According to Evan (@StockMKTNewz) on Twitter, ASML has unveiled its latest $400 million HIGH NA chipmaking machine, which is larger than a double decker bus and weighs as much as two Airbus A320s. The machine took 250 engineers six months to install the first unit, and ASML states it is essential for chipmakers looking to capitalize on the AI boom (source: CNBC via @StockMKTNewz, May 22, 2025). This development is critical for traders as the increased chipmaking capacity is expected to accelerate AI hardware production, driving demand for high-performance computing and blockchain infrastructure, which could positively impact the cryptocurrency market through faster transaction processing and enhanced mining capabilities.

According to Eric Balchunas, a recent Bloomberg article raises the question of whether the AI boom could lead to a stock market collapse akin to the dot-com bubble. However, Balchunas notes that the companies today are financially stable, which weakens the premise of an impending collapse.