Power Hour Pulse: Crypto Catalysts, SaaS Surges, and Speculation Swirls
DENVER, Colo., Sep 11, 2025 (247marketnews.com)- As the final hour of trading approaches, market action is heating up for a handful of small- and mid-cap stocks are lighting up the tape with bold pivots, breakouts, and breakout potential.
Today’s headliner is none other than LIXTE (NASDAQ:LIXT), which soared to a new 52-week high yesterday and is setting new highs with notable volume today. The clinical-stage pharma outfit shocked Wall Street with a strategic crypto pivot, acquiring 10.5 Bitcoin and 300 Ethereum, representing 43.6% of its treasury. LIXT stated it may allocate up to 50% of its treasury to digital assets.
LIXTE’s speculative pivot into crypto is drawing in retail momentum traders, especially as Phase 2 clinical trial news looms. The short interest is elevated, creating the perfect cocktail for a sustainable short squeeze run, already underway, so watch for a push into after-hours on heavy volume and any follow-up announcements from the company or crypto price action.
As we alerted our readers, yesterday to look for a move to new 52-week highs, yesterday, TEN Holdings (NASDAQ:XHLD) is emerging as a serious underdog story. Formerly known primarily for event planning and broadcasting, the company is now executing on its SaaS pivot with the “Ten Pro” platform, aiming to crack into the $1T SaaS market.
With SaaS names typically commanding premium valuations, XHLD’s move could re-rate the stock entirely, especially if M&A activity kicks in. Volume is increasing, and the stock may be starting a reversal trend, supported by short squeeze chatter.
Echoing what we saw in LIXTE yesterday, XHLD could be next in line for a technical liftoff, as momentum traders rotate into low-float SaaS names. Jump in soon, or chase it later.
Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ:WBD) is another trend reverse story showing signs of life after months of underperformance. The media and entertainment giant saw above-average volume today following reports that its Max streaming platform hit new user milestones over Labor Day weekend, driven by exclusive sports and back-catalog content.
While analysts are mixed on WBD’s long-term debt load, the company’s pivot to live-streaming sports and bundled offerings could provide near-term revenue support. With short interest elevated and institutional sentiment shifting, WBD could be primed for a technical breakout, especially if broader media names catch a bid.
Opendoor Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:OPEN) traded higher today after a bullish note from a boutique analyst firm flagged its AI-driven pricing models as a “game-changer” in a challenging housing market. The iBuyer model has faced headwinds from higher interest rates, but OPEN has been quietly optimizing operations and cutting costs.
If mortgage rates begin to trend down—even marginally—this name could become a speculative housing rebound play. Volatility is high; options activity suggests traders are positioning for movement into earnings.
reAlpha Tech (NASDAQ:AIRE) is showing signs of accumulation. As an AI-driven short-term rental and real estate investment platform, the company sits at the intersection of two mega trends. Recent filings indicate expansion into new metropolitan areas, and investors are betting on strong Q3 revenue growth.
AIRE is being lumped in with other proptech names, but its AI focus sets it apart. If confirmed growth metrics hit next week, this could become a momentum name in the space.
Red Cat (NASDAQ:RCAT) is climbing into Power Hour as traders bet on potential Department of Defense contract wins. The drone technology company, which focuses on military-grade unmanned systems, saw renewed interest after a defense blog highlighted its integration work with night vision capabilities.
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