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A well‑known commentator in the crypto space has made a bold pitch. According to reports, Crypto Bitlord urged every new investor to put all their money into XRP. Related Reading: XRP To $13 in 40 Days? Analyst Predicts Explosive Final Rally This call comes after XRP surged to seven‑year highs above $3 and hit a peak of $3.60. The token posted a 21% gain in a single week, outpacing even Bitcoin’s record run. Eye‑Popping Returns Fuel Bold Call Bitlord pointed out that someone who invested $50,000 in XRP at roughly $0.60 last November would now hold about $289,000 as prices hover near $3.47. He reminded followers how XRP broke above $1 during last year’s rally and then climbed beyond the $3 level this summer. This kind of windfall led him to tell new market entrants to skip the usual research and “take all your money and go all into XRP.” If you’re new to crypto, don’t even think or question it. Take all your money and go all into $XRP — Crypto Bitlord (@crypto_bitlord7) July 18, 2025 Bitlord’s track record on XRP has had its twists. In mid‑2023, he touted the token when it traded around $0.50–$0.60, only to walk back those comments the following July. Some saw his pullback as sarcastic, since prices soon climbed past his earlier targets. Based on charts, he has also laid out what he thinks XRP could achieve—calling for dramatic moves that few other analysts dare to mention. Critics And Risks Remain Despite the rally, the altcoin still faces obstacles. Its connection to Ripple and the ongoing US Securities and Exchange Commission legal showdown create uncertainty. A court decision could go either way, and any ruling against Ripple might send the price sharply lower. Other analysts have echoed bullish views, encouraging investors to stack at least 10,000 XRP tokens. They said he won’t sell until XRP reaches $100. That price would value a 10,000‑token stash at $1 million. For many, that goal sounds distant. But analysts point to XRP’s history: it once traded for $0.002, making skeptics eat their words when it hit $1. Sky‑High Targets Or Pipe Dream? Bitlord has even floated a $10 target—an increase of about 180% from today’s levels. He believes some critics will end up “in mental institutions” if XRP ever tops that mark. Related Reading: XRP Becomes Top 3 Crypto After ProShares ETF Approval, Can It Flip ETH? He’s gone further, claiming the once‑joked $1,000 target is now within reach. Hitting $1,000 would push XRP’s market cap into the trillions, dwarfing most assets on the market today. As the market buzzes, investors face a choice. Some are drawn to XRP’s meteoric rise and rosy forecasts. Others warn against betting everything on a single crypto token. The numbers show a balanced approach—dividing funds across several coins and setting clear exit points—might help guard against the next big swing. For now, XRP remains one of the most talked‑about tokens in the crypto world. Featured image from Meta, chart from TradingView

According to an on-chain analyst on X, Bitcoin has decoupled from other cryptocurrencies or altcoins, which could lead to a severe price downturn within the market over the next day. Why Traders Should Brace For Impact In a July 18 post on the social media platform X, Joao Wedson, founder of crypto analytics firm Alphractal, reported that the Bitcoin price might witness a significant drop over the next day. The crypto analyst based his conclusion on multiple results obtained from on-chain analysis using three major metrics.  Related Reading: Bitcoin Trades Above $117K as Whale Deposits Decline and Stablecoin Inflows Rise First, Wedson referenced an earlier post made on X by Alphractal, saying that the market is currently dominated by long positions. According to the analyst, the effect of these long positions wouldn’t necessarily last long in a market where the shorts have been liquidated — a phenomenon which also holds for the reverse case.  The chart above is from the Correlation Heatmap – BTCUSDT versus ALTCOINS metric, which reads the trajectory of the two crypto categories and compares them. Using the chart as a foundation, Wedson mentioned that altcoins are decoupling from Bitcoin.  When altcoins cease to follow the premier cryptocurrency’s lead, the development could be subject to a couple of interpretations, which affect market sentiment. As a result, it is normal to expect increased market volatility. Wedson also referenced the Altcoin Season Index Vs Bitcoin metric, which is used to measure if altcoins are outperforming Bitcoin within a specific period. According to the analyst, this Altcoin Season Index is currently on the rise, which is typically a positive sign for the altcoins.  However, if historical trends are anything to go by, a rising Altcoin Season Index might be a negative signal for Bitcoin. Wedson explained that the Bitcoin market might experience a dump, dragging along with it the currently rising Altcoins, to re-establish market balance. The crypto pundit also cited the Alpha Quant Signal as an influence in his conclusion. Wedson pointed out that the metric flashed a sell, which was expected, seeing as some significant whales recently added to the sell pressure on Bitcoin by selling a fraction of their holdings. Outlook For The Altcoins Even as the market flashes ominous signs, Joao Wedson expressed optimism in the viability of the beginning of an altcoin rally, saying he doesn’t believe this is the final leg down for the crypto market. “But it’s likely a sign that the market is about to form a new price base. So be cautious with the traps that might show up along the way,” the analyst added.  Related Reading: Ethereum’s Rally Isn’t What It Seems — Here’s What’s Really Driving It As of this writing, Bitcoin is valued at about $117,783, reflecting a mere 0.2% price increase in the past 24 hours. Representing the other camp, Ethereum, the “king of altcoins,” jumped by 2.23% in 24 hours and is currently valued at $3,562. Featured image from Shutterstock, chart from TradingView

Solana (SOL) has recorded a significant rally over the past week, reclaiming the $160 area and attempting to hold its last major resistance. Some analysts suggest that if bullish momentum continues, the altcoin will run to new highs once this level is recovered. Related Reading: 2025 Crypto Thefts Spike: Stolen Funds Hit $2.7 Billion In H1– Report Solana Attempts $180 Reclaim As the crypto market capitalization nears the $4 trillion mark and Bitcoin (BTC) makes new all-time highs (ATHs), Solana, one of the leading altcoins of this cycle, is retesting crucial levels after climbing nearly 10% over the past week. The cryptocurrency has been compressing between two key levels since the Q2 recovery, trading between the $140-$180 mark for over two months. However, last month’s geopolitical tensions saw SOL briefly lose its local range and retest the $120-$130 area. Amid the July rally, Solana has reclaimed its local range, climbing to the upper boundary and attempting to break above key $180 resistance. Analyst Crypto Jelle noted that, just like Ethereum’s (ETH) $4,000 barrier, this area is the “final major level for bears to defend.” This has been a key level during this cycle, serving as a major bounce area during the Q4 2024 and early 2025 rally. Additionally, it became the most crucial resistance after losing this area in late February, with multiple failed attempts to reclaim it over the past months. Reclaiming this level could propel the token to the $200 mark and set the stage for a continuation to higher levels, the analyst affirmed. Meanwhile, market watcher Froggy highlighted that Solana retested this key zone on Friday, “signaling strong bullish intent.” Nonetheless, the altcoin fell below this level after hitting its two-month high of $184, trading within the $177-179 price range for the past several hours. To the analyst, “as long as $168 holds, a move toward $186–$188 remains likely.” SOL Preparing For Price Discovery? According to Daan Crypto Trades, if SOL breaks above and holds the crucial level, the next area of interest would be around the $220 mark, followed by the $260 barrier. The trader explained that SOL reclaimed the Daily 200 Moving Average (MA) and Exponential Moving Average (EMA) earlier this week, which led to the ongoing retest of the $180 area. He also noted that memecoins are “running well” as SOL-based tokens in the sector have seen a 13.3% weekly increase, according to CoinGecko data. “That generally puts some bid behind SOL,” Daan said, adding that, “As long as memes run, I think SOL does too.” Meanwhile, crypto analyst Alex Clay highlighted that the cryptocurrency has been in a bullish megaphone formation for over a year, and “Once Large Caps catch the Real Bull Run,” Solana will lead the market. During this period, SOL has traded between the upper and the lower boundary, with its latest retest of the pattern’s support occurring in April. Since then, the cryptocurrency has bounced toward the mid-zone of the formation, holding the 50-day EMA, 100-day EMA, and 200-day EMA as dynamic support. Related Reading: Crypto Relief: House Advances GENIUS, CLARITY, Anti-CBDC Bills After Narrow Vote If it continues to move between the pattern’s boundaries, Solana could be poised for a breakout toward the megaphone’s ascending resistance, at around the $350 level. To the analyst, “Breakout of ATH and Price Discovery is inevitable,” with the initial targets sitting around $350-$400. As of this writing, SOL trades at $177, a 2% increase in the daily timeframe. Featured Image from Unsplash.com, Chart from TradingView.com

Major cryptocurrencies led by $XRP and $DOGE have rallied in the past 24 hours as the market eagerly awaits US President Donald Trump to sign the US GENIUS Act into law today. While most altcoins have become a bit more expensive to acquire given the current conditions, the good news is that there are still a few promising ones like Best Wallet Token ($BEST) and Snorter Token ($SNORT) that are available for a lot less money. US House Passes ‘GENIUS Act’, Awaits Trump Signature Yesterday, the US House of Representatives voted in favor of the passing of the GENIUS Act, which provides a regulatory framework for stablecoins. It now needs President Trump’s signature to become law, which would cap off ‘Crypto Week’ on a high note. The market responded positively to the news with the top 10 cryptocurrencies showing significant growth, particularly $XRP and $DOGE. $DOGE has led the pack in the last 24 hours, posting an 11.82% growth. Aside from GENIUS Act-related optimism, institutional interest from the likes of Thumbzup Media and Bit Origin’s plans to create a Dogecoin-focused treasury have helped drive up the top meme coin’s price. Meanwhile, $XRP went up by 6.15% during the past day, bringing it closer to its $3.84 ATH that it reached back in January 2018. With the Market Up, What’s the Best Crypto to Buy? A rallying market is great if you already own crypto, but if you’re still shopping around, you’ll find that everything suddenly got a lot more expensive. The good news is that there’s still plenty of affordable crypto if you know where to look. These include the following: 1. Snorter Token ($SNORT) – Snipe the Hottest Tokens Ahead of Bots and Whales Snorter Token ($SNORT) is a project that will make it a lot easier for you to find new and promising cryptocurrencies before bots and whales snap them up. To do this, the team will develop Snorter Bot for Telegram. This will allow you to do most of your trading on the app, including managing your portfolio, copying trades, and sniping. The bot will also have your back with its honeypot and rugpull detection feature. This will help keep your precious assets away from the hands of hackers and scammers. Holding its $SNORT token can also upgrade your experience when using the bot, including low transaction fees, governance rights, and various community incentives. The token only costs $0.0985, making it a great investment for a lot less money. If you want to learn how to buy $SNORT, you can check out our introduction to Snorter Token. 2. Best Wallet Token ($BEST) – Store Your Crypto in a Secure Non-Custodial Wallet If you’re looking to securely store your crypto, Best Wallet fits the bill. It’s a non-custodial crypto wallet, which means only you can access the private keys you use to sign transactions and prove your ownership of your digital assets. Just install it on your iOS or Android device, follow the on-screen instructions, and you’re good to go. The interface is user-friendly, so it’s easy to find your way around even if you haven’t used a crypto wallet before. To get the most out of your wallet, buy its Best Wallet Token ($BEST). Aside from low transaction fees, you’ll also get early access to the best presales on its Token Launchpad, and the right to vote on matters concerning the Best Wallet ecosystem. $BEST is currently priced at $0.025345, but with a price increase coming in less than 10 hours, it’s best to act as quickly as you can. You can also stake your tokens if you want to enjoy passive rewards at a rate of 98% p.a. With $BEST potentially reaching $0.07 according to our Best Wallet Token price prediction, you may also consider HODLing after the presale. 3. Litecoin ($LTC) – Undervalued Crypto with Plenty of Growth Potential While miles away from its ATH of $412.96, Litecoin ($LTC) is considered by many to be undervalued. This means it’s a great buy with huge potential for growth in the foreseeable future. The coin is one of the big winners in the current market rally, which is primarily driven by Thumbzup Media’s plan to hold crypto assets that include $DOGE and $LTC. Designed to be a lighter version of Bitcoin, it’s indeed light on the pocket too, at only $110.05 at the moment. Time to Go Crypto Bargain-Hunting? It may seem unthinkable at the moment, but there are still a lot of undervalued altcoins right now, even as the market rallies. Presale tokens like Snorter Token ($SNORT) and Best Wallet Token ($BEST) currently offer great deals. You can have them for less than a dollar, and they have a lot of potential to appreciate well after their launch. But before you purchase cryptocurrencies, be sure to do your research first. This is not investment advice.

As the market soars with bullish momentum, crypto theft has also seen a record-breaking performance during the first half of this year. A recent report revealed that stolen funds from services so far have surpassed the numbers from previous years. Related Reading: Crypto Relief: House Advances GENIUS, CLARITY, Anti-CBDC Bills After Narrow Vote Stolen Crypto Service Funds Hit $2B In 6 months On Thursday, Chainalysis shared its “2025 Crypto Crime Mid-Year Update,” revealing that digital assets theft this year has been “more devastating” than the entirety of 2024, with over $2.7 billion worth of funds stolen from crypto services so far. The report noted that, by the end of June, more value had been stolen year-to-date (YTD) than during the same period in 2022, the previous worst year on record, suggesting that theft from crypto services could potentially increase another 60% by year’s end. 2025’s YTD activity shows a significantly steeper trajectory into the end of the first half than any previous year, with an alarming velocity and consistency. 2022 required 214 days to hit the $2 billion mark in value stolen from services, while 2025 reached comparable theft volumes in 142 days. Additionally, 2025 is 17.27% worse than 2022 during the same six-month period, while 2023 and 2024 saw more moderate and steady accumulation patterns. The surge in the cumulative trend value from crypto services theft “paints a stark picture of 2025’s escalating threat environment.” According to the report, “If this trend continues, we could see 2025 end with more than $4.3 billion stolen from services alone.” However, it’s worth noting that the North Korean-linked $1.5 billion hack of Bybit accounts for most of the service losses. The massive breach, which is the largest crypto hack in history, signals a “broader pattern of North Korean cryptocurrency operations, which have become increasingly central to the regime’s sanctions evasion strategies.” Last year, known North Korean-related losses reached their highest number, with the value reaching $1.3 billion. Nonetheless, Bybit’s February hack surpassed it, making 2025 the worst year to date. Personal Wallet Attacks Surge Amid the shifting landscape, the report highlights that the surge in crypto thefts represents an immediate threat to participants. Notably, attackers are increasingly targeting individual users, as personal wallet incidents represent a growing share of total ecosystem theft. YTD, these compromises account for 23.35% of all stolen funds activities in 2025, with Bitcoin (BTC) theft accounting for a substantial share of stolen value. Chainalysis also found that the average loss from compromised personal BTC wallets has increased, suggesting a deliberate target on higher-value individual holdings. Moreover, the number of individual victims on non-Bitcoin and non-EVM chains, like Solana, is increasing. This suggests that Bitcoin holders experience larger losses in terms of value taken, despite being less likely to fall victim to targeted theft. Related Reading: SUI Eyes 140% Move As Price Reclaims $4 – New ATH Imminent? Within the personal wallet incidents, a violent subsection has also seen a dramatic surge this year, showing a correlation with BTC price movements and suggesting opportunistic targeting during high-value periods. The forward-looking implication is that, if the value of native assets increases, the value compromised from personal wallets will also likely rise. Per the report, theft using physical violence or coercion against individuals, also known as “wrench attacks,” could potentially hit twice the number of 2021, the next highest year on record. As of this writing, Bitcoin is trading at $119,807, a 14.8% increase in the monthly timeframe. Featured Image from Unsplash.com, Chart from TradingView.com

Pakistan and El Salvador have initiated a diplomatic alliance that puts crypto first. It’s the latest in a global shift to improving crypto regulation and adoption. Crypto is the ultimate winner here, and that includes the best crypto presales. On July 16, El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele met with Bilal bin Saqib, Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC) CEO and Minister of State for Crypto and Blockchain. Among the topics discussed were Bitcoin mining and energy resources, strategic Bitcoin reserves, and $BTC education. The result, as reported by Business Recorder, was the signing of a Letter of Intent to establish a formal framework of collaboration between El Salvador’s Bitcoin Office and the PCC. Leading the Bitcoin Charge Why is this meeting making headlines? Well, in 2021, El Salvador became the first country in the world to adopt Bitcoin as a legal currency. Government policy also includes buying $BTC and, as of end-2024, it had amassed more than 5.9K Bitcoins. In other words, El Salvador is very crypto-friendly, and it was the first to set a trend that many governments, including Pakistan and the US, are finally beginning to follow. Pakistan, for its part, has been making definitive moves towards digital asset adoption. This strategic move is set to strengthen Pakistan’s already-growing crypto market. “The country ranks among the top in global crypto adoption, with an estimated $300B in annual crypto transactions and 25M active crypto users,” according to Pakistan’s Finance Ministry. Pakistan sits at the number nine spot in Chainanalysis’ 2024 Global Crypto Adoption Index, out of 151 nations. So far, 2025 has proven to be a busy year for Pakistan’s crypto strategy. In early May, it appointed Saqib to head the newly formed PCC. Around the same time, it also announced a national initiative to power Bitcoin mining and AI data centers by allocating 2 gigawatts of electricity. That was in addition to launching its first government-backed Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, signaling long-term crypto commitment and aiming to attract global investment. Also in May, the government established the Pakistan Digital Assets Authority (PDAA). It’s the PCC’s CEO, however, who’s actively taking the lead in making Pakistan the crypto capital of South Asia. Saqib’s responsibilities include driving efforts to regulate crypto under FATF guidelines, launching national $BTC mining, integrating blockchain across sectors, licensing Virtual Asset Service Providers, and growing Pakistan’s Web3 ecosystem. “Pakistan is done sitting on the sidelines. We want to have regulatory clarity. We need to have a legal framework that is pro-business,” Saqib told Bloomberg earlier this year. “We need institutional adoption. We want banks, we want other enterprises to integrate with blockchain and not fight it. We want Pakistan to be a leader in blockchain-powered finance, and we want to attract international investment.” Crypto Boost To Benefit Presales Wider global adoption of crypto is great for the market. Case in point is the $BTC price, which hit an ATH last week, peaking at $123K just three days ago. It’s not just Bitcoin and little brother Ethereum that are reaping the rewards of widespread adoption. While institutional investors generally favor those two, smaller-cap altcoins have become the go-to for retail investors, according to a recent Wintermute report. With altcoin season about to hit, this segment is one to watch. That goes for the best presale altcoins too. Early-bird investment means buying in at a low cost, with potentially explosive gains down the line. Here’s a quick look at three in particular worth considering. 1. Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER) – Unleashes the Power of Bitcoin With an L2 When it comes to blockchain security, nothing beats Bitcoin’s. But high transaction fees and a lack of scalability are issues that put many traders off. That’s where Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER) steps up to the plate. It is introducing an innovative Bitcoin Layer-2 (L2) ecosystem that eradicates Bitcoin’s unpleasantries. Integrating the Solana Virtual Machine, $HYPER brings lower transaction costs and sub-second execution to the equation. That alone deserves a round of applause. But hold that thought, because it also introduces cross-chain compatibility, opening the door to meme coins, dApps, and DeFi. Three cheers all round. By the way, we took a look at $HYPER’s tokenomics and we liked what we saw. Of the total token supply of 21B, 30% is allocated to product development. That’s good, because this project will need to evolve if it wants to make good on its promise of scalability. Investor interest in this presale has also been strong, with $3.16M+ already raised. No doubt the concept of a Bitcoin L2 is driving that interest, but high staking rewards definitely sweeten the deal. Right now, you can buy $HYPER for $0.0123 – and stake it for 285% APY. Impressive, no? Discover how to purchase and stake your $HYPER in our guide to buying Bitcoin Hyper. Don’t wait too long, though. Presale prices go up in stages, and the $HYPER price will increase tomorrow. 2. Best Wallet Token ($BEST) – Backing Global Crypto Wallet Market Domination With both institutional and retail investment in crypto booming, that means good news for the crypto wallet market, too. It’s already a very lucrative segment, and one that’s set for exponential growth as crypto becomes more widely adopted. That puts the Best Wallet Token ($BEST) in an excellent position. That’s because it’s the presale token driving the Best Wallet app’s mission to dominate 40% of the global crypto wallet market by the end of next year. Best Wallet stands an excellent chance of making good on its goal. As a leading crypto wallet, it’s a no-KYC, non-custodial, multi-chain, and multi-currency hot wallet designed for crypto newbies and pros alike. And now $BEST is powering additional features and benefits for holders. Holding $BEST means lower transaction costs and higher staking rewards. You also enjoy governance rights, meaning you can have your say in the project’s direction and future features. What’s more, you can also buy the top presale tokens directly from the Best Wallet app. That, by the way, is an industry first. With $13.96M+ already in the $BEST kitty, this presale is going strong. Find out how to buy $BEST today for $0.025345 – and stake it for 98% APY rewards – by checking out our guide to buying Best Wallet Token. 3. Lightchain AI ($LCAI) – A Fusion of Blockchain and AI for Next-Gen Apps. Lightchain AI (LCAI) is the token behind a decentralized system that will fuse blockchain and AI to power next-gen apps. At its core is the AI Virtual Machine (AIVM), which is designed for AI task execution, and a Proof of Intelligence mechanism that incentivizes valuable computing work. By tackling key issues like scalability, trust, and data privacy, Lightchain AI will deliver a fair and secure environment for both users and developers, using blockchain transparency and AI strength to support dApps that solve real-world problems. The presale has already raised $21.77M+, and Stage 15 of the $LCAI presale was recently completed. The project has now launched a final Bonus Round ahead of its mainnet launch. That means one last chance to buy $LCA at the fixed presale price of $0.007125. ‘Tis the Season To Be Jolly Bullish sentiment abounds as more governments and institutions warm towards crypto. And that’s not only good for the crypto OGs – presale tokens are also coming along for the ride. However, whether $HYPER, $BEST, or $LCAI – or any crypto for that matter – has caught your attention, please be sure to always DYOR first. Knowledge is your best investment strategy to help lower your risk.

Renowned crypto analyst Josh Olszewicz has declared what many crypto traders have long been waiting for: Altcoin Season has officially begun. In a market breakdown released on July 16, Olszewicz dismissed any lingering doubt about the current market structure, arguing that the conditions for outsized altcoin performance are firmly in place. Crypto Alert: Altcoin Season Is Here “For years, you’ve had people telling you, ‘It’s an alt season.’ The funny thing is, when alt season is actually here, you don’t need anybody to tell you—it’s obvious,” Olszewicz said, emphasizing that current price action across major alts and risk assets leaves little room for ambiguity. Related Reading: Crypto Relief: House Advances GENIUS, CLARITY, Anti-CBDC Bills After Narrow Vote According to Olszewicz, Bitcoin remains the backbone of the crypto market, consolidating near $120,000 at the yearly pivot with “plenty of room to go” on technicals. He acknowledged that BTC’s strength underpins the entire market cycle, but the focus has shifted to the explosive moves underway in altcoins. “Let’s be honest—you’re here because you want to outperform BTC by 2x to 5x. That’s the goal,” he said. Ethereum sits at the center of this rotation, breaking out decisively from $2,200 to above $3,200. “ETH has had quite the breakout. It’s above the next pivot at $3,200. I don’t need the cloud to tell me this is bullish,” Olszewicz noted, pointing to technical tailwinds and regulatory clarity surrounding staking and ETFs as additional catalysts. While ETH advocates have renewed confidence, Olszewicz cautioned against overconfidence: “Be careful drinking the Kool-Aid. ETH could go to $10K, but I think it’ll struggle at $5K. For July, $4K looks realistic—but that’s already nearly 4x from the April bottom.” The analyst also flagged Solana as a key player for those who missed the early moves in BTC and ETH. “Sol is starting to look better and better here, approaching the yearly pivot. If it breaks above $177, watch out,” he said, although he warned that the SOL/ETH chart still shows weakness. Other strong setups include Sui, Avalanche, and meme coins like Dogecoin and Pepe, which have already logged triple-digit percentage gains in recent weeks from their respective bottom. Still, Olszewicz urged traders to temper expectations for an uninterrupted melt-up. Historically, August and September have been weaker months for crypto, and he anticipates potential sharp corrections in alts. “Maybe we don’t see huge continuation in those months. We could even get negative 25% days on alts—just randomly, for whatever reason. You know that’s coming,” he said. Related Reading: Crypto Bulls Rejoice: Congresswoman Confirms Powell’s Imminent Firing Despite these caveats, the broader outlook remains decisively bullish. “It’s hard to throw a dart and miss at this point in the market. Everything looks good. If you’re in positions that aren’t working here, you need to ask yourself why,” Olszewicz added. He highlighted that even NFTs, long considered a proxy for speculative appetite, are surging again, with collections like Pudgy Penguins and Bored Apes seeing multi-week highs. As for the much-debated ETH/BTC pair, Olszewicz reminded traders that relative value matters. “This is why everyone came here—for this chart. We’re still far below the cloud, at levels last seen in 2020. The target for mean reversion is 0.038. Until ETH/BTC is above the weekly cloud, don’t get carried away with the ETH-maxi stuff,” he said, adding that the long-term bear trend could persist into 2026 despite short-term strength. Olszewicz closed with a note of caution for overleveraged traders. “This is a marathon, not a sprint. Don’t lose your shirt on 50x leverage when there’s so much market left to trade,” he warned. With total altcoin market capitalization approaching critical resistance near $1.5 trillion and sentiment flashing risk-on across the board, the message from one of crypto’s most followed analysts is clear: Altcoin Season isn’t coming—it’s already here. At press time, the total crypto market cap surged to 3.75 trillion. Featured image created with DALL.E, chart from TradingView.com

Holders of the World Liberty Financial token, WLFI, have voted overwhelmingly to make these tokens tradable, a decision that could significantly impact their market value and the financial interests of the Trump family.  WLFI Transition From Voting Rights To Tradable Assets World Liberty Financial, a venture associated with Donald Trump’s family, launched the WLFI tokens last autumn as part of its decentralized finance (DeFi) platform, which also includes a stablecoin called USD1.  Initially, these tokens were not designed for trading; instead, they granted holders voting rights on certain business developments, including changes to the platform’s underlying code.  Related Reading: Altcoin Season Index Spikes Above 30, But Bitcoin Dominance Remains High, What Next? Early investors were primarily drawn to WLFI due to its association with Trump, banking on the expectation that the tokens would appreciate in value thanks to his backing. The recent vote to allow trading of the tokens marks a crucial shift, enabling market forces to set their prices. This transition is likely to attract a wider array of investors, potentially generating trading fees for exchanges that list WLFI and fueling speculation about the tokens’ future value.  Although it remains unclear how this will directly benefit the Trump family, the increased trading activity may enhance the overall value of their holdings, which are substantial. Trump’s Potential Conflicts Of Interest Critics, including several Democratic lawmakers, have raised concerns regarding the ethical implications of the Trump family’s financial involvement in World Liberty Financial.  Senator Elizabeth Warren and Representative Maxine Waters have voiced their worries to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), arguing that the family’s financial stake constitutes a significant conflict of interest that could influence regulatory oversight of the cryptocurrency industry.  They pointed out that the WLFI tokens have not been classified as securities by the SEC, which means they are not subject to the same level of regulatory scrutiny as traditional investments like stocks. The White House has maintained that Trump’s assets are managed by a trust overseen by his children, asserting that there are no conflicts of interest. However, the specifics of this trust arrangement remain undisclosed. World Liberty Financial Promises More Details Trump’s company, DT Marks DEFI LLC, was allocated 22.5 billion of the total 100 billion WLFI tokens, with Trump himself holding approximately 15.75 billion tokens as of the end of last year. Reports suggest that the Trump family has generated around $500 million from World Liberty since its inception. Related Reading: BNB Price Stalls: Struggles to Resume Gains While Altcoins Rally In light of the recent vote, the White House declined to comment to Reuters on how the tradability of WLFI might affect the family’s financial interests. A spokesperson for World Liberty Financial indicated that further details about the trading process would be provided soon. The proposal to initiate tradability received overwhelming support, with 99.94% of approximately 20,900 votes in favor. Many token holders expressed their motivations for voting, with some citing expectations of price increases and others aligning their investment with support for Trump.  Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com

Crypto legislation appears to be back on track after US lawmakers passed a motion to reconsider three crucial digital asset bills in a narrow vote. This effort follows Tuesday’s failed attempt to advance the proposed legislation to a floor debate during the “Crypto week.” Related Reading: SUI Eyes 140% Move As Price Reclaims $4 – New ATH Imminent? US House Passes Motion To Reconsider On Wednesday, the US House of Representatives voted on a motion to reconsider three major crypto legislations that failed to pass their procedural vote on Tuesday. As reported by NewsBTC, Congress’s lower chamber blocked the motion in a 196-223 vote, with 13 Republicans siding with the Democrats. Following the failed vote, Lawmakers had reportedly planned to hold a vote to reconsider the motion for later in the day, but it was ultimately scheduled for Wednesday morning.  On Tuesday night, US President Donald Trump personally met with 11 of the 12 Republican representatives needed to pass the bills, securing their support. The lawmakers met for the second time this week to decide the fate of the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act, the Digital Asset Market Clarity (CLARITY) Act of 2025, and the anti-CBDC (Central Bank Digital Currency) bill. The motion to reconsider the trio of bills cleared the House in a 215-211 vote, with all Republican representatives voting in favor this time. Now, the US House prepares to hold a new procedural vote later today and decide whether to send the three landmark bills to a final vote. Representative Andy Harris shared on X that “House Freedom Caucus Members will be voting in favor of the rule today after reaching an agreement with President Trump last night.” Under the agreement, the House Committee on Rules will meet today to include “clear, strong, anti–Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) provisions to the CLARITY legislation” to ensure Americans are “protected from government overreach into their financial privacy.” Crypto Legislation Faces New Challenges Despite the crucial approval of a motion to reconsider, the bills now face a new roadblock. Politico reporter Meredith Lee Hill revealed that “there’s another crypto mess unfolding on the House floor.” In a series of X posts, the journalist affirmed that the potential merger of two of the three crypto legislations could pose a problem for the upcoming vote. Seemingly, the House Grand Old Party (GOP) leaders are trying to combine the House’s market structure and anti-CBDC bills after passing the floor. However, Republicans from the House Financial Services Committee are hesitating at that plan, as it “will doom Clarity.” House Agriculture Committee Republican representatives also consider that combining the two bills could kill the CLARITY Act, arguing that “even the threat of doing this emergency rules meeting may have already done so.” Journalist Eleanor Terret added that combining the bills could make CLARITY harder to pass because “they risk losing Dem votes over the anti-CBDC language.” A GOP Senate staffer reportedly told Terret that they are “just hoping the House can move something, anything, so crypto legislation can survive to the next step. We have options to move forward, but no one wants another failed vote that kills momentum.” Related Reading: Top Crypto Exchanges Made $172 Million From TRUMP Memecoin Listing – Report Meanwhile, the GENIUS Act would remain a standalone bill, despite previous attempts to merge it with the market structure bill. Since it already passed the Senate, the bill only needs to pass the final House vote to head to President Trump’s desk. Despite the legislative uncertainty, the crypto market continues to recover from yesterday’s drop, with Bitcoin (BTC) holding the $119,000 area as support. Featured Image from Unsplash.com, Chart from TradingView.com

Ethereum is flashing signs of an aggressive upside move, with well-known crypto analyst Kaleo (@CryptoKaleo) forecasting what he described as a “God candle” that could propel ETH beyond the $4,000 mark within days. In a post on X, Kaleo wrote: “God candle to $4K+ this week… honestly though I wouldn’t be surprised if we see something like this play out after today’s news. Don’t let them shake you out if it happens anon. up only soon.” In Kaleo’s chart, the Ether–USDT pair is sketched inside an ascending wedge whose upper boundary has capped every rally for more than three months. That resistance line now sits near $3,000, while the lower boundary originates near $1,450 in early April and accelerates through $2,600 by late June. Ethereum Breakout Fuels $4,000 Hopes The pattern briefly failed in mid-June, when price sliced through support and bottomed near $2,100—an episode Kaleo tags “Breakdown.” Three week later the market closed decisively back above that very line, an event he annotates “Reclaim,” converting former support turned resistance back into a springboard. Related Reading: Ethereum Shorts Reach Record Levels, How To Stay Positioned For A Breakout Candles since the reclaim have marched steadily higher, compressing volatility against the wedge’s apex until earlier this week when price punched through the ceiling at roughly $3,030. At the moment the screenshot was taken the pair traded near $3,041, and a hand-drawn white projection—labelled “Send”—plots a near-vertical advance that crests just above $4,000. The projection takes its height from the widest section of the wedge: the distance between the early-May trough and the mid-May swing high measures a little over $1,000; adding that amplitude to the breakout point delivers a classical measured-move objective in the low-$4,000s, matching Kaleo’s target. Related Reading: SharpLink Gaming Buys $73M in Ethereum – Smart Money Loads the Dip Also importantly, price has reclaimed the psychological $3,000 handle on convincing momentum, turning what had been the midpoint of the range into fresh support. Intermediate friction zones appear near $3,344–the 0.618 Fibonacci retracement also known as the “golden pocket– but the projection assumes these levels will offer little resistance should a “god candle” materialise. Kaleo’s prediction comes on the heels of a broader risk‑on backdrop: Bitcoin is accelerating towards its record high near $123,000 from last week as investors embrace a steadier macro environment. For Ether specifically, enthusiasm has been amplified by an SEC filing revealing that Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund accumulated a 9.1 percent stake in Bitmine  Immersion  Technologies, the Tom Lee‑chaired public company that has stockpiled more than 163,000 ETH—roughly half a billion dollars’ worth—as part of an aggressive Ethereum‑treasury strategy. The twin tailwinds of macro‑driven liquidity and high‑profile venture endorsement reinforce Kaleo’s thesis that a “god candle” toward the $4,000 mark could ignite before the week draws to a close. At press time, ETH traded at $3,225. Featured image created with DALL.E, cart from TradingView.com

Mary-Catherine Lader just stepped down as President and COO of Uniswap Labs after a four-year run that transformed the platform into the biggest decentralized exchange on Ethereum. During her time at the helm, Uniswap went from scrappy startup to DeFi juggernaut, pulling in over $73B in trading volume in the last month alone. That number alone has crypto optimists buzzing. So what’s next? Well, as Uniswap looks for its next leader, the rest of DeFi is doing what it does best – evolving fast. New crypto projects are stepping up to fill the innovation gap and take decentralized finance to the next level. And in true Web3 fashion, it’s not just about serious finance anymore. Why Lader’s Exit Matters Mary-Catherine Lader wasn’t just another name on the masthead. She was a driving force behind Uniswap’s rise to dominance in decentralized finance. Joining as President and COO in 2021, she played a central role in turning Uniswap from a developer-first protocol into a fully operational, structured business. Under her leadership, the company raised $165M in October 2022, achieving a valuation of $1.66B. But perhaps her most impressive feat was navigating the SEC investigation that loomed over Uniswap for nearly a year. That probe concluded in February 2025 with no enforcement action, a massive win for the entire DeFi sector. Lader’s departure after this victory feels intentional – a well-timed baton pass now that Uniswap stands on solid ground. It’s a clear signal: Uniswap is strong, mature, and ready for what’s next. Just like the DeFi ecosystem it helped build. Let’s take a look at three top crypto presales that could ride this next wave. 1. Best Wallet Token ($BEST) – Your DeFi Wallet Just Got Smarter With DeFi entering a more mature phase, thanks to leaders like Mary-Catherine Lader pushing for transparency and regulation, it’s no surprise that users are demanding smarter tools. Enter Best Wallet Token ($BEST), a next-gen crypto wallet aiming to outpace clunky legacy apps like MetaMask with advanced features, clean design, and serious security. Right now, you can buy $BEST for just $0.025335, and the project has already pulled in a hefty $13.9M during the presale. That’s not hype – it’s momentum. Best Wallet is packed with features that make it feel more like Apple Wallet (if Apple actually cared about DeFi). Its standout tool? Upcoming Tokens, which lets you buy presale tokens safely and directly inside the app – no sketchy mirror sites or third-party scams. Add to that Fireblocks-powered MPC-CMP security, reduced transaction fees, iGaming perks, and governance rights, and $BEST starts looking like a wallet token with real-world muscle. If Uniswap’s $73B surge fuels optimism for meme coins, $BEST is where you might safely store them. 2. SUBBD Token ($SUBBD) – Turning Clout Into Crypto The creator economy is booming, but most platforms still take a massive cut while leaving creators fighting for scraps. SUBBD Token ($SUBBD) wants to change that by putting the power – and earnings – back into the hands of influencers, artists, and yes, even meme lords. Built as the first AI-driven, premium content platform on the blockchain, SUBBD lets users create and monetize content with game-changing tools. At the core is an AI agent that automates chat, edits videos, and helps creators engage fans without burning out. And with over 250M combined followers across SUBBD’s platform, Honny brand, and ambassador network, it’s already got a massive audience primed for Web3. Currently, you can buy $SUBBD for $0.055925, with $810K raised in presale – a strong signal of early traction. $SUBBD also offers 20% APY staking during the presale, plus real-time, low-fee crypto payments that make tipping and subscribing a breeze. In a DeFi world shaped by leaders like Mary-Catherine Lader, who bridged traditional finance with blockchain, $SUBBD is extending that legacy – bringing AI and creator freedom to the next generation of decentralized platforms. 3. Little Pepe ($LILPEPE) – Meme Power Meets Layer‑2 Muscle Following Uniswap’s $73B surge, DeFi’s energy isn’t confined to Ethereum alone. Little Pepe ($LILPEPE) seizes that momentum by launching the first meme‑focused Layer‑2 blockchain built on Ethereum. It combines the fun of meme coins with real utility, offering zero‑tax trading, lightning‑fast, low‑fee transactions, bot protection, staking, and DAO governance. Currently, 1 $LILPEPE = $0.0015, and its presale has raised $7,2M. That funding level underscores enthusiastic backing for its vision: a Layer‑2 chain for memes. The heart of the project is the Little Pepe Chain – EVM‑compatible, ultra‑scalable infrastructure built to launch new tokens via a meme launchpad, protect users from sniper bots, and host NFTs. It aims for seamless edge utility for creators and traders alike, reflecting the kind of platform Uniswap’s surge inspires. Alongside blockchain utility, it boasts a $777K giveaway, strong community traction, and plans for Tier‑1 exchange listings – that’s meme culture backed by infrastructure. As Uniswap settles into its next chapter, Little Pepe shows how the Uniswap $73B surge fuels optimism for meme coins – fusing humor, community, and real tech into the future of DeFi. The Torch Is Being Passed Lader’s exit doesn’t mean DeFi is slowing down. If anything, it’s accelerating. With projects like $BEST, $SUBBD, and $LILPEPE stepping up, the crypto world might be entering a new golden age – one that’s decentralized, community-driven, and just a little chaotic. This article is for informational purposes only and doesn’t constitute financial advice. Always do your own research (DYOR) before investing in crypto.  

Ethereum is trading confidently above the $3,100 level after breaking through this key resistance with strength, signaling a potential shift in market dynamics. While Bitcoin experiences a short-term pullback from its all-time highs, Ethereum’s upward move highlights growing momentum across the altcoin sector. Bulls are increasingly optimistic, viewing this divergence as a sign that capital may be rotating into ETH and other high-conviction altcoins. Related Reading: Bitcoin Bears Strike Back After ATH: Long/Short Ratio Flips Negative Fueling this optimism is a combination of improving technicals and strengthening fundamentals. One of the most notable developments came today, as SharpLink Gaming—one of the first Nasdaq-listed companies to adopt an Ethereum-focused treasury strategy—purchased an additional $19,560,000 worth of ETH. The combination of strong price action, increasing corporate interest, and supportive on-chain metrics suggests that Ethereum could be leading the next leg of the altcoin rally, especially if Bitcoin continues to consolidate and investors shift focus to undervalued opportunities across the ecosystem. SharpLink Becomes Largest Corporate Holder Of Ethereum SharpLink Gaming has officially become the largest corporate holder of Ethereum, with a total of 280,706 ETH now held in its treasury, valued at approximately $840 million at current market prices. The company’s aggressive accumulation strategy signals a new phase in institutional Ethereum adoption, reinforcing the growing perception of ETH as a long-term strategic asset. Top analyst Ted Pillows confirmed SharpLink’s latest purchase using on-chain data, which shows that the ETH was acquired through a Coinbase Prime hot wallet—a platform commonly used by institutions for large-scale crypto transactions. According to a press release, SharpLink raised $413 million through the issuance of over 24 million new shares between July 7 and July 11, capital it promptly deployed into the crypto market. In total, the firm acquired 74,656 ETH over the past week at an average price of $2,852 per coin. This aggressive buying spree not only reflects SharpLink’s treasury strategy but also highlights a broader trend among institutional players of turning to ETH as a core asset. As traditional companies seek alternatives to cash and government bonds, Ethereum’s maturing ecosystem and growing staking participation make it an increasingly compelling option. SharpLink’s bold move may inspire other public firms to explore ETH as a reserve asset. Related Reading: SharpLink Gaming Buys $73M in Ethereum – Smart Money Loads the Dip ETH Weekly Chart Signals Trend Reversal Ethereum is showing strong bullish momentum on the weekly chart. The price is currently trading at $3,155.21, up over 6% for the week. The breakout above the key resistance zone at $2,850 is now confirmed. Marking a significant shift in market structure after months of consolidation and bearish pressure. This move pushes ETH to its highest weekly close since early 2024. Technically, Ethereum has reclaimed all major moving averages: the 50-week SMA ($2,645), 100-week SMA ($2,659), and 200-week SMA ($2,427). This alignment supports a longer-term bullish reversal and confirms that momentum has shifted in favor of buyers. The clean break above the previous resistance adds strength to the move. And sets the stage for a potential rally toward the $3,600–$3,800 range in the coming weeks. Related Reading: Ethereum Supply Locked Hits New ATH: Smart Money Bets On Long-Term Growth The reclaim of $2,850—a zone that had acted as strong resistance for months—now flips into support. If Ethereum continues to hold this level on a weekly closing basis, it will likely attract more institutional attention. Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView

American multinational investment bank Citigroup announced plans to potentially issue its stablecoin, as CEO Jane Fraser revealed during a post-earnings conference call.  As first reported by Reuters, Fraser emphasized the bank’s focus on both the stablecoin initiative and the growing tokenized deposit sector, stating, “This is a good opportunity for us.” As the third-largest lender in the United States, Citigroup is also exploring solutions for reserve management related to stablecoins and providing custody services for cryptocurrency assets. Citigroup’s Plan For New Stablecoin Initiative This announcement follows a strong second-quarter performance for Citigroup, which saw its shares reach their highest levels since the 2008 financial crisis.  The bank reported earnings that exceeded Wall Street expectations and unveiled plans to buy back at least $4 billion in stock, further bolstering investor confidence. Related Reading: Unraveling The Bitcoin Boom: Experts Decode Record $123,000 Surge The timing of Citigroup’s stablecoin discussions coincides with the Republican Party’s “Crypto Week,” a campaign aimed at advancing crucial legislation to establish a regulatory framework for digital assets.  Among the key proposals is the GENIUS Act, designed to facilitate the adoption of stablecoins within the traditional financial ecosystem. However, the path to regulatory approval has faced challenges.  Legislative Setback For Crypto President Donald Trump called for swift passage of the GENIUS Act and the CLARITY Act, promoting them as pivotal for the United States to maintain its leadership in digital assets. In a Tuesday post on Truth Social, Trump proclaimed: The House will soon VOTE on a tremendous Bill to Make America the UNDISPUTED, NUMBER ONE LEADER in Digital Assets – Nobody does it better! The GENIUS Act is going to put our Great Nation lightyears ahead of China, Europe, and all others, who are trying endlessly to catch up, but they just can’t do it. Digital Assets are the FUTURE, and we are leading by a lot! Get the first Vote done this afternoon (ALL REPUBLICANS SHOULD VOTE YES!).  Despite this push, the House of Representatives voted against the bill, with the final tally standing at 196-223. Notably, 13 Republican representatives joined Democrats in opposing the motion, marking a rare instance of dissent within the party. Related Reading: TD Cowen Projects Bitcoin At $155K By Year-End, Raises Strategy’s Price Target Fox journalist Eleanor Terret reported that some House members expressed concerns that the GENIUS Act could inadvertently pave the way for a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC).  However, the bill includes provisions explicitly prohibiting the Federal Reserve from directly offering services to the public, ensuring that it cannot authorize initiatives like digital wallets or personal accounts related to CBDCs. The ultimate fate of these crucial crypto bills in the US Congress remains to be seen, as does whether this recent decision will cause financial giants to pause their plans to issue or adopt a major stablecoin for their clients. Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com 

SUI is attempting to reclaim a crucial resistance level after its massive performance over the past few weeks. As it breaks out of a triangle formation, some analysts suggest that a rally to a new all-time high (ATH) could be around the corner. Related Reading: Top Crypto Exchanges Made $172 Million From TRUMP Memecoin Listing – Report SUI Breaks Out Of Multi-Month Pattern On Tuesday, SUI broke above the $4.00 resistance for the first time since May, hitting a two-month high of $4.10. The altcoin has seen an 81% surge over the past three weeks, recovering from the June retracement and setting up for a rally continuation. Notably, SUI ended its multi-month downtrend at the end of March, breaking above its descending resistance and jumping to its $4.29 high in May. Following the Q2 breakout, the cryptocurrency has been trading within the $2.33-$4.10 range. However, last month’s market pullback sent the token from its key $3.00 mid-range support to its three-month low of $2.22 before the recent recovery. Since then, SUI has reclaimed the mid-range area and skyrocketed toward the range high as Bitcoin’s (BTC) ATH rally leads the market. Over the past 24 hours, SUI has soared nearly 15% from the $3.50 support toward the $4.00 resistance, breaking out of a triangle formation and potentially setting the stage for a massive breakout. Analyst Ali Martinez affirmed that the altcoin’s bullish price action could push its price to a new ATH as it has broken out of a multi-month symmetrical triangle pattern over the past few days and attempts to turn the next key level into support. According to the market watcher, SUI finally broke above the descending resistance after reclaiming the $3.50 area on Monday and could target a 140% move to the $7.60 area if there’s a spike in buying pressure. Similarly, analyst Nebraskangooner highlighted that reclaiming the $4.00 resistance will propel the cryptocurrency to a new ATH. This level has been a crucial support since the Q3 2024 rally and a key resistance area after the early 2025 pullbacks. Is A Double-Digit Rally Coming? Crypto Bullet noted that SUI has entered its Wave 3, which eyes a double-digit target for the cryptocurrency. The analyst previously explained that the altcoin had a “clear 1-5 impulse off the April’s low – higher degree Wave (1),” before entering the corrective Wave 2 between late May and Early June. However, “Wave 2 took longer and went deeper than expected (obviously due to the situation in the Middle East).” After the recent breakout, SUI has entered the long-awaited Wave 3, with a 51% increase so far, and a target above the $10 mark, the analyst detailed. Additionally, he pointed to SUI’s trading pair against Solana (SOL), as the weekly chart “Looks like a breakout is imminent.” The altcoin is currently retesting a crucial resistance level against SOL, which could lead to a breakout to the 0.0470 area. “In the coming weeks, SUI will just crush Solana,” Crypto Bullet forecasted. Related Reading: Unraveling The Bitcoin Boom: Experts Decode Record $123,000 Surge Meanwhile, Crypto Kaleo affirmed that the cryptocurrency has continued its bounce on its trading pair against BTC. At the start of the month, the analyst highlighted that SUI had bounced from its BTC and USD pairs, becoming one of the leading altcoins. “BTC ratio chart looks ready to rip out of the wedge it’s been accumulating in since the beginning of 2025. Up only,” he concluded. As of this writing, SUI is trading at $3.96, a 3% increase in the daily timeframe. Featured Image from Unsplash.com, Chart from TradingView.com

A single-word reply on X from Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R‑FL) — “Confirmed” — rocketed through the crypto markets early Wednesday, convincing a growing chorus of traders that Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s tenure is measured in days, not months. Within minutes of Luna’s affirmation that “Jerome Powell is going to be fired. Firing is imminent,” prediction‑market odds of his ouster on Polymarket leapt to 26 percent, the highest reading this year, up from 16 percent only 24 hours earlier. A White‑House‑backed search is already under way. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, in an on‑record Bloomberg interview, acknowledged “a formal process that’s already starting” to identify Powell’s successor, adding that “there are a lot of good candidates inside and outside the Federal Reserve.” Related Reading: ‘Crypto Week’ Takes A Hit: US House Fails To Advance Key Acts President Donald Trump underscored the point during an impromptu press gaggle, repeating last week’s warning that “the renovations at the central bank were a fireable offense.” Those renovations — an over‑budget, $2.5 billion overhaul of the Fed’s historic Eccles Building — have become the legal pretext for dismissal, with Trump allies alleging “inefficiency” and “neglect of duty,” two of the three causes for removal spelled out in the Federal Reserve Act. Powell has asked the Fed’s inspector general to reopen its review of the project. Notably, Bill Pulte, the Federal Housing Finance Agency head and a longtime Powell critic, confirmed the rumors to his followers on X: “I heard from a very credible, bipartisan source, today, that Jerome Powell is considering resigning. This maps with both reports and also the talk in DC.” Crypto Markets Sense A Massive Bull Run The Bitcoin and crypto prices haven’t shown any reaction to the rumor yet. After piercing $123,000 on Monday, BTC is still 4.5 percent below the record high. The entire crypto market seems to be in a wait-and-see position. However, long-term, the implication could be profound for the crypto markets. “I cannot think of a more bullish catalyst for Bitcoin in the past five years than the complete and utter humiliation of Jerome Powell,” wrote macro commentator Julian Figueroa, pointing to what he called the “façade” of central‑bank independence collapsing in real time. Related Reading: Happy Ending: Crypto Hacker Returns Funds From $42 Million GMX Exploit Long‑time trader Byzantine General echoed the ambivalence: “Powell was actually a great Fed chair. But… if he resigns then it’s very likely that whoever comes next will lower rates, which is bullish for our cryptographic currencies.” Should President Trump succeed in replacing Powell with a more accommodating successor—one prepared to deliver the “three‑percentage‑point” rate cut he has publicly demanded—the Federal Reserve would likely be forced to shelve its balance‑sheet runoff precisely as Washington ramps up fresh fiscal stimulus. That synchronous pivot away from quantitative tightening would flip the liquidity regime from drain to deluge, recreating the macro backdrop that powered the crypto market’s 2020‑21 vertical ascent and positioning it for the next major bull run. At press time, the total crypto market cap stood at $3.68 trillion. Featured image created with DALL.E, chart from TradingView.com

Ethereum is undergoing a critical test after breaking above the key $2,850 resistance level and reaching a local high of $3,080. Since then, ETH has retraced by less than 5%, holding steady and showing signs of strength amid broader market volatility. The ability to maintain levels above $2,850 is being closely watched by traders and analysts as a potential launchpad for the next leg higher. Related Reading: Ethereum Supply Locked Hits New ATH: Smart Money Bets On Long-Term Growth Market sentiment remains increasingly optimistic, fueled by strong fundamentals and signs of institutional accumulation. According to on-chain data, SharpLink Gaming—one of the first Nasdaq-listed companies to develop a treasury strategy centered on Ethereum—purchased another $73,210,000 worth of ETH yesterday. This marks another strong signal that smart money is confident in Ethereum’s long-term value. As the crypto market awaits key developments from US regulators during “Crypto Week,” Ethereum’s price action and on-chain indicators remain aligned with a bullish outlook. If ETH can hold current levels and build momentum, the path toward $3,500 becomes increasingly realistic. With rising institutional demand and strong network fundamentals—including record ETH staking—Ethereum appears well-positioned to lead the next phase of the altcoin market rally. SharpLink Becomes Largest Public ETH Holder With $611M in Ethereum SharpLink Gaming has officially become the largest publicly known holder of Ethereum, with total holdings now reaching 205,634 ETH, valued at approximately $611 million. This milestone positions the Nasdaq-listed company at the forefront of institutional Ethereum adoption, setting a new benchmark for corporate treasury strategies in the crypto space. Top analyst Ted Pillows confirmed the latest purchase through on-chain data, revealing that the transaction originated from a Coinbase Prime hot wallet, commonly used by institutions for large-scale acquisitions. This move signals increasing confidence in Ethereum’s long-term value, particularly as companies begin diversifying beyond Bitcoin to gain exposure to smart contract infrastructure. Ethereum’s technical setup remains strong, with price holding well above the $2,850 support zone following its recent move to $3,080. At the same time, fundamentals continue to improve. The ETH supply staked has reached new all-time highs, indicating that more long-term holders are locking up their assets rather than selling into strength. Combined with increased institutional interest, this reflects growing conviction in Ethereum’s role as a foundational layer for Web3. The coming weeks promise to be pivotal. With market sentiment turning bullish and Ethereum gaining traction in corporate circles, the stage is set for a sustained upward move, especially if broader macro and regulatory conditions remain favorable. Related Reading: $30B In Bitcoin Added By Accumulator Wallets: Are Long-Term Players Preparing Early? ETH Holds Above Key Breakout Zone Ethereum’s 3-day chart shows a bullish continuation pattern, with price currently holding at $2,978 after recently breaking through a critical resistance zone at $2,850. The breakout marked a shift in momentum following a prolonged consolidation phase and pushed ETH to a local high of $3,041.41. Although a slight retracement followed, the current structure remains strong as bulls successfully defend the $2,850–$2,900 area. This level is particularly important as it aligns with multiple technical indicators. The 200-day simple moving average (SMA) sits at $2,805.46, now acting as dynamic support. ETH also remains well above the 50-day and 100-day SMAs, currently at $2,244.80 and $2,661.68, confirming that the broader trend has turned bullish. Related Reading: Bitcoin Long-Term Holders Remain Steady As CDD Normalizes After False Alarm Volume remains elevated, suggesting continued buying interest on dips. If ETH holds above $2,850 in the coming sessions, the next logical target is the $3,300–$3,500 zone, where previous highs and psychological resistance converge. Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView

Bitcoin is undergoing a slight retrace after hitting a new all-time high of $123,000 on Monday. While the broader trend remains bullish, short-term sentiment has shifted as selling pressure begins to build. Bulls are now defending key support levels, with the $117,000 zone emerging as a critical line that could determine whether the uptrend holds or deeper corrections follow. Related Reading: Ethereum Supply Locked Hits New ATH: Smart Money Bets On Long-Term Growth The pullback has introduced fresh uncertainty into the market. According to new data from CryptoQuant, Bitcoin Futures Position Dominance has started to lean bearish, suggesting that short positions are gaining momentum across major derivatives platforms. This shift reflects growing caution among traders, particularly as long-to-short ratios weaken and funding rates normalize after weeks of elevated bullish activity. Although Bitcoin remains far above its 2024 highs and the macro structure still favors bulls, the current pause is being closely watched. Investors are looking for confirmation that the recent all-time high was not a local top. With fear slowly creeping in and derivatives data flashing early warning signs, the coming days could be pivotal. Whether bulls can hold the line—or whether bears take control—will likely set the tone for Bitcoin’s next major move. Bitcoin Retraces As Bearish Sentiment Rises Bitcoin has pulled back more than 5% since reaching its all-time high of $123,000 earlier this week, with current price action testing the strength of short-term support levels. While retracements are common after major breakouts, some analysts note that Bitcoin’s decline has been sharper than that of Ethereum and many altcoins, which have either held their ground or continued to climb. Top analyst Axel Adler pointed out a significant shift in sentiment following the ATH. According to his insights, bears began aggressively shorting immediately after the price peak, leading to a sharp drop in bullish dominance. Most notably, the long-to-short ratio flipped into negative territory for the first time in weeks, signaling a clear rise in short interest across derivatives platforms. This pivot in positioning reflects growing caution among traders and raises the stakes for bulls. The $117,000 level is now seen as a key support zone—if Bitcoin fails to hold above it, a deeper correction could follow, potentially dragging the broader market down with it. The timing is especially critical. This week, the US Congress kicks off “Crypto Week,” a series of discussions and potential votes on important legislation that could reshape the regulatory landscape for digital assets. The outcome of these debates may act as a catalyst for renewed bullish momentum—or deepen the correction if uncertainty dominates. As markets brace for clarity, all eyes remain on Bitcoin’s ability to defend $117K and reclaim its short-term trend. Related Reading: $30B In Bitcoin Added By Accumulator Wallets: Are Long-Term Players Preparing Early? BTC Pulls Back: $114K–$117K Key Zone to Watch The 4-hour chart shows Bitcoin retracing sharply after reaching an all-time high of $123,200 earlier this week. Currently trading at $116,900, BTC has dropped over 5% from its recent peak, marking its first significant correction since the breakout above $109,300. This pullback brings Bitcoin back toward the $114,000–$117,000 zone, which now acts as short-term support. This area coincides with the rising 50-period simple moving average (SMA) at $114,466 and is closely aligned with the previous breakout structure. A successful retest of this level could provide the foundation for a new leg higher. Related Reading: Bitcoin Long-Term Holders Remain Steady As CDD Normalizes After False Alarm However, failure to hold this zone could open the door for a deeper correction toward the $109,300 support level, which served as a multi-week resistance throughout May and June. The bearish momentum on the latest candles, combined with high sell volume, reflects rising short-term uncertainty. Despite this, Bitcoin remains above all major moving averages on this timeframe (50, 100, and 200 SMAs), indicating that the broader trend is still intact. Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView

Bonk ($BONK) is on a tear, and it’s not slowing down. The token just extended its gains, building on a massive 20% rally from last week. The reason for all the excitement? Traders are pouring cash into it. The futures Open Interest (OI) for $BONK has shot up to a yearly high, showing a ton of new money is flooding the market. This kind of action is exactly what a rally needs to keep going. However, it’s not just about the trading numbers. The Solana ecosystem itself is doing great. Its launchpad, LetsBonk.fun, is raking in the cash. It’s collected a whopping $7.97M in just one week, completely outshining every other launchpad on Solana. That kind of success makes the overall mood around $BONK super bullish. What’s Next for the Price? The technical charts are looking good too. Bonk recently smashed through a key resistance level of $0.000024 and is now trading above $0.000027. If it can hold at that new level, the price could push on further. Here’s a heads-up for traders: the daily Relative Strength Index (RSI) is a bit high at 76. That’s in the ‘overbought’ zone, so don’t be surprised if there’s a dip coming. However, don’t let that spook you; the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) indicator is still looking strong, with a clear bullish signal. Even if we see a small correction, the overall trend is still pointing up. If it does pull back, look for support around the $0.000024 mark. And while Bonk is having its moment in the sun, it’s also worth noting how the crypto space is evolving. The focus is shifting from simple meme coins to those that offer real utility. This is where a new project like Snorter Token ($SNORT) is getting a ton of buzz. It’s looking to be the next big thing by combining the fun of a meme coin with powerful trading tools. Snorter Token ($SNORT): Meme-Powered Utility Snorter Token ($SNORT) is making a name for itself in the crypto world. Unlike many other meme coins that rely solely on hype, $SNORT is a utility token at its core, powering the Snorter Bot. The Telegram-based trading bot is built to give both new and seasoned traders a serious edge. Its primary appeal is its ability to transform the Telegram app into a high-speed trading terminal. You can snipe hot new tokens as soon as they launch, execute quick swaps, and even copy trades of the top-performing wallets. $SNORT has already raised almost $1.9M in its presale and is offering 205% staking rewards, a clear sign that investors are recognizing its potential as one of the best meme coins. A Powerful Combination of Speed and Security Beyond its low fees and ease of use, the Snorter Bot is also designed with security in mind. The platform boasts an impressive 85% success rate in detecting ‘honeypot’ and ‘rug pull’ scams during its beta testing. In a market where new projects can often be high-risk, this built-in protection offers an added layer of security, helping you safeguard your funds and have confidence in one of the best crypto presales. Furthermore, Snorter isn’t just focused on Solana. Its roadmap includes plans to become a multi-chain token. It’s already expanded to Ethereum and has plans to integrate with BNB and Polygon. This strategy will increase its reach and utility, making it a valuable tool for traders across ecosystems. The combination of its fast execution, low fees, scam detection, and cross-chain capabilities makes $SNORT a project that’s not just riding a trend but building a foundation for long-term growth. You can buy $SNORT for $0.0983 in its presale. We predict it could make a high of $1.02 by the end of 2025, and if this is the case, early investors would see a 938% ROI. The Bigger Picture The success of projects like Bonk and the rise of utility tokens like $SNORT are clear indicators of a maturing crypto market. The focus is shifting from speculative assets to tangibility. Snorter Token, with its trading bot and presale success, embodies this direction. It’s an exciting time to be in crypto, but with any investment, it’s crucial you do your own research and understand the risks before committing funds.

A recent report has found that US President Donald Trump’s official memecoin, TRUMP, had a faster listing process on crypto exchanges than the average memecoin and generated millions of dollars in gains for the platforms. Related Reading: Fibonacci Maps Dogecoin Path To $23—Is It Too Far-Fetched? Crypto Exchanges Profit From TRUMP Memecoin On Monday, news agency Reuters shared an analysis of market data and industry announcements related to the listing of the official TRUMP memecoin on some of the biggest crypto exchanges by market share. In January, President Trump surprised the crypto industry after launching his official token ahead of the start of his presidency. The cryptocurrency quickly skyrocketed to its all-time high (ATH) of $75, yielding significant profits for many early investors. However, the memecoin faced heavy backlash from the community, with several investors calling the President’s crypto venture a “big red flag.” Notably, 80% of the cryptocurrency’s supply was held by the Trump family and their partners, raising concerns over “such a high concentration of ownership”, which can allow the team behind it to “sell large amounts of it at once, collapsing the price for retail investors,” Reuters noted. The report claims that exchanges have been “major beneficiaries of Trump’s embrace of the industry,” as TRUMP has generated millions of dollars in revenue for the 10 largest exchanges reviewed by Reuters. Based on standard fee estimates compiled for the analysis, the crypto platforms allegedly made more than $172 million in trading fees since the token’s listing. Additionally, the token has “favored a small group of investors,” with 45 crypto wallets making around $1.2 billion in profits over the past six months. Nonetheless, as the token trades at 87.1% below its ATH, 712,777 wallets accumulate a collective loss of $4.3 billion, according to Bubblemaps data. Presidential Token Saw Express Listing Process According to the report, the largest exchanges, including Binance, Gate.io, Bitget, MEXC, OKX, Coinbase, Bybit, Upbit, Crypto.com, and HTX, listed Trump’s token “with unusual speed” compared to other recent prominent memecoins, despite the industry’s concerns. Reuters’ analysis showed that eight of the 10 largest crypto exchanges listed TRUMP within the first 48 hours since its launch. Coinbase listed the memecoin three days later, while Upbit added the token nearly a month later, on February 13. Meanwhile, the same 10 exchanges took significantly more to list Pepe (PEPE), Bonk (BONK), Fartcoin (FARTCOIN), and dogwifhat (WIF), the four other largest memecoins launched since 2022. Per the report, all 10 exchanges listed PEPE and BONK, while nine listed WIF, and only seven listed FARTCOIN. For comparison, all 10 exchanges took an average of 129 days to list these tokens, but only took an average of four days to list the presidential memecoin. Bitget, MEXC, and Coinbase reportedly said they listed the token quickly to “respond to overwhelming demand for the $TRUMP coin.” Gracy Chen, Bitget’s CEO, explained in a statement that “the crypto space was buzzing with the hype and, as any other token with a growing craze, it was imperative to add TRUMP.” Related Reading: Bitcoin Ignites Intraday Optimism With A Step Past $119,000 Threshold Chen told Reuters that Bitget also had concerns about the 80% supply figure but said the fact that the upcoming US president announced the coin on his social media accounts “should kind of solve the compliance issue.” “Ultimately, user trading volume, demand … overrode the so-called risky factor here,” Bidget CEO concluded. As of this writing, TRUMP trades at $9.43, a 2.6% decline in the daily timeframe. Featured Image from Unsplash.com, Chart from TradingView.com

Bitcoin rose above the $122,000 mark on Monday. According to data from CoinGecko, prices briefly topped that level before pulling back slightly. The jump comes in the face of strong inflows into spot bitcoin ETFs and growing institutional interest. Traders watched as the largest cryptocurrency by market cap set yet another record. Related Reading: Kiyosaki Awaits The Next Bitcoin Sale: ‘My Fellow Pigs And I Are Feasting’ Bitcoin ETFs Explode Based on reports, Bitcoin ETFs saw $1.20 billion flow in on Thursday alone. That was the biggest single‑day haul of 2025. Last week, QCP Capital said institutional flows into spot BTC ETFs topped $2 billion. These numbers suggest big players are betting on more upside. Open interest on futures now exceeds $43 billion. Funding rates on perpetual contracts are climbing too, showing crowded long positions. US President Donald Trump has voiced his support for clearer crypto rules. And on Monday, the US House of Representatives began debating a package of crypto bills aimed at giving firms more certainty. Companies have been adding bitcoin to their treasuries, with some corporate holdings rising by double‑digit percentages this year. According to BTSE COO Jeff Mei, longer‑term institutional buyers are driving prices higher. He forecasted that bitcoin could hit $125K “in the next month or two.” Mei also warned that trade disputes with the EU, Mexico and other partners might cause dips, but said buyers are holding firm. Rising Demand From Big Players Trading desks and crypto exchanges say they have seen fresh corporate orders. Some firms are buying blocks of 100 BTC or more at a time. Others are using dollar‑cost averaging to ease in gradually. Even smaller funds are boosting allocations, pushing aggregate demand higher. With every new all‑time high, more headlines appear and more investors pay attention. That creates a feedback loop: rising prices attract inflows, which lift prices further. It the entire price history of Bitcoin was a fruit, what fruit would you say it was? pic.twitter.com/FPEU1bUvnf — Peter Brandt (@PeterLBrandt) July 13, 2025 Technical Warning Signs Emerge Meanwhile, veteran trader Peter Brandt caught attention over the weekend with his “banana” chart. He sketched bitcoin’s entire price history as a curved arc. The top of that arc sits near current levels, hinting at a ceiling where past rallies ended in sharp drops. Parabolic moves have a habit of reversing quickly. In just seven days, Bitcoin climbed from about $108K to over $122K—roughly a 14% rise. High funding rates and record open interest signal froth, and that often precedes pullbacks. Related Reading: XRP To Hit $4 This Week? This Crypto Expert Thinks So Watch For Pullbacks And Breakouts Traders now face two scenarios. If institutional buyers keep adding, new highs may follow and $125K could fall within reach. But if ETF purchases slow or leveraged longs get squeezed, a 10–20% correction would not be surprising. Featured image from Vecteezy, chart from TradingView

Ethereum has broken out above the $3,000 level, reaching its highest price since late January and signaling a strong resurgence in momentum. The move comes as Bitcoin continues to set new all-time highs, injecting renewed optimism into the broader crypto market. This week could prove pivotal, with the arrival of “Crypto Week” in the US Congress, when lawmakers will debate and potentially vote on critical legislation shaping the future of digital assets. Related Reading: Bitcoin Long-Term Holders Remain Steady As CDD Normalizes After False Alarm Amid this renewed bullish backdrop, on-chain fundamentals are strengthening. Top analyst Ted Pillows shared data showing that the supply of ETH staked has just reached a new all-time high. This milestone reflects growing confidence in Ethereum’s long-term prospects, with more investors locking up their assets to secure the network and earn yield, rather than sell into strength. The surge in price and staking activity suggests a shift in sentiment as Ethereum regains its position as a core asset in institutional and retail portfolios. With macro and regulatory catalysts converging this week, ETH could be on the verge of a major breakout, especially if legislative clarity and Bitcoin’s momentum continue to drive capital into high-conviction assets like Ethereum. Ethereum Leads Altcoin Revival: Strong Fundamentals And Technical Momentum Ethereum is showing renewed bullish strength, acting as a key driver in the broader altcoin market recovery. After a prolonged consolidation phase that lasted several months, ETH has finally broken above the critical $3,000 mark, setting a new bullish structure and signaling the start of a potential macro uptrend. The recent price action has energized sentiment across the market, with many altcoins beginning to follow Ethereum’s lead. Fundamentally, Ethereum remains one of the strongest assets in the space. According to on-chain data by Ted Pillows, the percentage of ETH supply staked has reached a new all-time high of 29.44%. This metric is critical, as it reflects growing long-term conviction from large holders and smart money. When ETH is staked, it is locked up and cannot be sold, suggesting that investors expect higher prices and are committed to holding through volatility. All eyes are now on the key resistance zone between $3,500 and $3,600. If Ethereum manages to push through this area with conviction, it could trigger a broader breakout across the altcoin market. Many traders are closely watching this level as a catalyst for an explosive altcoin rally, fueled by increased capital rotation and technical momentum. A decisive break above resistance could validate the new bullish structure and mark the beginning of the next major expansion phase for ETH and the altcoin market at large. Related Reading: Pump.fun Public Sale Ends In 12 Minutes: Token Distribution Now Underway Ethereum Reclaims $3,000 With Bullish Breakout Above Key Resistance Ethereum (ETH) is showing strong bullish momentum on the 3-day chart, now trading at $3,071 after decisively breaking above the $2,850 resistance level. This breakout confirms a shift in trend structure following months of accumulation between $2,200 and $2,800. The recent surge has pushed ETH to its highest level since late January and sets the stage for a potential push toward the next major resistance at $3,500–$3,600. The chart also reveals a bullish crossover as ETH trades above its 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day simple moving averages (SMAs), now at $2,241, $2,658, and $2,801, respectively. This alignment indicates increasing buyer control and reinforces the strength of the uptrend. Notably, the breakout was supported by a spike in volume, adding further conviction to the move. Related Reading: Bitcoin Dominance Continues Historic Climb – Altcoins Struggle To Gain Ground With this momentum, ETH has formed a higher high on the macro timeframe, signaling the potential start of a broader trend reversal. If Ethereum can hold above $2,850 and maintain upward pressure, the next leg higher could be swift, especially as Bitcoin reaches new all-time highs and crypto legislation developments unfold during “Crypto Week” in the US Congress. Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView

Bitcoin has reached a new all-time high once again, surging to $123,200 earlier today, a move that has reignited bullish sentiment across the cryptocurrency market. After weeks of steady consolidation and strong institutional inflows, the top cryptocurrency continues its upward momentum, breaking past key psychological levels and entering uncharted territory. Related Reading: Bitcoin Long-Term Holders Remain Steady As CDD Normalizes After False Alarm One of the most notable developments fueling this surge is the rise in demand from so-called “accumulator” addresses. According to top analyst Darkfost, these wallets—classified by their consistent behavior of only accumulating BTC without any history of selling—have hit a new record high in 2025. This group of addresses is often associated with high-conviction holders, including long-term retail investors, institutional participants, and funds with strategic positioning. The spike in accumulator activity reveals a deeper layer of confidence in Bitcoin’s long-term trajectory. Even with BTC above $120,000, these addresses continue to stack sats aggressively, suggesting that smart money is not waiting for lower prices. Instead, they appear to be preparing for a potential continuation of the bull cycle. Accumulators Add BTC, But Will They Hold Through Volatility? As of today, Bitcoin accumulator addresses have collectively added approximately 248,000 BTC, well above the monthly average of 164,000 BTC. This significant uptick highlights a sharp increase in demand over a short period, indicating that long-term players are actively positioning themselves despite Bitcoin continuing to post new all-time highs. These addresses, often associated with entities that have never sold BTC, are typically viewed as highly sophisticated investors with long-term horizons. The recent surge in accumulation suggests these players see continued upside potential, even after Bitcoin reached $123,200. Their behavior reflects strong market confidence and a belief that the current rally may be far from over. However, there is a caveat. If Bitcoin enters a phase of correction or prolonged consolidation, some of these addresses may begin to exit their positions. Doing so would strip them of their accumulator status and introduce substantial selling pressure into the market. With the 248,000 BTC added now worth around $30 billion, any significant liquidation from this cohort could impact short-term price stability. This week will be particularly crucial. The highly anticipated “Crypto Week” in Washington begins, with the US House of Representatives scheduled to discuss and vote on key crypto regulatory bills. The outcomes could drive volatility and influence whether these accumulators continue to hold or begin to fold. Related Reading: Pump.fun Public Sale Ends In 12 Minutes: Token Distribution Now Underway Bitcoin Breaks Out With Strong Momentum Above $120K The 8-hour chart shows Bitcoin has decisively broken out above the key resistance at $109,300, accelerating sharply to reach new all-time highs at $123,200. This breakout follows weeks of consolidation between the $103,600 and $109,300 levels, during which Bitcoin established a solid base of support. The move was accompanied by a notable surge in volume, confirming strong buyer conviction behind the rally. Technically, BTC is now trading well above its 50, 100, and 200-period simple moving averages (SMAs), which currently sit at $110,795, $108,079, and $106,980, respectively. The bullish alignment of these moving averages supports the ongoing uptrend and indicates that buyers have regained full control of the market structure. Related Reading: Bitcoin Dominance Continues Historic Climb – Altcoins Struggle To Gain Ground The explosive breakout above $110K suggests the market has entered a price discovery phase, where historical resistance levels offer little guidance. If Bitcoin manages to hold above $120K in the coming sessions, this level may flip into new support. Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView

Bitcoin has just surpassed the $120K mark, signaling a strong return of investor confidence. As capital flows beyond Bitcoin, altcoins are seeing a sharp rise in interest. Investors are betting big on early-stage projects, in particular, for their explosive potential in bullish markets. One standout is Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER), which has already raised over $2.7M in its token presale. The project’s Layer-2 infrastructure attracts attention for its capacity to make Bitcoin faster, more scalable, and more functionally competitive. The Bitcoin Rally Is On, But Functionality Still Lags The current Bitcoin rally didn’t happen overnight. The bullish story has been building over the past few months, steadily supported by ETF applications from major players, crypto regulations turning positive, and changing macroeconomic sentiments. $BTC is doing what it does best. Time and again, it proves its worth as a store of value, emphasising that investors shouldn’t take the broader crypto market lightly. But Bitcoin’s capabilities still fall short. Running decentralized apps or scaling transactions on Bitcoin’s main chain continues to be difficult, both technically and financially. This is where Bitcoin Hyper comes in. Rather than treating Bitcoin as sacrosanct, it introduces a Layer-2 solution designed to work with the network. Not around it. What Is Bitcoin Hyper, and Why Are Investors Paying Attention? Bitcoin Hyper is building a Layer-2 blockchain for Bitcoin. The idea is simple. Let Bitcoin remain the secure foundation, while Bitcoin Hyper handles the transactions, the apps, and the ecosystem growth. Here’s what the project has in the works: Scalable transactions via a dedicated Layer-2 network. $BTC deposits and withdrawals through a canonical bridge. Solana Virtual Machine (SVM) integration to support fast, smart contract-enabled apps. A roadmap that includes full DeFi and NFT support, developer toolkits, and DAO governance. Bitcoin Hyper is currently in Phase 2 of its roadmap, with presale prices increasing in stages. $HYPER tokens can be staked, used for gas, and will eventually unlock exclusive ecosystem features. The tokenomics leans heavily toward development and infrastructure: 30% is allocated to project development, and another 30% to the treasury. Marketing and staking rewards follow, at 25% and 5% respectively. The project has also completed two independent security audits by blockchain security firms Coinsult and Spywolf. The audits confirmed that the coin meets industry standards for reliability and investor protection. Layer-2 Projects Are on the Move and $HYPER Is Tapping In Layer-2 tokens have been making serious moves in recent weeks. $ZKF has surged 84% in the past seven days, while $MAGIC is up 46%. Other notable performers like $LUMIA and $POL have also posted strong double-digit gains, reflecting growing investor interest in scalable blockchain infrastructure. Scalability is no longer optional. It’s a core part of blockchain’s next chapter. And for Bitcoin, which has never been known for speed or flexibility, Layer-2 is likely the way ahead. Given current market trends, $HYPER could reach around $0.02595 by the end of 2025. And assuming the project delivers on its white paper goals (like the mainnet launch, dApp support, and top exchange listings), it might climb as high as $0.253 by 2030. That would mark a return of over 20 times the initial presale price. The above Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER) price prediction isn’t guaranteed, of course, but it is based on a fairly simple logic: if Bitcoin gains real utility at scale, the networks that provide it will benefit first. Why Timing Matters More Than Usual Bitcoin Hyper’s token presale is structured around timed price increases. As of now, $HYPER is priced at $0.01225, with the next increase set to trigger in just a few hours. Staking APY also declines over time, encouraging early participation. The presale traffic is growing as the $BTC rally fuels interest in the broader ecosystem. This isn’t just about a good idea. It’s about being early to infrastructure that could play a role in how Bitcoin evolves from a static asset into something developers and users can actually build on. Final Thoughts: Bitcoin’s Next Move is Layer-2 Bitcoin crossing $120K is more than just a milestone. It’s a signal that markets move in phases. While early gains often go to the safest assets, the next leg is likely to reward low-cap altcoins backed by breakthrough projects. Bitcoin Hyper is one of those projects. By bringing scalability and flexibility to Bitcoin through its Layer-2 infrastructure, it positions itself not as a competitor but as a necessary evolution of what Bitcoin can offer. The strong community engagement and presale traffic that’s already raised over $2.7M shows that investors are looking beyond the headline coins. If you’re considering early exposure to Bitcoin Hyper, visit the official presale website to learn more about the Layer-2 infrastructure and secure $HYPER tokens before the next price increase. New to presales? Be sure to read the How to Buy Bitcoin Hyper guide, and, as always, do your own research before making any crypto investment decisions.

Stellar (XLM) has seen a sudden burst of activity this week. According to recent data, XLM jumped 12% in the last 24 hours to trade around $0.48. Its seven‑day return is even more eye‑catching, with a gain of 92%. Trading volume on spot markets climbed to $14 billion, a 17% rise, showing that investors are piling in. Related Reading: Kiyosaki Awaits The Next Bitcoin Sale: ‘My Fellow Pigs And I Are Feasting’ Support Turns Into Base Based on reports, the old resistance zone at $0.31 up to $0.37 has flipped into a solid support area. That shift gives buyers a clear line in the sand. Wave 3 in the Elliott count seems to be stretching higher, suggesting there’s room for more upside if momentum holds. Derivatives Activity Paints A Mixed Picture Spot volume is surging. But derivatives tell a slightly different story. CoinGlass figures show that derivatives trading volume slipped 2.25% to $3.80 billion even as Open Interest jumped 29% to $496 million. The rise in Open Interest means more new positions are on the table. Yet funding rates indicate traders aren’t over‑leveraging just to chase quick gains. Source: Coinglass The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is sitting near 89, well above the usual overbought threshold of 70. That level often triggers short‑term pullbacks. Still, in a strong uptrend, RSI can hug lofty readings for longer than many expect. The MACD line at 0.02 lies comfortably above its signal line at 0.01, and the growing histogram bars hint that bullish momentum is not fading anytime soon. Nine-Year Trend Shows Strength Analysts point out that Stellar has logged nine straight years of higher lows. That pattern has held through bear markets and bull runs alike. If that trend stays intact, it could pave the way for a fifth wave—or a Wave C—move similar to past rallies in major altcoins. Related Reading: Analyst Sounds The Alarm: Shiba Inu Primed For Over 1,500% Breakout Market Activity Signals Caution Traders are keeping a close eye on volume and on‑chain signals. Sharp inflections in RSI or a sudden shift in funding rates could spark profit‑taking. A pullback toward the $0.35–$0.38 zone would still leave XLM in a bullish setup, and it might give fresh buyers a better entry point. Based on the mix of strong on‑chain support, robust momentum indicators, and a long‑term uptrend, Stellar looks set for more gains. But with 92% surge in a week, a pause or small correction wouldn’t be a surprise. Traders and investors will be watching closely as sessions unfold to see if XLM can push past $0.50 or if it takes that breather first. Featured image from Meta, chart from TradingView

Bitcoin is testing uncharted territory after breaking past its previous all-time high of $112,000 last Thursday, igniting a powerful new phase in the bull market. With the price currently hovering above $117,000, bulls are firmly in control as optimism spreads across the crypto market. The breakout comes after weeks of tight consolidation, signaling renewed confidence among investors and traders. Related Reading: Bitcoin Dominance Continues Historic Climb – Altcoins Struggle To Gain Ground On-chain data from CryptoQuant adds further support to the bullish narrative. The Coin Days Destroyed (CDD) metric—used to assess whether long-term holders are selling—has returned to a relatively low average despite the rise in price. This suggests that experienced holders are not offloading their positions, but instead continuing to hold through the rally. With long-term holders largely inactive and momentum accelerating, Bitcoin appears to be entering a decisive phase. As macroeconomic conditions remain favorable for risk assets, and with institutional demand rising, all eyes are now on how BTC behaves at these new highs—and whether the rest of the crypto market will follow its lead. Bitcoin Prepares For A Massive Surge Bitcoin continues to trade above key psychological and technical levels, signaling that the market is entering an expansion phase with the potential for a massive surge. After clearing its previous all-time high and consolidating around $117,000, Bitcoin’s structure looks increasingly bullish. Analysts and traders are closely watching on-chain indicators to confirm whether long-term holders are beginning to exit, but so far, the data suggests they are not. Top analyst Darkfost shared relevant insights regarding the Coin Days Destroyed (CDD) metric, a key tool used to assess long-term holder activity. CDD calculates how long a Bitcoin stays unmoved before a transfer, revealing long-term participants’ behavior. Recently, the metric saw a sharp spike, raising initial concerns about possible distribution. However, it was later confirmed that the move involved 80,000 BTC in an internal transfer — no actual selling occurred. Since that event, the CDD has returned to its previous low range, especially when compared to Bitcoin’s soaring price. This signals that long-term holders are still sitting tight, showing no urgency to sell into strength. Their conviction reflects growing expectations of higher prices ahead, supported by macro conditions, increasing adoption, and rising institutional interest. With strong hands holding firm and momentum building, Bitcoin appears poised for continuation. As long as key support levels are maintained and long-term holders remain inactive, the setup favors an explosive move that could redefine price discovery in this cycle. Related Reading: Crypto Founder Pushes Ethereum As ‘World Reserve Asset’ – Details Price Discovery Kicks In: Momentum Accelerates Bitcoin’s three‑day chart shows a textbook breakout from eight weeks of compression. Thursday’s candle closed firmly above the former record cluster at $109,300, opening the door for a vertical push that carried price to $118,800 on the very next print. The candle body towers well above the 50‑period SMA, while the 100‑ and 200‑period averages slope higher beneath, confirming a bullish long‑term structure. The old resistance band between $105,000 and $109,300 now flips into first demand; any orderly retest that wicks into that zone would likely attract sidelined buyers. Below it, $103,600—the mid‑range support that capped drawdowns all spring—remains the line in the sand for the current trend. Related Reading: Ethereum Targets Liquidity Above $3,000 – Price Magnet Forming Upside projections derive from the height of the year‑long range (~$15 k). Adding that measure to the breakout point targets $124–125 k as the next logical objective, with the psychological $120 k round number a potential interim stall area. Momentum oscillators on medium time‑frames are stretched but not at extreme levels, suggesting room for continuation before a cooling period becomes necessary. Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView

Pump.fun, the Solana-based platform enabling users to easily launch and trade custom tokens—especially meme coins—has just marked a historic milestone. On Saturday, Pump.fun raised over $500 million during its highly anticipated PUMP token public sale. In an astonishing show of demand, the sale sold out in only 12 minutes, highlighting the project’s explosive growth and rising popularity across the crypto space. Related Reading: Bitcoin Dominance Continues Historic Climb – Altcoins Struggle To Gain Ground Designed for accessibility, Pump.fun allows virtually anyone to create tradable tokens with little to no technical background, democratizing the meme coin economy. As the broader crypto market gains momentum, investors are increasingly turning to innovative platforms like Pump.fun to capture early-stage upside and participate in speculative narratives. With the public sale now closed, the PUMP token is entering its distribution phase. The community’s overwhelming enthusiasm for the project underscores a renewed appetite for high-risk, high-reward opportunities, especially on scalable, low-cost ecosystems like Solana. As liquidity rotates and meme narratives strengthen, Pump.fun appears poised to ride the next wave of speculative fervor. The question now is how the project will evolve post-sale, and whether it can sustain attention in an increasingly competitive memecoin landscape. Pump.fun Enters Distribution Phase After $4 Billion Valuation Following a record-breaking public sale, Pump.fun is now entering its next crucial phase. The Solana-based platform successfully sold 125 billion PUMP tokens at a fixed price of $0.004 each, pushing the project to a staggering $4 billion valuation. In just 12 minutes, the token sale closed, signaling overwhelming interest from both retail investors and speculators eager to participate in the next wave of memecoin mania. Over the next 48 to 72 hours, the PUMP tokens purchased via token.pump.fun will be distributed to all participants. During this period, the tokens will remain untradable and untransferable to ensure a secure and orderly allocation process. The team has stated that a formal announcement will be made once the distribution is complete and trading becomes active. Pump.fun has gained traction for allowing users to mint and list custom tokens with just a few clicks. Once a newly created token reaches a certain liquidity or trading threshold, it gets automatically listed on decentralized exchanges. This enables price discovery and broader exposure. This simplicity has fueled Pump.fun’s meteoric rise, attracting thousands of users who see it as a launchpad for the next viral asset. However, the coming weeks will be a critical test. As the PUMP token becomes tradable, investor behavior, price volatility, and platform growth will determine whether this momentum turns into lasting adoption or fades as just another memecoin moment. With a multi-billion-dollar valuation already on the books, the pressure is on for Pump.fun to deliver. Related Reading: Crypto Founder Pushes Ethereum As ‘World Reserve Asset’ – Details Altcoin Market Gathers Momentum The TOTAL3 chart, which tracks the total crypto market cap excluding Bitcoin and Ethereum, has surged to $918.87 billion, gaining nearly 9% on the week. This move signals growing investor confidence in altcoins, supported by a bullish market structure. Price bounced from the 50-week moving average and now aims to break above the $1 trillion resistance zone. A level that has rejected multiple rallies in 2025. Momentum indicators are turning bullish, with the 50, 100, and 200 weekly moving averages aligning in an upward slope. Volume is also increasing after weeks of stagnation, reflecting renewed market participation and capital rotation into high-beta altcoins. Related Reading: Ethereum Targets Liquidity Above $3,000 – Price Magnet Forming Interestingly, the rise of projects like Pump.fun—which recently raised millions during its PUMP token sale—mirrors this trend. Platforms enabling quick meme coin launches are attracting retail liquidity. And that speculative energy is often a precursor to broader altcoin market rallies. While TOTAL3 remains below its 2024 highs, the ongoing wave of investor enthusiasm, especially in niche segments like Pump.fun, suggests a breakout could soon materialize. Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView

After a near-excellent start to the month of July, Bitcoin has performed even more impressively over the past few days. The premier cryptocurrency, after a brief period of sideways momentum earlier this week, has attained a new all-time-high valuation at a price close to $119,000. Unsurprisingly, the Bitcoin market is experiencing a wave of optimism — an inference still heavily backed by the latest on-chain revelation.  Bitcoin Market Sentiment Shifts Bullish In a July 11 post on social media platform X, cryptocurrency analytics firm Alphractal delved into the current price action of Bitcoin, offering insights into the cryptocurrency’s future trajectory.  Related Reading: Bitcoin Soars Past $118,800—Breakout Or Brutal Bull Trap? The firm’s on-chain observation revolves around the Aggregated Liquidation Levels Heatmap (7 Days) metric, which visualizes price zones with high concentrations of long or short liquidations over a span of 7 days, and the Aggregated Liquidation Levels Heatmap (1 month) which does the same, except that this covers a monthly timeframe. After the most recent Bitcoin price rally to a new all-time high, all of the overleveraged bears had their market positions wiped out. Aided by the short squeeze, which usually follows such large liquidation events, the flagship cryptocurrency still retains its strong bullish momentum and continues to surge.  According to Alphractal, the aggregation liquidation levels across different timeframes now show that most current leveraged positions are betting on the Bitcoin price. As the market continues to ascend the charts, investor optimism will turn more positive, which may further push more traders to open long positions in the BTC futures market. However, Alphractal warned against the inclination to be recklessly involved in the current bullish market. “If, for any reason, the price drops $10,000 back to the $107,000 zone, it could be the bulls’ turn to face massive liquidations,” the analytics firm said. The firm went further, explaining that a Bitcoin price drop of that magnitude would have a negative impact on the market optimism. On the bright side, Alphractal also mentioned that such an occurrence could offer new accumulation opportunities in the near future. Still on market optimism, a drop in Bitcoin’s value by $10,000 might lead to a phenomenon referred to as a Long squeeze, where the price of Bitcoin continues to plummet with increased momentum.  A long squeeze typically occurs when the falling price of a cryptocurrency (in this case, Bitcoin) forces traders with long positions to sell their assets either to cut losses or to break even. This contributes to the already present bearish momentum and sends the BTC price further south.  Amidst Bitcoin’s current rally, Alphractal ultimately advised that traders leverage wisely and with caution, as the market’s next action stands at an unpredictable zone.  Bitcoin Price At A Glance Still showing signs of healthy bullish momentum, Bitcoin, as of press time, is valued at around $118,145. Data from CoinGecko shows that the flagship cryptocurrency has jumped by more than 3.34% in the last 24 hours. Related Reading: Bitcoin Dominance Falls: 9 Factors To Watch For That Says The Altcoin Season Has Begun Featured image from iStock, chart from TradingView

The Pi Network coin dipped to $0.46 today, slipping 6% in the past 24 hours. Yet trading volume jumped to $20 million, up 80% over the same period. That mix of a price drop and a big volume rise often points to traders testing the waters rather than rushing in or out. Related Reading: Analyst Sounds The Alarm: Shiba Inu Primed For Over 1,500% Breakout Pi Network Volume Spike Signals Fresh Interest According to on-chain data, weekly gains of 1.1% suggest renewed curiosity around the Pi Network token. Its recent push past $0.48 may have drawn eyes back to the network. A big swell in transfers shows people shifting coins more than usual, even if the price isn’t following the same upward path. In the past few days, two separate moves of exactly 3.14 Pi have caught attention. Those small transfers tie back to the project’s namesake, the number π. Based on reports, these sent-outs came from a single wallet—labeled GASWBD…—which also withdrew over 10 million Pi in just six days. That same address links to about 320 million Pi in earlier activity, leading many to wonder if a big miner, an institutional backer, or someone from the Pi team is behind it. ???? 3.14 Pi Withdrawn — Twice in One Day: A Signal Echoing Across the Pi Network ???? The Numbers Are Speaking. Are You Listening? ⸻ ???? In a moment that sent chills through the Pi Network community, a mysterious wallet — GASWBD…J2AODM — made not one, but two withdrawals of… pic.twitter.com/eoLnHeJi0k — Mr Spock ???? (@MrSpockApe) July 10, 2025 Symbolic Transactions Stir Speculation The timing of these 3.14 moves matters. They arrived just as the price flirted with the psychological $0.48 mark. Some community members see the transfers as a rallying call, a nod back to Pi’s roots. Traders, though, tend to watch those numbers for clues of real buying or selling pressure. So far, the pattern looks more like a planned message than a panic sell‑off. Talk of a mainnet rollout or fresh exchange pairings has spread across forums. People point to the organized nature of the withdrawals as proof that bigger plans are underway. They hint that big news might be on the way—maybe new partners or additions that bring Pi out of its test network and into mainline usability. Forecast: Caution Ahead According to current forecasts, the value of Pi could decrease to $ 0.35 by August 11, 2025, a decline of 25%. Technical indicators are showing Bearish, and the Fear & Greed Index for the market is at 79 (Extreme Greed). Related Reading: Don’t Hold Back—Expert Recommends Full Stake In XRP Pi experienced 11 green days in the past 30 (37%) and recorded 9% price fluctuation over that time. That breakdown between high excitement and bearish direction is a picture of conflicting indicators for anyone considering getting on board now. So far, Pi Network is a project generating hope and skepticism. The $208 million volume increase indicates that people are indeed taking notice. But the prediction and on-chain activity suggest caution may be advisable until stronger milestones emerge. Featured image from Jeffrey Coolidge/Getty Images, chart from TradingView

In a positive development for the crypto community, the individual responsible for the GMX exploit accepted the platform’s bounty and returned over $40 million worth of assets stolen from the project. Related Reading: Drop NFTs Like It’s Hot: Snoop Dogg’s Telegram Collection Raises $12M In 30 Minutes Crypto Hacker Takes $42 Million From GMX On Friday, the recent GMX V1 exploit ended on a happy note after the individual responsible for the incident turned into a white-hat hacker. Perpetual and spot crypto exchange GMX lost over $40 million on Wednesday when an attacker exploited a vulnerability in the protocol’s first version on Arbitrum. According to online reports, GMX V1’s vault contract had a vulnerability that allowed the attacker to manipulate the GLP token price through the system’s calculations. Blockchain security firm SlowMist explained that “The root cause of this attack stems from GMX v1’s design flaw, where short position operations immediately update the global short average prices (globalShortAveragePrices), which directly impacts the calculation of Assets Under Management (AUM), thereby allowing manipulation of GLP token pricing.” Through a reentrancy attack, they successfully established massive short positions to manipulate the global average prices, artificially inflating GLP prices within a single transaction and profiting through redemption operations. As a result, approximately $42 million worth of assets, including Legacy Frax Dollar (FRAX), wrapped bitcoin (WBTC), wrapped ETH (WETH), and other tokens, were transferred from the GLP pool to an unknown wallet. The perpetual crypto exchange halted GMX V1’s trading and GLP’s minting and redeeming on both Arbitrum and Avalanche to prevent another attack and protect users’ funds. However, they clarified that the exploit was limited to GMX’s V1 and its GLP pool. GMX V2, its markets, or liquidity pools, and the GMX token were not affected and remained safe. White-Hat Claims $5 Million Bounty Following the incident, GMX sent a message on-chain and on X offering a $5 million white-hat bounty to the attacker, claiming that their abilities were “evident to anyone looking into the exploit transactions.” GMX’s team noted that returning the funds within the next 48 hours and accepting the bounty would allow the hacker to “spend the funds freely,” instead of taking additional risks to access them. They also vowed not to pursue any legal action and to assist the exploiter in providing proof of source for the funds if it is ever required. Today, the exploiter responded in an on-chain message, accepting the bounty and starting the return process. As Lookonchain reported, they initially returned $10.49 million worth of FRAX on Friday morning. Meanwhile, another $32 million worth of assets had been swapped into 11,700 ETH, which are now valued at $35 million after the King of Altcoins’ price jumped to the $2,990 mark. In the following hours, the hacker returned 10,000 ETH, worth $30 million, keeping only 1,700 ETH, valued at $5.2 million, as the bounty. Related Reading: Solana Ready For $160 Reclaim? Analysts Say Breakout Is A Matter Of Time GMX later confirmed that the funds have now been safely returned and thanked the white-hat hacker for their actions, ultimately giving a positive turn to the incident. Lastly, they informed users that “contributors are working on a proposed distribution plan for presentation to the GMX DAO and will share more information shortly.” Featured Image from Unsplash.com, Chart from TradingView.com

The crypto market has been on a tear in 2025, and the latest 99Bitcoins Q2 State of Crypto Market Report, authored by Manisha Mishra and sponsored by KCEX, lays it all out. The quarter saw institutional demand surge, Bitcoin ($BTC) hit a then-ATH of $111,980, and crypto hiring spike 753%. Despite the rally, the total market cap was still 12% below its $3.7 trillion peak, hinting at room to run. With stablecoin adoption booming and long-term holders stacking, Q2 may have been the real start of this cycle’s breakout. Read the full report here: State of Crypto Q2 2025 – 99Bitcoins A Record-Breaking Quarter for Bitcoin Bitcoin lit up Q2 with a 25.66% gain, smashing past resistance to hit a then-record $111,980 on May 22. That put it well ahead of gold’s 7.21% rise and most equity indices, marking a sharp reversal from Q1’s pullback. According to 99Bitcoins’ Q2 report, the rally was driven by institutional inflows, ETF demand, and growing sovereign interest, with governments now holding 2.5% of Bitcoin’s total supply. Meanwhile, spot ETF flows consistently outpaced miner issuance, tightening supply just as demand surged. Chris Wright of 21Shares summed it up: “We believe that Bitcoin ETFs will attract 50% more inflows this year compared to last year. This would result in net inflows of approximately $55 billion in 2025, representing an increase of around $20 billion year-over-year.” A golden cross in late May confirmed the uptrend, following a clean breakout from months of consolidation. It’s a textbook bullish structure. With price action and fundamentals in sync, Q2 marked the clearest shift yet: Bitcoin is back, but powered by institutions, not retail. Institutions Took the Wheel, Retail Turned to Altcoins According to the 99Bitcoins report, this bull run has a different driver behind the wheel. And it’s not Reddit. 9 out of 10 experts interviewed in the Q2 report said retail traders have shifted their focus to the best altcoins, chasing faster gains while institutions quietly accumulated Bitcoin. The on-chain data backs it up. Glassnode shows that 30% of $BTC’s supply is now held by centralized entities, with large players dominating inflows. Meanwhile, Google Trends reveals that retail interest in “Bitcoin” searches stayed surprisingly low throughout Q2, even as $BTC hit new highs. Confidence among long-term holders also climbed. UTXO activity dropped, and the amount of BTC in long-term storage kept rising. A sign that serious capital isn’t looking to sell anytime soon. Stablecoins and DeFi Picked Up Steam If Q2 proved anything, it’s that stablecoins aren’t just stable, they’re also scaling. The Circle IPO popped 168% on day one, marking the first stablecoin issuer to go public and signaling TradFi’s growing appetite for crypto exposure without the volatility. According to 99Bitcoins, 81% of crypto-aware SMBs now want to use stablecoins for daily ops, and the number of Fortune 500s planning to integrate them has tripled since last year. On the DeFi side, Ethereum ($ETH) held L1 dominance, Chainlink ($LINK) led dev activity, and $HYPE – the native token of Hyperliquid – saw serious traction, fueled by the DEX’s rise to 70%+ of all perp DEX volume. While others chased memes, HYPE rallied on actual utility. In short: DeFi’s still cooking, and stablecoins are fueling the fire. Memecoin Mayhem After tanking in Q1, the memecoin market bounced back slightly in Q2, though volatility stayed extreme and price action remained erratic. Q2 saw the meme coins hit new heights, with over 5.9 million new tokens launched and most of them churned out via pump.fun. It was chaotic, noisy, and pure degen energy. While most faded instantly, tokens like $FARTCOIN and $SPX kept riding the wave. That said, the surge in token activity came with a dark side: phishing and wallet-targeted hacks climbed, especially among memecoin holders. Regulatory Wins and Macro Shifts Driving Confidence If Q2 had a theme, it was relief on both the policy and economic fronts. The U.S. pulled back on crypto enforcement, scrapped IRS reporting rules for DeFi, and signaled a more constructive stance overall. Meanwhile, the Fed held rates steady for the fourth straight time, hinting at a possible cut in July. With unemployment flat and growth slowing, capital started flowing into safe-haven assets, and this time, Bitcoin was firmly on that list. The result? Confidence surged. Bitcoin ETF inflows accelerated, volatility dropped, and $BTC’s macro narrative strengthened. It’s no longer just a risk asset; it’s becoming part of the defensive playbook. Elsewhere, $XRP finally closed its long-running legal battle with the SEC, potentially clearing the runway for a new ATH later this year. What’s Next for Q3? Back in Q2, 99Bitcoins forecasted that if BTC could flip $111K–$112K resistance, the path to $120K would open, with $135K as a stretch target. Fast forward to now, and that prediction is aging well: Bitcoin is already trading at above $118K, edging toward that psychological milestone. The report also noted $BTC was holding firm above $103K support, forming a bullish structure backed by rising miner wallet balances, shrinking exchange reserves, and growing illiquid supply – all signs of confidence from long-term holders. Still, Q3 isn’t without risk. ETF inflows could slow, and macro headwinds, from global conflict to sudden rate hikes, remain on the radar. But if institutional flows stay hot and the Fed delivers a rate cut, $135K no longer feels like a moonshot. It’s just part of the next leg up. Final Thoughts: A Bull Market With Depth The 99Bitcoins Q2 report by Manisha Mishra paints a clear picture: this bull market isn’t built on retail hype. Institutions, regulatory tailwinds, and real product traction are powering it. From ETF inflows to stablecoin adoption and supply-side tightening, the signals all point toward a more mature, resilient crypto cycle. And with Bitcoin already pushing towards $120K, many of the Q2 projections are already playing out. If momentum holds, and macro conditions don’t throw a curveball, Q4 could be the real breakout. Read the full report here: State of Crypto Q2 2025 – 99Bitcoins This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Please always do your own research (DYOR) before investing in crypto.