Headline: Markets Rally on Funding Deal as UK Stablecoin Cap Steers Crypto Sentiment
A government funding breakthrough lifted risk appetite, with U.S. futures pointing higher and traders rotating across equities and digital assets. At the same time, stricter UK rules on stablecoins sharpened focus on crypto valuations, while a slew of analyst rating changes and high-profile bearish bets kept volatility elevated across sectors.
On Wall Street, analysts were active. DraftKings was upgraded despite a softer Q3, and Coinbase was lifted to Buy with a $375 price target on favorable stablecoin dynamics. Eli Lilly drew a higher target of $1,104 on continued momentum in its obesity portfolio, while Cedar Fair, CarMax, and JD.com faced downgrades. Futures climbed more than 1% as shutdown concerns eased following a Senate vote to keep the government open. In single-name moves, CRWV guided for triple-digit revenue growth, while MTSR fell 15% amid headlines of a Pfizer acquisition.
Crypto markets were in sharp focus. UK authorities moved to cap retail stablecoin holdings at £20,000, a tougher stance than in the U.S., prompting traders to reassess the trajectory for stablecoin adoption and broader crypto valuations. Bitcoin jumped above $106,000 as government reopening news reduced macro risk, with Ethereum and Solana tagging along. Zcash cooled after a run toward $750. Meanwhile, lingering AI euphoria met caution as Michael Burry placed roughly $1.1 billion in bearish positions against Nvidia and Palantir, fueling bubble chatter even as AI stocks held firm. For consumers, Social Security payments of up to $5,108 are scheduled to hit accounts on November 12, 19, and 26.
Key Points: – U.S. futures rose over 1% as a Senate vote eased government shutdown risk. – Coinbase upgraded to Buy with a $375 target; DraftKings also upgraded despite a Q3 miss. – Eli Lilly target raised to $1,104 on obesity drug strength; Cedar Fair, CarMax, and JD.com downgraded. – UK proposes a £20,000 cap on stablecoin holdings, tightening crypto rules versus the U.S. – Bitcoin surged above $106,000; ETH and SOL advanced, while ZEC pulled back from recent highs. – Michael Burry bet about $1.1B against Nvidia and Palantir; Social Security payouts up to $5,108 arrive Nov. 12, 19, and 26.
