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Finance Megaphone
May 20, 2025
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Bitcoin Set to Explode? Record $72B Futures Signal Massive Price Breakout Ahead
Home Depot Holds the Line on Prices Amid Tariffs—But Some Products Are Vanishing
Surprise Refunds: Amazon Pays Back Shoppers for Returns as Far Back as 2018
Bitcoin Set to Explode? Record $72B Futures Signal Massive Price Breakout Ahead
Bitcoin futures open interest has surged to a record $72 billion, driven by rising institutional demand and U.S. fiscal uncertainty, signaling a potential price breakout. With $1.2 billion in short positions clustered between $107,000 and $108,000, a push above this level could trigger mass liquidations and propel BTC to new all-time highs. Major players like CME and Binance are leading in leveraged positions, while fears over long-term U.S. debt and weakening Treasury demand are pushing investors toward alternative assets like Bitcoin. A shift of just 5% of global gold reserves into BTC could inject $105 billion into the market—setting the stage for explosive growth.
Home Depot Holds the Line on Prices Amid Tariffs—But Some Products Are Vanishing
Home Depot is keeping most prices steady despite rising costs from U.S. tariffs, though select items may see price hikes or be discontinued. The company has reduced reliance on Chinese imports and now sources over half its products domestically, aiming to outpace competitors by holding prices down. However, weak consumer confidence, a sluggish housing market, and looming lumber tariffs are weighing on earnings. While rivals like Walmart and Stanley Black & Decker raise prices in response to tariffs, Home Depot is betting price stability will win customer loyalty—even as some product lines disappear from shelves.
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Surprise Refunds: Amazon Pays Back Shoppers for Returns as Far Back as 2018
Amazon is issuing surprise refunds for customer returns dating back as far as 2018 after uncovering “unresolved” return issues during an internal review. The company cited a $1.1 billion charge in Q1 tied partly to these past returns and inventory costs. While the scope remains unclear, customers are receiving refunds—some worth thousands—without needing to take action. Amazon admits it failed to clearly communicate return statuses and is now updating its processes. The move comes as Amazon faces a lawsuit over reversed refunds and rising scrutiny of its return policies amid growing fraud in retail returns.
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Finance today
-Amazon is issuing surprise refunds for returns dating back to 2018.
-Home Depot holds prices steady despite tariffs, though some items may vanish.
-Meanwhile, Bitcoin futures hit a record $72B as institutional demand grows, pushing BTC toward new highs.— Finance Megaphone (@Financemeg_news)
8:59 PM • May 20, 2025
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