Morgan Stanley's interest rate strategists, Luca Salford and Maria Chiara Russo, have revised their forecast for the European Central Bank (ECB) due to ongoing Middle East conflicts, limited buffer zone visibility, and initial central bank analyses of a stagflation environment. According to Jin10, the strategists now anticipate the ECB will implement two 50 basis point rate hikes in June and September 2026, while retracting expectations for rate increases in 2027. LSEG data indicates that financial markets currently expect the ECB to raise rates three times this year. Additionally, the strategists project that under their baseline scenario for the ECB's rate path, the yield on 10-year German government bonds will be 2.80% by the end of 2026 and 2.70% in 2027.

Hackers created fake Google Play pages to trick Brazilian users into downloading malicious apps that secretly mine cryptocurrency and steal data. The malware can also hijack crypto transactions and give attackers full remote control of infected phones.

Gate data shows that spot silver touched $61/oz, down 10.17% on the day. New York silver futures plunged 12.00% on the day, currently trading at $61.29/oz.

The metals market has recently experienced a correction. International gold (XAUT) reached a 24-hour high of $4,534.8, currently trading at $4,145.4; international silver (XAG) reached a 24-hour high of $69.66, currently trading at $61.31. Metal prices have retreated from their highs, market volatility has increased, and trading sentiment remains active. According to CoinGlass data, metal contract trading volume on the Gate platform has increased significantly. XAUT's 24-hour contract trading volume reached $100 million, a 638.49% increase compared to the previous period, ranking third; XAG's 24-hour contract trading volume reached $130 million, a 506.70% increase compared to the previous period, ranking first and second. Against the backdrop of price corrections, the battle between bulls and bears has intensified, significantly boosting metal contract trading activity. Gate pioneered a metal contract trading section, providing 24/7 uninterrupted trading, offering users greater strategic flexibility and asset management efficiency in volatile market conditions. Gate contracts cover a wide range of traditional financial assets, including stocks, metals, forex, indices, and commodities, supporting trading in core assets such as gold, silver, and popular global stocks. Gate continues to build a more efficient and professional one-stop trading platform for multi-asset trading for users worldwide.

Bitcoin experienced fluctuations near a two-week low on Monday during early trading in Asia. Bloomberg posted on X, highlighting the cryptocurrency's recent volatility. The digital currency's movement comes amid broader market uncertainties and investor caution. Analysts are closely monitoring Bitcoin's performance as it navigates through these fluctuations. The cryptocurrency market continues to face challenges, with Bitcoin's price movements reflecting ongoing market dynamics.

A report from the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting on the 23rd claims that a U.S. fighter jet was hit and subsequently crashed in Kuwait. According to Jin10, the incident has not been independently verified, and further details about the circumstances surrounding the crash remain unclear. The report did not specify the type of aircraft involved or the nature of the incident. The U.S. military has yet to comment on the report.

BIT (formerly Matrixport) released a chart today stating that while the Bitcoin spot price has not yet fully reflected this change, the options market has already reacted with a significant increase in implied volatility and a continued rise in demand for downside protection. Over the past week, put options accounted for 29% of trading volume in Bitcoin options, and an even higher 37% in Ethereum, indicating a clear shift towards defensive positioning. Behind this position adjustment lies traders' deep concerns about geopolitical tensions: inflationary pressures may persist longer and their impact may extend beyond oil prices to a wider range of growth-sensitive assets. Therefore, continuously monitoring market positioning changes remains crucial, especially in the options market. Compared to spot prices, options tend to reflect changes in the risk appetite of quick-money accounts and tactical funds earlier. Although overall trading volume remains relatively low, market participants are not complacent and are actively managing tail risk. However, it is worth noting that Bitcoin's performance continues to outperform other risk assets.

BP was quoted at 0.304 USDT in pre-market trading, according to NS3.AI. This data provides insight into the current valuation of BP in the cryptocurrency market.

WTI crude oil May futures have surpassed the $100 mark, reaching $100.26 per barrel following an intraday increase of over $2. According to NS3.AI, the contract experienced a daily rise of more than 2%, reflecting ongoing market dynamics.

A cryptocurrency wallet recently opened a 40x leveraged long position on 280.2 BTC, valued at $19.07 million. According to NS3.AI, the position was partially liquidated within an hour. Following the liquidation, the wallet retained 224.16 BTC, worth $15.18 million, with a liquidation price set at $67,587.12.

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Gate data shows that spot gold fell to $4,150 per ounce, down 7.82% on the day.

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Elon Musk announced Terafab, a new chip factory near Austin run by Tesla and SpaceX, to produce chips for AI, robotics, and space data centres. The facility aims to make up to one terawatt of computing power per year to meet demand that current suppliers cannot handle.

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Bitcoin consolidated after a sharp pullback, with options market signals indicating a highly defensive market, and on-chain activity and miner selling remaining sluggish.

The current fluctuations in gold prices are a result of the interplay of two forces. One force is the demand for safe-haven assets, with people seeking to exchange their gold for US dollars in the short term. The other force is the demand for decentralization, which refers to the strategic reserves held by central banks around the world to prevent the collapse of the dollar system.

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Tensions with Iran escalated again over the weekend, and the ongoing energy shock further exacerbated volatility in major assets. Renewed inflationary pressures and market pricing in a potential Federal Reserve rate hike significantly hampered the rise of risk assets such as cryptocurrencies.