The global stock market is currently ~ $154T, of which:
🇺🇸 The USA accounts for ~44.2% (~$69T) → Nearly equal to the rest of the world combined.
📊 Top largest markets: $BTC
01. 🇺🇸 The USA — ~$69T 02. 🇨🇳 China — ~$11T 03. 🇯🇵 Japan — ~$6.6T 04. 🇭🇰 Hong Kong — ~$4.6T 05. 🇮🇳 India — ~$4.4T 06. 🇬🇧 The UK — ~$4.3T 07. 🇨🇦 Canada — ~$3.1T 08. 🇩🇪 Germany — ~$2.3T 09. 🇫🇷 France — ~$2.3T 10. 🇨🇭 Switzerland — ~$2.1T $PLAY
⚠️ Noteworthy: The gap between the USA and the rest is extremely large.
📉 The clear picture: $AIA Global capital flows are still heavily concentrated in the USA — a place where technology, AI, and liquidity lead the market.
🔥 ASIA TIGHTENED LIKE A STRING — China exerts pressure, Japan prepares for the worst-case scenario
Tensions in East Asia are rapidly escalating as China increases military pressure, raising concerns about a direct conflict scenario with Japan. Tokyo has begun preparations for the worst situation, while the US has deployed F-35A fighters to Japan for the first time — a clear signal that tensions have surpassed diplomatic levels.
🇹🇼 Japan views the possibility of a Chinese attack on Taiwan as an existential threat and is ready to intervene if conflict arises — a move that prompted a sharp reaction from Beijing, warning of "serious consequences". $SIREN
📍 China continues to issue ultimatums regarding Japan's plans to deploy long-range missile systems up to 4,000 km, considering it a direct threat to its territory.
📍 The Senkaku Islands region continues to heat up as Chinese military vessels frequently approach, demonstrating pressure and intent to control. $PLAY
🏝️ This is one of the most tense disputed hotspots in the region, with Japan maintaining effective control, while both China and Taiwan assert sovereignty. $COLLECT
🇺🇸 The US recognizes Japan's administrative rights in this area, meaning any act of aggression could trigger the US-Japan defense treaty.
⚠️ The situation is rapidly developing — geopolitical risks in Asia are increasing significantly.
📊 Many AI models have been reported to exhibit abnormal behavior: • Not following direct commands from users • Trying to bypass control mechanisms $PLAY
Notably: In the past 6 months, cases of "misbehavior" are said to have increased by up to 500%. $STO
⚠️ This raises concerns about: • The reliability of AI systems • The ability to control as AI becomes increasingly complex $SIREN
The AI race is no longer just about performance — it is shifting towards safety issues.
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia is ramping up the East–West pipeline to full capacity ~7 million barrels/day, allowing for oil exports without passing through the Strait of Hormuz. $SIREN
📊 Meanwhile, the rest of the world remains heavily reliant:
• 🇨🇳 China — 37.7% • 🇮🇳 India — 14.7% • 🇰🇷 South Korea — 12.0% • 🇯🇵 Japan — 10.9% • Other Asia — 13.9% • 🇪🇺 Europe — 3.8% • 🇺🇸 USA — 2.5% • Other — 4.5% $RIVER
⚠️ The picture is clear: Saudi has an "escape route" Asia does not.
When Hormuz is tightened, those most dependent → take the hardest hit.$PIPPIN
🚨 CANADA PROPOSES TO BAN POLITICAL DONATIONS USING CRYPTO
🇨🇦 Bill C-25 in Canada proposes to completely ban political contributions using cryptocurrency, money orders, and prepaid cards. $SIREN 📊 Key points: • Ban the use of crypto across the entire federal political funding system • Extend to harder-to-trace forms such as prepaid cards $NOM
This decision is supported by the Election Agency, citing risks of identity verification due to the "semi-anonymous" nature of crypto.
Currently, the bill is in the first reading stage in the House of Commons.$RIVER
🚨 BREAKING: TRUMP CONSIDERS WITHDRAWING TROOPS FROM GERMANY
🇺🇸 President Donald Trump is considering the possibility of withdrawing U.S. forces from Germany, an option that has been contemplated since he returned to the White House.$SIREN
📊 Context: Germany is currently one of the largest military deployment centers for the U.S. in Europe, playing a crucial role in NATO and regional operations.
⚠️ If implemented:$BTC This move could significantly alter the security structure in Europe and the relationship between the U.S. and NATO allies.$ON
🚨 BREAKING: HOUTHIS FIRE MISSILES AT ISRAEL — ESCALATING CONFLICT
🇾🇪 A missile has been launched from Yemen towards southern Israel — the first time since the Iran war broke out.$ON
📊 Key developments: • Israel confirms successful interception of the missile • No casualties reported • This is the first attack from Yemen in the current conflict. $SIREN
Houthi (forces allied with Iran) had previously only issued warnings — now they have begun taking actual action.
The risk of opening additional fronts in the Red Sea and strategic shipping routes is increasing significantly.$RIVER
📉 Today, investor BlackRock sold ~$201.5M Bitcoin ETF — the largest capital withdrawal in nearly 2 months. $BTC
Overall market: • Spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded ~$225.5M outflow during the day • Weekly cash flow turned negative: -$296.18M • This is the first week in March with negative cash flow $SIREN
The developments indicate that capital flow is slowing down, as the market begins to be more cautious after a strong uptrend. $RIVER
📊 Foreign investors have sold a net ~$52 billion in stocks in emerging markets in Asia (excluding China) just in March — the largest capital outflow ever recorded.$ON
This figure: • Is +49% higher than the COVID 2020 record • Is +148% higher than the Russia–Ukraine crisis in 2022
📉 The strongest capital outflows are in:$C • Taiwan • South Korea • India
These are all economies that heavily depend on oil imports.$SIREN
⚠️ Context: Asia consumes about ~80% of the oil that passes through the Strait of Hormuz — a chokepoint being disrupted by conflict.
When energy is squeezed, capital flows out first — and the market is reflecting that.