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  • [BTC Daily] Extreme Macro Tantrum & Inverted Liquidation Flush : Analysis May 18, 2026

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    Key Indicators Table

    Key Market Indicators
    Current Market Price USD 76,986.40
    Fear & Greed [See Note 1] 28 (Extreme Fear)
    SSR Oscillator [See Note 2] Extreme Low
    U.S. Treasury TGA Balance [See Note 3] USD 802.4B (-USD 5.0B vs Yesterday)
    Coinbase High/Low (24h) Low USD 76,400.00 High USD 78,566.76
    Analysis Period May 17, 04:00 ~ May 18, 04:00 (EDT)
    Notes:
    Note 1: The index scale ranges from 0 (Extreme Fear) to 100 (Extreme Greed).
    Note 2: SSR (Stablecoin Supply Ratio). -1 indicates extreme buying power, +1 indicates buying power depletion.
    Note 3: TGA stands for Treasury General Account, the U.S. Treasury’s operating cash balance.
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  • May 18, 2026 Bitcoin Issue

    Summary

    1. The US Senate confirmed “inflation hawk” Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair, which, combined with a 6% PPI surge, pushed the 10-year Treasury yield to 4.60% and crushed rate cut expectations.
    2. Escalating geopolitical tensions involving the US, Israel, and Iran triggered a brutal $500 million liquidation of long positions within 15 minutes, driving massive spot ETF outflows.
    3. A stark regulatory divergence emerged as the US-based Bitcoin Depot filed for bankruptcy due to over-regulation, while South Korea’s Hana Bank attempted a historic $700 million acquisition of a stake in Upbit.
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  • [BTC Daily] Institutional Reallocation Amidst Macro Fear : Analysis May 17, 2026

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    Key Indicators Table

    Key Market Indicators
    Current Market Price USD 78,158.09
    Fear & Greed [See Note 1] 26 (Fear)
    SSR Oscillator [See Note 2] 9.6
    U.S. Treasury TGA Balance [See Note 3] USD 802.41B (-USD 5.01B vs Yesterday)
    Coinbase High/Low (24h) Low USD 77,613.58 High USD 79,100.00
    Analysis Period May 16, 04:00 ~ May 17, 04:00 (EDT)
    Notes:
    Note 1: The index scale ranges from 0 (Extreme Fear) to 100 (Extreme Greed).
    Note 2: SSR (Stablecoin Supply Ratio). -1 indicates extreme buying power, +1 indicates buying power depletion.
    Note 3: TGA stands for Treasury General Account, the U.S. Treasury’s operating cash balance.
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  • May 17, 2026 Bitcoin Issue

    Summary

    1. US inflation indicators, including a 6% PPI and 3.8% CPI, destroyed rate cut expectations, pushing the 10-year Treasury yield to 4.54% and triggering $550 million in long liquidations.
    2. CME Group announced the launch of the Nasdaq CME Crypto Index Futures on June 8, 2026, creating a capital-efficient basket investment path for macro hedge funds.
    3. Despite the Fear & Greed Index plummeting to 26, sovereign wealth funds like the UAE’s Mubadala and Italy’s Intesa Sanpaolo aggressively accumulated Bitcoin and altcoin ETFs.
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  • [TigersPost Update] After the CLARITY Act Committee Passage: Over 100 Toxic Amendments and Shaken Sentiment

    On May 15, TigersPost shared the positive news that the CLARITY Act passed the US Senate Banking Committee with a bipartisan 15-9 vote (markup). However, ahead of the final hurdle—the full Senate vote—an unexpected and powerful political headwind has begun to blow.

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  • [BTC Daily] Macro Headwinds Clash with Record On-chain Dry Powder : Analysis May 16, 2026

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    Key Indicators Table

    Key Market Indicators
    Current Market Price USD 78,388.98
    Fear & Greed [See Note 1] 43 (Fear)
    SSR Oscillator [See Note 2] 9.6
    U.S. Treasury TGA Balance [See Note 3] USD 807.42B (-USD 36.62B vs Yesterday)
    Coinbase High/Low (24h) Low USD 78,000.00 High USD 79,600.00
    Analysis Period May 15, 04:00 ~ May 16, 04:00 (EDT)
    Notes:
    Note 1: The index scale ranges from 0 (Extreme Fear) to 100 (Extreme Greed).
    Note 2: SSR (Stablecoin Supply Ratio). -1 indicates extreme buying power, +1 indicates buying power depletion.
    Note 3: TGA stands for Treasury General Account, the U.S. Treasury’s operating cash balance.
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  • May 16, 2026 Bitcoin Issue

    Summary

    1. US spot Bitcoin ETFs experienced massive net outflows of $290 million, heavily pressured by institutional profit-taking and threatening the $80,000 support level.
    2. Stronger-than-expected US macroeconomic data, including a 3.8% CPI and a 1.4% PPI surge, confirmed sticky inflation, effectively erasing expectations for a Fed rate cut.
    3. The CLARITY Act passed the Senate Banking Committee but faces severe political gridlock with over 100 proposed amendments, particularly targeting yield-bearing stablecoins.
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  • [BTC Daily] CLARITY Act Breakthrough & CPI Goldilocks : Analysis May 15, 2026

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    Key Indicators Table

    Key Market Indicators
    Current Market Price USD 83,450.00
    Fear & Greed [See Note 1] 58 (Greed)
    SSR Oscillator [See Note 2] 9.6
    U.S. Treasury TGA Balance [See Note 3] USD 795.30B (-USD 14.22B vs Yesterday)
    Coinbase High/Low (24h) Low USD 81,900.00 High USD 84,200.00
    Analysis Period May 14, 04:00 ~ May 15, 04:00 (EDT)
    Notes:
    Note 1: The index scale ranges from 0 (Extreme Fear) to 100 (Extreme Greed).
    Note 2: SSR (Stablecoin Supply Ratio). -1 indicates extreme buying power, +1 indicates buying power depletion.
    Note 3: TGA stands for Treasury General Account, the U.S. Treasury’s operating cash balance.
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  • May 15, 2026 Bitcoin Issue

    Summary

    1. The US Senate Banking Committee passed the CLARITY Act with a bipartisan 15-9 vote, establishing a comprehensive regulatory framework and securing a legal safe harbor for the DeFi ecosystem.
    2. Bitwise launched the yield-bearing Hyperliquid ETF (BHYP) on the NYSE, while CME Group introduced the Nasdaq CME Crypto Index Futures, opening massive institutional pipelines into on-chain assets.
    3. Despite robust US retail sales and fading rate cut expectations causing macroeconomic headwinds, Bitcoin remains resilient, supported by a historic low SSR of 9.6 and over $315 billion in stablecoin purchasing power.
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  • [TigersPost] May 15, 2026: The Historic Passage of the CLARITY Act and the On-chain Convergence of Financial Giants

    1. Summary

    • The global Bitcoin market is at a historical turning point. Despite macroeconomic pressures—such as robust April retail sales and persistent inflation—the structural shift is accelerating. Key drivers include the bipartisan 15-9 passage of the CLARITY Act by the Senate Banking Committee and Hana Bank’s acquisition of a stake in Upbit. While prices consolidate in the short term, the SSR (Stablecoin Supply Ratio) at 9.6 signals a massive buildup of sideline capital, preparing for a structural liquidity squeeze that could drastically reduce the available Bitcoin float.

    2. ‘CLARITY Act’ (Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, H.R. 3633) Progress Stages

    • Step 1: House Passage (July 2025): Passed with bipartisan support (294-134).
    • Step 2: Senate Delay (Late 2025 – Early 2026): Faced nearly a year of stagnation and two canceled markup sessions.
    • Step 3: Intense Lobbying: Conflict between the crypto industry and traditional banking over stablecoin regulations caused the delay.
    • Step 4: White House Mediation (March 2026): A tentative agreement was reached, though initially rejected by major banks.
    • Step 5: Final Compromise (Jan – Early May 2026): Section 404 was established regarding stablecoin interest payments, clearing the path for the Senate.
    • Step 6: Senate Banking Committee Approval (May 15, 2026): Passed 15-9 with all 13 Republicans and 2 Democrats (Ruben Gallego, Angela Alsobrooks) voting in favor.
    • Step 7: Full Senate Vote (Upcoming): Requires 60+ votes to pass.
    • Step 8: Bill Reconciliation (Upcoming): Merging House and Senate versions.
    • Step 9: Presidential Signature (Upcoming): Final enactment into law.
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