China's Mixed Data, Nikkei Hits Record High, Strong Crypto Inflows

1. China's economic data shows Q1 GDP met forecasts, but retail sales and fixed-asset investment missed expectations, signaling an uneven recovery.
2. Japan's Nikkei index surged to a record intraday high while finance officials signaled close monitoring of the Yen's movements for potential intervention.
3. Bitcoin ETFs recorded a net inflow of $186.1 million and BlackRock withdrew 3,446 BTC from Coinbase, indicating strong institutional interest amid an 'extreme fear' crypto market.