizing it.
Right now, in the clash of Palantir vs. Microsoft, it's clear who&#8217;s bringing the firepower &#8211; both in the field and on the charts.
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Electric vehicle juggernaut Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) reported losses on cryptocurrency investments in the first quarter on Tuesday, while its Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) stash remained unchanged.
What happened: Tesla's balance sheet showed $951 million in digital assets, down 11.6% from the last quarter, according to the company's earnings report released after the market close.
The firm also reported a mark-to-market loss of $125 million on its cryptocurrency investments, compared to $347 million in gains in the fourth quarter of 2024.
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Tesla does not publish a breakdown of its cryptocurrency holdings. However, on-chain analytics firm Arkham Intelligence <a href="https://intel.arkm.com/explorer/entity/tesla">suggests </a>that the entirety of their stockpile is made up of Bitcoin, worth almost $1.076 billion at the time of writing. Its hoard of 11,509 BTC remained unchanged from the last quarter.
Bitcoin closed the first quarter down roughly 12%, resulting in unrealized losses for Tesla. However, with the apex cryptocurrency regaining 13% in April, its current value, as indicated by Arkham, was higher.
Why It Matters: With the adoption of the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42502213/new-crypto-accounting-standards-from-todaywill-it-boost-bitcoins-corporate-adoption">new accounting standard for cryptocurrencies</a>, businesses can declare their holdings at market value and include them in net income.&nbsp;
Tesla's Bitcoin journey began in January 2021, when it first acquired $1.5 billion worth of the leading cryptocurrency.&nbsp;
Meanwhile, the Elon Musk-led company revealed a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/04/44937440/tesla-q1-misses-estimates-as-tariff-pressures-weigh-on-outlook-lower-cost-evs-still-on-track">revenue and earnings fall</a> in the first quarter, both of which missed analysts&#8217; expectations.
Price Action: At the time of writing, Bitcoin was exchanging hands at $93,315.25, up 5.62% in the last 24 hours, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?_gl=1&#x2A;380nj0&#x2A;_ga&#x2A;MTEyOTAyOTcxMy4xNzEzMzY0NTYy&#x2A;_ga_V7ZK73W7N0&#x2A;MTcxNDk4MzIzMi42LjEuMTcxNDk4OTE0Ni4wLjAuMA..">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.
Shares of Tesla surged 5.39% in after-hours trading after closing up 4.60% at 237.97 during Tuesday's regular trading session.&nbsp;
The TSLA stock ranked high on the quality score—a measure of the company&#8217;s operational efficiency and financial health—as of this writing. To see how it compares to Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), the largest Bitcoin corporate holder, check out <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings</a>.
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Elon Musk-Led Tesla Reports $125 Million In Unrealized Losses On Bitcoin After Top Crypto Drops 12% In Q1

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Information Technology sector: 
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<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
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<td>NVDA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/25/25</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$62.8K</td>
<td>41.0K</td>
<td>127.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$307.1K</td>
<td>10.4K</td>
<td>9.7K</td>
</tr>
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<td>MSTR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/25/25</td>
<td>$325.00</td>
<td>$89.5K</td>
<td>793</td>
<td>7.1K</td>
</tr>
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<td>MSFT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/02/25</td>
<td>$370.00</td>
<td>$70.1K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
</tr>
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<td>PANW</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$52.2K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
</tr>
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<td>MARA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$30.0K</td>
<td>56.2K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
</tr>
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<td>MU</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/02/25</td>
<td>$67.00</td>
<td>$109.5K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SMCI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$48.00</td>
<td>$30.5K</td>
<td>3.6K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SOUN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$9.00</td>
<td>$25.2K</td>
<td>46</td>
<td>553</td>
</tr>
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<td>ZS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$30.1K</td>
<td>542</td>
<td>251</td>
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</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on April 25, 2025. Parties traded 400 contract(s) at a $100.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $62.8K, with a price of $157.0 per contract. There were 41085 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 127842 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AAPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), we observe a call option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 605 day(s) on December 18, 2026. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $210.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $307.1K, with a price of $3072.0 per contract. There were 10471 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 9739 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MSTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 3 day(s) on April 25, 2025. This event was a transfer of 255 contract(s) at a $325.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $89.5K, with a price of $355.0 per contract. There were 793 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 7174 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MSFT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 10 day(s) on May 2, 2025. This event was a transfer of 83 contract(s) at a $370.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 12 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $70.1K, with a price of $840.0 per contract. There were 1678 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1969 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PANW (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PANW#NASDAQ">PANW</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 422 day(s) on June 18, 2026. This event was a transfer of 18 contract(s) at a $170.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $52.2K, with a price of $2900.0 per contract. There were 2161 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1860 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MARA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MARA#NASDAQ">MARA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 150 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 400 contract(s) at a $30.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.0K, with a price of $75.0 per contract. There were 56219 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1649 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MU (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 10 day(s) on May 2, 2025. This event was a transfer of 500 contract(s) at a $67.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $109.5K, with a price of $219.0 per contract. There were 1903 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1074 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SMCI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 59 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 500 contract(s) at a $48.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 12 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.5K, with a price of $61.0 per contract. There were 3669 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1023 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SOUN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOUN#NASDAQ">SOUN</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 59 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 250 contract(s) at a $9.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 13 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.2K, with a price of $101.0 per contract. There were 46 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 553 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ZS (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZS#NASDAQ">ZS</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 24 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 25 contract(s) at a $200.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.1K, with a price of $1205.0 per contract. There were 542 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 251 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Shares of crypto-related companies are trading higher amid a rise in the price of Bitcoin. The cryptocurrency continues to face volatility but has decoupled from risk assets this week and has outperformed Gold.

Shares of Bitcoin-linked companies MicroStrategy Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), Coinbase Global Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>), MARA Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MARA#NASDAQ">MARA</a>) and Riot Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIOT#NASDAQ">RIOT</a>) all traded higher Tuesday as Bitcoin surged above $91,000, gaining 3.3%. 
The move comes potentially amid growing investor sentiment that Bitcoin is evolving into a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/04/44926052/bitcoin-reclaims-90000-is-digital-gold-heading-to-100000-next">safe-haven asset</a> — "digital gold" — as U.S. equities and the dollar <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/04/44904179/wall-street-sinks-dollar-slides-as-trump-ramps-up-fed-attacks-whats-driving-markets-monday">continue to be volatile</a>.
What To Know: Bitcoin's rally, alongside record highs in gold, is potentially reinforcing its appeal as an alternative to traditional U.S. stocks, particularly in volatile markets.
Read Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/04/44928800/bitcoin-is-dependent-on-the-us-not-a-non-dollar-asset-peter-schiff-says">Bitcoin Is Dependent On The US, Not A &#8216;Non-Dollar Asset,&#8217; Peter Schiff Says</a>
Speculation around Fed Chair Jerome Powell's possible resignation and expectations of dovish policy shifts may be further driving interest in Bitcoin over equities, as traders seek inflation hedges and diversification.
MEXC COO Tracy Jin told Benzinga the cryptocurrency's strength is <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/04/44926052/bitcoin-reclaims-90000-is-digital-gold-heading-to-100000-next">"reshaping investor perception,"</a> noting that institutional flows could accelerate in the second-quarter if Bitcoin holds key support above $86,000.
As reported by our Benzinga team, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/04/44926052/bitcoin-reclaims-90000-is-digital-gold-heading-to-100000-next">technical signals</a> also support the move. Bitcoin cleared its 50-day moving average, with FxPro's Alex Kuptsikevich pointing to momentum above its 200-day MA as a potential catalyst.
Read Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/04/44922586/bitcoins-dual-role-could-propel-it-to-200000-standard-chartered">Bitcoin&#8217;s Dual Role Could Propel It To $200,000: Standard Chartered</a>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How To Buy MARA Stock</h2>
Besides going to a brokerage platform to purchase a share &#8211; or fractional share &#8211; of stock, you can also gain access to shares either by buying an exchange traded fund (ETF) that holds the stock itself, or by allocating yourself to a strategy in your 401(k) that would seek to acquire shares in a mutual fund or other instrument. 
For example, in MARA Holdings&#8217; case, it is in the Information Technology sector. An ETF will likely hold shares in many liquid and large companies that help track that sector, allowing an investor to gain exposure to the trends within that segment.

What's Going On With Bitcoin-Related Stocks MicroStrategy, Coinbase, MARA Holdings And Riot Platforms?

Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) executive chairman Michael Saylor cautioned companies against leveraging Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) and Solana (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/sol/usd">SOL</a>) like Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>), stating that it might lead to a &#8220;catastrophe.&#8221;
What Happened:&nbsp;In an interview with TheBlock that aired Saturday, Saylor likened Bitcoin to steel while comparing Ethereum and Solana to&nbsp;balsa wood and clay bricks. He warned that leveraging these tokens could lead to them buckling under pressure. 
The Bitcoin maximalist said that Ethereum and Solana were not commodities but rather tokens. &#8220;And so I would caution anybody listening here against leveraging up on a token or a proprietary asset,&#8221; he added.
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&#8220;The reason it works is&nbsp;because I&#8217;m&nbsp;putting leverage on steel (Bitcoin). I&#8217;m&nbsp;doing it with the right&nbsp;material. I&#8217;m&nbsp;actually using a product which&nbsp;doesn&#8217;t&nbsp;deflect. Bitcoin is a&nbsp;crypto asset which does not&nbsp;deflect,&#8221; Saylor said.
To the contrary, doing the same thing with FTX Token (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ftt/usd">FTT</a>) or Terra Classic (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">LUNC</a>) or picking one&#8217;s favorite token could lead to &#8220;catastrophe,&#8221; he argued, citing the two implosions that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/22/11/29691585/why-ftxs-collapse-is-the-crypto-equivalent-of-the-2008-lehman-brothers-crisis">rocked </a>the cryptocurrency market in 2022.
See Also:<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44621245/gold-backed-cryptos-match-yellow-metals-highs-following-trumps-liberation-day-shock"> </a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/04/44891685/gary-black-shares-polymarket-data-says-trump-tariffs-have-pushed-odds-of-2025-recession-to-57">Gary Black </a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/04/44891685/gary-black-shares-polymarket-data-says-trump-tariffs-have-pushed-odds-of-2025-recession-to-57">Shares </a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/04/44891685/gary-black-shares-polymarket-data-says-trump-tariffs-have-pushed-odds-of-2025-recession-to-57">Polymarket Data, Says Trump Tariffs Have Pushed Odds Of 2025 Recession To 57%</a>
Why It Matters:&nbsp; Saylor&#8217;s cautionary advice comes at a time when companies are increasingly exploring cryptocurrencies other than Bitcoin as investment tools. 
Upexi Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPXI#NASDAQ">UPXI</a>) announced raising approximately $100 million through securities purchase agreements Monday<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44902345/upexi-raises-100-million-to-expand-crypto-ventures-stock-soars"> to expand its cryptocurrency ventures</a>, including building a Solana treasury. 
Before this,&nbsp;BioNexus Gene Lab Corp.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BGLC#NASDAQ">BGLC</a>) announced <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44159709/bionexus-shares-surge-after-company-claims-to-be-the-first-on-nasdaq-with-an-ethereum-focused-treasury-strategy">Ethereum&#8217;s adoption as a treasury reserve asset</a> last month, claiming to be the first company on NASDAQ to do so.
Saylor&#8217;s Strategy, on the other hand, has been razor-focused on Bitcoin, having built a stockpile of 534,741 BTCs, worth $47.19 billion, <a href="https://bitcointreasuries.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">according&nbsp;</a>to&nbsp; bitcointreasuries.com.
Price Action:&nbsp; At the time of writing, Bitcoin was exchanging hands at $88,226.94, up 1.13% in the last 24 hours, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?_gl=1&#x2A;380nj0&#x2A;_ga&#x2A;MTEyOTAyOTcxMy4xNzEzMzY0NTYy&#x2A;_ga_V7ZK73W7N0&#x2A;MTcxNDk4MzIzMi42LjEuMTcxNDk4OTE0Ni4wLjAuMA.." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.&nbsp;
Shares of Strategy were up 0.23% in after-hours trading after closing 0.18% higher at $317.76 during Monday&#8217;s regular session.&nbsp;
MSTR demonstrated a very high momentum score—a measure of the stock's relative strength based on its price movement patterns and volatility over multiple timeframes—as of this writing. To find out similar high-momentum stocks,  go to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings</a>.
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Disclaimer:&nbsp;This content was partially produced with the help of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/author/benzinga-neuro" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Neuro</a>&nbsp;and was reviewed and published by Benzinga editors.<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/apis?utm_source=benzinga.com&amp;utm_campaign=article-bottom" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"></a>

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Bitcoin Is Steel, Ethereum And Solana Are Balsa Wood And Clay, Warns Michael Saylor—Strategy Chair Says Leveraging ETH, SOL Could Lead To 'Catastrophe'

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>NVDA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/25/25</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$25.4K</td>
<td>22.1K</td>
<td>82.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAPL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/25/25</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>$37.2K</td>
<td>9.0K</td>
<td>26.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/25/25</td>
<td>$320.00</td>
<td>$44.9K</td>
<td>4.8K</td>
<td>9.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PLTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>05/02/25</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$25.2K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>STX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$25.9K</td>
<td>8</td>
<td>860</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>OKTA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$87.50</td>
<td>$147.1K</td>
<td>512</td>
<td>815</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TSM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$120.8K</td>
<td>7.0K</td>
<td>691</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ZS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$184.5K</td>
<td>476</td>
<td>506</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/09/25</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$92.6K</td>
<td>473</td>
<td>485</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>APH</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$26.0K</td>
<td>2.3K</td>
<td>224</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 4 day(s) on April 25, 2025. This event was a transfer of 91 contract(s) at a $95.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.4K, with a price of $280.0 per contract. There were 22167 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 82712 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AAPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 4 day(s) on April 25, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $190.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.2K, with a price of $372.0 per contract. There were 9015 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 26610 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MSTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 4 day(s) on April 25, 2025. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $320.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $44.9K, with a price of $899.0 per contract. There were 4834 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 9096 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PLTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 11 day(s) on May 2, 2025. This event was a transfer of 80 contract(s) at a $95.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.2K, with a price of $315.0 per contract. There were 2267 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2653 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For STX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STX#NASDAQ">STX</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 151 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 15 contract(s) at a $60.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.9K, with a price of $1730.0 per contract. There were 8 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 860 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For OKTA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OKTA#NASDAQ">OKTA</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 25 day(s) on May 16, 2025. This event was a transfer of 550 contract(s) at a $87.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 17 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $147.1K, with a price of $268.0 per contract. There were 512 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 815 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For TSM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 25 day(s) on May 16, 2025. This event was a transfer of 253 contract(s) at a $140.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 10 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $120.8K, with a price of $478.0 per contract. There were 7008 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 691 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ZS (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZS#NASDAQ">ZS</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 270 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 121 contract(s) at a $160.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 36 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $184.5K, with a price of $1525.0 per contract. There were 476 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 506 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MU (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 18 day(s) on May 9, 2025. Parties traded 378 contract(s) at a $70.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 11 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $92.6K, with a price of $245.0 per contract. There were 473 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 485 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding APH (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APH#NYSE">APH</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 25 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 110 contract(s) at a $60.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 29 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.0K, with a price of $235.0 per contract. There were 2365 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 224 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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10 Information Technology Stocks With Whale Alerts In Today's Session

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) jumped 3.52% on Monday to $87,348.17, extending its rebound above key resistance as institutional buying and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-buy-bitcoin-btc-best-bonuses-august-2024#:~:text=Users%20need%20to%20set%20up,bank%20transfers%2C%20and%20other%20cryptocurrencies.">macroeconomic tailwinds boosted sentiment across crypto markets</a>. The coin is now up 3.9% over the last seven days and has gained 3.91% over the past month.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">MicroStrategy&#8217;s $556M Purchase Cements Dominance</h2>
Bitcoin's latest leg higher coincides with a fresh round of accumulation by Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), which disclosed it added 6,556 BTC between April 14 and April 20 for a total of $555.8 million—paying an average of $84,785 per coin.
The purchase lifts MicroStrategy's total holdings to 538,200 BTC, valued at roughly $46.8 billion at current prices, and gives the company an average cost basis of $67,766 per coin. It now controls roughly 77% of the 700,000 BTC held by publicly traded firms, solidifying its role as the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin.
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The buy was funded through two stock sale programs, with the company issuing 1.755 million shares of Class A stock and 91,000 shares of preferred stock. Net proceeds totaled $555.5 million.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Bitcoin Breaks Out As Dollar Weakens, Inflation Fears Resurface</h2>
BTC's move above $87,000 reflects broader shifts in global macro dynamics. The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) dropped to a three-year low of 98.00 following reports that President Donald Trump is <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44888232/trumps-top-economic-adviser-kevin-hassett-says-white-house-is-exploring-options-to-fire-fed-chair-jerome-powell-t">weighing the removal of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell</a>. The political pressure on the Fed has driven speculation around interest rate cuts and helped fuel demand for safe-haven assets like Bitcoin and gold.
Gold surged to fresh all-time highs above $3,400 per ounce on Monday, and traders pointed to Bitcoin's renewed correlation with gold as a signal of its reemerging hedge narrative.
Crypto financial services firm Matrixport said, "a weaker dollar could draw renewed attention from American investors, highlighting bitcoin&#8217;s potential as a hedge against declining dollar value."&nbsp;&nbsp;
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Cost-Basis Clusters Suggest $90K May Be In Play</h2>
According to Coindesk, Bitcoin could face limited overhead resistance below $90,000 due to thin supply clusters in that range. It suggests that if momentum continues, BTC could push toward new highs relatively quickly before major profit-taking sets in.
Market data also reflects increased risk appetite across crypto markets, with small-cap tokens like ENJ, MAGIC and SOL outperforming. Bitcoin's dominance currently sits near 54%, underscoring its role in leading broader market trends.
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Bitcoin Surges Past $87K As Strategy Expands Holdings And Dollar Weakness Fuels Hedge Appeal

A few thematic and leveraged ETFs shone last week, posting solid gains as other markets retreated due to worries over geopolitics and macroeconomic uncertainty. Across the spectrum, from biotech and streaming to crypto and transportation, some funds flashed decent returns.
T-Rex 2X Long DJT Daily Target ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DJTU#BATS">DJTU</a>) jumped 33.5%, the week&#8217;s best performer as the Dow Jones Transportation Average recovered on Thursday.
Defiance Daily Target 2X Long LLY ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLYX#NYSE">LLYX</a>) rose 22.3% as Eli Lilly (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>) shares soared 11.34%. Investors remain optimistic about the company&#8217;s blockbuster weight-loss and diabetes medications, which continue to drive revenue growth and provide robust forward guidance.
Direxion Daily NFLX Bull 2X Shares (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFXL#NASDAQ">NFXL</a>) gained 8.8%, echoing the<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/25/04/44877995/netflix-crushes-q1-says-its-working-hard-to-improve-and-expand-its-offering"> robust quarterly performance</a> of Netflix (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>). The streaming behemoth surpassed Wall Street expectations, with the increase in its ad-supported plan and better content performance providing bulls a reason to rejoice.
SPDR Galaxy Digital Asset Ecosystem ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DECO#NASDAQ">DECO</a>) gained 5.5% as stabilizing Bitcoin prices and increasing institutional interest in digital asset infrastructure supported it. Favorable sentiment in the overall crypto market helped support the fund&#8217;s holdings in blockchain and crypto-exposed assets.
Yieldmax MSTR Option Income Strategy ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTY#NYSE">MSTY</a>) increased by 3%, taking advantage of MicroStrategy&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) solid performance and consistent returns earned from its options-based income strategy based on Bitcoin.
These ETF profits were impressive compared to the broader market&#8217;s losses during the last holiday-shortened week.
What Happened In The Markets Last Week
Markets were rattled by fresh geopolitical tensions and hawkish central bank commentary. The largest drag was from the technology sector, following Nvidia Corp.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) announcement that it had been informed by the Trump administration that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/04/44886016/nvidias-do-not-enter-sign-caught-in-a-category-5-tariff-storm">exports of its H20 AI chip to China </a>would need a license. The firm warned that the export controls would lower earnings by $5.5 billion, pushing its shares down 8.5%. The news also <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44799456/chip-shock-3-hot-semiconductor-etfs-to-watch-as-trumps-tariff-bomb-ticks">affected the wider chip industry</a>, with the iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NASDAQ">SOXX</a>) losing 3%—its seventh loss in the last eight weeks.
Earnings were mixed. While banks and Netflix reported positive results, UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>) surprised markets by cutting its full-year forecast. The stock lost 22.4% in one session—the worst one-day decline for the insurer since 1998.
On the trade side, Canada temporarily paused counter measure tariffs on critical U.S. imports to relieve cross-border supply chain stress—most notably helping Midwest-based auto manufacturers.
Meanwhile, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell again expressed reluctance to cut interest rates, citing lingering inflation and risks to trade-driven growth. President Donald Trump condemned the move, calling Powell &#8220;always too late&#8221; and threatening to fire him before his term ends in May 2026. Trump spoke against a backdrop of irritation over the European Central Bank&#8217;s sixth consecutive interest rate reduction, further amplifying the divergence of monetary policies in developed nations.
Against this background of policy uncertainty and volatility, gold was the shining star. The SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>) jumped to an all-time high of $3,330 per ounce, recording gains in 14 of the last 16 weeks, as investors flocked to the yellow metal for safety.
While headwinds beset the overall market, last week&#8217;s ETF action highlights where momentum—and investor confidence—is still present.
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ETFs Last Week: Thematic ETFs Gleamed Against Market Gloom

Strategy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) has acquired an additional 6,556 Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) for approximately $555.8 million, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/03/44563102/strategy-acquires-22048-more-bitcoin-for-1-92-billion-bringing-total-holdings-to-528185-btc">according to a new SEC filing</a>.
The <a href="https://assets.contentstack.io/v3/assets/bltf8d808d9b8cebd37/blt0d37b0481a7a31df/6805a9fd4851b5fb07d317dd/form-8-k_04-21-2025.pdf">purchase</a> was made between April 14 and April 20, at an average price of $84,785 per Bitcoin including fees.
The move brings MicroStrategy's total Bitcoin holdings to 538,200 BTC, acquired for a combined cost of $36.47 billion at an average price of $67,766 per coin.
The acquisition was funded via proceeds from the company's ongoing at-the-market equity sales programs, raising $547.7 million through its MSTR common stock and $7.8 million through its STRK preferred stock. 
The purchase comes amid renewed institutional interest in Bitcoin, particularly from Japan. 
On Monday, publicly listed Metaplanet (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTPLF#OTC">MTPLF</a>) added 330 BTC to its treasury, taking its total holdings to 4,855 BTC, currently valued above $420 million.
Also Read: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/04/44894658/deutsche-bank-standard-chartered-reportedly-looking-into-expanding-to-us-crypto-market">Deutsche Bank, Standard Chartered Reportedly Looking Into Expanding To US Crypto Market</a>
This marks the company&#8217;s third Bitcoin purchase in April, reinforcing its position as the tenth-largest public BTC holder.
In a similar move, Japanese fashion company ANAP Holdings revealed it had acquired approximately 16.6591 BTC last week, valued at around $1.4 million. 
The investment will be managed through its subsidiary, ANAP Lightning Capital, and will be revalued quarterly on the company's books. 
ANAP reported a 12.1% Bitcoin yield so far this quarter, with a striking 95% yield in the previous quarter, calculated by its proprietary "BTC Yield" metric.
Despite global macro headwinds, including U.S. equity markets losing $5.4 trillion after Trump's tariff announcement, Bitcoin has remained resilient. 
While the Nasdaq fell 11% in early April, Bitcoin's drawdown was limited to 6%, reinforcing its role as a potential hedge during financial stress.
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Strategy Adds $555 Million In Bitcoin, Ups Stash To 538,200 BTC

These large-cap stocks were the best performers in the last week. Are they in your portfolio?
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<li>ServiceTitan, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TTAN#NASDAQ">TTAN</a>) stock jumped 22.55% &nbsp;after it announced a strategic partnership with Cobalt Service Partners to power 12 commercial access solutions brands with<a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/44817937" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> its business management software</a>.</li>
<li>Summit Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMMT#NASDAQ">SMMT</a>) shares were up 22.13%.</li>
<li>YPF Sociedad Anonima (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/YPF#NYSE">YPF</a>) shares increased 19.94% after HSBC analyst Liyanna Yang upgraded the stock from Reduce to Hold and raised the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ypf/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">price forecast from&nbsp;$21&nbsp;to&nbsp;$33</a>.</li>
<li>Eli Lilly And Co&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>)&nbsp;stock rose 16.51% after the U.S. healthcare giant reported topline Phase 3 results from the ACHIEVE-1 trial of orforglipron compared to placebo in adults with type 2 diabetes and inadequate glycemic control <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/44860903" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">with&nbsp;diet and exercise alone</a>.</li>
<li>MicroStrategy Incorporated (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) shares grew 16.47%  after the company hinted it might resume purchasing Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC/USD) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/44789931">after a week-long pause</a>.</li>
<li>America Movil (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMX#NYSE">AMX</a>)&nbsp;stock upped 15.88% after HSBC analyst Madhvendra Singh upgraded the stock from Hold to Buy and raised <a href="http://benzinga.com/quote/amx/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">its price forecast from&nbsp;$15.5&nbsp;to&nbsp;$17.5</a>.</li>
<li>Ericsson&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ERIC#NASDAQ">ERIC</a>) shares upped 14.91% after the company reported&nbsp;first-quarter results. Additionally, the company and Bell Canada announced the successful test of AI-native link adaptation to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/44823834" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">boost network speed and efficiency</a>.</li>
<li>Insmed Incorporated (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INSM#NASDAQ">INSM</a>) stock rose 12.10%.</li>
<li>Diamondback Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FANG#NASDAQ">FANG</a>) stock surged 11.76% after Truist Securities analyst Neal Dingmann&nbsp;raised its price forecast from&nbsp;$238&nbsp;to&nbsp;$242&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/fang/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">and maintained a Buy rating</a>.</li>
<li>Neurocrine Biosciences Inc&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NBIX#NASDAQ">NBIX</a>)&nbsp;shares increased 11.75% after some <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/44818760" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">analysts upgraded the stock</a>.</li>
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In The Holiday Shortened Easter Week, These Large-Cap Stock Were Top Performers (Apr 14-Apr 18): Are These In Your Portfolio?

The past week was a rollercoaster ride for the cryptocurrency market. Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>), Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>), XRP (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/xrp/usd">XRP</a>), and Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>) moved sideways amid tariff uncertainties. The OM token of Layer-1 blockchain MANTRA saw a dramatic crash, wiping out billions of dollars. Meanwhile, Michael Saylor hinted at a resumption of Bitcoin buying, and President Trump lashed out at Fed Chair Jerome Powell. Cathie Wood also made significant crypto trades.
Let&#8217;s dive into the details.
Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin: A Sideways Dance
Cryptocurrency markets traded sideways on Monday, with traders keeping a close eye on the ongoing tariff uncertainty. Despite the lack of clear direction, one trader advised against going long on one of these cryptocurrencies.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/04/44800348/bitcoin-ethereum-xrp-dogecoin-go-sideways-but-this-trader-says-you-shouldnt-long-one-of-them">Read the full article here.</a>
OM Token&#8217;s Dramatic Crash
The OM token of Layer-1 blockchain MANTRA crashed by nearly 90% on Sunday, erasing a whopping $4.6 billion from the coin&#8217;s market capitalization. The sudden plunge left investors reeling, with the CEO promising to fix the situation.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44781876/om-tokens-90-crash-leaves-holders-reeling-with-lossesmantra-blames-reckless-liquidations-but-are-big-players-involved">Read the full article here.</a>
See Also:&nbsp;<a href="https://benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/04/44884378/ethereums-2024-gains-erased-in-q1-2025-as-solana-reigns-supreme-in-dex-space-report" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ethereum&#8217;s 2024 Gains Erased In Q1 2025 as Solana Reigns Supreme in DEX Space: Report</a>
Michael Saylor&#8217;s Bitcoin Tease
Michael Saylor, co-founder and executive chairman of Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), hinted at a resumption of Bitcoin (BTC/USD) buying after a week&#8217;s pause. His cryptic post, &#8220;No Tariffs on Orange Dots,&#8221; left many speculating about the company&#8217;s next move.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44784106/michael-saylor-teases-bitcoin-purchases-after-a-two-week-halt-with-no-tariffs-on-orange-dots">Read the full article here.</a>
Trump&#8217;s Attack on Fed Chair Powell
President Donald Trump criticized Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for his reluctance to cut interest rates. Despite Trump&#8217;s tirade, market participants, as tracked by Polymarket, are overwhelmingly betting on no change in the Fed&#8217;s policy stance for its upcoming May 7 meeting.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/04/44861571/donald-trump-blasts-too-late-and-wrong-fed-chair-powell-but-polymarket-traders-doubt-his-termination-will-come-fast-enough">Read the full article here.</a>
Cathie Wood&#8217;s Crypto Shuffle
Cathie Wood-led Ark Invest made significant trades, notably acquiring shares in Robinhood Markets Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>), ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BTC#NYSE">BTC</a>), and 3iQ Solana Staking ETF. The move signals a reshuffling of the firm&#8217;s crypto portfolio.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44855538/cathie-woods-crypto-shuffle-pours-5-2-million-into-newly-listed-solana-staking-fund-dumps-bitcoin-etf-and-buys-robinhood-dip">Read the full article here.</a>
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This story was generated using <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/author/benzinga-neuro">Benzinga Neuro</a> and edited by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/author/ananya-gairola" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ananya Gairola</a>

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Bitcoin's Sideways Dance, OM Token Crash, Saylor's Bitcoin Tease, And Cathie Wood's Crypto Shuffle: This Week In Crypto

Editor's Note: The original story inaccurately suggested that Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway had indirect exposure to Bitcoin ETFs. We regret the error. 
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Article Removed Regarding Berkshire Hathaway's Alleged Exposure To Bitcoin ETFs (CORRECTED)

A cryptocurrency project inspired by scientific great Isaac Newton has quietly made waves this year, with its native coin's year-to-date explosion leaving reputable names far behind.
What happened: AB (AB), formerly Newton Project (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">NEW</a>), has skyrocketed 7602% year-to-date to become the cryptocurrency market's most successful token in 2025.
The disparity in gains between AB and the rest of the market was staggering. Onyxcoin (XCN), the second-highest gainer this year, returned 676%, which is a fraction of what AB achieved.
See Also:<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44621245/gold-backed-cryptos-match-yellow-metals-highs-following-trumps-liberation-day-shock"> </a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44856286/solana-outpaces-bitcoin-ethereum-after-cathie-woods-ark-invest-piles-on-sols-new-canada-based-etf">Solana Breaks Free From Bitcoin, Ethereum Lag After Cathie Wood&#8217;s Ark Invest Accumulates New SOL Staking ETF</a>
Launched in 2018, the Newton Project is a decentralized and interoperable blockchain ecosystem, aiming to bridge the gap between digital and real-world economies.
However, the project fizzled after the initial hype and went into a multi-year hiatus, during which it also hit an all-time low.
In February, the Newton Project rebranded as AB, with a native gas token and a decentralized autonomous organization. The new avatar seems to have worked wonders for the project, sending its cryptocurrency to unprecedented highs. The AB token peaked at $0.01729 last month.
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&mdash; AB DAO (@ABDAO_Global) <a href="https://twitter.com/ABDAO_Global/status/1888209214973292548?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 8, 2025</a></blockquote>
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The stupendous rally contrasted with the broader cryptocurrency slump in 2025. The total market capitalization has shrunk 18% year-to-date, with nearly $590 billion worth of investors' wealth wiped out.
Major cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>), were down 9.18% and 52% year to date, respectively.
Price Action: At the time of writing, AB traded at $0.01250, up 4.21% in the last 24 hours, <a href="https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/newton/">according </a>to CoinMarketCap.
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$NEW

Isaac Newton-inspired Crypto Defies Gravity, Soars 7600% Since The Year Began

Fartcoin continued to outpace legacy meme coins like Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>) and Shiba Inu, registering rallies that defied market trends.
What happened: The Solana (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/sol/usd">SOL</a>)-based cryptocurrency spiked over 4% to become the most successful meme coin in the last 24 hours.
In fact, Fartcoin was the most purchased token by smart money investors, as highlighted by the on-chain tracking platform Stalkchain.
The humorously named cryptocurrency has emerged as the<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/04/44821838/fartcoin-continues-to-run-rings-around-dogecoin-shiba-inu-rallies-57-in-7-days"> king of meme coins</a>, rising 194% in a month marked by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/04/44804881/bitcoin-ethereum-steady-dogecoin-falls-even-as-trumps-tariff-reprieve-boosts-stocks-analyst-says-82024-btc-level-worth-watching-closely">tariff-induced fear</a> and market decline. Just for context, meme giants such as Dogecoin and Shiba Inu fell by more than 7% within the same period.
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&mdash; Stalkchain (@StalkHQ) <a href="https://twitter.com/StalkHQ/status/1912642164019912778?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 16, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Popcat, the cat-themed meme coin, came in second, with a 1.33% gain over the previous day, while Shiba Inu rose 1.01% to bag the third spot.
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<td>Fartcoin (FARTCOIN)</td>
<td>+4.14%</td>
<td>$0.8799</td>
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<td>Popcat (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">POPCAT</a>)</td>
<td>+1.33%</td>
<td>$0.2396</td>
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<td>Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/shib/usd">SHIB</a>)</td>
<td>+1.01%</td>
<td>$0.00001184</td>
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See Also:<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44621245/gold-backed-cryptos-match-yellow-metals-highs-following-trumps-liberation-day-shock"> </a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44831018/cathie-wood-declares-financial-services-revolution-after-data-shows-decentralized-finance-surpassing-traditional-banking-system">Cathie Wood Calls It &#8216;Financial Services Revolution&#8217; After Ark Analyst Highlights DeFi&#8217;s Dominance Over Traditional Banking System</a>
On the other hand, Dogecoin, the world&#8217;s largest meme coin by market value, exhibited sideways movement in the last 24 hours.
The broader meme coin sector also drifted horizontally, registering a market capitalization gain of 0.13%.
The cryptocurrency market <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/04/44855681/bitcoin-ethereum-dogecoin-steady-amid-stock-meltdown-as-fed-chair-jerome-powell-signals-crypto-rules-relaxation-popular-analyst-identifies-key-support-level-for-eth">held up well Wednesday</a>, even as equities witnessed sharp sell-offs following tariff-fueled inflation concerns raised by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.
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Fartcoin Gets The Better Of Dogecoin, Shiba Inu Again, Becomes Most Bought Token By 'Smart Money'

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Information Technology sector: 
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<td>$104.00</td>
<td>$38.4K</td>
<td>4.7K</td>
<td>67.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAPL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$197.50</td>
<td>$50.5K</td>
<td>9.3K</td>
<td>32.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TSM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$45.2K</td>
<td>4.6K</td>
<td>4.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PLTR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/25/25</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$40.2K</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
<td>3.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSTR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$312.50</td>
<td>$32.9K</td>
<td>413</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSFT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/25/25</td>
<td>$370.00</td>
<td>$106.0K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NET</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$48.1K</td>
<td>386</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SMCI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$31.00</td>
<td>$380.0K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TBCH</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/17/25</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$27.0K</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>900</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CORZ</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$41.3K</td>
<td>2.5K</td>
<td>250</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 1 day(s) on April 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 265 contract(s) at a $104.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 11 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $38.4K, with a price of $145.0 per contract. There were 4734 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 67404 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AAPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 1 day(s) on April 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 202 contract(s) at a $197.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 9 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $50.5K, with a price of $250.0 per contract. There were 9301 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 32493 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For TSM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 156 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $135.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $45.2K, with a price of $905.0 per contract. There were 4644 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4085 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PLTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 9 day(s) on April 25, 2025. This event was a transfer of 201 contract(s) at a $85.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $40.2K, with a price of $200.0 per contract. There were 2619 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3526 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MSTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 1 day(s) on April 17, 2025. Parties traded 60 contract(s) at a $312.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.9K, with a price of $549.0 per contract. There were 413 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2627 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MSFT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 9 day(s) on April 25, 2025. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $370.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $106.0K, with a price of $530.0 per contract. There were 1391 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1809 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding NET (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NET#NYSE">NET</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 1 day(s) on April 17, 2025. Parties traded 370 contract(s) at a $110.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $48.1K, with a price of $130.0 per contract. There were 386 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1398 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SMCI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 65 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 1000 contract(s) at a $31.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 18 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $380.0K, with a price of $380.0 per contract. There were 2147 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1122 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For TBCH (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TBCH#NASDAQ">TBCH</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 184 day(s) on October 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $10.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.0K, with a price of $135.0 per contract. There were 4 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 900 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CORZ (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CORZ#NASDAQ">CORZ</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 1 day(s) on April 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $15.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $41.3K, with a price of $828.0 per contract. There were 2539 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 250 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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