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War Doesn't Just Drive Up Oil Prices, Why Is Circle's Stock Price Soaring?

A class of companies, like defense contractors and oil giants, typically benefit from global instability. Circle, the issuer of the USDC stablecoin, unexpectedly joined this group as its stock price surged over 150% in five weeks, while the broader crypto market remained down 44% from its peak. The core of Circle's business is holding US Treasuries to back each USDC in circulation. The interest earned on these bonds constitutes about 90% of its quarterly revenue, making the Federal Funds rate its primary driver. The recent price surge was triggered by geopolitical conflict in the Middle East, which drove oil prices up approximately 35%. This raised inflation concerns, leading markets to drastically scale back expectations for Federal Reserve interest rate cuts in 2026. Higher-for-longer interest rates mean Circle's treasury reserves continue to generate elevated yields, translating to more revenue and a rising stock price. This macroeconomic shift caused a short squeeze, as a significant portion of Circl's stock was shorted based on the expectation of falling rates. However, the bullish narrative extends beyond a macro trade. Despite a net loss for FY2025, USDC's supply has reached a new all-time high of $79 billion, and its transaction volume now surpasses that of the larger USDT. This growth is attributed to its use as a payment infrastructure for cross-border transfers, tokenized assets, and AI agent micropayments, especially in regions where traditional banking becomes unreliable during crises. A major structural challenge is Circle's costly revenue-sharing agreement with Coinbase, which took 54 cents of every dollar Circle earned in 2024. The market is currently pricing Circle as both a high-yield play and a critical piece of future financial infrastructure. The central tension remains: its profitability is currently dependent on high interest rates, but its long-term value hinges on successfully transitioning to a business model sustained by transaction fees and payment network services, independent of the Fed's decisions.

marsbit03/30 09:56

War Doesn't Just Drive Up Oil Prices, Why Is Circle's Stock Price Soaring?

marsbit03/30 09:56

Tether Hires Big Four Auditor, USDT Enters Verifiable Stage for the First Time

Tether, the issuer of USDT, has hired Big Four firm KPMG to conduct a full financial audit of its $127 billion reserves. This marks a significant shift for the controversial stablecoin, moving it into a verifiable financial framework for the first time. Unlike previous attestations, which only confirmed reserves at a point in time, a GAAP-based audit will examine asset origins, internal controls, and financial reliability over time. This development is seen as more impactful than pending legislation, as institutional adoption relies on audited financials rather than regulatory promises. If KPMG issues an unqualified opinion, Tether’s credibility could be fundamentally upgraded, pressuring other stablecoin issuers without Big Four audits to follow suit. The move may accelerate institutional adoption by pensions, corporates, and payment firms, while reshaping the stablecoin landscape. Despite years of regulatory scrutiny and skepticism, Tether has maintained dominance due to its global liquidity and accessibility. An audit could reposition USDT from a contested asset to a verifiable financial instrument, reducing counterparty risk and encouraging broader use in digital infrastructure. The outcome of the audit will be critical: a clean opinion may validate the entire asset class, while a qualified one could introduce new challenges. The industry is watching closely, as this audit could signal a new phase of institutional acceptance for stablecoins.

marsbit03/30 08:10

Tether Hires Big Four Auditor, USDT Enters Verifiable Stage for the First Time

marsbit03/30 08:10

1 Dollar Return Rate Only 43%, Why Are 87% of Polymarket Users Losing Money?

In the prediction market Polymarket, analysis of 72.1 million trades reveals that 87% of wallets lose money, while only 13% consistently profit. The key difference lies in the application of game theory and mathematical strategies, not luck. Five core formulas separate winners from losers: 1. **Expected Value (EV)**: Winners calculate EV to identify undervalued contracts, while most traders rely on intuition. Makers (limit order placers) profit by waiting for positive EV opportunities, while takers (market buyers) lose ~1.12% per trade on average. 2. **Mispricing**: Low-probability contracts (e.g., priced at 1¢) are systematically overpriced, with actual win rates as low as 0.43% (a -57% deviation). High-probability contracts are often undervalued. Takers overpay for "cheap" lottery-like bets, while makers capture this inefficiency. 3. **Kelly Criterion**: Used for optimal position sizing. It maximizes long-term growth but is often applied fractionally (e.g., 1/2 or 1/4 Kelly) to reduce volatility. 4. **Bayesian Updating**: Profitable traders adjust probabilities rationally as new information emerges, unlike emotional overreactions or inertia from others. 5. **Nash Equilibrium**: The market structure evolves with participant behavior. In emotional markets (e.g., sports, entertainment), mispricing creates opportunities for contrarian strategies. As professional market makers enter, spreads tighten, and inefficiencies shrink. The conclusion: Persistent losses stem from emotional trading, overpaying for low-probability bets, and neglecting mathematical discipline. The winning minority uses these formulas to exploit market biases systematically.

Odaily星球日报03/30 08:03

1 Dollar Return Rate Only 43%, Why Are 87% of Polymarket Users Losing Money?

Odaily星球日报03/30 08:03

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