Headline: Dalio Warns of Bubble as Crypto Retreats; Metaplanet Taps Preferreds for BTC
Introduction: A risk-off tone returned to digital assets and equities as market veteran Ray Dalio cautioned on bubble conditions, while major cryptocurrencies lost ground and corporate strategies around Bitcoin evolved. Investors weighed defensive positioning, liquidity signals, and technical levels across key tokens.
Markets opened to heightened caution after Ray Dalio drew parallels between today’s backdrop and historic peaks in 1929 and 2000, warning that inflation-adjusted equity gains have been negligible and recommending a shift toward gold and tighter credit exposure. While risk appetite cools, long-horizon capital continues to find opportunities in the energy transition: the global geothermal industry is projected to reach $14.5 billion by 2034 at a 7% CAGR, with high upfront costs balanced by improving technology and sustained clean energy investment.
In crypto, selling pressure accelerated as Bitcoin fell from roughly $93,000 to $88,000 and Ethereum slipped about 4%. Market stress spilled into proxies, with MicroStrategy printing a new low and down 62% year over year. Altcoins reflected fragile liquidity: Hedera (HBAR) broke below $0.145 support on a 138% surge in volume, with a brief trading pause hinting at liquidity strain; BONK consolidated below $0.0001 after a 91% volume spike, stuck in a 14.7% range; and Internet Computer (ICP) slid under $4.95 after failing to clear $4.98 resistance, leaving $4.63 as the key support to watch.
Amid the volatility, corporate adoption themes persisted. Metaplanet unveiled two preferred share classes—“Mars” and “Mercury”—to finance additional Bitcoin purchases, with Mercury targeting a 4.9% fixed yield. The stock gained 3% on the day despite a six-month downtrend, signaling ongoing institutional interest in digital assets even as broader markets reassess risk, liquidity, and technical positioning.
Key Points: – Ray Dalio cites bubble-like conditions, zero real equity returns, and advocates gold and reduced credit exposure. – Bitcoin slid from about $93K to $88K; Ethereum fell around 4%, and MicroStrategy set a new low. – HBAR broke below $0.145 on a 138% volume spike, highlighting liquidity pressure. – BONK traded below $0.0001, consolidating within a 14.7% band after a volume-driven breakdown. – ICP failed at $4.98 resistance and dipped under $4.95; support sits near $4.63. – Metaplanet launched “Mars” and “Mercury” preferred shares to fund Bitcoin, with Mercury targeting a 4.9% fixed yield.
