Funded Futures Network analysts point to strong breakout patterns in micro Bitcoin futures, with volatility bands widening. This mirrors rising institutional interest and could trigger fast intraday moves. The private sector, not the federal government, will ultimately fill that gap, said Bill Ferro, the co-founder of Paren, an EV charging data platform. Paren projects that 16,700 charging ports will open in the U.S. this year, with only around 500 funded by NEVI. Pre-seed, emerging, and existing. Funding decisions will also consider the composition of successful initiatives. In particular, a goal for this cycle is a balance of funded initiatives from those in ideation to implementation stages. The Funded Futures Network is recording notable short covering in crude oil contracts as API data hint at larger-than-expected inventory draws. Price reactions could accelerate if OPEC output signals shift.