The crypto market navigates a sensitive juncture today, following yesterday's hawkish FOMC decisions and significant inflation data releases. Investors are closely watching for clues on interest rate policy. Simultaneously, market breadth has shifted, with capital seemingly flowing away from traditional tech giants towards AI infrastructure plays. This dynamic aligns with Radiant's internal Pulse, which is currently registering a strongly bearish sentiment, marked by a notable imbalance favoring short positions.
Today’s key economic events include critical updates from the Swiss National Bank and the Bank of England, which could inject significant volatility into global markets. Traders should remain vigilant as these announcements unfold, particularly in relation to risk assets. The underlying sentiment, as reflected by our platform's activity, suggests caution and a preference for downside exposure on the day.
Macro calendar
Yesterday — what already moved
- 🔴 High · GBP · 6:00am — CPI y/y
- 🔴 High · USD · 6:00pm — Federal Funds Rate
- 🔴 High · USD · 6:00pm — FOMC Economic Projections
- 🔴 High · USD · 6:00pm — FOMC Statement
- 🔴 High · USD · 6:30pm — FOMC Press Conference
- 🔴 High · NZD · 10:45pm — GDP q/q
- 🟡 Med · EUR · 10:50am — ECB President Lagarde Speaks
- 🟡 Med · USD · 12:30pm — Core Retail Sales m/m
Today — watch list (times in ET)
- 🔴 High · GBP · 6:00am — Claimant Count Change
- 🔴 High · CHF · 7:30am — SNB Monetary Policy Assessment
- 🔴 High · CHF · 7:30am — SNB Policy Rate
- 🔴 High · CHF · 8:00am — SNB Press Conference
- 🔴 High · GBP · 11:00am — Monetary Policy Summary
- 🔴 High · GBP · 11:00am — MPC Official Bank Rate Votes
- 🔴 High · GBP · 11:00am — Official Bank Rate
- 🟡 Med · GBP · 6:00am — Average Earnings Index 3m/y
Radiant Pulse — last 24h
The Pulse aggregates every trade signal our algorithms generated across all tracked symbols in the last 24 hours — a real-time read of how our system is positioned.
| Metric | Value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Overall sentiment | Strongly Bearish | Net direction of new entries |
| New long entries | 26 | Positions opened betting price up |
| New short entries | 60 | Positions opened betting price down |
| Long share | 30% | Share of new entries that were long |
| Net long flow | -15 | Long opens minus long closes |
| Net short flow | +36 | Short opens minus short closes |
Most active symbols on the radar
New entries our algorithms opened in the last 24h. "Long" = bet on price up, "Short" = bet on price down.
| Asset | Long entries | Short entries | Bias |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLUAI | 2 | 0 | 🟢 Bullish |
| PIPPIN | 0 | 6 | 🔴 Bearish |
| TAO | 0 | 2 | 🔴 Bearish |
| GUN | 3 | 0 | 🟢 Bullish |
| TAC | 4 | 0 | 🟢 Bullish |
Top closed trades (24h)
| Asset | Side | PnL | ROI on $700 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TAC | LONG | +$120.10 | +17.16% |
| MSTR | SHORT | +$94.20 | +13.46% |
| INTC | LONG | +$62.00 | +8.86% |
Open positions leading right now
| Asset | Side | Unrealized PnL | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|
| META | SHORT | +$45.79 | +3.33% |
| AVGO | LONG | +$37.65 | +3.55% |
| MSTR | SHORT | +$33.49 | +3.54% |
| MRVL | LONG | +$27.91 | +5.26% |
| TAO | SHORT | +$26.24 | +7.01% |
Yesterday's sentiment was significantly influenced by macro events, but several crypto-specific developments warrant attention. Algorand's commitment to quantum resistance by 2028 highlights the ongoing evolution of blockchain security. While a long-term play, it underscores the industry's forward-thinking approach to future threats. Meanwhile, CME Group's legal action against the CFTC regarding Bitcoin perpetual futures signals a continuing regulatory tug-of-war over asset classification. This legal battle could set important precedents for derivatives trading.
Elsewhere, the expansion of Bitcoin-backed lending by platforms like Ledn to include Tether Gold, and broader investor interest in AI infrastructure deals, such as Hive's significant contract, demonstrate the interconnectedness of traditional finance, digital assets, and emerging technologies. The G7's focus on North Korean crypto theft also points to the increasing global recognition of digital assets' role in geopolitical and cybersecurity concerns.
Today's market action will likely be dominated by the high-impact economic data releases from Switzerland and the UK. These events could catalyze significant price action, aligning with our platform's current bearish bias. The prevailing sentiment on Radiant suggests a prudent approach focused on downside risk management. Traders are advised to monitor these key macro indicators closely as they unfold and consider their implications for asset allocation. For deeper insights into tactical approaches, explore Radiant algorithms.
Sources tracked
Headlines from the last 24h were aggregated and analysed from CryptoPanic, CoinDesk, CoinTelegraph, Decrypt and Bitcoin Magazine. We summarise market-moving facts in our own words; we do not republish third-party content.
- CoinDesk — Algorand unveils roadmap to achieve quantum resistance by 2028
- CoinTelegraph — Ledn adds Tether Gold as loan collateral, expanding Bitcoin-backed lending model
- Bitcoin Magazine — CME Group to Sue CFTC Over Bitcoin Perpetual Futures Approval in Clash Over Dodd-Frank Classification
- CoinTelegraph — Here’s what happened in crypto today
- Decrypt — Morning Minute: Crypto Sinks After Hawkish FOMC
- CoinDesk — CoinDesk 20 performance update: Stellar (XLM) jumps 10% while index declines
- CoinDesk — Alchemy's AI-driven identity and payment service gains access to Visa network
- CoinTelegraph — Capital B shareholders approve up to $120B in financing capacity for Bitcoin strategy
- Decrypt — Ireland Tightens Crypto Safeguards in New Financial Crime Action Plan
- CoinDesk — Hive shares jumps 10% on $220m Canada sovereign AI infrastructure deal
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Originally published at getradiant.tech/updates/radiant-market-brief-june-18-2026-2. Not financial advice.
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