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According to data from the China Iron and Steel Association, in early April, the social inventory of five major categories of steel in 21 cities was 10.82 million tons, a decrease of 600,000 tons or 5.3% from the previous period; an increase of 3.61 million tons or 50.1% compared to the beginning of the year; and an increase of 990,000 tons or 10.1% compared to the same period last year.
Muddy Waters Founder Warns: Short Sellers Prepare Your Ammunition! A Market Shock Greater Than 2008 May Be Coming
On April 13, renowned short-seller and founder of Muddy Waters, Carson Block, issued a startling warning: as AI disrupts the market, bets against the U.S. stock market will be "smooth sailing." Carson Block stated that AI could trigger a market shock greater than the 2008-2009 global financial crisis. For those short-sellers who have endured years of "hard times" in the U.S. stock market, this undoubtedly opens the door to profit once again. Block noted that with the rapid proliferation of AI, the economy and markets will face profound impacts in the coming years, as turmoil in the job market will inevitably affect government finances and financial stability. "In the medium to long term, there will be severe economic and market consequences, as well as financial issues for governments, which I believe will make the global financial crisis seem trivial in comparison." He added, "As a short-seller, this will be an excellent opportunity to thrive," comparing it to the substantial profits earned by short-sellers who bet on the market crash in 2008. In recent years, many prominent short-sellers have retreated and closed their firms, including Jim Chanos, who shorted Enron before its collapse in 2001, and Nathan Anderson of Hindenburg Research. Block's prediction signifies that after years of struggle, U.S. stock short-sellers may be on the verge of a turnaround.
On April 13, renowned short-seller and founder of Muddy Waters, Carson Block, issued a startling warning: as AI disrupts the market, bets against the U.S. stock market will be "smooth sailing." Carson Block stated that AI could trigger a market shock greater than the 2008-2009 global financial crisis. For those short-sellers who have endured years of "hard times" in the U.S. stock market, this undoubtedly opens the door to profit once again. Block noted that with the rapid proliferation of AI, the economy and markets will face profound impacts in the coming years, as turmoil in the job market will inevitably affect government finances and financial stability. "In the medium to long term, there will be severe economic and market consequences, as well as financial issues for governments, which I believe will make the global financial crisis seem trivial in comparison." He added, "As a short-seller, this will be an excellent opportunity to thrive," comparing it to the substantial profits earned by short-sellers who bet on the market crash in 2008. In recent years, many prominent short-sellers have retreated and closed their firms, including Jim Chanos, who shorted Enron before its collapse in 2001, and Nathan Anderson of Hindenburg Research. Block's prediction signifies that after years of struggle, U.S. stock short-sellers may be on the verge of a turnaround.
Onshore RMB Against USD Closes at 6.8338 on April 13
On April 13, the onshore RMB against the USD closed at 6.8338 at 16:30, a decrease of 5 points from the previous trading day.
On April 13, the onshore RMB against the USD closed at 6.8338 at 16:30, a decrease of 5 points from the previous trading day.
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Two oil giants engage in a long-short bet at the same price level, with their liquidation ranges differing by only $2.
BlockBeats news, on April 13, according to Hyperinsight monitoring, today WTI crude oil futures surged above $100 per barrel, rising nearly 7.7% intraday. The WTIOIL contract on Hyperliquid followed the increase at a slower pace, currently quoted at $98.3, with a 24-hour gain of 4.3%.
As the market surged, two crude oil whales on the platform simultaneously opened WTIOIL positions with 20x leverage. Their position sizes both exceeded $1.5 million, with the average opening price close to $98, but in opposite directions.
Specifically, the long liquidation price is at $95.1, with an average price of $97.7; the short liquidation price is at $100.4, with an average price of $98.3; the difference between both sides’ liquidation prices and average opening prices is about $2.5.
Long address: 0xb322c1b811eaf8b3840133a2fc936f4c7185d51f
Short address: 0x0e09b56ef137f417e424f1265425e93bfff77e17
BlockBeats news, on April 13, according to Hyperinsight monitoring, today WTI crude oil futures surged above $100 per barrel, rising nearly 7.7% intraday. The WTIOIL contract on Hyperliquid followed the increase at a slower pace, currently quoted at $98.3, with a 24-hour gain of 4.3%.
As the market surged, two crude oil whales on the platform simultaneously opened WTIOIL positions with 20x leverage. Their position sizes both exceeded $1.5 million, with the average opening price close to $98, but in opposite directions.
Specifically, the long liquidation price is at $95.1, with an average price of $97.7; the short liquidation price is at $100.4, with an average price of $98.3; the difference between both sides’ liquidation prices and average opening prices is about $2.5.
Long address: 0xb322c1b811eaf8b3840133a2fc936f4c7185d51f
Short address: 0x0e09b56ef137f417e424f1265425e93bfff77e17
U.S. stocks move: NIO continues to rise 2% in pre-market trading; BOC International optimistic about its strong growth momentum and raises target price
WIZE has accumulated approximately $3.13 million worth of SOL, earning over 400 SOL in staking rewards over the past 6 months.
Foresight News reports that Japanese gaming company WIZE (formerly Mobcast Holdings) announced that as of April 10, 2026, its cumulative SOL purchases have reached approximately $3.13 million (500 million yen). Currently, its total holdings exceed 24,597 SOL, with an average purchase price of about $127 (20,327 yen). In CoinGecko's "Solana Treasury Holdings" ranking, WIZE currently holds the 15th position globally.
Over the past six months, WIZE has earned more than 400 SOL in staking rewards. Its "WIZE validator node" has officially joined the Solana Foundation SFDP program and has received delegations from projects such as DoubleZero. At present, including external delegations, the total volume of WIZE's treasury is approximately 152,000 SOL. The company plans to further increase its holdings, aiming to enter the global top 10 as soon as possible.
Foresight News reports that Japanese gaming company WIZE (formerly Mobcast Holdings) announced that as of April 10, 2026, its cumulative SOL purchases have reached approximately $3.13 million (500 million yen). Currently, its total holdings exceed 24,597 SOL, with an average purchase price of about $127 (20,327 yen). In CoinGecko's "Solana Treasury Holdings" ranking, WIZE currently holds the 15th position globally.
Over the past six months, WIZE has earned more than 400 SOL in staking rewards. Its "WIZE validator node" has officially joined the Solana Foundation SFDP program and has received delegations from projects such as DoubleZero. At present, including external delegations, the total volume of WIZE's treasury is approximately 152,000 SOL. The company plans to further increase its holdings, aiming to enter the global top 10 as soon as possible.