Volatility Shares Trust 2x Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BATS: BITX)

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The Fund is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing its assets principally in cash-settled bitcoin futures contracts that trade only on an exchange registered with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, which currently is the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) (Bitcoin Futures Contracts), and cash, cash-like instruments or high-quality securities that serve as collateral to the Funds investments in Bitcoin Futures Contracts (Collateral Investments). The Fund also may invest in reverse repurchase agreement transactions and shares of other investment companies registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (Other Investment Companies).

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비트코인(CRYPTO:BTC) ETF의 거친 황야에서 세 개의 헤비급 ETF들—iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF(NASDAQ:IBIT), ProShares Bitcoin ETF(NYSE:BITO) 그리고 Volatility Shares Trust 2x Bitcoin Strategy ETF(BATS:BITX)—가 거래량으로 거래소들을 밝히고 있다. 수백만 달러의 자산과 엄청난 거래량을 자랑하는 이들 ETF들이 2024년에는 어떻게 될지 살펴보겠다.

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 아크 인베스트먼트 매니지먼트의 설립자 캐시 우드는 2024년 대선에서 도널드 트럼프가 카멀라 해리스를 물리치고 당선된 이후 인수합병(M&amp;A)이 급증할 것으로 예상했다.

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Volatility Shares Trust 2x Bitcoin Strategy ETF

Rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, continued to confuse the cryptocurrency community through his erratic social media behavior and mixed signals about his meme coin project.
What happened: The controversial hip-hop artist wrote in an X post, "I need my own blockchain" on Sunday,&nbsp; amid growing speculation about his official cryptocurrency launch.&nbsp;
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&mdash; ye (@kanyewest) <a href="https://twitter.com/kanyewest/status/1893745092671709263?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 23, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Ye also reposted several of Changpeng Zhao's posts during the weekend, suggesting that the new meme coin could be based on the BNB Chain (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/bnb/usd">BNB</a>). 
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">That one retweet got him to 33.2m followers? wow. &#x1f914; <a href="https://t.co/IXz4eweQcc">https://t.co/IXz4eweQcc</a>
&mdash; CZ &#x1f536; BNB (@cz_binance) <a href="https://twitter.com/cz_binance/status/1893367379511402607?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 22, 2025</a></blockquote>
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But inexplicably, Ye unfollowed Zhao and started following Olaf Carlson-Wee, founder of cryptocurrency investment firm Polychain.
Moreover, all his previous posts, teasing the upcoming launch, were deleted as of this writing.&nbsp;
Ye didn't immediately respond to Benzinga's request for comment.
See Also:<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42735744/pharma-bro-martin-shkreli-predicts-doom-for-michael-saylors-microstrategy-as-stock-dips-below-300-in-after-hours-trading"> </a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/02/43826697/bitcoin-early-in-bull-market-can-compete-with-gold-etfs-blockstream-ceo-says">Bitcoin &#8216;Early In Bull Market,&#8217; Can Compete With Gold ETFs, Blockstream CEO Says</a>
Why It Matters: Reports emerged earlier this week that Ye would launch a cryptocurrency called YZY, <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/02/43879013/after-im-a-nazi-rant-on-x-kanye-west-is-reportedly-considering-a-token-after-all">intending to serve</a> as the official currency of his Yeezy brand.
Should the music artist follow this course, it would mean a <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/02/43583457/kanye-west-has-no-plans-of-introducing-his-meme-coin-coins-prey-on-the-fans-with-hype">departure from his recent stance</a>, in which he rejected plans to launch his meme coin and criticized celebrity-backed tokens.
Ye&#8217;s controversial opinions have impacted his business. Recently, Shopify&nbsp;removed his online store after he listed products featuring offensive symbols.&nbsp;
Meme coins, launched by influential people, have been a flavor in the ongoing season, headlined by the <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/02/43425958/late-trump-memecoin-sale-costs-trader-33-million-in-potential-gains">high-profile launch</a> of Official Trump (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">TRUMP</a>) by President Donald Trump. The tokenomics and the wild fluctuations, however, have attracted criticism.&nbsp;
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Bybit said on Sunday it froze $42.89 million of the hacked funds thanks to the efforts of multiple parties as the cryptocurrency exchange shores up its reserves after the shocking $1.4 billion exploit.
What Happened: Bybit announced via X that it was successful in restricting hackers&#8217; ability to move the funds, a day after hackers stole&nbsp;over $1.4 billion worth of&nbsp;Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) and related tokens.
This was made possible due to the coordinated efforts of multiple teams including stablecoin issuers like Tether (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">USDT</a>), Circle (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">USDC</a>), the Avalanche ecosystem (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/avax/usd">AVAX</a>), and cryptocurrency exchange Bitget, among others.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">A coordinated effort led to the freezing of $42.89M in just one day. Thanks to the following teams for their swift action: <a href="https://twitter.com/Tether_to?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Tether_to</a>: Flagged address and froze 181K USDT <a href="https://twitter.com/THORChain?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@THORChain</a>: Blocked the blacklist <a href="https://twitter.com/ChangeNOW_io?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ChangeNOW_io</a>: Froze 34 ETH <a href="https://twitter.com/FixedFloat?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FixedFloat</a>: Froze 120K USDC + USDT…
&mdash; Bybit (@Bybit_Official) <a href="https://twitter.com/Bybit_Official/status/1893687749229563958?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 23, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Furthermore, the exchange thanked Lily Liu, President of&nbsp;the Solana (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/sol/usd">SOL</a>) Foundation, and meme coin launchpad Pump.fun for their &#8220;swift action&#8221; in blocking a Solana-based token whose creator might be affiliated with the group behind the Bybit exploit.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Thanks to <a href="https://twitter.com/calilyliu?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@caLilyLiu</a> and the <a href="https://twitter.com/pumpdotfun?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@pumpdotfun</a> team for taking swift action to block and remove a Solana-based token whose creator may be affiliated with hacker groups, ensuring the security of the ecosystem. This is a great example of proactive security in action
&mdash; Bybit (@Bybit_Official) <a href="https://twitter.com/Bybit_Official/status/1893689554202157249?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 23, 2025</a></blockquote>
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See Also:<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42735744/pharma-bro-martin-shkreli-predicts-doom-for-michael-saylors-microstrategy-as-stock-dips-below-300-in-after-hours-trading"> </a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/02/43826697/bitcoin-early-in-bull-market-can-compete-with-gold-etfs-blockstream-ceo-says">Bitcoin &#8216;Early In Bull Market,&#8217; Can Compete With Gold ETFs, Blockstream CEO Says</a>
Meanwhile, the exchange has &#8220;nearly closed the gap&#8221; after receiving 446,870 ETH, worth $1.23 billion, through loans, whale deposits, and ETH purchases, according to Lookonchain. 
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Since being hacked, <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bybit?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bybit</a> has received ~446,870 <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24ETH&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$ETH</a>($1.23B) through loans, whale deposits, and ETH purchases.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bybit?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bybit</a> has nearly closed the gap. <a href="https://t.co/0oz3ytLi4X">pic.twitter.com/0oz3ytLi4X</a>
&mdash; Lookonchain (@lookonchain) <a href="https://twitter.com/lookonchain/status/1893852261027140041?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 24, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: The cryptocurrency market came in for a big jolt Friday after North Korea's infamous&nbsp;Lazarus Group allegedly hacked over a billion dollars worth of ETH from popular exchange Bybit, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/02/43901287/north-koreas-lazarus-group-suspected-in-1-4-billion-bybit-crypto-hack">marking the biggest cryptocurrency heist</a> ever recorded.
Following the hack, Bybit launched a recovery bounty program, offering up to 10% of the recovered funds as a reward to cybersecurity experts who assist in retrieving the stolen assets.&nbsp;
Bybit continues processing withdrawals, securing liquidity through a bridge loan covering 80% of the stolen Ethereum to ensure customers' funds remain safe.
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Bybit Nears Recovery After Crypto Heist: Freezes $42.89 Million In Stolen Funds, Secures $1.23 Billion In ETH Through Whales And Loans

ByteDance Ltd., the owner of TikTok, has reportedly seen its valuation climb past $400 billion, driven by major investors like SoftBank Group (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SFTBF#OTC">SFTBF</a>) (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SFTBY#OTC">SFTBY</a>), Fidelity, and T. Rowe Price (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TROW#NASDAQ">TROW</a>).
What Happened: At least three major investors have marked up ByteDance's valuation, with Fidelity estimating it at more than $410 billion and T. Rowe Price at over $450 billion.
SoftBank's Vision Fund has also revised its valuation to exceed $400 billion, factoring in the growth potential of ByteDance's AI business, Doubao, <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-02-21/softbank-fidelity-t-rowe-value-bytedance-at-above-400-billion?srnd=phx-technology">reported</a> Bloomberg, citing people familiar with the matter.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/02/43876492/apples-visual-intelligence-may-come-to-iphone-15-pro-heres-how-it-can-transform-your-camera-with-ai-powered-real-time-search">Apple&#8217;s Visual Intelligence May Come To iPhone 15 Pro: Here&#8217;s How It Can Transform Your Camera With AI-Powered Real-Time Search</a>
SoftBank's valuation model assigns zero value to <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/markets/25/02/43724471/tiktok-returns-to-apple-and-google-app-stores-after-a-month-long-hiatus">TikTok's U.S. operations</a>, reflecting ongoing regulatory threats. If TikTok avoids a shutdown in the U.S., ByteDance's valuation could rise even further, the report noted, citing a source.
The increase comes amid a broader rally in Chinese tech stocks, driven by optimism <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/02/43878215/chinas-deepseek-to-open-source-key-code-repositories-in-a-bid-for-full-transparency">around AI startup</a> DeepSeek and a more favorable regulatory environment in China.
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Why It Matters: ByteDance's valuation surge highlights the growing importance of AI in the global tech sector, even as geopolitical tensions cloud its U.S. business prospects.
Investors are betting on ByteDance's AI leadership in China, where Doubao has 75 million active users.
In October 2023, ByteDance valued <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/11/42027476/bytedance-valuation-soars-to-300b-despite-threat-of-us-tiktok-ban">itself at around $225 billion</a>. This rose to $268 billion after a buyback in December 2023.
ByteDance investors see Donald Trump's return to the White House as a good sign for TikTok in the U.S. Although Trump once backed a ban on the app, he changed his position during his campaign.
Check out more of Benzinga&#8217;s Consumer Tech coverage by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/consumer-tech" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">following this link</a>.
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ByteDance's AI Business Helps Boost Valuation Past $400 Billion Even As US TikTok Business Risks Loom

The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed a decline in the overall market sentiment, while the index moved to the &#8220;Fear&#8221; zone on Friday.
U.S. stocks settled lower on Friday, with the Dow Jones index dipping more than 700 points during the session.
The University of Michigan consumer sentiment index fell to 64.7 in January, a decline of 10% and a steeper drop than expected. The 5-year inflation outlook in the survey is the highest since 1995 at 3.5%. Existing home sales sank by 4.9% to a seasonally adjusted rate of 4.08 million in January, the sharpest decline in seven months, according to Trading Economics.
February&#8217;s flash S&amp;P Global PMIs released Friday morning revealed a sharp, unexpected drop in services and raised concerns about the health of the private sector.
Shares of UnitedHealth Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>) slumped around 7% on Friday after the Wall Street Journal reported the Department of Justice launched an investigation into the company's Medicare billing practices.
Most sectors on the S&amp;P 500 closed on a negative note, with information technology, consumer discretionary, and industrials stocks recording losses on Friday. However, consumer staples stocks bucked the overall market trend, closing the session higher.
The Dow Jones closed lower by around 749 points to 43,428.02 on Friday. The S&amp;P 500 fell 1.71% to 6,013.13, while the Nasdaq Composite fell 2.20% at 19,524.01 during Friday's session.
Investors are awaiting earnings results from Owens Corning (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OC#NYSE">OC</a>), Domino&#8217;s Pizza Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DPZ#NASDAQ">DPZ</a>), and Westlake Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WLK#NYSE">WLK</a>) today.
What is CNN Business Fear &amp; Greed Index?
At a current reading of 35.4, the index moved to the &#8220;Fear&#8221; zone on Friday, versus a prior reading of 45.1.
The Fear &amp; Greed Index is a measure of the current market sentiment. It is based on the premise that higher fear exerts pressure on stock prices, while higher greed has the opposite effect. The index is calculated based on seven equal-weighted indicators. The index ranges from 0 to 100, where 0 represents maximum fear and 100 signals maximum greediness.
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Dow Tumbles Over 700 Points Following Weak Economic Data: Investor Sentiment Declines, Greed Index Moves To 'Fear' Zone

Berkshire Hathaway Inc.&#8217;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>) (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>) share repurchases have dropped dramatically as Warren Buffett appears to prefer 5% Treasury bills over <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/02/43903272/buffetts-assures-berkshire-hathaway-shareholders-amid-skyrocketing-cash-reserves">buying back company stock</a>.
What Happened: Berkshire&#8217;s buybacks fell to $2.9 billion in 2024 from $9.2 billion in 2023 and $7.9 billion in 2022, Bear Traps Report founder Lawrence McDonald noted on Sunday on X. This decline comes as the conglomerate&#8217;s cash reserves have surged nearly 300% since 2022, reaching $334 billion by 2025.
&#8220;It&#8217;s NOT the size of the cash hoard, it&#8217;s the &#8216;rate of change&#8217; in the size of the cash that&#8217;s most telling,&#8221; McDonald wrote, highlighting Berkshire&#8217;s rapidly growing cash position from $109 billion in 2022 to $277 billion in 2024.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Berkshire &#8211; share repurchases &#8211; Buffett's actions are telling, indeed… 2024: $2.9B 2023: $9.2B 2022: $7.9B With <a href="https://twitter.com/DrDavidKass?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DrDavidKass</a>
&mdash; Lawrence McDonald (@Convertbond) <a href="https://twitter.com/Convertbond/status/1893403416849773019?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 22, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">It's NOT the size of the cash hoard, it's the "rate of change" in the size of the cash that's most telling. <a href="https://t.co/NouUJot9SN">https://t.co/NouUJot9SN</a>
&mdash; Lawrence McDonald (@Convertbond) <a href="https://twitter.com/Convertbond/status/1893396250273140790?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 22, 2025</a></blockquote>
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See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/02/43902384/trumps-tax-plans-gold-nears-3000-and-ray-dalios-solution-to-americas-debt-crisis-this-week-in-economics">Trump&#8217;s Tax Plans, Gold Nears $3000, And Ray Dalio&#8217;s Solution To America&#8217;s Debt Crisis: This Week In Economics</a>
Why It Matters: The 94-year-old Buffett addressed these trends in his annual letter to shareholders on Saturday, reaffirming his commitment to business ownership <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/02/43903272/buffetts-assures-berkshire-hathaway-shareholders-amid-skyrocketing-cash-reserves">despite the record cash pile</a>. He assured investors that Berkshire would &#8220;forever deploy a substantial majority of their money in equities — mostly American equities.&#8221;
The surge in cash reserves comes as Berkshire has reduced stakes in several companies, including Citigroup and Bank of America while reinvesting proceeds into Treasury bills. Buffett cited improved Treasury yields as a factor, though he warned that fixed-coupon bonds offer no protection against currency devaluation.
The shifting allocation strategy reflects both current market conditions and Buffett&#8217;s cautious outlook. With U.S. stocks at record valuations, the legendary investor has found it challenging to identify attractive acquisition targets, leading to the unprecedented accumulation of cash equivalents despite his historical preference for owning businesses outright.
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Warren Buffett Favors 5% Treasury Bills Over Buybacks As Berkshire Hathaway's Cash Pile Balloons To $334 Billion: 'The Rate Of Change… That's Most Telling,' Says Expert

With U.S. stock futures trading mixed this morning on Monday, some of the stocks that may grab investor focus today are as follows:
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<li>Wall Street expects Owens Corning (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OC#NYSE">OC</a>) to report quarterly earnings at $2.90 per share on revenue of $2.77 billion before the opening bell, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>. Owens Corning shares gained 0.01% to $165.47 in after-hours trading.</li>
<li>Analysts expect Domino&#8217;s Pizza Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DPZ#NASDAQ">DPZ</a>) to post quarterly earnings at $4.91 per share on revenue of $1.48 billion. The company will release earnings before the markets open. Domino&#8217;s shares fell 2% to close at $462.37 on Friday.</li>
<li>Hawaiian Electric Industries Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HE#NYSE">HE</a>) posted a loss of 40 cents per share for the fourth quarter, versus earnings of 44 cents per share in the year-ago period. The company's sales fell to $799.18 million from $853.42 million. Hawaiian Electric shares fell 2.7% to $10.47 in the after-hours trading session.</li>
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<li>After the markets close, ONEOK Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OKE#NYSE">OKE</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $1.51 per share on revenue of $6.73 billion. ONEOK shares fell 0.1% to $97.97 in after-hours trading.</li>
<li>Analysts expect Westlake Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WLK#NYSE">WLK</a>) to post quarterly earnings at $1.09 per share on revenue of $2.94 billion before the opening bell. Westlake shares fell 1.5% to close at $109.71 on Friday.</li>
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Owens Corning, Domino's Pizza And 3 Stocks To Watch Heading Into Monday

U.S. stocks settled lower on Friday, with the Dow Jones index dipping more than 700 points during the session. The S&amp;P 500 also fell 1.71% to 6,013.13, while the Nasdaq Composite declined 2.20% at 19,524.01 during Friday's session.
Wall Street analysts make new stock picks on a daily basis. Unfortunately for investors, not all analysts have particularly impressive track records at predicting market movements. Even when it comes to one single stock, analyst ratings and price targets can vary widely, leaving investors confused about which analyst&#8217;s opinion to trust.
Benzinga&#8217;s Analyst Ratings API is a collection of the highest-quality stock ratings curated by the Benzinga news desk via direct partnerships with major sell-side banks. Benzinga displays overnight ratings changes on a daily basis three hours prior to the U.S. equity market opening. Data specialists at investment dashboard provider Toggle.ai recently uncovered that the analyst insights Benzinga Pro subscribers and Benzinga readers regularly receive can successfully be used as trading indicators to outperform the stock market.
Top Analyst Picks: Fortunately, any Benzinga reader can access the latest analyst ratings on the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/22/09/28888638/exclusive-study-finds-benzinga-analyst-ratings-data-yields-market-beating-strategie">Analyst Stock Ratings</a> page. One of the ways traders can sort through Benzinga&#8217;s extensive database of analyst ratings is by analyst accuracy. Here&#8217;s a look at the most recent stock picks from each of the five most accurate Wall Street analysts, according to Benzinga <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">Analyst Stock</a> Ratings.
Analyst: Lloyd Walmsley
<ul>
<li>Analyst Firm: UBS</li>
<li>Ratings Accuracy: 86%</li>
<li>Latest Rating: Maintained a Buy rating on Booking Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKNG#NASDAQ">BKNG</a>) and raised the price target from $5,560 to $5,960 on Feb. 21. This analyst sees around 20% upside in the stock.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Feb. 20, Booking Holdings reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results and raised its quarterly dividend.</li>
</ul>
Analyst: Mark Kelley
<ul>
<li>Analyst Firm: Stifel</li>
<li>Ratings Accuracy: 86%</li>
<li>Latest Rating: Maintained a Hold rating on Wayfair Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/W#NYSE">W</a>) and slashed the price target from $47 to $46 on Feb. 21. This analyst sees around 9% surge in the stock.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Feb. 20, the company reported fourth-quarter adjusted earnings per share of 25 cents loss.</li>
</ul>
Analyst: Doug Anmuth 
<ul>
<li>Analyst Firm: JP Morgan</li>
<li>Ratings Accuracy: 86%</li>
<li>Latest Rating: Maintained an Underweight rating on Tripadvisor, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRIP#NASDAQ">TRIP</a>) and raised the price target from $14 to $15 on Feb. 21. This analyst sees around 1% downside in the stock.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Feb. 20, TripAdvisor posted upbeat quarterly results.</li>
</ul>
Analyst: Alexander Paris
<ul>
<li>Analyst Firm: Barrington Research</li>
<li>Ratings Accuracy: 86%</li>
<li>Latest Rating: Maintained an Outperform rating on Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LINC#NASDAQ">LINC</a>) with a price target of $20 on Feb. 19. This analyst sees around 22% surge in the stock.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Feb. 18, Lincoln Educational Services said it will host a conference call to discuss its fourth quarter and year-end financial results on Monday, Feb. 24.</li>
</ul>
Analyst: William Stein
<ul>
<li>Analyst Firm: Truist Securities</li>
<li>Ratings Accuracy: 85%</li>
<li>Latest Rating: Maintained a Hold rating on Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADI#NASDAQ">ADI</a>) and raised the price target from $230 to $248 on Feb. 20. This analyst sees around 4% upside in the stock.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Feb. 19, the company said its first-quarter revenue declined 4% year-on-year to $2.42 billion, beating the analyst consensus estimate of $2.36 billion.</li>
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This Analyst With 86% Accuracy Rate Sees Around 20% Upside In Booking Holdings - Here Are 5 Stock Picks For Last Week From Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts

Domino&#8217;s Pizza, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DPZ#NASDAQ">DPZ</a>) will release its fourth-quarter financial results, before the opening <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DPZ/earnings">bell, on Monday, Feb. 24, 2025.</a>
Analysts expect the Ann Arbor, Michigan-based company to report quarterly earnings at $4.91 per share, up from $4.48 per share in the year-ago period. Domino&#8217;s projects quarterly revenue of $1.48 billion, compared to $1.4 billion a year earlier, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
On Oct. 10, the company reported sales growth of 5.1% Y/Y to $1.08 billion, missing the analyst consensus estimate of $1.10 billion. EPS of $4.19 beat the consensus estimate of $3.68.
Domino&#8217;s shares fell 2% to close at $462.37 on Friday.
Benzinga readers can access the latest analyst ratings on the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/22/09/28888638/exclusive-study-finds-benzinga-analyst-ratings-data-yields-market-beating-strategie">Analyst Stock Ratings</a> page. Readers can sort by stock ticker, company name, analyst firm, rating change or other variables.
Let's have a look at how Benzinga's most-accurate <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DPZ/analyst-ratings">analysts have rated the company</a> in the recent period.
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<li>Citigroup analyst Jon Tower maintained a Neutral rating and raised the price target from $440 to $520 on Feb. 19, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 72%.</li>
<li>Barclays analyst Jeffrey Bernstein maintained an Underweight rating and lowered the price target from $412 to $402 on Jan. 24, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 64%.</li>
<li>Morgan Stanley analyst Brian Harbour maintained an Overweight rating and cut the price target from $510 to $496 on Jan. 21, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 65%.</li>
<li>Oppenheimer analyst Brian Bittner maintained an Outperform rating and raised the price target from $490 to $495 on Jan. 7, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 66%.</li>
<li>TD Cowen analyst Andrew Charles maintained a Buy rating and raised the price target from $475 to $515 on Nov. 25, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 73%.</li>
</ul>
Considering buying DPZ stock? Here&#8217;s what analysts think: 
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On Monday, Australia&#8217;s online safety regulator fined messaging platform Telegram about 1 million Australian dollars ($640,000) for failing to respond on time to an inquiry into measures preventing the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/social-media/24/08/40563957/is-telegram-safer-than-whatsapp-or-signal-app-might-not-be-so-private-after-all-report">spread of child abuse</a> and extremist content.
What Happened: The eSafety Commission had <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/05/38751844/australia-calls-for-inquiry-into-metas-facebook-elon-musks-x-tiktok-to-make-these-platforms-accounta">requested information</a> from Telegram and Reddit about their efforts in combating child sexual abuse material and extremist activities.
Telegram was expected to respond by May but only submitted its answers in October, reported Reuters.
"Timely transparency is not a voluntary requirement in Australia, and this action reinforces the importance of all companies complying with Australian law," eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant said in a statement.
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She added that Telegram's delay obstructed the regulator's ability to enforce online safety measures.
Telegram defended itself, stating it had fully answered all of eSafety's questions last year. "The unfair and disproportionate penalty concerns only the response timeframe, and we intend to appeal," the company told the publication.
Telegram did not immediately respond to&nbsp;<a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga's</a> request for comments.
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Why It Matters: Last year, Telegram faced massive global scrutiny, when its founder Pavel Durov came <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/social-media/24/10/41145263/telegrams-pavel-durov-little-has-changed-in-privacy-policies-despite-legal-woes">under investigation in France</a> for alleged illegal activity on the platform.
Durov has denied the allegations. He is out on bail currently.
A <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41221289/telegram-the-new-frontier-for-criminal-gangs-un-report-uncovers-alarming-trends-in-organized-crime">UN report</a> in October 2024 also identified Telegram as a major platform for criminal networks in Southeast Asia, involved in trading hacked data and selling cybercrime tools.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40680081/alleged-deepfake-sex-crimes-south-korea-puts-telegram-under-the-microscope">South Korean authorities</a> have also been investigating the app for its alleged role in spreading explicit deepfake content.
The Australian government was also considering <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40784803/after-feud-with-elon-musk-and-mark-zuckerberg-australian-pm-anthony-albanese-set-to-ban-social-media">banning social media for children</a> due to health concerns.
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Telegram Fined $640,000 By Australia For Delayed Response To Child Abuse, Terrorism Inquiry: 'Unfair And Disproportionate Penalty'

Leading coins remained weak on Sunday as the cryptocurrency market grappled with the massive $1.4 billion hack on cryptocurrency exchange Bybit.
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<td>Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>)</td>
<td>-0.24%</td>
<td>$96,377.59</td>
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<td>Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td>
<td>+2.66%</td>
<td>$2,832.54</td>
</tr>
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<td>Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td>
<td>-1.13%</td>
<td>$0.2435</td>
</tr>
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What Happened: Bitcoin meandered in the $95,000-$96,000 zone after retracing sharply from the mid-$99,000s following the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/02/43901287/north-koreas-lazarus-group-suspected-in-1-4-billion-bybit-crypto-hack">attack </a>on Friday.
The apex cryptocurrency has failed to reclaim $100,000 in the last three weeks.
Ethereum, the coin at the center of the mega breach, made amends, recovering to an intraday high of $2,850.&nbsp;
Cryptocurrency liquidations hit $131.20 million in the last 24 hours, wiping out $79 in upside bets.
Bitcoin's Open interest rose marginally by 0.75%. More than 50% of the derivatives traders were positioned short for the cryptocurrency, according to the Long/Short ratio, indicating a likelihood of more downsides.
The market sentiment was "Neutral," according to the Crypto Fear &amp; Greed Index.
Top Gainers (24-Hours)
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<td>Sonic (S)</td>
<td>+6.98%</td>
<td>$0.8629</td>
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<td>Helium (HNT)</td>
<td>+6.12%</td>
<td>$3.77</td>
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<td>Injective (INJ)</td>
<td>+5.45%</td>
<td>$16.08</td>
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The global cryptocurrency market capitalization stood at $3.19 trillion, contracting 0.27% in the last 24 hours.
Stock futures climbed on Sunday evening. The Dow Jones Industrial Average Futures rose 149 points, or 0.35%, as of 7:46 p.m. EDT.&nbsp; Futures tied to the S&amp;P 500 gained 0.41%, while Nasdaq 100 Futures lifted 0.44%.
Investors will be watching the all-important earnings report of artificial intelligence darling Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), slated for Wednesday.&nbsp;
In addition, the Federal Reserve&#8217;s favorite inflation gauge, the personal consumption expenditures index, will be released on Friday, providing cues about the central bank&#8217;s moves on interest rates.
Stocks reversed from record highs on Thursday. The S&amp;P 500 slid 0.43% to close at 6,117.52. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 450.94 points, or 1.01%, to end at 44,176.65, while the tech-focused Nasdaq Composite dipped 0.47% to close at 19,962.36
The sell-offs <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/02/43869433/walmart-expects-slower-growth-in-an-uncertain-time-cfo-says-on-earnings-call">followed a grim fiscal 2026 forecast</a> by mega-retailer Walmart Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>). Shares of the company plunged 6.53%.
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Analyst Notes: Widely followed cryptocurrency analyst Miles Deutscher, citing data from derivative data analysis platform Coinglass, showed that none of Bitcoin's bull market peak indicators have yet been triggered.
"If BTC really was on the cusp of a multi-year top, you would expect at least a few of these signals to be flashing. There is still time left in the cycle imo," the analyst added.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Not a single on-chain metric that has historically preceded a top for <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24BTC&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$BTC</a> was triggered this cycle. If <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24BTC&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$BTC</a> really was on the cusp of a multi-year top, you would expect at least a few of these signals to be flashing. There is still time left in the cycle imo. <a href="https://t.co/G8NWFNxVKp">pic.twitter.com/G8NWFNxVKp</a>
&mdash; Miles Deutscher (@milesdeutscher) <a href="https://twitter.com/milesdeutscher/status/1893677243677003801?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 23, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Gladiator, another well-known trader, noted a bull pennant developing on Bitcoin's weekly chart.
"This might take another month before breaking out, but when it happens, I will be ready," the trader predicted.
A bullish pennant pattern indicates a short break during an uptrend, after which the price resumes the rally.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24BTC&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$BTC</a> is developing a beautiful bull pennant on weekly chart. This might take another month before breaking out, but when it happens, I will be ready. I am fully ported in <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24MSTR&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$MSTR</a>. When <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24BTC&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$BTC</a> breaks out of this bull flag, it is going to get crazy.<a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24MSTR&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$MSTR</a> will finish this year over… <a href="https://t.co/f4ygqDszxf">pic.twitter.com/f4ygqDszxf</a>
&mdash; Gladiator (@GladiatorMSTR) <a href="https://twitter.com/GladiatorMSTR/status/1893819945731158395?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 24, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Bitcoin, Dogecoin Struggle, Ethereum Gains Amid Grim Crypto Sentiment After Bybit's Billion-Dollar Hack: Analyst Says 'Still Time Left In The Cycle'

Economist Peter Schiff criticized the Federal Reserve&#8217;s 2% inflation target as a pretext for accommodative monetary policy, amid Fed Chair Jerome Powell&#8216;s recent congressional testimony highlighting <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43668443/powell-to-congress-fed-is-not-there-yet-on-inflation-cpi-was-above-every-forecast-us-debt-path-is-unsustainable">persistent inflation concerns</a>.
What Happened: In a post on X on Sunday, Schiff argued that the Fed&#8217;s 2% target, introduced in 2012, served as justification for quantitative easing and zero interest rate policies. &#8220;For the first 99 years of the Fed&#8217;s existence, the unofficial target was zero, as the mandate was price stability,&#8221; Schiff wrote.
Former central banker Neil Grossman added historical context, noting that the 2% inflation concept originated with the Reserve Bank of New Zealand in 1995 before other central banks adopted it. Grossman suggested the Fed used this target to &#8220;ignore one leg of their statutory mandate.&#8221;
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">I believe the 2% inflation concept was introduced by the RBNZ in 1995 and slowly adopted by other CBs. In the Fed's case it was just another opportunity to ignore one leg of their statutory mandate (price stability) which as you point out is 0%. The dual mandate includes full…
&mdash; Neil Grossman (@Neilytics) <a href="https://twitter.com/Neilytics/status/1893742592271266217?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 23, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: The criticism comes as Powell told Congress that inflation, currently at 3%, remains above the Fed&#8217;s target. &#8220;Today&#8217;s inflation print shows we&#8217;re close but not there yet,&#8221; Powell said during his House Financial Services Committee testimony. Core inflation, excluding food and energy, increased <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43668443/powell-to-congress-fed-is-not-there-yet-on-inflation-cpi-was-above-every-forecast-us-debt-path-is-unsustainable">more than expected to 3.3%</a>.
Recent Fed minutes revealed officials see &#8220;a high degree of uncertainty&#8221; requiring a careful approach to rate decisions. Market participants are closely monitoring these developments, with major retailers like Walmart Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>) expressing caution about economic uncertainties and <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/news/econ-s/25/02/43895372/walmarts-warning-fed-highlights-inflation-risks-chinese-stocks-surge-this-week-in-markets">persistent inflation pressures</a>.
Powell emphasized the Fed&#8217;s commitment to its restrictive stance, declining to specify an inflation threshold for rate cuts. He also raised concerns about the U.S. fiscal outlook, describing the current debt path as &#8220;unsustainable&#8221; given large <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43668443/powell-to-congress-fed-is-not-there-yet-on-inflation-cpi-was-above-every-forecast-us-debt-path-is-unsustainable">deficits and low unemployment</a>.
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Peter Schiff Slams Fed's 2% Inflation Target: 'For The First 99 Years… The Unofficial Target Was Zero' Amid Jerome Powell's Inflation Concerns

A TikTok <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@proudunionguy/video/7471336532293553451">video</a> by Proud Union Guy is getting a lot of attention for calling out &#8220;bootlickers&#8221;—those who defend corporate profits over fair wages and labor rights. The video has sparked intense discussions and over a thousand comments on Reddit and TikTok from people venting their grievances and experiences.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What's A Bootlicker?</h2>
According to Proud Union Guy, a &#8220;bootlicker&#8221; is someone who sides with corporations at the expense of workers. For example, he says that if you think record corporate profits are fine but get upset when <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41303608/hundreds-of-hilton-hotel-workers-strike-at-seattle-airport-demand-higher-wages-and-reversal-of-covid">workers demand higher wages</a>, you might be a bootlicker. If you believe staying late without pay proves dedication instead of being exploited, same deal.&nbsp;
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Other signs include blaming high prices on worker pay instead of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/05/38724294/biden-says-hes-already-turned-economy-around-blames-corporate-greed-for-persistently-high-inflation">greedy companies</a>, thinking unions have too much power while ignoring how big businesses control everything, or getting mad at workers on strike instead of the companies paying them unfairly.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Workers Are Weighing In</h2>
The video quickly took off, with many viewers agreeing and sharing stories of coworkers who fit the description. One <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/UnitedAssociation/comments/1ippfvp/we_all_know_somebody_that_would_flunk_this_quiz/">Reddit</a> user commented, &#8220;I bet we all know a guy or two working after hours doing paperwork or taking phone calls.&#8221; Another pointed out, &#8220;My foreman at my last job told my partner and I that we should be grateful to have a job. Kind of funny since the only reason he was a foreman was through nepotism.&#8221;
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One worker said, &#8220;Way too many trumpy guys in the unions voting for our own downfall because they've been poisoned by social media propaganda,&#8221; expressing their annoyance at coworkers who vote against their own interests. One user even &#8220;outed&#8221; their son as a bootlicker saying, &#8220;My dumbass kid is one of them. Funny thing is, I&#8217;m non-union ([International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers] is weak af where I live) but he&#8217;s [United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry of the United States and Canada]. He drank the Kool aid and voted against his own self interests, despite me trying to talk him out of it. Now he&#8217;s all pissed because he feels lied to. I tried to tell ya kiddo.&#8221;
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Not Everyone Agrees</h2>
While the video got a lot of support, not everyone was on board. Some critics mocked the TikToker's delivery, pointing out his sunglasses, clean gear, and toothpick as signs of trying too hard. Others argued that unions sometimes protect <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43723246/meta-faces-backlash-as-laid-off-workers-say-they-were-unfairly-targeted-despite-strong-performance-records">underperforming workers</a>, sharing their own negative experiences. A few even questioned the term &#8220;bootlicker,&#8221; noting that billionaires don't wear boots, so maybe &#8220;Italian shoe licker&#8221; would be more accurate.
Whether you agree with Proud Union Guy or not, the debate over labor rights and fair pay isn't going away. With corporations <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/02/43596413/corporate-americas-best-earnings-in-3-years-will-tariffs-end-wall-streets-honeymoon">raking in record profits</a> while many workers struggle, conversations about who benefits from the system—and who defends it—are bound to continue.
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<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/02/43718032/warren-buffett-was-asked-how-a-regular-person-gets-rich-he-detailed-exactly-how-hed-make-30-billion-starting-over-with-only-10000">Warren Buffett</a> back in 2011 made a bold <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2011/07/07/warren-buffetts-5minute-plan-to-fix-the-deficit.html">claim on CNBC</a>. He said he could fix the U.S. deficit in five minutes. His idea? Make sure politicians actually feel the consequences of their spending habits.
"You just pass a law that says that any time there's a deficit of more than 3% of GDP, all sitting members of Congress are ineligible for re-election," Buffett said. He laughed, but his point was clear: politicians don't fix the deficit because there's no real incentive for them to do so. "A more effective threat would be just to say, ‘If you guys can't get it done, we'll get some other guys to get it done.'"
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Nearly 14 years later, the deficit hasn't just stuck around—it's ballooned. In 2011, the U.S. debt was around $14.3 trillion. As of 2025? It's now <a href="https://www.jec.senate.gov/public/vendor/_accounts/JEC-R/debt/Monthly%20Debt%20Update.html#:~:text=As%20of%20January%202025,%20of,16.75%25%20($4.84%20trillion).">past $36 trillion</a>, with an annual deficit projected at $2.84 trillion. If Buffett thought Washington was reckless in 2011, what would he say now?
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Enter Trump and Musk: A New Plan to Cut the Deficit</h2>
In a move that nobody saw coming at the time, President Donald Trump—reelected in 2024—teamed up with billionaire Elon Musk to take a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/02/43801493/this-says-it-all-says-mark-cuban-as-doge-website-was-still-blank-despite-musks-claim-that-all-department-actions-were-posted-there">swing at government inefficiency</a>. Their newly formed Department of Government Efficiency aims to trim federal spending by up to $2 trillion by July 4, 2026.
DOGE, which Musk himself is leading, has already started slashing budgets, focusing on programs under agencies like USAID and the Department of Health and Human Services. So far, their reported savings sit at $55 billion, a small dent in their massive goal — but it's only been four weeks.&nbsp;
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Trump, never one to shy away from bold claims, has praised Musk as the smartest guy for the job. But not everyone is convinced. Conservatives are torn—some love the aggressive cost-cutting, while others point out that major entitlement programs, which make up a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/02/43759664/trump-investigates-u-s-debt-for-fraud-suggests-treasury-payments-might-not-count">bulk of federal spending</a>, remain untouched.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Would Buffett's Idea Have Worked?</h2>
Buffett's plan was simple but ruthless: make politicians personally accountable for running deficits. But in reality, Congress would never pass such a law—because it would mean voting themselves out of power.
In a 2011 CNBC article, an attorney pointed out that there is a legal loophole that could make it happen. Under Article V of the U.S. Constitution, two-thirds of state legislatures could call for a convention to propose an amendment. If three-fourths of the states ratified it, it would become law—no Congressional approval needed. But as the attorney noted, odds of that happening would have been slim and the process would take longer than "five minutes."
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Same Problem, Just Bigger</h2>
The more things change, the more they stay the same. Washington is still <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/02/43756938/ray-dalio-warns-of-looming-us-debt-crisis-says-america-faces-economic-heart-attack-without-fiscal-cuts">kicking the debt problem down the road</a>, and politicians are still avoiding real consequences. Buffett's five-minute plan never happened, and neither did serious budget reform.
Trump and Musk's DOGE initiative might be the biggest attempt yet to tackle spending, but the question remains: will it be enough?&nbsp;
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Warren Buffett Said He Could End U.S. Deficit In 5 Minutes: 'If You Guys Can't Get It Done, We'll Get Some Other Guys To Get It Done'

Singapore Defense Minister Ng Eng Hen, was direct when speaking at the BMW Foundation Herbert Quandt Annual Leaders Roundtable last week. In a speech addressing the shifting global landscape, he said the world is witnessing a fundamental change in the assumptions that have shaped international relations for the past 80 years.
The U.S. has &#8220;willy-nilly&#8221; shifted its image from a liberator to a great disruptor and now to a landlord demanding rent, Ng said, pointing to a stark departure from the post-World War II global order where the US was seen as a stabilizing force.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A Shift in US Priorities</h2>
Ng suggested that while American primacy has always been a key element of its foreign policy, it has now become the overriding concern, sometimes at the expense of traditional alliances. "America's primacy has become the overriding consideration," he said, adding that this shift is disrupting global stability and trade.
The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43607060/5-stocks-to-sell-on-the-new-china-trade-war">U.S.-China rivalry</a> remains the most significant geopolitical factor moving forward. With new <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/02/43423288/trumps-tariffs-are-here-heres-what-will-get-more-expensive-from-canada-china-and-mexico">trade restrictions and fresh tariffs</a>, Ng noted that the world should brace for continued economic disruptions. Citing the previous trade war between 2018 and 2019, he pointed out that bilateral trade between the two economic giants dropped by 10%. Europe, too, imposed tariffs to counter its trade imbalance with China, but the result was a slowdown in economic growth, from 3.5% to just 0.4% in 2023.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">US Antagonism Pushing Allies Toward China</h2>
Donald Trump's administration has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43418661/trump-announces-new-tariffs-on-goods-from-canada-mexico-and-china-will-go-into-effect-from-feb-1">imposed tariffs on Canada and Mexico</a> while pressuring Colombia and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/02/43447167/trumps-takeover-of-panama-canal-stocks-to-watch-as-diplomacy-affects-presidents-plan">Panama</a> over trade and migration. He has also repeatedly said Canada &#8220;should become the 51st state." Colombia, a longtime U.S. partner, initially resisted his demand to accept deported migrants on military flights but ultimately complied, which critics dismissed as political theater. Meanwhile, as Trump's hardline approach strains relations, China has been actively courting these and other U.S. allies with economic incentives and diplomatic overtures.&nbsp;&nbsp;
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A World Without a Stabilizing Leader</h2>
Ng warned that the absence of a stabilizing global leader could have serious consequences. "In the absence of a leader to protect our global commons, I think we must all expect that the progress and well-being of the global commons will suffer," he stated.&nbsp;
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&#8220;On the other hand, if you look at China, it is <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/01/42779225/this-domestic-solar-stock-fslr-could-shine-in-your-portfolio-if-president-elect-donald-trump-imposes-tariffs-on-chinese-solar-panels">80% of the world's solar manufacturing</a> capacity, and more than half of EVs produced worldwide are Chinese-made,&#8221; Ng pointed out. As the U.S. takes a more isolationist stance, China is seizing opportunities to strengthen its economic and political ties with countries that feel alienated by Washington's hardball tactics.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Who Will Step Up?</h2>
Ng left his audience with an open question: If the U.S. no longer plays the role of global stabilizer, who will? "Who, if anyone, any one country or region or bloc, can step in if the U.S. declines to protect the global commons, and how effective, and against what resistance?"
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Samson Mow, a staunch Bitcoin supporter, has suggested a rollback of the Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) blockchain. This comes in the wake of a massive $1.4 billion theft from the cryptocurrency exchange Bybit, reportedly orchestrated by North Korean hackers.
What Happened: In a post on X, Mow proposed that Ethereum, the dominant smart contract platform in terms of volume, should execute a hard fork. The aim is to return the purloined funds to Bybit and hinder the North Korean government from exploiting the stolen assets.
Mow expressed his support for the rollback of Ethereum&#8217;s chain, stating, "I fully support rolling back Ethereum's chain (again) so the stolen ETH is returned to Bybit and also to prevent the North Korean government from using those funds to finance their nuclear weapons program.&#8221;
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Blockchain rollbacks, a process that reverses confirmed transactions to restore the chain to a previous state, are typically initiated after a significant security violation. In the case of Ethereum, a rollback would result in a hard fork, akin to the one that occurred in 2016 during the Ethereum DAO hack.
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In a lighter vein, Mow suggested&nbsp;that the new roll-backed chain&nbsp;should retain the ticker ETH, while the existing one could be rebranded as "ETHNK." He also cautioned investors to abstain from trading ETH until the issue is fully resolved.
As of now, Ethereum is being traded at $2,770, reflecting a 4% surge over the last day.
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Disney CEO Bob Iger recently underscored the significance of hiring employees who exhibit &#8216;genuine decency&#8217;, a characteristic he feels is frequently undervalued in recruitment.
What Happened:&nbsp;Iger advocates for the prioritization of &#8216;genuine decency&#8217; in the hiring process. Iger contends that this trait is often overlooked by hiring managers.
In&nbsp;his book published in 2019, &#8220;The Ride&nbsp;of A Lifetime: Lessons Learned&nbsp;from 15 Years as CEO&nbsp;of the Walt Disney Company,&#8221; Iger wrote,&nbsp;&#8220;Genuine decency — an instinct&nbsp;for fairness and openness and&nbsp;mutual respect — is a&nbsp;rarer commodity in business than&nbsp;it should be, and you&nbsp;should look for it in&nbsp;the people you hire and&nbsp;nurture it in the people&nbsp;who work for you.&#8221;
"When hiring, try to surround yourself with people who are&nbsp;good&nbsp;in addition to being good at what they do," Iger wrote and as quoted <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/01/29/disney-ceo-bob-iger-bosses-should-hire-genuinely-decent-people-more-often.html">by </a>CNBC. 
While acknowledging the importance of skills and experience, Iger asserts that character is equally crucial in fostering a positive workplace culture. He further emphasized that leaders should embody the values of integrity, decency, and honesty, as they are representative of the company&#8217;s values.
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&#8220;What people think of you&nbsp;is what they&#8217;ll think of&nbsp;your company,&#8221; Iger wrote, underlining the importance of a leader&#8217;s reputation in shaping the company&#8217;s image.
"You can be the head of a seven-person organization or a quarter-million person organization, the same truth holds. What people think of you is what they'll think of your company," he wrote in the book. 
Why It Matters: Iger&#8217;s comments come at a time when companies are increasingly being scrutinized for their corporate culture and values. 
The emphasis on &#8216;genuine decency&#8217; not only reflects the changing dynamics of the workplace but also underscores the need for companies to align their values with those of their employees. 
This alignment is becoming increasingly important as workers are more likely to remain loyal to companies that share their values, thereby reducing turnover and increasing productivity.
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In his annual letter to&nbsp;Berkshire Hathaway&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>) shareholders, investment mogul&nbsp;Warren Buffett&nbsp;has once again imparted his insights on investing.
What Happened: Warren Buffett&#8217;s <a href="https://www.berkshirehathaway.com/letters/2024ltr.pdf">letter</a>, released on Saturday, provides insights into investing and lessons from his six-decade tenure at Berkshire. The letter, which Buffett has kept free from political and current events, focuses on the future of Berkshire and his reliance on equities.
Buffett hinted at his successor, stating, &#8220;At 94, it won't be long before Greg Abel replaces me as CEO and will be writing the annual letters.&#8221; He also stressed the importance of honesty with shareholders.
Buffett also discussed Berkshire&#8217;s investment strategies, expressing impartiality in choosing equity vehicles and the occasional availability of outstanding businesses at bargain prices.
"Businesses, as well as individuals with desired talents, however, will usually find a way to cope with monetary instability as long as their goods or services are desired by the country's citizenry. So, too, with personal skills. Lacking such assets as athletic excellence, a wonderful voice, medical or legal skills or, for that matter, any special talents, I have had to rely on equities throughout my life. In effect, I have depended on the success of American businesses and I will continue to do so," he shared in the letter. 
He also reflected on America&#8217;s prosperity, attributing it to the wise deployment of capital and consistent saving by Americans. Despite the presence of scoundrels and promoters, Buffett believes the savings of Americans have delivered a quality of output beyond the dreams of any colonist.
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"Understandably, really outstanding businesses are very seldom offered in their entirety, but small fractions of these gems can be purchased Monday through Friday on Wall Street and, very occasionally, they sell at bargain prices. We are impartial in our choice of equity vehicles, investing in either variety based upon where we can best deploy your (and my family's) savings. Often, nothing looks compelling; very infrequently we find ourselves knee-deep in opportunities. Greg has vividly shown his ability to act at such times," he added. 
On Berkshire&#8217;s $334.2 billion cash pile, Buffett assured shareholders that the majority of their money remains in equities and that preference won&#8217;t change. He warned against the potential evaporation of paper money&#8217;s value if fiscal folly prevails.
Why It Matters: Buffett&#8217;s annual letter is a much-anticipated event in the investment world, offering insights into his investment philosophy and the future direction of Berkshire Hathaway. 
His comments on his successor and the company&#8217;s investment strategies provide valuable insights for investors. His reflections on America&#8217;s prosperity and the role of savings and capital deployment underscore his long-term, value-oriented investment approach. 
His warning about the potential devaluation of paper money in the face of fiscal folly serves as a cautionary note for investors.
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Buffett's Key Lessons in Berkshire Annual Letter: 'Really Outstanding Businesses Are Very Seldom Offered in Their Entirety'

The late billionaire Charlie Munger, who passed away at the age of 99, shared in an interview that there&#8217;s no hidden formula to achieving <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/01/42935637/heres-how-charlie-mungers-final-investment-move-doubled-his-money-reveals-his-close-friend-li-lu">financial success and longevity.</a>
What Happened: Munger&#8217;s approach to life and work was simple and direct. He focused on evading conventional pitfalls and was prudent in his decision-making.
Munger, a resident of the same humble abode for seven decades, held the belief that lavish living often paves the way to discontent. 
"I avoided the standard ways of failing, because my game in life was always to avoid all standard ways of failing. You teach me the wrong way to play poker and I will avoid it. You teach me the wrong way to do something else, I will avoid it. And, of course, I've avoided a lot, because I'm so cautious," Munger said in the interview <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5Oom5Rjp_Y">with </a>CNBC. 
This pragmatic approach was also mirrored in his spending habits. When his business associate at&nbsp;Berkshire Hathaway, Warren Buffett, opted&nbsp;to replace a company jet,&nbsp;Munger deemed the $6.7 million expense as extravagant.
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In Munger&#8217;s view, steering clear of apparent risks, frivolity, and &#8220;insane&#8221; scenarios were instrumental to his financial success and longevity. &#8220;Steer clear of insanity at all costs. Insanity is far more prevalent than you&#8217;d imagine,&#8221; he said. 
Munger&#8217;s financial success and longevity were driven by his ability to steer clear of unnecessary risks, frivolous decisions, and irrational situations.
"Avoid crazy at all costs. Crazy is way more common than you think. It's easy to slip into crazy. Just avoid it, avoid it, avoid it," Munger said. 
Why It Matters: Munger&#8217;s philosophy of financial success and longevity offers valuable insights into his life and work ethic. 
His avoidance of conventional failure modes, his cautious decision-making, and his disdain for extravagance and risky ventures like cryptocurrency, all paint a picture of a man who valued practicality and prudence over quick gains and lavish lifestyles. 
His views on financial success and longevity, while not groundbreaking, offer a refreshing perspective in a world often obsessed with quick riches and ostentatious displays of wealth. 
His legacy serves as a reminder that success can be achieved through simplicity, caution, and a steadfast refusal to participate in &#8220;insane&#8221; ventures.
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Tesla (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) is one stock that has skyrocketed from its beginning stages, leaving many wishing they got in on it from the start. One woman recently called "The Ramsey Show" for financial advice regarding her Tesla stock, which grew to an astonishing amount from her initial investment.&nbsp;
Her dilemma? Whether to cash out and pay off her mortgage or hold onto the stock because, in her words, "Nobody knows what Tesla&#8217;s capable of."
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">From $1,000 to $380,000 in Tesla Stock</h2>
The caller explained that she invested $1,000 in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43686887/teslas-stock-climbs-nearly-3-in-thursday-pre-market-as-analyst-predicts-growth-in-ev-ai-and-robotics">Tesla stock</a> in 2011, in the company's early stages. Over the years, without adding any additional money to her investment, the stock surged, reaching upwards of $380,000. She and her family now owe $288,000 on their home and are weighing the benefits of selling the stock to become mortgage-free.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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Financial expert <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/01/43276105/trumps-tax-plan-could-slash-social-security-benefits-33-by-2035-ramsey-show-host-george-kamel-weighs-in">George Kamel</a>, a host on "The Ramsey Show," was impressed by the caller's success. "What?" he reacted in shock, before confirming that she had truly turned just $1,000 into hundreds of thousands of dollars without adding more funds to the investment.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Risks of Holding a Single Stock</h2>
While acknowledging the incredible return, Kamel advised the caller to be cautious. He emphasized the risks associated with keeping such a large portion of wealth in a single stock, even one as well-known as Tesla. "As soon as you can get that house paid off and get out of a single stock, the better," he said.
His advice aligns with common financial principles: diversifying investments can help protect against market downturns. Tesla's stock, like any other, is subject to volatility. Holding onto the stock means exposure to potential price swings that could reduce the value of her gains.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Role of Taxes in the Decision</h2>
One of the biggest factors to consider in selling such a large stock position is the tax implication. Kamel advised the caller to consult a tax professional before making any moves. Since the stock's value has increased significantly since she bought it, selling would trigger <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/02/43669470/im-so-sorry-dave-ramsey-left-speechless-after-hearing-the-capital-gains-tax-a-canadian-restaurant-owner-would-owe-if-he-sold-his-business">capital gains taxes</a>. Depending on her income and how long she has held the stock, the tax bill could be substantial.
Instead of selling all at once, Kamel suggested an alternative approach: selling off portions of the stock gradually over a few years. This strategy could help reduce the overall tax burden by spreading the gains across multiple tax years, potentially keeping her in a lower tax bracket.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Can Her Income Cover the Mortgage Instead?</h2>
Another consideration is the caller's household income. She shared that her family is earning $275,000 annually, which is a strong financial position. Kamel's advice implies that, with such a high income, they may be able to aggressively pay down the mortgage without relying entirely on the Tesla stock sale.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What Should She Do?</h2>
Ultimately, the decision rests on her financial goals and risk tolerance. Paying off the mortgage would provide security and eliminate monthly payments, but holding onto the stock could yield further gains—though with added risk. Consulting a financial and tax professional could help her determine the best course of action based on her specific situation.
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Billionaire business tycoon Mark Cuban has expressed his dissatisfaction with the Democratic Party&#8217;s salesmanship.
What Happened: Cuban, a supporter of then-Vice President Kamala Harris in the last election, voiced his disappointment over the Democrats&#8217; performance in an interaction on Saturday.
He pinpointed the party&#8217;s failure to effectively communicate their message as a significant reason for their defeat in the White House and Senate races, and the Republicans&#8217; success in retaining the House majority.
Cuban shared his experiences as a spokesperson for Harris&#8217;s campaign. He criticized the Biden administration&#8217;s approach to several issues, notably immigration, labeling it as &#8220;awful.&#8221;
Despite his criticisms, Cuban attributed the Democrats&#8217; November losses to inadequate salesmanship. He compared this to President Donald Trump&#8216;s knack for selling a winning message, despite his own criticisms of Trump.
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"It was kind of fun actually. I learned that the Democrats can't sell worth shit. And they're so, you know, persnickety about every little detail and that's why the Republicans at the presidential level — I don't want to say kicked their ass because it wasn't a runaway, but like I said, Donald Trump can sell. If you gave the Democrats a dollar bill and said, you can sell these for 50 cents, they would hire 50 people to decide how to do it and then would not know how to sell a dollar bill for 50 cents,&#8221; Cuban said. 
&#8220;If you gave it to Donald Trump and said sell this dollar bill for two dollars, he'd figure out a way. He'd tell you that two dollar bill is huge, it'll get you gold tennis shoes, it'll get you a Trump meme coin. That's the problem and that's what I learned,&#8221; Cuban added. 
When asked about possibility of a presidential run, Cuban emphatically stated, &#8220;Hell&nbsp;no. No. No. No, it's&nbsp;not going to happen.&#8221;
Why It Matters: Cuban&#8217;s critique of the Democrats&#8217; salesmanship underscores the party&#8217;s struggle to effectively communicate their message to voters. 
This has been a recurring issue, leading to significant losses in recent elections. 
Cuban&#8217;s comments also highlight the importance of effective communication and salesmanship in politics, a factor that has played a significant role in shaping the political landscape.
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비트코인(CRYPTO:<a class="items-end ticker-link-wrapper inline-flex" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc-usd" target="_blank" rel="dofollow noopener" aria-label="Go to Quote Page for BTC/USD" data-google-interstitial="false">BTC</a>) ETF의 거친 황야에서 세 개의 헤비급 ETF들—iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBIT#NASDAQ">IBIT</a>), ProShares Bitcoin ETF(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BITO#NYSE">BITO</a>) 그리고 Volatility Shares Trust 2x Bitcoin Strategy ETF(BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BITX#BATS">BITX</a>)—가 거래량으로 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/bitcoin" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">거래소들</a>을 밝히고 있다.
수백만 달러의 자산과 엄청난 거래량을 자랑하는 이들 ETF들이 2024년에는 어떻게 될지 살펴보겠다.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT): 거래량의 거인</h2>
IBIT는 527억 달러에 달하는 경이로운 운용 자산(AUM)으로 비트코인 ETF 시장을 지배하고 있다. 하루 평균 4,860만 건의 거래를 기록하며 기관 투자자와 소매 투자자들 모두에게 필수 ETF로 자리잡았다.
월요일의 하락에 이어 화요일에 0.93%의 하락으로 일부 투자자들이 실망했지만, 장기적인 지표들은 여전히 매력적이다. 52주 범위가 22.02달러에서 61.75달러 사이에서 거래되고 있는 IBIT는 계속해서 회복력을 보여주고 있다. 또한 0.12%라는 초저비용 비율은 비트코인에 대한 비용 효율적인 노출을 원하는 투자자들에게 매력적인 요소이다.
추가 읽기: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/12/42729819/bitcoin-up-1-to-94000-sweet-setup-going-into-2025-but-beware-a-drop-below-93000-experts-say">비트코인 가격이 1% 상승하여 94,000달러: &#8216;2025년으로 가는 달콤한&#8217; 준비, 하지만 93,000달러 이하로 떨어질 경우 주의해야 한다는 전문가의 경고</a>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">ProShares Bitcoin ETF (BITO): 성장 이야기</h2>
BITO는 24억 달러의 매력적인 운용 자산(AUM)을 가지고 있으며, IBIT의 규모는 없지만 하루 평균 1,170만 건의 거래로 이를 보완하고 있다. 펀드의 0.95% 운용비율은 다소 높은 편이지만, 적극적인 전략을 반영한 결과이다.
최근 5거래일 동안 3.84% 하락했음에도 불구하고, BITO는 비트코인 노출을 위한 가장 접근 가능한 옵션 중 하나로 남아 있으며, 올해 초 52주 최고가인 34.07달러로 거래되었다.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">2x Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITX): 고위험, 고수익의 경쟁자</h2>
BITX는 레버리지 접근 방식 덕분에 연초 대비 101.21%라는 인상적인 수익률을 자랑하는 이 그룹의 매버릭이다. 이 ETF는 변동성을 활용하여 숙련된 트레이더들 사이에서 인기를 끌고 있다. 하루 평균 거래량이 1,110만 건이고, 52주 가격 변동폭이 18.24달러에서 72.80달러 사이인 것을 보면 BITX는 마음이 약한 투자자에게는 적합하지 않다.
1.90%의 운용비율은 세 가지 ETF 중 가장 높으며, 이는 증폭된 수익을 추구하는 투자자들에게는 프리미엄으로 작용다. 최근 5거래일 동안 8.62% 하락하며 레버리지에 따른 위험을 상기시켰다.
추가 읽기: <a href="https://kr.benzinga.com/news/usa/indices/%EB%B8%94%EB%9E%99%EB%A1%9D%EC%9D%98-%EB%B9%84%ED%8A%B8%EC%BD%94%EC%9D%B8-etf%EA%B0%80-%EA%B8%B0%EB%A1%9D-%EA%B2%BD%EC%8B%A0-1%EC%9B%94%EC%97%90-%EC%84%B8%EA%B3%84-%EC%B5%9C%EB%8C%80%EC%9D%98/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">블랙록의 비트코인 펀드, 역사적인 ETF 출시로 기록 경신—1월에 세계 최대 금 ETF를 초월할 것인가?</a>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">결론</h2>
안정성과 유동성을 원하는 투자자에게는 IBIT의 거래량 우위와 낮은 비용이 명백한 선택이 된다. BITO는 안정적인 성장과 폭넓은 매력을 제공하여 중간 지점을 찾는 투자자에게 적합하다. 한편, 스릴을 추구하는 투자자들은 BITX에 주목하여 증폭된 수익 가능성을 활용하고자 한다.
비트코인 ETF가 계속해서 자본을 끌어들이면서, IBIT, BITO 및 BITX의 조합은 암호화폐가 주류 투자에서 성장하고 매력적인 성숙도를 보여주는 증거로 남아 있다.
안전하게 투자하든 위험을 감수하든, 이 ETF들은 모두를 위한 무언가를 제공한다.

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아크 인베스트먼트 매니지먼트의 설립자 캐시 우드는 2024년 대선에서 도널드 트럼프가 카멀라 해리스를 물리치고 당선된 이후 인수합병(M&amp;A)이 급증할 것으로 예상했다.
무슨 일 있었나: ARK Innovation ETF(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKK#NYSE">ARKK</a>)를 이끄는 것으로 유명한 캐시 우드는 목요일(19일) 블룸버그 TV와의 인터뷰에서 &#8220;그동안 M&amp;A는 연방거래위원회(FTC)에 의해 막혀 있었지만 이는 곧 바뀔 것&#8221;이라고 <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zd-ZoXq5R3w" target="_blank" rel="noopener">말했다</a>.
캐시 우드는 비트코인(CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) 가격이 2030년까지 150만 달러에 도달할 것으로 예상하면서 암호화폐에 대한 낙관적인 견해를 계속 유지하고 있다. 그는 비트코인이 "금보다 더 희소해지고 있다"고 강조하며, 4월 반감기 이후 연간 공급 증가율이 0.9%로 감소했다고 지적했다.
우드에 따르면, 금 가격이 오르면 생산량이 증가하지만 비트코인은 그렇게 되지 않도록 하는 구조다.
이러한 발언은 올해 비트코인이 120% 상승하여 현재 10만 달러 가까이에서 거래되는 가운데 나온 것이다. 우드는 비트코인의 공급 한도가 2,100만 개로 고정되어 있으며, 기관 투자자의 관심 증가와 규제 확실성 덕분에 가격이 상승했다고 설명했다.
특히 비트코인 ETF의 등장으로 소매 투자자들의 관심이 크게 증가했다. iShares Bitcoin Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBIT#NASDAQ">IBIT</a>), Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GBTC#NYSE">GBTC</a>), Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FBTC#BATS">FBTC</a>), ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKB#BATS">ARKB</a>), Bitwise Bitcoin ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BITB#NYSE">BITB</a>), Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BTC#NYSE">BTC</a>), ProShares Bitcoin ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BITO#NYSE">BITO</a>), Volatility Shares Trust 2x Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BITX#BATS">BITX</a>) 같은 주요 상품들이 다양한 옵션을 제공하여 암호화폐 시장에 대한 노출을 원하는 투자자들을 유치하고 있다.
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또한 우드는 트럼프 대통령 행정부 아래서 더 광범위한 시장 참여에 대해 낙관론을 표명했다. 우드는 이전에 CNN에서 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/12/42262916/ark-invests-cathie-wood-says-stock-market-will-broaden-out-under-trump-but-growth-wont-be-linear-nothing-goes-up-in-a-straight-line" target="_blank" rel="noopener">성장이 선형적이지 않을 것이라고 경고</a>하면서도 &#8220;시장은 지금 당장 확대되고 혁신의 선두에 있는 기업에 보상을 제공할 것&#8221;이라고 말했다.
캐시 우드의 전망은 공화당 행정부 하에서 특히 은행과 생명공학 분야에서 M&amp;A 활동이 증가할 것이라는 뱅크오브아메리카 애널리스트들의 예측과 일치한다. 이들은 역사적으로 공화당 대통령 재임 기간 동안 금융 부문 거래가 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/11/41979935/golden-years-for-ma-deals-ahead-under-trump-analysts-highlight-top-10-large-cap-candidates" target="_blank" rel="noopener">50% 증가했다고</a> 언급했다.
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