Bitcoin continues to trade below its record high set earlier this month, hovering above the $119,000 mark. While price action over the past week has shown only a modest 0.3% gain, analysts suggest the market may be nearing a turning point. The sideways movement in price has not deterred the broader bullish outlook, but on-chain indicators now suggest caution may be warranted. One such indicator comes from CryptoQuant’s QuickTake contributor Arab Chain, who flagged potential overheating in Bitcoin’s current market structure. Related Reading: Bitcoin STH Realized Price Chart Reveals Key Defense Zones Amid Volatility Bitcoin Bullish Trend Persists, but Signs Point to Caution In a recent post, the analyst highlighted the behavior of the Bull and Bear Market Cycle Indicator, which now sits in a zone typically associated with strong bullish trends. However, its proximity to the so-called “overheated bull” range has raised concerns about a possible correction on the horizon. The indicator’s historical pattern suggests this zone often precedes a price cooldown, leading investors to consider profit-taking strategies. Arab Chain noted that despite the bullish structure, the indicator’s advance toward overheated territory could prompt speculators to close positions. “The proximity of overheated zones suggests that this is not the right time for a major purchase,” the analyst explained. The insight reflects the broader sentiment that market participants may opt for a wait-and-see approach, anticipating a more favorable re-entry after a correction. Additionally, while the 30-day to 365-day moving averages still support a continued uptrend, they may also signal that a short-term top is forming unless disrupted by new market catalysts. Retail Interest Remains Muted as Institutional Demand Grows Supporting this view, another CryptoQuant analyst, Burak Kesmeci, emphasized the role of institutional activity in driving the current cycle. Kesmeci explained that retail investors have reduced their exposure to Bitcoin since early 2023, while large investors have increased their holdings, particularly from early 2024 onward. “This time, the source of the Bitcoin rally is not retail — the big players are in the driver’s seat,” he wrote. This accumulation by high-volume wallets, likely linked to institutions or ETFs, highlights a shift from previous cycles dominated by retail behavior. Related Reading: Bitcoin Final Push? Wave (5) Could Deliver A Spectacular Breakout Kesmeci further pointed to Google Trends data showing that search interest in “Bitcoin” remains subdued compared to previous bull runs. The absence of widespread retail excitement contrasts with the intense public engagement seen during Bitcoin’s surge in 2021. According to Kesmeci, the quiet phase may indicate that retail has not yet entered the market en masse — a stage that historically signals the final leg of a bull cycle. “The crowd has not awakened yet,” he noted, adding that “smart money is currently on stage — and most people are still watching from the sidelines.” Featured image created with DALL-E, Chart from TradingView
Bitcoin continues to consolidate just below the $120,000 mark, exhibiting restrained momentum despite previous rallies that pushed it to all-time highs above $123,000. Over the past 24 hours, the cryptocurrency has fluctuated between a low of $117,422 and a high of $119,197, ultimately trading at $118,578 at the time of writing. While price movement has remained relatively stable, on-chain indicators suggest that broader market sentiment is still in a transitional phase, with neither excessive enthusiasm nor panic selling present among investors. Related Reading: Are Traders Walking Into a Bitcoin Bull Trap at $118K? Here’s What the Data Shows Bitcoin Market Signals Suggest Ongoing Expansion Phase A recent analysis by CryptoQuant contributor Gaah highlights a key development in the Index Bitcoin Cycle Indicators (IBCI), a composite tool used to track phases in Bitcoin’s market cycle. According to Gaah, the IBCI has returned to the “Distribution” zone, an area historically associated with the late stages of a bull market. However, this return is moderate, as the index has reached only 80% of the zone’s upper boundary, falling short of the full saturation levels typically observed at major market peaks. The IBCI’s moderate level indicates that Bitcoin is in an expansionary stage, but without the typical signs of overheating. Gaah noted that two critical components of the IBCI, the Puell Multiple and the Short-Term Holder Spent Output Profit Ratio (STH-SOPR), remain below their midpoint levels. This suggests that short-term speculation and aggressive profit-taking, often seen in late-stage bull markets, have not yet fully emerged in the current cycle. As a result, while caution may be warranted, the broader trend does not yet resemble a typical market top. The Puell Multiple, in particular, continues to hover near the “Discount” range, indicating that miner profitability remains moderate even with Bitcoin’s recent all-time high. This points to a valuation structure where network participants have not yet entered the excess phase that typically precedes a market correction. Gaah emphasized that the current state of the IBCI reflects underlying market strength supported by fundamentals, not speculative fervor. However, he also warned that the market is in a high-risk correction zone in the short term and should be monitored closely for shifts in retail behavior and miner activity. Short-Term Holders Offer Support Around Realized Price Adding to the discussion, another CryptoQuant analyst, Amr Taha, observed that Bitcoin has maintained price stability near the realized price of the UTXO Age Band for 1-day to 1-week holders, currently around $118,300. This metric is often interpreted as a dynamic support level that reflects the average cost basis for recent buyers. According to Taha, the absence of capitulation among newer holders implies that recent market entrants remain confident, reinforcing the current price range as a psychological and technical support zone. Related Reading: Bitcoin Hovers Below $120K as On-Chain Indicators Point to Slowing Demand Together, these insights suggest that while Bitcoin may face near-term volatility, broader indicators do not yet reflect an overheated market. Instead, current metrics imply a market that continues to expand at a measured pace, with room for potential upside if fundamentals remain intact. Featured image created with DALL-E, Chart from TradingView
WOO X suffered an authorized breach on July 24, resulting in the theft of roughly $14 million in crypto. The exchange said it is investigating the “contained incident” and revealed that the breach resulted in unauthorized withdrawals from nine user accounts. The exchange has paused withdrawals as a precaution. It added in its statement that it […]
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The cryptocurrency derivatives market has suffered heavy liquidations as altcoins like XRP (XRP) and Dogecoin (DOGE) have plummeted. Crypto Has Seen Almost $1 Billion In Liquidations During The Past Day According to data from CoinGlass, the cryptocurrency derivatives sector has been shaken up by a wave of liquidations in the last 24 hours. “Liquidation” here refers to the forceful closure that any open contract undergoes when its losses exceed a certain percentage (as defined by the platform). Related Reading: When Will Ethereum Turn Overheated? Report Says Watch This Level Below is a table that breaks down the numbers related to the latest liquidations in the digital assets market: As displayed, the cryptocurrency sector has seen a whopping $967 million in derivatives contract liquidations over the past day. Out of these, an overwhelming majority of the positions involved were long ones. More specifically, users betting on a bullish outcome took a beating of around $829 million. These mass liquidations have come as assets across the market have witnessed some degree of bearish price action. The likes of XRP and Dogecoin are currently down about 10%. Interestingly, Bitcoin (BTC) hasn’t been affected by this latest sector-wide downturn, suggesting that the decline could be a result of investors rotating capital out of altcoins. Given BTC’s relatively flat action, it’s not surprising to see that the number one cryptocurrency hasn’t been leading in liquidations this time around. From the above heatmap, it’s visible that Ethereum (ETH) has topped the market with a derivatives flush of almost $200 million, while XRP has come second with liquidations of $115 million. Despite the fact that Bitcoin hasn’t actually moved much in the past day, users have still managed to rake up $84 million in liquidations. Solana (SOL) and Dogecoin wrap up the top 5 with figures sitting at $58 million and $56 million, respectively. The mass liquidation event from the past day may be a product of overheated conditions that had already been brewing in the sector. As on-chain analytics firm Glassnode has revealed in its latest weekly report, the Open Interest across the top altcoins has seen a significant increase since the start of July. The “Open Interest” here refers to an indicator that keeps track of the total amount of futures positions related to an asset that are currently open on all centralized exchanges. As shown in the chart, the metric’s combined value for Ethereum, Solana, XRP, and Dogecoin sat at $26 billion at the start of the month, but it has now grown to $44 billion. Related Reading: XRP Whales Move $759M In Token: What Are They Up To? Historically, an excess of leverage has often led to volatility for the market, so the latest squeeze could just be this effect in motion. XRP Price At the time of writing, XRP is floating around $3.17, down 4% in the last week. Featured image from Dall-E, Glassnode.com, CoinGlass.com, chart from TradingView.com
A coalition of crypto, fintech, and retail trade groups has urged President Donald Trump to take a firm stance in defending the nation’s open banking framework, warning that legal challenges by major banks threaten consumer data rights and could derail the administration’s innovation agenda. In a July 23 letter, the Financial Technology Association, Blockchain Association, […]
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A growing majority of Gen Z crypto traders are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to guide their strategies and it’s making them less prone to panic selling. According to a July 24 report from MEXC Research, which analyzed over 780,000 Gen Z trading accounts in the second quarter, found that 67% of users aged 18 […]
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TRON (TRX) has experienced a steady upward price movement alongside broader market gains. Over the past week, the asset has climbed over 5%, recently crossing the $0.31 mark and currently trading around $0.3132. This recent performance reflects growing interest in the TRX market, supported by on-chain signals suggesting continued buyer dominance. One of the more notable observations comes from on-chain analyst Maartunn, who shared his latest insights on CryptoQuant’s QuickTake platform. His focus centers on the Spot Taker CVD (Cumulative Volume Delta) metric, a tool that tracks the net difference between market buys and sells. Related Reading: TRUMP Meme Coin Plants Flag On TRON Network—Details Spot Taker CVD Signals Buyer Dominance According to the analyst, the data currently points to sustained buying pressure, a potentially significant trend for TRX’s near-term trajectory. Maartunn’s post titled “TRON: Spot Taker CVD shows Taker Buy Dominant” explores how cumulative market order activity can provide context for TRX’s current momentum. He explains that Spot Taker CVD is calculated by summing the difference between market buy (taker buy) and market sell (taker sell) volumes over a 90-day period. When the CVD is rising and positive, it suggests a buyer-dominant phase, which often coincides with upward price action. “Currently, the indicator shows that Taker Buy Volume is dominant,” Maartunn wrote. He noted this trend tends to align with price increases, as it reflects more aggressive buying behavior in the market. This buying pressure, according to the analysis, is likely fueled by factors such as increased TRON network usage and recent ecosystem developments, including the debut of the first TRX Treasury Company and continued stablecoin activity on the chain. TRON Network Stability and User Participation Add Context While the CVD trend highlights the market’s appetite for TRX, other indicators help build a broader view. A separate post by CryptoQuant analyst CryptoOnchain highlighted improvements in the TRON network’s stability. According to on-chain data, the network is currently producing around 28,500 blocks per day, with minimal volatility, suggesting a more reliable infrastructure capable of handling high transaction volumes. These developments are supported by technical upgrades, including the Dynamic Energy Model (Proposal #84), enhanced staking yields that reach up to 7.31%, and professional security audits. TRON also recorded more than 780 million transactions in Q2 2025, representing a 37% increase year-over-year. Despite this heavy throughput, the network has maintained consistent block production. Related Reading: Tron DeFi Activity Expands: SunSwap Hits $3B+ Monthly Swaps In 2025 Taken together, the sustained taker buy dominance, strong technical performance, and growing user participation indicate that TRON is experiencing both market and infrastructure-driven momentum. If buying pressure continues and network trends hold, TRX could be positioned for further growth in the coming months. Featured image created with DALL-E, Chart from TradingView
The TON Foundation and Kingsway Capital Partners are seeking to raise at least $400 million for a crypto treasury company that would hold Toncoin, according to a Bloomberg News report citing people familiar with the matter. The planned vehicle would use a private investment in public equity (PIPE) structure, in which a publicly traded company […]
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Strategy intends to expand its new preferred equity offering to $2 billion from $500 million, Bloomberg News reported on July 24. The upsized deal comes as the Michael Saylor-led firm leans further into purchasing additional Bitcoin (BTC) amid a powerful, ETF-driven market rally to new all-time highs. The company has created multiple share classes to […]
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BitMine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) has strengthened its position as Ethereum’s largest publicly traded holder, with its total ETH portfolio now valued at over $2 billion. In a disclosure on July 24, the company announced that it currently holds 566,776 ETH, acquired at an average price of $3,643 per token. BitMine’s ETH stash now exceeds the […]
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Crypto markets awoke on Wednesday to the first meaningful bout of selling in more than a month, and Kev Capital TA did not sound surprised. In a late-night livestream, the analyst told viewers that Bitcoin’s failure to clear the “brick-wall” band between $120,000 and $123,000 had made an altcoin shake-out “the most obvious pullback spot ever,” capping four straight weeks of euphoric gains across Ethereum, Solana, Dogecoin, XRP and the rest of the sector. Crypto Bulls Crushed: Why Altcoins Ran Out Of Gas “Daily RSIs were at ninety on everything, including ETH, while Bitcoin was pinned under one-twenty,” he said. “That is a textbook sell wall. You don’t blast through that after running straight up for a month.” His chart of Total-2—the market-cap index that strips out Bitcoin—showed the gauge banging into the exact horizontal ceiling that had turned back altcoins in May, August and November 2021, again in December 2024, and once more in January this year. Each rebuff, he reminded the audience, had sparked corrections of 30-to-60 percent in the majors and far larger drawdowns in the speculative tail. Kev’s core message was that nothing in the current tape resembles a lasting top for the cycle. The move, he argued, is a pressure-release that clears excess leverage and restores “risk-free long exposure” for disciplined traders who skimmed profits on the way up. The fulcrum remains Bitcoin. Until the largest asset can establish weekly closes above the 1.0886 Fibonacci extension at $119,964, altcoins will “run out of gas.” He located initial Bitcoin support at $116,400, with deeper cushions at the $112–113k band and, in a worst-case flush, the $106.8k shelf. A break below the first of those levels “isn’t necessary” in his view, but he warned new entrants against treating a ten-percent dip in their favorite microcap as a buying opportunity: “If Total-2 drops another thirty percent, your altcoin is going down a lot more than ten.” Why, then, does he remain upbeat? Kev cited a confluence of on-chain and macro tailwinds that, in his back-testing, have never failed to resolve higher. Bitcoin’s weekly Hash Ribbons flashed a buy signal nine weeks ago and has advanced only eight percent since—far below the historical mean of thirty-eight to one-hundred-one percent that materialises two to nine weeks after the trigger. A second, still-pending buy signal is “coming within the next week or two,” stacking probabilistic odds in favour of a leg higher. Related Reading: Crypto Market’s Fate Hangs On The Last Days Of July At the same time, he noted, the Federal Reserve’s quantitative-tightening program is “barely selling anything on the balance sheet,” while Truth Inflation’s real-time gauge pins headline CPI at 2.0–2.1 percent. A spate of tariff de-escalations—including a tentative, across-the-board fifteen-percent cut in EU-US duties announced moments before he went live—suggests that inflation risks are skewing lower rather than higher. “As long as the macro stays quiet—low inflation, steady labour market, dovish policy projections—valuations can march north,” he argued, adding that upcoming earnings from Google, Tesla and the rest of Big Tech will feed directly into crypto multiples because “the guidance is correlated whether you like it or not.” Seasonality is the wild card. August and September are notoriously fickle for risk assets, a period he likened to “the biggest vacation month of the year and then back-to-school.” Yet he stressed that cyclicality alone cannot trump a supportive macro backdrop. Instead, he expects a period of choppy consolidation—anchored by Bitcoin’s tussle with $120k and the golden-pocket bounce in Bitcoin Dominance—before the market’s next sustained advance. “We are like the running back; the offensive line has opened the hole, but we haven’t burst through it yet,” he said. “If macro stays resilient, this is the year it finally happens.” His forward timeline therefore hinges on two visible catalysts: A decisive Bitcoin breakout above $123,000. When that prints on a multi-day close, he believes the four-year Total-2 ceiling will snap, unleashing capital rotation back into ETH and the broader alt market. “Everything leads back to Bitcoin,” he said. “Crack that wall and the catch-up trade reignites.” Related Reading: House Passes Major Bills During ‘Crypto Week,’ But Significant Changes May Take Time Second is the continuation of the benign macro mix through Q3. Should inflation hold near two percent and the Fed confirm an end-to-QT schedule in its September meeting, Kev projects the next Hash-Ribbons signal will “play out as violently bullish as the model has ever shown,” delivering what he calls the “last six-month window” of the cycle. Asked in chat “when this pullback will be over,” the analyst refused to pin a date on it. “I’m not looking at the clock,” he replied. “Time doesn’t matter; the levels do.” Still, his body language betrayed optimism: he plans no further sales, sees no need to add until volatility subsides, and—despite acknowledging August’s chop potential—spoke repeatedly about “riding what I have” into the final quarter of 2025. In other words, the cool-down now underway is less a bear-market omen than the mandatory breather before a potential breakout. Traders who missed the July run are advised to watch Bitcoin’s $116k and $112k buffers for signs of an exhaustion wick, monitor Bitcoin Dominance for a failure rally below sixty percent, and keep an eye on the next CPI print. If those dominoes fall in line, Kev Capital is confident the real fireworks—an altcoin surge that carries Total-2 into price discovery for the first time since 2021—will begin “sooner than most people think, and definitely while everyone’s still on summer holiday.” At press time, TOTAL2 stood at $1.44 trillion. Featured image created with DALL.E, chart from TradingView.com
According to Arkham Intelligence, the US government still holds more than 198,000 Bitcoin. That’s around $23.4 billion sitting in digital wallets across several agencies. Related Reading: PEPE Sparks Google Frenzy With 300% Surge In Search Interest A recent public spreadsheet showed just 28,988.356 BTC under the Marshals Service. But looking at FBI, IRS, DEA and Justice Department seizures makes the total jump far higher. Government Stash Spread Across Agencies Based on reports from the Marshals Service, 28,988.356 BTC—worth roughly $3.45 billion—has been under its control since July 15, 2025. Other agencies don’t share that data publicly. They manage coins from crime probes and prize auctions. Arkham gathered on‑chain data and linked addresses tied to each agency. When added, the total hits at least 198,012 BTC. DID THE US GOVERNMENT JUST SELL 170,000 BTC ($20 BILLION)? No. This Freedom of Information Request response from the US Marshals Service (USMS) cites them as holding 28,988 BTC ($3.4B), but other departments of the US Government also seize and hold Bitcoin, including the FBI,… https://t.co/8kpjwyKcT9 pic.twitter.com/uB7EejUCVz — Arkham (@arkham) July 23, 2025 In everyday terms, that means the US is a massive bitcoin “whale” that still owns about 198,000 BTC. It’s not just sitting at the Marshals Service. The rest is spread out in hidden pockets. Those coins haven’t moved in the last four months. Traders who saw only the Marshals number panicked. Senator Cynthia Lummis even warned it would be a “total strategic blunder” if the reserves really fell below 30,000 BTC. Arkham: The US Government currently holds at least 198,000 BTC ($23.5B) across multiple addresses held by different government arms. None of this has moved for 4 months. pic.twitter.com/nhWWeWqhmh — Wu Blockchain (@WuBlockchain) July 24, 2025 Big Cases Make Up Most Holdings A huge chunk—114,599 BTC—came from the 2016 Bitfinex hack case against Ilya Lichtenstein and Heather Morgan. That haul alone counts for more than $13.65 billion. Silk Road‑related seizures add about 94,643 BTC. That breaks down into 51,680 BTC from James Zhong’s theft and 69,370 BTC linked to another hacker, sometimes called “Individual X.” Other cases help pad the total. Arkham spotted $81.25 million in BTC taken from Alameda Research’s Binance accounts after FTX collapsed. Another $79.50 million came from HashFlare scammers Sergei Potapenko and Ivan Turogin. Even small hits like 58.7 BTC from Ryan Farace’s case show up in the chain records. Sales Haven’t Touched Core Supply The US sold 9,861 BTC worth about $215 million in March 2023 from the Zhong case. In August 2024, another 10,000 BTC went for $594 million. Then in December 2024, 10,000 BTC sold for roughly $968 million. Despite that activity, the main piles from Bitfinex and Silk Road haven’t moved. Those coins still sit where seizing agencies left them. Related Reading: BREAKING – US Set To Reveal Key Crypto Report—A Make‑Or‑Break Moment For Bitcoin Without a single public ledger, each new FOIA release sparks fresh rumors. Some traders jumped at the Marshals figure and drove prices up or down on the news. But knowing the real 198,000 BTC figure could calm that. A master dashboard, updated in near real time, would help cut the drama when auctions roll around. Featured image from Getty Images, chart from TradingView
US crypto watchers are on edge. A new policy report is set to land before the month ends – and it could reshape how digital assets fit into the US government’s plans. Related Reading: PEPE Sparks Google Frenzy With 300% Surge In Search Interest Working Group Sets Release Date According to an X post by Bo Hines, the President’s Digital Asset Working Group wrapped up its 180‑day study and will publish the findings on July 30. Based on reports, the group was originally expected to unveil the report around July 22, following an executive order in January by US President Donald Trump. That order asked the team to sketch out how a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve might work. The report should spell out how much Bitcoin the US holds today. Those coins come from law enforcement seizures over recent years. Policy wonks and investors alike want to know whether the federal stash is just a data point or the start of a bigger reserve plan. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Insights Inside sources say the document will cover the nuts and bolts of setting up a national digital‑asset fund. It’s likely to recommend using existing seized coins first. Then it could suggest budget‑neutral methods—like moving assets from other funds—to buy more Bitcoin. There’s talk of tapping nearly 200,000 BTC that authorities have captured so far. Security, storage and audit rules will also get attention, since a reserve needs tight guards and clear accounting. The executive order hinted that the reserve would use only lawfully obtained coins. It didn’t detail how long the government must hold them before selling, but some drafts mention a 20‑year holding period for stability’s sake. If that sticks, it would mirror long‑term strategies used for gold and other strategic resources. Related Reading: PENGU Heats Up: Nearly $600M In Open Interest Sparks Rally Talk Congressional Moves On Crypto On the Hill, Congress isn’t sitting still. Trump recently signed the GENIUS Act, which lays out rules for banks, credit unions and trusted non‑banks to issue stablecoins. At the same time, the Senate Banking Committee just rolled out a crypto market structure bill. That proposal aims to decide who’s in charge—whether it’s the SEC or the CFTC—and how to protect everyday users. Beyond those measures, Senator Cynthia Lummis has reintroduced the BITCOIN Act. It would direct the Treasury to buy 1 million BTC over five years. Investors see a clear upside if both executive and legislative moves line up. More government buying could add heavy demand to Bitcoin’s market. Yet some experts warn that holding such a volatile asset on a government balance sheet carries its own risks, from price swings to security costs. Featured image from Pexels, chart from TradingView
PENGU is finally getting serious consideration this week, with indications of strength straight out of the derivatives market. Open interest has spiked to $591 million, while overall derivatives volume detonated to more than $4.43 billion. That’s a 35% jump in open interest and a massive 291% spike in volume, based on data from Coinglass. Related Reading: PEPE Sparks Google Frenzy With 300% Surge In Search Interest This kind of sharp increase in activity suggests traders are becoming more aggressive. Many are either betting on higher prices or preparing for big moves in both directions. For now, the momentum favors the bulls. Strong Price Holds Support As Traders Build Positions Price-wise, PENGU has been steady above $0.036 after reclaiming the key $0.033 level. It’s currently trading at $0.041. Its relative strength index is sitting at 64.04—well above neutral, but not yet in overbought territory. That’s a good sign for bulls hoping for more upside without triggering a correction too soon. Volume Spikes Add Fuel To Momentum Traders are now watching the $0.038 level closely. That’s just below the Fibonacci 1.618 extension, which sits at $0.03846. If PENGU manages to break above it, more traders could jump in, especially with the derivatives side already heating up. More than 38 million PENGU tokens were exchanged in the past 24 hours, underpinning the strength of the move. The bullish configuration is also aided by support levels near the 0.786 Fib, 0.618, and 0.5 regions. These are areas where buyers have intervened in the past, and they might do the same if prices retract. There are no signs of bearish divergence on the RSI, and each dip has been followed by quick recoveries. That keeps the overall trend in favor of the bulls. Related Reading: Too Pricey? Expert Says XRP Beats Bitcoin And Ethereum Right Now PENGU Open Interest Up Open interest increasing along with price generally indicates that traders are supporting the move with conviction. But this also makes the market more prone to sudden changes. With $591 million invested in open positions, even a minor pullback could cause a mass of exits. That’s the danger when too much money rushes in too fast. $PENGU break-out/retest pic.twitter.com/EVJaryQzzs — Muro (@MuroCrypto) July 22, 2025 Another Move Upward? PENGU Pudgy Penguins is making another move upward. Crypto analyst Muro’s latest 15-minute chart reveals a sharp push through the downward trendline that kept price in check throughout the prior day. That breakout—paired with a successful retest and bounce—typically marks a change in momentum, hinting that the bulls may be back in control. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView
As Bitcoin (BTC) continues to trade near its all-time high (ATH) of $123,218, concerns over rising exchange deposits are mounting. However, fresh on-chain data reveals a significant contrast between the current rally and previous ones – most notably, a decline in BTC deposits to exchanges. Bitcoin Flow Pulse Shows Low Exchange Activity According to a CryptoQuant Quicktake post by contributor Arab Chain, the Bitcoin Inter-Exchange Flow Pulse (IFP) indicator is exhibiting “interesting behavior” in mid-2025. Notably, large investors do not appear to be selling their holdings, despite BTC trading at record highs. Related Reading: Bitcoin Reserves On Exchanges Hit Highest Level Since June 25 – Is BTC In Danger? Typically, sophisticated investors begin profit-taking as an asset approaches ATH territory. However, that behavior appears to be largely absent this time. The lack of selling activity stands in contrast to the market peaks of 2017 and 2021. During both these instances, there were large BTC inflows to exchanges, which were closely followed by significant price corrections. Arab Chain shared the following chart highlighting the relationship between a rising IFP and Bitcoin’s price trajectory. The chart illustrates how price corrections followed rising IFP levels at the end of 2017 and again in 2021. In 2025, despite an IFP surge earlier in the year, the BTC market has since consolidated rather than corrected. For context, the IFP indicator tracks the volume of Bitcoin transferred between centralized exchanges, providing insights into investor sentiment and market conditions. A rising IFP typically suggests growing intent to sell or arbitrage, while a declining IFP indicates reduced exchange activity and stronger holder conviction. This year’s dynamic between IFP and BTC price suggests investors are choosing to hold Bitcoin, even as prices hover near record highs. Arab Chain noted that such behavior reinforces the bullish case. They said: This behavior indicates high confidence in the uptrend so far and partly explains why the price has continued to rise without any clear selling pressure. On the other hand, if the Bitcoin IFP indicator begins to rise, it indicates an intention to sell and an anticipated significant supply pressure. Therefore, a sudden rise in the indicator is a strong warning sign for speculators. BTC Miners Engaging In Profit-Taking While large investors remain largely inactive on the selling front, Bitcoin miners appear to be cashing in on the current rally. Miner outflows surged to 16,000 BTC on July 15 – the highest single-day level since April 7. Related Reading: No Mania Yet: Bitcoin ATH Lacks Hype, Suggesting Further Upside Potential As selling pressure builds, recent analysis by CryptoQuant contributor Chairman Lee highlights a key support level that BTC must defend to remain on track for the $180,000 year-end target. At press time, BTC trades at $117,529, down 1.4% in the past 24 hours. Featured image from Unsplash, charts from CryptoQuant and TradingView.com
The House is considering a proposal that would require the Department of Veterans Affairs to examine how distributed ledger technology, such as blockchain, can enhance the agency’s claims systems. The “Veterans Affairs Distributed Ledger Innovation Act of 2025” (H.R. 3455), introduced May 15 by Rep. Nancy Mace, passed its first checkpoint with a June 11 […]
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The FTX Recovery Trust has set Aug. 15 as the record date for its next distribution to creditors, with payments expected to begin around Sept. 30, according to a statement released on July 23. The window covers holders of allowed Class 5 Customer Entitlement Claims and Class 6 General Unsecured Claims under the confirmed plan, […]
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Litecoin (LTC) is picking up speed. The coin is now trading at $116 after rising 20% over the last seven days. Trade volume has also jumped by 1.30%, hitting $1.27 billion. Related Reading: Too Pricey? Expert Says XRP Beats Bitcoin And Ethereum Right Now That’s a clear sign of growing activity. Over the past week, LTC has surged by 24%, reaching a high of $119.21. For many traders watching the charts, momentum is starting to build again. Bulls Eye $125 As Momentum Builds Crypto analyst Naveed said Litecoin has broken through a key resistance level. According to him, the price “filled the fair value gap” and moved higher just as predicted. The next target now falls in the $120–$125 zone. That’s the level many traders are watching as a potential breakout point. $LTC just broke above a key level just as told before and is now flying at $118.26 – Price filled the FVG and pushed HIGHER – Target hit ✅ Next target: $120–$125 zone Let’s see if bulls can keep it going https://t.co/ozGP3gVXA3 pic.twitter.com/PB59Jy832U — Naveed (@navex_eth) July 21, 2025 The growing optimism isn’t just about short-term moves. Some analysts have projected that LTC might reach as high as $262 sometime in 2025, even after a rough start to the year. Their outlook includes a rise to $140, followed by a potential dip under $94 before making a comeback. The long-term picture includes a shot at the previous all-time high of $413, although that’s a steep climb from where it is now. Litecoin Sentiment Turns Bullish Meanwhile, CoinCodex gave a more conservative outlook. They expect LTC to rise by 15% and hit $134 by August 22, 2025. Their technical indicators show that the overall sentiment is bullish. Also, the Fear & Greed Index is currently sitting at 74, which points to high confidence—or greed—among investors. LTC has registered gains on 19 of the previous 30 trading days. That’s approximately 60% of the time, with price fluctuations of nearly 11%. It’s an indicator that Litecoin’s price is going up, but it’s not doing so in a linear motion. Investors are finding space for appreciation but are aware the market is still volatile. Market Watching $140 After $125 Test If LTC clears the $125 resistance, the path toward $140 could open up. A lot of traders agree this level is important, not just from a technical point of view but also because of growing market interest. Social chatter is increasing, and trading activity is starting to pick up across different crypto exchanges. Related Reading: Solana DeFi Rebirth: TVL Breaks Past $14 Billion Amid Price Surge However, not everything is certain. Global markets are still reactive to such things as interest rate changes, inflation reports, or policy changes. Crypto regulation is also something that might shift sentiment very rapidly. But Litecoin’s recent resilience has allowed it to outshine altcoins during this month. With $134 in sight and a possible return to $262 in 2025, Litecoin is showing signs of life again. Whether it can sustain the rally will depend on what happens next—especially around that $125 line. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView
Block joined the S&P 500 on July 23, replacing Hess after the oil producer’s $54 billion acquisition by Chevron, a reshuffle that sent Block’s stock up 10.7% from the July 18 open of $72.01 to $79.69 by press time. The company announced the addition on July 18, prompting investors to position ahead of index-tracking funds […]
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Solana Labs and Jito Labs have been named as co-defendants in a newly amended federal lawsuit that accuses them of playing a central role in an alleged $1.5 billion fraud tied to the Solana-based memecoin launchpad Pump.Fun. The amended lawsuit, filed on July 22 by Burwick Law in the Southern District of New York, expands […]
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Bitcoin hovers just below its mid‑May record at roughly $119,000, while the global crypto‑asset capitalisation approaches $4 trillion, but traders say the real test will come in the last week of July, when an unusually dense cluster of US macro‑policy events collides with an intensifying legal battle over President Trump’s tariffs. “The last few days of July will set the stage for markets for the rest of the year imo. FOMC meeting where dovish dissents are looking very likely. QRA meeting where we will get a look into how willing Bessent is going to be to try to weaponize treasury issuance for the first time since being chair. Tariff letter deadlines. The Supreme Court will begin deliberating on whether tariffs via executive order are legal or not. No big edge on either side right now personally, will just react once we get clarity. Stay frosty,” Forward Guidance host Felix Jauvin wrote via X. July’s Final Days Could Shape Crypto The two‑day Federal Open Market Committee meeting on 29–30 July is the first shot. Governor Christopher Waller, speaking last week, laid out the case for an immediate 25‑basis‑point rate cut, arguing that tariff‑linked inflation looks “temporary” and that the labour market is “under strain.” Related Reading: House Passes Major Bills During ‘Crypto Week,’ But Significant Changes May Take Time Prediction‑market platform Kalshi assigns a 40 % probability to two cuts and a 13 % probability to three cuts by December; Goldman Sachs now places the first move in September, but traders emphasise that even a single dovish dissent next week would cement that timetable. As The Kobeissi Letter summed up in a widely shared post: “Rate cuts are coming … Next week’s Fed meeting will pave the path for a September rate cut.” Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has broken with predecessors’ reticence by all but instructing the central bank to move sooner. “If [tariff] inflation isn’t sticky, they could do it sooner than September,” he told Fox News on 1 July, after stating two months earlier that “the bond market is sending a signal that the Fed should be cutting.” Only hours after the Fed decision, Bessent will unveil the Treasury’s third‑quarter borrowing plans at the Quarterly Refunding Announcement. The agenda published on 11 July flags a noon release on 30 July. Desks are watching not just the size but the maturity mix: Bessent’s advisers have floated heavier use of short‑dated bills to “manage the yield curve,” a move that would soak up the very cash that cycles into stablecoins and crypto risk. Tariffs Come Back Into Focus Trade policy is the second pressure point. A 7 July executive order extended reciprocal tariffs and launched a volley of tariff‑rate letters to trading partners; the new levies take effect on 1 August unless renegotiated. Bessent flies to Stockholm next week in a last‑minute bid to defer a mooted 100 % surcharge on Chinese imports, underscoring how fluid the landscape remains. Related Reading: 2025 Crypto Thefts Spike: Stolen Funds Hit $2.7 Billion In H1– Report Even if diplomats buy time, lawyers may not. The Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has set 31 July for expedited oral argument on V.O.S. Selections v. Trump, a case that could decide whether a president can impose tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. Petitioners have already asked the Supreme Court for review before judgment, calling the tariffs a “$600 bn annual tax.” A ruling to curtail executive trade powers would remove what many bitcoin bulls see as a long‑term inflation tail‑risk; the opposite outcome could entrench the policy. Real yields—now the dominant macro driver of Bitcoin—move inversely to rate‑cut expectations and Treasury supply. The benchmark 10‑year has fallen about 30 bp in three sessions to 4.34 %, mirroring BTC’s 8 % bounce over the same period. For now, the market’s playbook is simple: Watch the Fed dots, count the bills in the QRA, read the tariff letters—and, as Jauvin advised, “stay frosty.” At press time, total crypto market cap stood at $3.81 trillion. Featured image from Shutterstock, chart from TradingView.com
Solana-based tokenized stocks surpassed $100 million in market capitalization less than one month since their official launch on June 30. According to rwa.xyz data, the tokenized stock market on Solana is valued at nearly $102 million as of July 22, representing a 242% increase from its $29.8 million size at the debut date. This market […]
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BNB, the native cryptocurrency of BNB Chain, crossed the $800 level in early Asian trading on Wednesday to set a new all-time high of $801. Related Reading: Too Pricey? Expert Says XRP Beats Bitcoin And Ethereum Right Now The surge came after a 5% increase over the last 24 hours and a 13% gain in the last week, taking BNB’s market capitalization to over $110 billion. Currently, it ranks as the fifth-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization. Spike In Volume And Derivatives Trading Volume trading around BNB has increased strongly. According to Coinglass data, daily volume rose over 40% to over $3 billion. Derivatives volume surged 31% to $2.18 billion, while open interest in BNB futures increased 19% to $1.23 billion. These represent an expanding tide of speculation and demand for the asset, perhaps fueled by fresh money flowing into the market. A good deal of this movement seems to be riding on bullish momentum forming around BNB’s recent price action. The token has been in an uptrend for weeks now, and this breakout above its previous highs indicates buyers are remaining bullish, even as there are indications that the market is heating up. Meanwhile, the relative strength index (RSI) is also well into overbought conditions at 87.50. When the RSI crosses above 70, it generally means that a pullback may be imminent. Nevertheless, the uptrend is still in place. BNB is well above its 20-day simple moving average of $704. Price is higher with good volume, and this is a combination that is commonly used to confirm trend strength. Nano Labs Buys $90 Million Worth Of BNB Institutional buying could be propelling the rally. On July 22, China-founded Web3 infrastructure company Nano Labs Ltd announced it had added 120,000 BNB tokens to its holdings—worth around $90 million. According to the company, it bought over-the-counter at an average cost of $707 per BNB. Nano Labs stated that it views BNB as a strategic reserve asset and will continue to add to its holdings. It also stated that it will invest in companies that are dedicated to the BNB ecosystem. Such a long-term commitment brings an element of confidence for retail investors tracking the token’s movements closely. All the hype aside, there are beginning to appear some warning signs. BNB is now trading above the top Bollinger Band, an indication that the token may be getting stretched. Related Reading: Solana DeFi Rebirth: TVL Breaks Past $14 Billion Amid Price Surge Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView
VERT, a Brazilian fund management and securitization firm, has launched a blockchain-based platform on the XRP Ledger (XRPL) to modernize the issue and management of agribusiness credit. According to a July 23 statement, the platform’s first significant transaction involves the tokenization of a BRL 700 million (~$130 million) Agribusiness Receivables Certificate (CRA), marking a substantial […]
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Altcoin leverage has swelled to unprecedented levels, setting the stage for violent swings if momentum cracks, according to a July 23 report by Glassnode. The report highlighted that the combined futures open interest across Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), XRP, and Dogecoin (DOGE) increased from $26 billion at the start of July to $44 billion, representing […]
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Between January 2022 and July 2023, Eli and Kaitlyn Regalado allegedly solicited nearly $3.4 million from investors and mostly targeted churches.
The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a stay order on Bitwise’s bid to convert its over-the-counter (OTC) crypto index fund into a spot exchange-traded fund (ETF). The decision came just hours after the SEC’s Division of Trading and Markets granted accelerated approval for the application on July 22. The stay, issued by […]
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Bitcoin’s price remains in a zone where it is seeing little upward momentum as it continues to hover below its recent all-time high. After reaching above $123,000 earlier this month, the asset has pulled back slightly, trading at $119,343 at the time of writing. This represents a 2% gain over the past week but still leaves BTC roughly 3% below its recent peak. The muted price action reflects a market that appears to be consolidating amid diverging signals from on-chain indicators and regional demand metrics. Recent analysis from CryptoQuant contributors points to a weakening appetite for Bitcoin in both the US and South Korea, two markets that have historically contributed significant trading volume. A closer look at exchange activity and regional pricing premiums suggests a potential shift in investor behavior, as profit-taking becomes more prominent and traders appear hesitant to buy at current levels. Related Reading: Bitcoin Correlation To Altcoins Is Collapsing: A Warning Sign? Regional Premiums Point to Lower Demand from US and South Korea According to a post by CryptoQuant analyst Arab Chain, the Coinbase Premium Index, which measures the price difference between Bitcoin on Coinbase and other global exchanges, has failed to climb significantly despite BTC reaching record highs in July. The index remained around levels seen in June, suggesting that US investors using Coinbase have not been aggressively buying Bitcoin during the rally. Arab Chain noted that the index’s movement toward negative territory alongside Bitcoin’s price increase may indicate profit-taking among American investors. This implies that some may be anticipating a correction before re-entering the market. Similarly, the Korea Premium Index has declined, signaling reduced demand from retail investors in South Korea. This index reflects the spread between Bitcoin’s price on Korean exchanges and global averages. The negative trend suggests Korean traders have been selling below the global average, with weak buying interest on local platforms. Arab Chain interprets this as retail traders possibly waiting for a discount to reenter the market, indicating caution among individual investors in Asia’s key crypto hub. Exchange Inflows Suggest Rising Sell Pressure Adding to the picture, another CryptoQuant contributor, ShayanMarkets, highlighted a notable development in BTC’s on-chain activity. The latest data reveals Bitcoin has experienced its largest net inflow to exchanges since July 2024. Typically, large inflows signal that holders are preparing to sell, increasing supply on trading platforms and contributing to potential downward price pressure. ShayanMarkets explained that this behavior, especially when occurring near all-time highs, may indicate institutional or fund-driven profit-taking. Such moves often align with efforts to reduce risk exposure during overextended market rallies. Historically, spikes in exchange inflows have been followed by price corrections, making this a trend to monitor closely. Related Reading: Bitcoin Holders Are Taking Profits—But Is the Top Still Far Away? However, the redistribution of capital from Bitcoin into other assets may benefit the broader crypto market. The analyst noted that altcoins could see renewed interest as funds rotate out of BTC. If the trend continues, traders may observe increased volatility and speculative movement across alternative tokens in the short term. Featured image created with DALL-E, Chart from TradingView
Ether has seen growing investor demand, with spot Ethereum ETFs recording $533.9 million in net inflows on Tuesday.