US bonds pressure stocks as yields reach critical 4.5% level

Robinhood's AI trading platform could democratize algorithmic trading, shifting power dynamics in retail finance and raising regulatory questions. The post Robinhood opens its platform for AI agents to trade stocks and make purchases appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Bitcoin disappointed bulls by dropping below $75,000 on Iran peace deal reports while US stocks hit new all-time highs and oil saw one-month lows on Hormuz hopes.

Crypto's divergence from equities amid ETF outflows may deepen skepticism, challenging its perceived diversification benefits long-term. The post Bitcoin underperforms as ETF outflow streak drags on and stocks hit new highs appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Robinhood is opening its trading platform to AI agents. In an announcement on Wednesday, Robinhood says traders can now create a separate account for an AI agent and add a specific amount of money, allowing the agent to buy and sell stocks across the market. The company pitches the feature as a way for traders to automate investment decisions, such as having an agent monitor specific industries and make trades, or rebalancing an existing portfolio. But it comes with a big warning from Robinhood: Agentic trading involves significant risk, including the possible loss of your entire investment. AI-driven strategies may perform poorly under c … Read the full story at The Verge.

Rising US Treasury yields above 4.5% could trigger a shift from equities to bonds, challenging stock valuations and investor risk appetite. The post Societe Generale warns US Treasury yields above 4.5% may hurt stocks appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

U.S. hedge fund gross leverage has reached 293%, signaling defensive positioning rather than outright bearish bets on equities. Bitcoin’s Spot Taker CVD buy pressure and ETF inflows show BTC is increasingly driven by its own demand cycle. CryptoQuant sees Bitcoin shifting into a hybrid asset, less tied to stocks and more responsive to its own […] The post CryptoQuant: Bitcoin Could Thrive Even as Stocks Face Pressure appeared first on Live Bitcoin News.

The rise of ETFs over stocks in the US highlights a shift towards diversified, thematic, and crypto investments, impacting market dynamics. The post ETFs surpass publicly listed companies in US for first time appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Mutsamudu, Comoros, May 26, 2026 – MEXC, a pioneer in 0-fee digital asset trading, has launched the beta version of stocks, in partnership with licensed brokers. Eligible users can trade shares of real US-listed companies directly with USDT through licensed brokers partnered with MEXC, hold real shares, receive dividend entitlements where applicable, and enjoy 0-fee […] The post Stocks Beta Goes Live, Offering Real Share Ownership, Dividends, and 0-Fee Market Access appeared first on Live Bitcoin News.