Bitcoin Short-Term Breaks $111,000

Japan’s Nikkei 225 index and South Korea’s KOSPI rose in early trading on April 10, per Bitget market data. The Nikkei 225 gained 1.59% to 56,783.36 points, while the KOSPI hit 5,900 points with an intraday gain of 2.12%. ### Notes on U.S. language habits: 1. **Date format**: Uses *Month Day* (no "th" for ordinal, with "on" for context: *on April 10*). 2. **Financial terminology**: "Gained" (vs. "rose") is more common in U.S. market news; "hit" emphasizes reaching a key level (5,900 points). 3. **Conciseness**: "Per" (vs. "according to") is standard in quick updates; breaks down key figures for readability. 4. **Flow**: Places the core market action first, then supports with data—aligns with U.S. news brevity.

On Thursday, April 10, six ships total transited the Strait of Hormuz, per data from global ship-tracking firm MarineTraffic. U.S. President Donald Trump stated: “Iran has been extremely problematic when it comes to letting oil transit the Strait of Hormuz—it’s nearly a despicable act. It’s completely contrary to the agreement we reached!”

SpaceX posted a nearly $5 billion loss in 2025, per The Information, as it ramps up spending on AI-related infrastructure and computing power, the outlet reported Wednesday (April 10). SpaceX is accelerating its push into AI and high-performance computing—including building data centers and procuring computing power—to back its long-term strategy for satellite networks and automated systems. But heavy capital expenditures have taken a big bite out of its short-term profitability. Despite the steep loss, the market broadly sees SpaceX’s core revenue streams—including Starlink—continuing to grow. The AI investment is viewed more as a forward-looking move to strengthen its competitive edge in communications and aerospace data processing.

**April 10th Quick Recap: Key Geopolitical Developments** - **Ukraine-Russia Ceasefire**: Putin announced a 32-hour Easter ceasefire; Ukrainian President Zelensky immediately matched the move. The ceasefire window opens at 9:00 PM Beijing time on April 11th. - **Market & Policy Updates**: - Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) hiked margin requirements for Brent and European Diesel futures contracts. - U.S. media reports: The U.S. government is expected to extend Russian oil sanction waivers this week, potentially clearing the way for future Iran oil waiver arrangements. - Polish Central Bank President reaffirmed commitment to growing gold reserves (current holdings: 580 tons), reiterating its 700-ton target. - **Iran & Middle East: Multiple Fronts Progressing** - **Negotiations**: Iran’s deputy foreign minister confirmed a delegation will travel to Islamabad for peace talks—but laid out a condition: Israel must halt attacks on Lebanon. Sources note Iran will not ho

On April 10, U.S. President Donald Trump said, “Regarding Iran’s actions allowing oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, its behavior has been very bad, to put it mildly. It’s almost a form of piracy. This is nothing like the agreement we struck!”

On April 10, the public feud between OKX CEO Star and Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) escalated further, with the pair clashing again in a heated exchange on social media this morning. Zhao demanded Star “apologize like a man” for his prior remarks, criticizing him for pivoting the conversation, launching ongoing baseless attacks, and noting Binance’s equity ownership “has nothing to do with you.” He added: “You’ve wasted enough of my time. Back to ignore mode. Not worth it.” In a post, Star — as OKX’s CEO — said he could not participate in a public “bet” due to the company’s compliance culture, and reminded that gambling is prohibited for UAE nationals. He clarified he has no interest in CZ’s personal life, but if Zhao makes untrue statements about him in books or public interviews, he reserves the right to question and clarify the facts. Star also took aim at divorce asset division, stating that after a 20-year marriage, the lawful splitting of family assets (including c