Summary
Block Tao - TradingKey financial editor, holds professional certificates in futures, gold, securities industry and publishing research reports.
Areas of Expertise
With 8 years of experience in the cryptocurrency industry, he specialise in analysing the fundamentals and price trends of cryptocurrencies.
Experience
Since 2023, he has worked as a financial editor at TradingKey, writing in-depth analysis on cryptocurrencies, commodities, and more. He previously worked at several well-known Web 3.0 institutions.
Total 1023 articles
Japan and South Korea Stocks Plummet: Samsung and SK Hynix Drop 6% to Lead Declines, SoftBank and Kioxia Fall Slightly
Japanese and South Korean stock markets fell across the board, with the KOSPI Index plunging over 5% and the Nikkei 225 dropping more than 2%. Samsung and SK Hynix fell sharply by approximately 6%, while SoftBank and Kioxia recorded modest losses.
Wed, Jul 8
AI Memory Giant SK Hynix Reverses Losses, Spiking 5% Intraday
SK Hynix reversed its weak opening and surged rapidly intraday; however, chasing the rally blindly is not advised.
Wed, Jul 8
Middle East on High Alert as Oil Prices Surge; Bitcoin and Gold Both Weaken in Volatile Trading
U.S. airstrikes on Iran triggered a surge in oil prices, whereas gold and Bitcoin did not rally as expected, instead fluctuating and weakening.
Wed, Jul 8
Japan and South Korea Markets Crash at Open: Nikkei and Kospi Face Sequential Stampede, Samsung and SK Hynix Plunge, Kioxia Buck Trend to Rise
Japanese and South Korean stock markets plunged at the open, with the KOSPI and Nikkei 225 experiencing a dramatic secondary sell-off. Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix both fell by approximately 4%, while Kioxia bucked the trend to rise.
Wed, Jul 8
Trump's Account May Contain BTC: US President Proposes Another Bitcoin Policy, Just Another Political Talk Show?
U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed that the "Trump Account (530A)" could contain Bitcoin. Is this merely political rhetoric, or is it a realistic possibility for the future?
Tue, Jul 7
Japan and South Korea Stocks Plunge: KOSPI Index Triggers Circuit Breaker, Kioxia Tumbles 11%, Samsung, SK Hynix, and SoftBank Bleed Across the Board.
Japanese and South Korean stock markets fell across the board, with the KOSPI index plunging nearly 5% and the Nikkei 225 dropping over 2%. Kioxia plummeted more than 11%, while Samsung, SK Hynix, and SoftBank followed the downward trend.
Tue, Jul 7
Samsung Stock Plummets Nearly 10%: Earnings Preview Brings Mixed Outlook, Facing Potential Technical Breakdown at $183
Samsung Electronics' share price plunged nearly 10% today, once again testing the key support level of 280,000 won.
Tue, Jul 7
Why Is SK Hynix’s Stock Price Falling Instead of Rising as It Prepares for a US Listing?
SK Hynix's share price weakened on the eve of its US listing, primarily due to multiple pressures, including shifting market dynamics and pricing pressures.
Tue, Jul 7
Japan and South Korea Stocks Plummet at Open: Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix and Kioxia Plunge Collectively, SoftBank Defies Trend to Advance
Japanese and South Korean stock markets plunged at the open, with the KOSPI Index falling below the 8,000-point mark and the Nikkei 225 dropping below 70,000 points. Samsung Electronics, Kioxia, and SK Hynix fell sharply across the board, while SoftBank bucked the trend to post gains.
Tue, Jul 7
Strongly Outperforming BTC: Ethereum's Perfect "Double Bottom" Takes Shape, Volume Breakthrough of 1800 Resistance May Trigger Another 30% Surge
Ethereum has surged over 12% over the past seven days and is currently forming a W-pattern, presenting a strong bullish signal.
Mon, Jul 6
Japan and South Korea Stocks Turn From Gains to Losses: SK Hynix, SoftBank, and Kioxia All Fall, With Samsung Alone Defying the Trend to Support the Market
Japanese and South Korean stock markets turned from gains to losses. SK Hynix, Kioxia, and SoftBank fell across the board, while Samsung alone bucked the trend to rise.
Mon, Jul 6
Bitcoin Outperforms Gold. BTC Price Rises for Five Straight Days to Break $63,000, What Is the Next Target?
Bitcoin has extended its winning streak to five consecutive days, breaking through the short-term resistance level of $63,000. This has released a strong bullish signal, paving the way for a potential challenge of its previous high of $67,000.
Mon, Jul 6
Japan and South Korea Stocks Open Higher: Samsung Rallies 4% to Lead Chip Stock Surge, SK Hynix and Kioxia Follow Trend
Japanese and South Korean stock markets surged at the open. The KOSPI Index jumped 2.71%, with Samsung Electronics surging over 4%, while Kioxia and SK Hynix followed the upward trend. SoftBank fell 2%.
Mon, Jul 6
Microsoft Stock Price Forecast: Over 20% Slump in First Half of 2026, Will It Keep Falling in the Second Half?
In the second half of the year, if the Federal Reserve initiates actual rate cuts before year-end, and Microsoft improves its internal metrics—such as maintaining Azure's revenue growth rate above 38% and achieving a higher-than-expected corporate conversion rate for Copilot—it will help its stock price break through the upper resistance of its trading range and potentially challenge its historical high of $550. However, if Microsoft’s AI monetization stalls significantly, particularly in the event of a Federal Reserve rate hike, the company may fail to hold its key line of defense and head toward the next critical support level at $200.
Sun, Jul 5
Micron Technology Stock Price Forecast: How Will It Perform in Second Half of 2026? Will It Continue to Surge Toward $2,000?
In the face of Micron's soaring stock price, Wall Street investment banks have not only refrained from lowering their price targets but have instead continually raised them. Among them, Barclays is currently the most aggressive, bullishly targeting $2,000. Can Micron's stock price really rise to this target? What is the outlook for its performance in the second half of the year?
Sat, Jul 4
SpaceX’s 25 Billion Debut Bond Suffers Rare Drop Below Issue Price, Will Surging Spreads Drag Down SPCX Stock Rebound?
SpaceX's debut bond continues to weaken, which will lower its valuation ceiling, though this may be offset in the short term by the positive news of its potential inclusion in the Nasdaq.
Fri, Jul 3
Japan and South Korea Stocks See Deep V-Shaped Recovery: KOSPI Index Surges Over 5%, SK Hynix, Kioxia and Samsung Soar Past 8%
Japanese and South Korean stock markets staged a sharp V-shaped recovery. The KOSPI Index surged over 5%, while SK Hynix skyrocketed nearly 11%, Kioxia jumped over 9%, and Samsung Electronics surged over 8%. SoftBank was the sole decliner.
Fri, Jul 3
Non-Farm Payrolls Surprise Decimates Shorts; Bitcoin Strongly Reclaims $60,000 As MicroStrategy Surges 8% to Break $100
US non-farm payrolls for June fell far short of expectations, sending Bitcoin and Strategy prices surging past key resistance levels, with potential for further rebounds in the short term.
Fri, Jul 3
Japan and South Korea Indices Both Fall. Kioxia Plunges Nearly 9%, SoftBank Drops 5%, Samsung and SK Hynix Rise Against Trend
The Nikkei 225 and KOSPI indices both opened lower, with Kioxia plummeting nearly 9% and SoftBank falling over 5%, while Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix bucked the trend to rise.
Fri, Jul 3
South Korea Stock Market Triggers Circuit Breaker. Kioxia, SK Hynix Suffer Double-Digit Crashes, Samsung Plummets 9%, While SoftBank Bucks Trend to Surge.
Japanese and South Korean stock markets plummeted, with the KOSPI Index plunging nearly 8%. SK Hynix plunged over 14%, Kioxia fell over 13%, and Samsung dropped more than 9%, while SoftBank bucked the trend to rise.
Thu, Jul 2