According to @TheCartelTrader on Twitter, the CrowdStrike ($CRWD) earnings review will be released very late tonight. Traders should note that delayed earnings reports from major cybersecurity firms like CRWD can increase short-term volatility in related tech and AI stocks, which may indirectly influence sentiment in the crypto market, particularly for blockchain security tokens and AI-based crypto projects (source: @TheCartelTrader).

According to Crypto Rover, China has officially responded to recent U.S. chip export control adjustments, accusing the U.S. of undermining the Geneva talks consensus and urging the U.S. to correct its actions. China has pledged to take action if the U.S. continues its current policy (source: Crypto Rover, May 19, 2025). These tensions could prompt volatility in semiconductor and AI-related stocks, which are closely linked to the broader crypto market through hardware supply chains and mining equipment. Crypto traders should monitor for potential disruptions in GPU and ASIC chip availability, as escalated trade disputes may lead to price fluctuations in both technology equities and digital assets.