Key Points
Bitcoin’s value has significantly declined over the past year, dropping from a peak of over $122,000 late last year to $73,986, marking a 15.3% year-to-date decrease. It fell below $64,000 last month, indicating the high volatility in the cryptocurrency market.
ASML, a Dutch company based in Veldhoven, is the sole provider of critical extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography machines, essential for semiconductor manufacturing. These machines cost over $400 million each and are fundamental for producing advanced chips, with the global semiconductor industry projected to hit $975 billion in sales this year and $2 trillion by 2036.
ASML reported net sales of €32.6 billion for 2025, a 15% increase from 2024, and saw its net bookings for new machines more than double from 5,399 in Q3 2025 to 13,158 in Q4 2025, signaling strong growth and demand for its technology.
