Market Pulse
Daily market news summary in 4-hour intervals
Geopolitical Risks Escalate, Indonesia Rates Set to Rise, Chinese Stocks Plunge
20 Jul 2026, 04:00 - 08:00 (UTC)
1. Middle East tensions are escalating with reports of Iranian drone attacks intercepted by Bahrain and Kuwait, alongside warnings from Iran's Revolutionary Guards to the U.S.
2. Economists widely expect Bank Indonesia to hike its 7-day reverse repo rate by 25 bps to 6.00% on July 22nd, with projections for the rate to hold at 6.00% through end-2026.
3. Major Chinese stock indices, including the STAR Composite, ChiNext, and CSI 2000, experienced significant declines of over 4-5%, indicating negative market sentiment.
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2. Economists widely expect Bank Indonesia to hike its 7-day reverse repo rate by 25 bps to 6.00% on July 22nd, with projections for the rate to hold at 6.00% through end-2026.
3. Major Chinese stock indices, including the STAR Composite, ChiNext, and CSI 2000, experienced significant declines of over 4-5%, indicating negative market sentiment.
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Middle East Tensions Escalate, Bitcoin Breaks $65K, China Markets Rally
20 Jul 2026, 00:00 - 04:00 (UTC)
1. Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East escalated with Iran's Revolutionary Guards' attacks and Trump's statement about hitting Iran hard, potentially impacting global markets and oil prices.
2. Bitcoin has surpassed $65,000, indicating strong upward momentum in the cryptocurrency market.
3. Chinese markets show positive momentum with various indexes gaining and the central bank injecting liquidity while managing the Yuan.
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2. Bitcoin has surpassed $65,000, indicating strong upward momentum in the cryptocurrency market.
3. Chinese markets show positive momentum with various indexes gaining and the central bank injecting liquidity while managing the Yuan.
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Middle East Tensions Escalate, Oil Surges Past $90, Treasuries Decline
20 Jul 2026, 20:00 - 00:00 (UTC)
1. Middle East tensions sharply escalated with US strikes on Iran and a vessel fire near Oman, prompting regional alerts.
2. Brent Crude oil prices surged above $90/bbl for the first time since June 2024, driven by the escalating conflict in the Middle East.
3. US 10-year and 30-year Treasury futures fell as oil prices rose, signaling inflation concerns.
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2. Brent Crude oil prices surged above $90/bbl for the first time since June 2024, driven by the escalating conflict in the Middle East.
3. US 10-year and 30-year Treasury futures fell as oil prices rose, signaling inflation concerns.
#MiddleEast #OilPrices #BrentCrude #Geopolitics #Inflation #MarketPulse #USTreasuries #TraderAlert #EconomicNews #GlobalMarkets
Middle East Tensions Escalate: Kuwait, Jordan Condemn Iran Over Infrastructure Attacks
19 Jul 2026, 16:00 - 20:00 (UTC)
1. Kuwait states Iran bears full responsibility for attacks on civilian infrastructure.
2. Kuwait condemns Iran's attack on its power and water desalination facilities.
3. Jordan summoned Iran's envoy, warning its security and sovereignty are a "red line."
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2. Kuwait condemns Iran's attack on its power and water desalination facilities.
3. Jordan summoned Iran's envoy, warning its security and sovereignty are a "red line."
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Crypto Whale Moves, Major Investment, Bitcoin Buy Signal
19 Jul 2026, 12:00 - 16:00 (UTC)
1. The 'smart money' address gritsa.eth just opened a 50 BTC long position on Hyperliquid, valued at $3.22 million, signaling a significant crypto whale move.
2. Strategy founder Michael Saylor hinted at an upcoming Bitcoin purchase, following their usual pattern of disclosing BTC acquisitions.
3. Qatari Diar Egypt unveiled the $29.7 billion Alam Al Roum project, including $3.5 billion in direct cash investment, indicating a massive market investment.
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2. Strategy founder Michael Saylor hinted at an upcoming Bitcoin purchase, following their usual pattern of disclosing BTC acquisitions.
3. Qatari Diar Egypt unveiled the $29.7 billion Alam Al Roum project, including $3.5 billion in direct cash investment, indicating a massive market investment.
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Middle East Tensions Surge: Bahrain Intercepts Attack, Kuwait Facility Targeted, Hormuz Shipping Alert
19 Jul 2026, 08:00 - 12:00 (UTC)
1. Bahrain air defences intercepted an Iranian attack, triggering sirens in the region.
2. A power and water desalination plant in Kuwait was attacked for the second time in two days.
3. Iran's Revolutionary Guards reported an incident involving two vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, causing two others to renounce transit.
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2. A power and water desalination plant in Kuwait was attacked for the second time in two days.
3. Iran's Revolutionary Guards reported an incident involving two vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, causing two others to renounce transit.
#MiddleEast #Geopolitics #OilPrices #Conflict #StockMarket #TradingNews #Bahrain #Kuwait #StraitOfHormuz #MarketUpdate
Middle East Tensions Rise, Major Crypto Whales Make Moves
19 Jul 2026, 04:00 - 08:00 (UTC)
1. Kuwaiti military reported intercepting Iranian missiles and drones, raising concerns about geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
2. A significant whale continues to increase its Bitcoin long position to 1660 BTC, with a liquidation price at $63,123.
3. The largest ETH short whale is facing an unrealized loss of approximately $8.31 million from its 50,000 ETH short position.
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2. A significant whale continues to increase its Bitcoin long position to 1660 BTC, with a liquidation price at $63,123.
3. The largest ETH short whale is facing an unrealized loss of approximately $8.31 million from its 50,000 ETH short position.
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Whale Activity, DEX Volume Surges, BTC Price Predictions
19 Jul 2026, 00:00 - 04:00 (UTC)
1. Two newly created wallets sold 72 BTC ($4.66 million) and then opened a $22.4 million ETH long position with 20x leverage.
2. Robinhood Chain's 24-hour DEX trading volume reached $528.5 million, surpassing Base to rank fourth overall.
3. Polymarket indicates a 74% probability of Bitcoin reaching $70,000 this year, with lower odds for $80,000 and $90,000.
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2. Robinhood Chain's 24-hour DEX trading volume reached $528.5 million, surpassing Base to rank fourth overall.
3. Polymarket indicates a 74% probability of Bitcoin reaching $70,000 this year, with lower odds for $80,000 and $90,000.
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US Strikes Iran, Geopolitical Risks Rise, Samsung Layoffs
19 Jul 2026, 20:00 - 00:00 (UTC)
1. Iranian media reported US military targeting areas near Hajiabad and Sirik.
2. CENTCOM confirmed the US launched new strikes against Iran.
3. Samsung Electronics America announced a workforce reduction of 739 in New Jersey, US.
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2. CENTCOM confirmed the US launched new strikes against Iran.
3. Samsung Electronics America announced a workforce reduction of 739 in New Jersey, US.
#Geopolitics #MiddleEast #US #Iran #MilitaryStrikes #StockMarket #TradingNews #MarketUpdate #Samsung #Layoffs
Geopolitical Tensions, Crypto Shorting, & Middle East Shipping Incident
18 Jul 2026, 16:00 - 20:00 (UTC)
1. The EU and Gulf States urged Iran to ensure the Strait of Hormuz remains open without conditions, rejecting any illegitimate claims of sovereignty.
2. UKMTO reported an incident involving a merchant vessel and military forces near Oman, citing ongoing military activity in the region.
3. Abraxas Capital deposited 3 million USDC into Hyperliquid and significantly increased short positions on both Bitcoin and Ethereum.
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2. UKMTO reported an incident involving a merchant vessel and military forces near Oman, citing ongoing military activity in the region.
3. Abraxas Capital deposited 3 million USDC into Hyperliquid and significantly increased short positions on both Bitcoin and Ethereum.
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Middle East Tensions Escalate, Crypto Sees $116M Liquidations
18 Jul 2026, 12:00 - 16:00 (UTC)
1. Kuwaiti Fire Force successfully contained multiple fires caused by Iranian attacks and shrapnel in residential areas.
2. Coinglass data indicates total crypto liquidations reached $116 million in the past 24 hours, predominantly from short positions.
3. Russia's Lavrov held a phone call with his Emirati counterpart to discuss the evolving situation in the Persian Gulf.
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2. Coinglass data indicates total crypto liquidations reached $116 million in the past 24 hours, predominantly from short positions.
3. Russia's Lavrov held a phone call with his Emirati counterpart to discuss the evolving situation in the Persian Gulf.
#LatestNews #Geopolitics #MiddleEast #Crypto #Liquidations #MarketUpdate #Conflict #Diplomacy #Kuwait #TradingInsights
Middle East Tensions Escalate, Crypto ETFs See Strong Inflows
18 Jul 2026, 08:00 - 12:00 (UTC)
1. Iranian attacks on a Kuwaiti oil facility caused injuries and significant damage, fueling geopolitical concerns in energy markets.
2. US Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded a cumulative net inflow of $75.5 million and Ethereum spot ETFs saw $105.5 million this week, indicating strong institutional interest.
3. Middle East tensions escalated as Jordan intercepted drones and Iranian missiles reportedly penetrated air defense systems in Jordan.
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2. US Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded a cumulative net inflow of $75.5 million and Ethereum spot ETFs saw $105.5 million this week, indicating strong institutional interest.
3. Middle East tensions escalated as Jordan intercepted drones and Iranian missiles reportedly penetrated air defense systems in Jordan.
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