Bitcoin suffered a sudden flash crash on Sunday after a whale sold 24,000 BTC worth $2.7 billion. The sell-off triggered $550 million in liquidations and briefly erased $100 billion from the crypto market before a partial recovery.
Booking Holdings is trading close to record highs as strong global travel demand and upgraded guidance boost investor confidence. Q2 results beat expectations, while a Doji candlestick on the daily chart signals short-term indecision.
Crude oil prices extended their losing streak in early trading on Friday, August 8, 2025, as a combination of weak demand expectations, increased supply forecasts, and easing geopolitical tensions weighed on the market.
Palantir surged 6% after strong Q2 earnings, surpassing $1B in revenue. Fueled by AI growth and a potential $10B U.S. Army deal, the company raised its 2025 forecast, boosting its market cap to approximately $380 billion.
Copper futures pulled back modestly from record highs after the sharp rally triggered by looming U.S. import tariffs. Prices jumped following President Trump’s announcement on July 9 of a 50% copper import tariff, set to take effect August 1.