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The First Year of Computing Power Inflation: The Cheaper DeepSeek Gets, the Harder It Is to Stop This Round of Price Hikes

The year 2026 marks the beginning of "computing power inflation." While AI inference costs have dropped by over 80% in 18 months globally, China's three major cloud providers—Alibaba Cloud, Baidu AI Cloud, and Tencent Cloud—simultaneously announced price hikes of 20–30%. This reflects a deeper structural shift driven by Jevons Paradox: as unit costs fall (e.g., via models like DeepSeek-R1), demand explodes, especially with the rise of reasoning models and AI agents that consume 10–50x more tokens per task. Although DeepSeek open-sourced its model weights, it did not release its inference optimization stack, leaving a significant engineering efficiency gap between cloud providers and smaller players. The big three are leveraging this advantage to reposition: Alibaba focuses on high-margin premium clients, Baidu filters out low-value users, and Tencent capitalizes on ecosystem lock-in. Meanwhile, ByteDance’s Volcano Engine adopts a more moderate pricing strategy to capture displaced customers. Unexpectedly, the price surge is pushing large enterprises toward self-built computing solutions once their cloud bills exceed a certain threshold. While cloud providers aim to boost profitability, they risk driving away innovative startups and accelerating competition from GPU leasing and domestic hardware providers like Huawei. The涨价 trend is expected to persist for 2–3 years, fueled by rising token consumption from reasoning models, AI agent adoption, and NVIDIA export restrictions. The inflection point depends on whether domestic chips can match NVIDIA’s efficiency, likely around 2027–2028. Until then, cloud providers will maintain pricing power, and the key for AI companies is to optimize token usage—the real moat in this era.

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The First Year of Computing Power Inflation: The Cheaper DeepSeek Gets, the Harder It Is to Stop This Round of Price Hikes

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Crypto Market Rebounds Amid Renewed Market Sentiment

The cryptocurrency market has rebounded, with Bitcoin trading above $74,500 and Ethereum at $2,350. XRP led major altcoins with a 4% surge to $1.40. Improved market sentiment is partly driven by potential US-Iran ceasefire extensions and new S&P 500 highs. Total crypto capitalization recovered to over $2.53 trillion. However, Bitcoin faces near-term selling pressure as exchange inflows spiked, indicating possible distribution by large holders. The market's Fear and Greed Index reached a neutral 54, reflecting reduced risk-off sentiment. Other top performers include SOL, DOGE, HYPE, and ADA.

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Crypto Market Rebounds Amid Renewed Market Sentiment

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XRP, Solana Holders Deeper In The Red Compared To Bitcoin, Data shows

According to on-chain data from Glassnode, altcoins like XRP and Solana are experiencing significantly higher levels of investor losses relative to their market capitalizations compared to Bitcoin. The "Relative Unrealized Loss" metric, which calculates the total unrealized losses as a percentage of market cap, shows Bitcoin and Ethereum at 11.9% and 16.6%, respectively. In contrast, XRP and Solana are facing much steeper losses at 31.8% and 54.8%. This indicates that a larger portion of their supply is held by investors who bought near cycle highs. Despite the elevated loss levels, they remain below those seen during the 2022 bear market lows. At the time of writing, XRP is trading around $1.35, down 2% over the past week.

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XRP, Solana Holders Deeper In The Red Compared To Bitcoin, Data shows

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Amid Stock Market Highs, Bond and Oil Markets Are Still 'Casting Dissenting Votes'

The stock market has fully recovered its losses from the U.S.-Iran conflict, with the S&P 500 nearing all-time highs. However, bond and crude oil markets are signaling a different story. While equities are pricing in an optimistic scenario—low inflation, Fed rate cuts, contained costs, and conflict resolution—bond yields and oil prices suggest persistent inflation, limited Fed flexibility, and ongoing geopolitical risk. The 10-year Treasury yield has risen 30 basis points since the conflict began, reflecting inflation concerns rather than growth optimism. WTI crude is up 37%, indicating the market does not anticipate a near-term resolution to Middle East tensions. The 2-year yield, sensitive to Fed policy expectations, has increased 40 bps, challenging the narrative of imminent rate cuts. This divergence suggests the equity rally may be driven more by momentum than fundamentals. If upcoming inflation data exceeds expectations or geopolitical risks persist, stocks may need to correct downward to align with the realities reflected in bonds and oil. The author remains cautious, preferring to wait for clearer signals rather than chase a rally unsupported by key asset classes.

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Amid Stock Market Highs, Bond and Oil Markets Are Still 'Casting Dissenting Votes'

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The Other Side of the Stock Market Rally: Energy Restructuring, Bitcoin Squeeze, and Market Mismatch

The article examines the complex and seemingly contradictory signals in global markets, where rising equities, falling oil prices, and cooling inflation expectations coexist with unresolved structural tensions. In digital assets, a major corporate strategy added nearly $1 billion in Bitcoin, increasing its holdings significantly, while Bitcoin's price action is seen as less important than the persistent negative funding rates, indicating a crowded short position that could lead to a sharp upward repricing. The global oil trade is rapidly rewiring, with the U.S. Gulf Coast becoming a key supplier to Europe and Asia amid Middle East disruptions. However, the article warns that such supply shocks can lead to permanent demand destruction as consumers and governments adapt. U.S. equities rose on optimism over potential geopolitical de-escalation and softer PPI data, led by tech stocks like NVIDIA. Meanwhile, the U.S. Federal Reserve maintains a wait-and-see stance on rates. Geopolitically, U.S.-Iran negotiations are ongoing alongside a maritime blockade, which has disrupted energy infrastructure and supply chains. Finally, the push for supply chain reshoring, particularly in critical minerals and defense, is accelerating but faces significant execution challenges related to permitting, financing, and labor, moving the issue from cost to one of strategic necessity.

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The Other Side of the Stock Market Rally: Energy Restructuring, Bitcoin Squeeze, and Market Mismatch

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Pundit Says Stop Analyzing XRP On A Chart, Do This Instead

Market analyst Luke Suther argues that traditional chart-based analysis fails to capture XRP's true long-term value. Instead, he emphasizes evaluating XRP's underlying utility as a settlement layer within the global financial infrastructure, estimated at $5.53 quadrillion. This includes systems like SWIFT, DTCC, major banks, and payment processors. Suther contends that XRP's price should be assessed based on its capacity to facilitate fast, low-cost, large-scale value transfers. He explains that a higher XRP price is functionally necessary to support efficient institutional liquidity and minimize slippage, rather than being measured by market cap alone.

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Pundit Says Stop Analyzing XRP On A Chart, Do This Instead

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US Stocks Hit Record Highs: Why Isn't the Market Afraid of the Flames of War?

U.S. stocks hit a record high on April 15, with the S&P 500 closing at 7,022.95, just 77 days after its previous peak. This rebound occurred in only 11 trading days—far faster than recoveries following past crises like the COVID-19 pandemic (103 days) or the 2011 debt crisis (106 days). The market's rapid recovery is attributed to "ceasefire expectations" rather than deteriorating economic fundamentals. During the sell-off triggered by the U.S.-Israel military action against Iran in late February, the S&P 500 fell nearly 10%. However, the market rallied twice on ceasefire rumors—first on March 24 and again on April 8—even before any permanent peace deal was signed. Notably, the VIX fear index fell below pre-war levels, indicating that the market had repriced the conflict from an uncertainty to a calculable risk. Major financial institutions like JPMorgan reported record trading revenues of $11.6 billion in Q1 2026, largely driven by volatility in commodities and emerging markets. Hedge funds turned net long for the first time since late 2025, while margin debt hit a record $1.28 trillion. This reflects a financial system that commercializes volatility, treating geopolitical shocks as tradable opportunities rather than systemic threats. However, the current optimism relies on assumptions of a sustained ceasefire and stable oil prices, leaving the market vulnerable if these conditions change.

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US Stocks Hit Record Highs: Why Isn't the Market Afraid of the Flames of War?

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Is the Rebound an Illusion? The Bond Market Has Already Given the Answer

Is the stock market's rapid rebound to pre-war levels a sign of recovery or a misleading rally driven by momentum rather than fundamentals? While the S&P 500 has fully recovered its losses from the U.S.-Iran conflict and nears all-time highs, bond and oil markets tell a different story. Key data reveals contradictions: 10-year Treasury yields have risen 30 basis points, signaling persistent inflation concerns and constrained Fed policy space. WTI crude is up 37%, indicating that geopolitical risks are not priced to resolve soon. The 2-year Treasury yield, a sensitive gauge of rate expectations, has increased nearly 40 bps, challenging the narrative of imminent Fed rate cuts. The equity market appears to be pricing in a "perfect scenario": subdued oil impact on consumption, Fed rate cuts despite hot inflation, stable corporate margins, and near-term conflict resolution. However, bonds and oil reflect a reality of sticky inflation, limited Fed flexibility, and ongoing geopolitical tension. This divergence suggests the rally may be momentum-driven rather than fundamentally justified. If upcoming CPI data exceeds expectations (e.g., above 3.5%), the 2026 rate-cut narrative could collapse. Investors chasing the rally are betting on an ideal outcome—swift conflict resolution, controlled inflation, Fed easing, and resilient earnings—while ignoring signals from more cautious asset classes. The gap will likely close either through a fundamental improvement validating stocks or a market correction aligning with bond and oil realities.

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Is the Rebound an Illusion? The Bond Market Has Already Given the Answer

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US Stocks in the 'Largest Bubble in History' Zone? Four Major Valuation Indicators Flash Red Simultaneously

U.S. stock market valuations are flashing multiple warning signs, with key indicators reaching historic highs. The S&P 500's CAPE ratio has hit 39, a level only surpassed during the 2000 dot-com bubble. The "Buffett Indicator" (market cap to GDP) has soared past 230%, an all-time high. Furthermore, market concentration is extreme, with the top 10 stocks comprising over 35% of the index's weight and the "Magnificent 7" alone accounting for over 30%. Wall Street is deeply divided on the implications. The bearish camp, including figures like Jeremy Grantham, warns this is an AI-driven bubble, pointing to massive losses at companies like OpenAI and classic late-cycle signals. They caution that high valuations historically lead to poor future returns and significant corrections. The bullish camp argues that strong earnings justify the premiums. Analysts project 17.6% profit growth for the S&P 500 in 2026. Firms like BlackRock contend the rally is earnings-driven, and historical patterns suggest bull markets can continue. Geopolitical risks, such as the Iran conflict pushing oil above $100, and a hesitant Fed add further uncertainty. The market is at a crossroads: whether AI-driven profits will validate high valuations or if a major correction is imminent.

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US Stocks in the 'Largest Bubble in History' Zone? Four Major Valuation Indicators Flash Red Simultaneously

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Bitcoin, Ethereum, And XRP Treasury Companies May Be Struggling, But Solana Is Worse

Crypto analyst Ted Pillows highlights that companies holding Solana (SOL) in their treasuries are underperforming compared to those holding Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP. These Solana-focused firms, including Forward Industries and Sol Strategies, have seen their stock prices plummet 80-90% in the last six months, mirroring SOL's steep 55% price decline. In contrast, treasury companies for BTC, ETH, and XRP have shown relative strength. Notably, Ethereum treasury company Bitmine holds the largest unrealized loss at $6 billion, while Michael Saylor's MicroStrategy, the largest BTC treasury, briefly saw its $1 billion loss turn to profit as Bitcoin's price recovered. The analyst warns that despite some temporary strength, these assets may still be heading for new lows.

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Bitcoin, Ethereum, And XRP Treasury Companies May Be Struggling, But Solana Is Worse

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