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• Claude 4 delivers autonomous coding breakthrough with transparent reasoning

• Bitcoin reaches fifth place among world's largest assets

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TODAY IN AI

Claude 4 delivers autonomous coding breakthrough with transparent reasoning

Anthropic has launched Claude Opus 4 and Sonnet 4, introducing what the company boldly claims is the "world's best coding model" alongside significant advances in AI reasoning capabilities. These next-generation models can think through problems step-by-step while using external tools, marking a substantial leap toward truly autonomous AI assistants.

The new models feature hybrid modes that allow users to choose between instant responses or extended thinking processes, with visible reasoning summaries that show how the AI arrives at its conclusions. This transparency represents a significant advancement in AI interpretability, addressing long-standing concerns about "black box" decision-making.

Opus 4's performance metrics are impressive, achieving 72.5% on the SWE-bench coding benchmark and demonstrating the ability to code autonomously for hours without human intervention. Sonnet 4 serves as an upgraded replacement for Sonnet 3.7, offering enhanced capabilities across the board.

New features include parallel tool use, memory functions for maintaining context across complex tasks, and seamless integration with integrated development environments through Claude Code extensions. These capabilities position the models as genuine coding collaborators rather than simple assistants.

Recognizing the potential risks of such powerful capabilities, Anthropic has implemented ASL-3 security measures, including enhanced safeguards against potential misuse in weapons development. This proactive approach to AI safety demonstrates the company's commitment to responsible development as capabilities advance.

The launch caps off a significant week in AI and reinforces Anthropic's position as a top-tier player in the increasingly competitive landscape. By moving into what the company calls the "collaborator" stage of AI development, Claude 4 represents the industry's broader shift toward agentic, extended reasoning capabilities that can work alongside humans on complex, multi-step projects.

TODAY IN CRYPTO

Bitcoin reaches fifth place among world's largest assets

Bitcoin's remarkable rally has propelled its market capitalization to $2.2 trillion for the first time, officially placing it as the world's fifth-largest asset. The cryptocurrency has overtaken both Amazon and Google, now trailing only Apple, Microsoft, and Nvidia—all valued above $3 trillion—with gold maintaining its commanding lead at an estimated $22 trillion.

This milestone reflects Bitcoin's growing acceptance among traditional and institutional investors, supported by strong buying activity across all investor segments from retail to institutional whales. The price has maintained remarkable stability around $110,000 with minimal pullbacks, demonstrating newfound maturity in market behavior.

Options market activity reveals significant bullish sentiment, with the bulk of call options positioned at the $110,000 strike price and max pain at $96,000. Looking toward June, traders are positioning for continued upward momentum with high-strike call options clustered at $200,000 and even $300,000 levels.

Despite Bitcoin's strength, Strategy, the largest corporate Bitcoin holder, has underperformed relative to peers in share price. The company recently announced a $2.1 billion at-the-market offering of perpetual preferred stock to fund additional Bitcoin acquisitions, suggesting continued corporate accumulation despite valuation concerns.

BlackRock's IBIT continues its institutional dominance, attracting $877 million in inflows on Thursday alone and bringing total net inflows to a staggering $47.6 billion. This sustained institutional demand provides a strong foundation for continued price appreciation.

Perhaps most significantly, Bitcoin is demonstrating clear divergence from traditional equities, rising 5% over the past five days while the S&P 500 has declined more than 1%. This uncorrelated performance strengthens Bitcoin's appeal as a macroeconomic hedge and portfolio diversifier.

Strategic insight: Bitcoin's ascension to the world's fifth-largest asset represents more than price appreciation—it signals fundamental acceptance as a legitimate store of value alongside traditional assets. With Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell set to speak on Sunday, market participants are watching for signals that could shape the next phase of this historic rally.

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