The Senate Banking Committee has set a vote for May 14 on the Clarity Act. According to NS3.AI, TD Cowen noted that this decision merely shifts the debate to the full Senate. Jaret Seiberg explained that if the committee passes the bill, it would allow lawmakers to merge it with the Senate Agriculture Committee's version and then pursue the 60 votes required for approval. However, Seiberg highlighted that disagreements over stablecoin yield, ethics provisions, anti-money laundering, and market manipulation standards continue to pose challenges to the bill's progress this year.

Bitcoin is encountering challenges in surpassing the $84,000 mark, although bullish sentiment persists as long as the price remains above the 20-day EMA. According to Cointelegraph, several major altcoins have experienced pullbacks, indicating that bears continue to sell during rallies. Bitcoin (BTC) has seen a decline at the week's start, but bulls are striving to keep the price above $81,500. Crypto sentiment platform Santiment reported a current ratio of bullish to bearish comments on social media at 1.5:1, suggesting that the ongoing upward movement may lack sustainability, as rallies fueled by confident crowds tend to dissipate faster than those amid skepticism. A concerning factor for BTC is its rejection at the 200-day exponential moving average ($82,039). Since November 2025, each rejection at the 200-day EMA has led to sharp drawdowns ranging from 25% to 36%. If history repeats, BTC might experience a 30% decline toward $56,000. However, the outlook is not entirely bleak for bulls. U.S. spot BTC exchange-traded funds have recorded six consecutive weeks of net inflows, marking the longest streak since August 2025, suggesting investor anticipation of continued recovery. The S&P 500 Index (SPX) has maintained its upward trend, reaching a new all-time high of 7,423. This indicates strong bullish control. A minor risk to this trend is the overbought level on the relative strength index (RSI), suggesting potential consolidation or correction. The 20-day EMA (7,169) serves as a key support level. A rebound from this level would affirm the uptrend's strength, while a close below it could lead to a drop to 7,002. The US Dollar Index (DXY) struggles to rise above the 20-day EMA (98.40), indicating persistent bearish pressure. Sellers aim to push the price below 97.74, potentially leading to a decline toward 96.21. The index may remain within the 95.55 to 100.54 range for some time. Buyers need to drive the price above the 50-day simple moving average (99) to signal a recovery, potentially rallying to the resistance at 100.54. Bitcoin buyers have again failed to push BTC above $84,000, showing active bearish resistance at higher levels. The pullback is expected to find support at the 20-day EMA ($78,852). If successful, bulls may attempt to breach the $84,000 barrier, potentially driving the BTC/USDT pair to $92,000 and $97,924, indicating a possible bottom at $60,000. Conversely, a break below the 20-day EMA signals profit-taking by short-term buyers, possibly leading to a decline toward the 50-day SMA ($74,191) and further to the support line.

DeepSeek-R1, the flagship reasoning model from Chinese lab DeepSeek, exhibits a 14.3% hallucination rate, nearly four times higher than its predecessor DeepSeek-V3, according to Vectara’s HHEM 2.1 benchmark. This discrepancy raises significant concerns for the crypto sector, where AI agent tokens increasingly rely on reasoning-style LLMs for autonomous trading and on-chain execution. Vectara's analysis revealed that R1 tends to 'overhelp' by adding unsupported information, which can lead to fabricated context in responses. The crypto market, hosting tokens like Virtuals Protocol (VIRTUAL) and ai16z (AI16Z), faces risks as these models can propagate errors through autonomous actions. Yann LeCun, Meta’s chief AI scientist, argues that autoregressive LLMs inherently struggle with hallucinations, while other labs focus on improving accuracy through various techniques. For crypto developers, effective risk management and verification steps are crucial to mitigate these challenges.

Venice (VVV), Toncoin (TON), and Internet Computer (ICP) are key altcoins to watch this week, as they sit at critical technical levels following last week's rally. Venice trades near $16.80, having surged 78% in seven days, and approaches the 1.272 Fibonacci retracement at $17.30. Toncoin, after a 6% pullback, holds near $2.28, targeting support at $2.12. Internet Computer, trading around $3.39, has flipped the 0.382 Fib at $3.10 into support. According to BeInCrypto, these altcoins must maintain key supports to sustain their bullish momentum.

Doctor Profit has characterized Bitcoin's recent rebound as a bull trap, suggesting that the optimal range for establishing short positions is between $82,000 and $85,000. According to NS3.AI, Doctor Profit views the current rise as a technical rebound, with the mid-$80,000s potentially marking a local peak. He is reportedly increasing his short position by 10% daily within this range.

Robert Kiyosaki, author of 'Rich Dad Poor Dad,' has warned that the global economy is heading for a crash in 2026, according to BeInCrypto. He identifies silver as one of the best current investments, citing its role as a real asset that fiat money cannot replicate. Kiyosaki ties his prediction to the 'Everything Bubble' he mentioned in his 2002 book, 'Rich Dad’s Prophecy,' and blames $39 trillion in US debt and a weak dollar. Despite mainstream forecasts of moderate growth, Kiyosaki sees the downturn as an opportunity for those holding real assets like silver, which he predicts could reach $200 by 2026.

Payward is reportedly in the process of securing a new funding round, aiming for a valuation of $20 billion. According to NS3.AI, this move comes as the company seeks to expand its operations and enhance its market position. The funding round is expected to attract significant interest from investors, given Payward's strong performance and growth potential in the industry. Details regarding the specific investors or the timeline for the funding round have not been disclosed. Payward's strategic focus on innovation and market expansion is likely to be a key factor in its pursuit of additional capital.

Piper Sandler analyst Alexander Potter has reaffirmed a $500 price target for Tesla, suggesting that investors purchasing shares around the current $420 price are essentially acquiring the company's Optimus humanoid robot at no additional cost. According to NS3.AI, Potter's analysis is based on a 20-year discounted cash flow model, which values Tesla's 17 existing product lines at approximately $400 per share, excluding the anticipated contribution from the Optimus robot.

It is rumored that SK Hynix's South Korean employees receive year-end bonuses exceeding 3 million RMB. Insiders reveal a huge disparity in treatment between China and South Korea, and the AI ​​storage supercycle may continue to drive up the prices of consumer electronics products.

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