According to @StockMKTNewz, CNBC reports Intel INTC is in talks for an equity infusion at a discounted price, signaling a potential below-market share issuance. source: @StockMKTNewz; CNBC. Discounted equity raises typically dilute existing shareholders and pressure near-term share prices around announcement and pricing windows. source: CFA Institute; Journal of Financial Economics. Traders should watch deal size, discount and stated use of proceeds for price discovery, while sector ETFs that hold Intel such as SOXX and SMH may mirror the move. source: CFA Institute; iShares SOXX factsheet; VanEck SMH factsheet. A risk-off reaction in a large-cap tech name can spill into crypto, as BTC and equities have shown increased correlation since 2020, so a negative tape in INTC could weigh on BTC and ETH intraday. source: International Monetary Fund; Bank for International Settlements.