Trump administration wants nuclear startups to use plutonium for their reactors - TechCrunch
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The Trump DOE has selected Oklo and four other nuclear startups for advanced negotiations under a surplus plutonium utilization program, potentially giving companies access to weapons-grade plutonium as reactor fuel. This is a meaningful policy catalyst for Oklo but insider selling pressure and a stock already up on the news creates a tricky setup.
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Wrong ifA secondary DOE announcement, a broader nuclear/AI power demand re-rating, or a strategic partnership disclosure could squeeze shorts sharply — the 5SB+16B consensus means institutional support is strong and dip-buyers are patient.
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