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Crypto Daily Alpha – 17 April 2025: Trump Eyes Bitcoin Reserve, Base’s Meme Mess, and $600M in Token Unlock Fireworks

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  • Emerging market credit spreads (EMB)
  • Why copper matters more than most think
  • And how it all relates to Bitcoin and risk asset positioning

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