If pro-crypto legislation passes through Congress over the coming days, "crypto will never be the same" again, Hougan said.
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NYSE Arca, the top US exchange for listing and trading, has officially certified its approval of listing and registration of the ProShares Ultra XRP ETF, according to a SEC notice on Monday. In another notice, the SEC revealed that the exchange has approved the listing and trading of the Solana ProShares Ultra Solana ETF as …
Sui is lighting up the altcoin market with a 38.35% weekly gain and a 1.19% daily rise, currently hovering around $3.93. With a market cap of $13.58B and daily volume exploding by over 50% to $2.76B, SUI is a strong contender for the crypto bull run. Join me as I give you an analyst’s views …
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As U.S. lawmakers gear up to vote on two major crypto bills, the CLARITY and GENIUS Acts, Rep. Maxine Waters has raised a red flag, calling the proposals dangerous giveaways to Wall Street, Big Tech, and even the Trump family. Writing in MSNBC, Waters warned that the new legislation could strip the SEC of its …
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
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Solana started a fresh increase above the $160 zone. SOL price is now correcting gains and might find bids near the $155 support zone SOL price started a fresh upward move above the $155 and $160 levels against the US Dollar. The price is now trading below $162 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There was a break below a key bullish trend line with support at $162 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could start a fresh increase if it clears the $162 resistance zone. Solana Price Corrects Gains Solana price started a decent increase after it cleared the $160 resistance, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. SOL climbed above the $162 level to enter a short-term positive zone. However, the price is facing a major hurdle at $168 and $169. A high is formed at $168.60 and the price is now correcting gains. There was a move below the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $158 swing low to the $168 high. Besides, there was a break below a key bullish trend line with support at $162 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair. Solana is now trading below $162 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. It is also trading below the 76.4% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $158 swing low to the $168 high. The price is now approaching the $158 support. On the upside, the price is facing resistance near the $160 level. The next major resistance is near the $162 level. The main resistance could be $1685. A successful close above the $168 resistance zone could set the pace for another steady increase. The next key resistance is $178. Any more gains might send the price toward the $185 level. More Losses in SOL? If SOL fails to rise above the $162 resistance, it could start another decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $158 zone. The first major support is near the $155 level. A break below the $155 level might send the price toward the $150 zone. If there is a close below the $150 support, the price could decline toward the $145 support in the near term. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for SOL/USD is gaining pace in the bearish zone. Hourly Hours RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for SOL/USD is below the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $158 and $155. Major Resistance Levels – $162 and $168.
Pi Network price today has plunged to $0.45, despite Bitcoin soaring to a new all-time high of $122,000. The drop is largely due to a rapid increase in Pi’s circulating supply, weak demand, and low market liquidity. While Bitcoin enjoys the spotlight in this bull run, Pi Coin is struggling to keep up, and some …
3iQ Digital Asset Management has announced that its XRP ETF has quickly crossed the $50 million mark in assets under management, just 23 days after its June 18 launch. The ETF, Canada’s largest dedicated to XRP, offers early investors a major perk: zero management fees for the first six months. Also Read : Ripple News: …
Bitcoin surged to a new all-time high above $123,000 earlier today after crossing the $120,000 threshold late Sunday night. The move has added more than 10% to its value over the past week, pushing the global cryptocurrency market valuation above $3.87 trillion, inching toward the $4 trillion mark. The current rally has reignited discussions around volume dynamics and accumulation patterns, as analysts monitor potential early signals that may influence near-term market behavior. Related Reading: Bitcoin To Reach $135,000 By September’s Close, Standard Chartered Forecasts Two contributors to CryptoQuant’s QuickTake platform, BorisVest and Darkfost, have highlighted technical patterns that emerged before and during Bitcoin’s latest breakout. Their analyses suggest a combination of shrinking spot volume and surging accumulation activity may have played a role in driving prices higher. These insights provide a more nuanced view of the forces behind Bitcoin’s recent surge, particularly at a time when market participants weigh upside potential against the possibility of volatility in uncharted price zones. Volume Drop on Binance Preceded Breakout, Analyst Says According to BorisVest, a notable collapse in spot trading volume on Binance preceded Bitcoin’s move out of the $100,000 to $110,000 consolidation range. In his post titled “Binance Spot Volume Collapsed Before Bitcoin’s Breakout: Was It a Hidden Squeeze Signal?”, he explained that declining spot volumes often represent quiet periods of either accumulation or distribution. Binance, due to its liquidity depth and user base, is seen as a reliable proxy for broader crypto market behavior. BorisVest noted that once the breakout began, trading volume spiked sharply. While such spikes can indicate local tops or bottoms, in this case, the surge in volume did not trigger a reversal but instead accelerated the rally. “That’s a strong signal. If the move had no real backing, we would have seen a fast pullback. Instead, Bitcoin kept pushing higher,” he wrote. He emphasized that volume acts as a roadmap for identifying zones of trade concentration and potential shifts in sentiment, cautioning that while Bitcoin’s recent move appears structurally strong, market participants should be aware of the risks tied to high volatility zones. Accumulator Addresses Hit 2025 High Amid Price Surge In a separate update, CryptoQuant analyst Darkfost observed that Bitcoin “accumulator addresses,” wallets with a history of only buying and not selling BTC, have collectively acquired roughly 248,000 BTC in 2025 so far. This is well above the monthly average of 164,000 BTC, pointing to intensified buying activity in recent weeks. “These addresses have no history of distribution and their continued activity at current price levels indicates long-term positioning,” he said. Darkfost also cautioned that if Bitcoin enters a correction or consolidation phase, some of these wallets could begin selling, which would disqualify them as accumulators and potentially introduce significant selling pressure. Related Reading: Who Flipped The Switch? Bitcoin STHs Accumulate While LTHs Take Profit At today’s prices, the accumulated 248,000 BTC are worth about $30 billion. For now, however, this cohort’s behavior reflects strong confidence in Bitcoin’s long-term trajectory, even as the asset trades at record highs. Featured image created with DALL-E, Chart from TradingView
XRP price started a fresh increase and traded above the $3.00 zone. The price is now correcting gains and might test the $2.75 support zone. XRP price started a fresh increase above the $2.850 zone. The price is now trading above $2.80 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a key bullish trend line forming with support at $2.820 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could start another increase if it stays above the $2.750 zone. XRP Price Rallies Over 5% XRP price started a fresh increase after it settled above the $2.650 level, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The price was able to climb above the $2.80 resistance level. The recent move was positive and the bulls pushed the price above the $3.00 level. A high was formed at $3.0324 and the price is now correcting gains. There was a move below the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $2.660 swing low to the $3.0324 high. The price is now trading above $2.80 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. Besides, there is a key bullish trend line forming with support at $2.820 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair. On the upside, the price might face resistance near the $2.920 level. The first major resistance is near the $2.950 level. A clear move above the $2.950 resistance might send the price toward the $3.020 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $3.080 resistance or even $3.120 in the near term. The next major hurdle for the bulls might be near the $3.20 zone. More Downsides? If XRP fails to clear the $2.950 resistance zone, it could start another decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $2.820 level and the trend line zone. The next major support is near the $2.80 level and the 76.4% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $2.660 swing low to the $3.0324 high. If there is a downside break and a close below the $2.80 level, the price might continue to decline toward the $2.750 support. The next major support sits near the $2.650 zone. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for XRP/USD is now losing pace in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for XRP/USD is now below the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $2.820 and $2.750. Major Resistance Levels – $2.950 and $3.020.
The XRP community has reason to celebrate as ProShares is set to launch its XRP Futures ETF on July 18, 2025. This new ETF has officially received approval from NYSE Arca, making it one of the first XRP-related ETFs to enter the market. This move is expected to attract more attention from big investors and …
Hungary has updated its Criminal Code, imposing potential prison sentences for those using or running unauthorized crypto exchanges.
In a recent interview, Steven McClurg, CEO of Canary Capital, shared some interesting thoughts about XRP’s future in the financial world. According to him, cryptocurrencies like XRP and Ethereum could soon hold a bigger share of the market, especially in terms of assets managed through ETFs (Exchange-Traded Funds). Currently, Bitcoin leads with around 5.6% of …
Rep. Maxine Waters has warned two pending crypto bills could gut consumer protections and hand more power to politically connected players.
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The approval of ProShares' leveraged XRP ETF could boost investor interest in crypto derivatives, potentially increasing market volatility.
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Ethereum price started a fresh increase above the $3,000 zone. ETH is now consolidating gains and might correct lower toward the $2,900 zone. Ethereum started a fresh increase above the $3,000 level. The price is trading near $2,940 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was a break below a key bullish trend line with support at $2,980 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could start a fresh increase if it remains supported above the $2,900 zone in the near term. Ethereum Price Rallies Above $3,000 Ethereum price started a fresh increase above the $2,800 zone, like Bitcoin. ETH price gained pace for a move above the $2,880 resistance zone and entered a positive zone. The bulls even pumped the price above $2,920. Finally, it tested the $3,080 zone. A high was formed at $3,081 and the price is now consolidating gains. There was a move below the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $2,905 swing low to the $3,081 high. Besides, there was a break below a key bullish trend line with support at $2,980 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. Ethereum price is now trading near $2,940 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. On the upside, the price could face resistance near the $2,980 level. The next key resistance is near the $3,000 level. The first major resistance is near the $3,040 level. A clear move above the $3,040 resistance might send the price toward the $3,080 resistance. An upside break above the $3,080 resistance might call for more gains in the coming sessions. In the stated case, Ether could rise toward the $3,200 resistance zone or even $3,220 in the near term. Are Downsides Supported In ETH? If Ethereum fails to clear the $3,000 resistance, it could start a downside correction. Initial support on the downside is near the $2,940 level and the 76.4% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $2,905 swing low to the $3,081 high. The first major support sits near the $2,900 zone. A clear move below the $2,900 support might push the price toward the $2,800 support. Any more losses might send the price toward the $2,720 support level in the near term. The next key support sits at $2,650. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for ETH/USD is gaining momentum in the bearish zone. Hourly RSI – The RSI for ETH/USD is now below the 50 zone. Major Support Level – $2,900 Major Resistance Level – $3,000
Bitcoin (BTC) surged to a new all-time high (ATH) of $123,218 earlier today, pushing its market cap beyond $2.4 trillion. However, exchange data shows a sharp increase in BTC inflows following this milestone, raising concerns of a potential short-term correction. Bitcoin Exchange Inflows Warn Of Pullback According to a CryptoQuant Quicktake post by contributor Tarekonchain, BTC is beginning to show signs of short-term cooling. Notably, exchange inflows recorded a sharp uptick right after Bitcoin hit its fresh ATH. Related Reading: Bitcoin Rally Ahead? DXY Breakdown Suggests Capital Shift To Risk-On Assets The following chart shared by the analyst highlights exchange netflows to spot platforms, with notable spikes in inflows to centralized exchanges. This typically indicates profit-taking behavior by short-term holders and some whales. Tarekonchain noted that such on-chain activity is usually indicative of a local top that could lead to a healthy price correction or consolidation in the coming days. They added: It’s a classic pattern we’ve seen after previous parabolic rallies – profits are realized, weak hands exit, and price finds a new base. That said, the analyst noted that despite the warning signs of a looming price correction, the overall market structure remains largely bullish. For instance, long-term holders are still holding their BTC, not keen on selling at current price levels. Supporting the bullish thesis, spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) continue to attract strong capital. For the week ending July 11, they saw $2.72 billion in net inflows – a clear sign of ongoing institutional interest. Whales Preparing To Sell? In a separate post, CryptoQuant contributor Crazzyblockk pointed to an uptick in whale activity on Binance. The Binance Whale Activity Score shows that deposits from large wallets have spiked dramatically. Related Reading: Bitcoin Uptrend Intact, But Binance Activity Warns Of Short-Term Pullback Whales reportedly deposited as much as 1,800 BTC to Binance in a single day, with more than 35% of transactions valued at over $1 million, hinting at strategic positioning ahead of expected volatility. Crazzyblockk highlighted two possible scenarios following the surge in deposits from large-scale investors. First, it is likely that these investors are sitting on healthy profits and may be getting ready to secure some gains after a historic run. Alternatively, they might be aiming to leverage Binance’s deep liquidity to hedge or open new positions as the market experiences heightened volatility. Either way, this sell-side pressure on Binance is likely to weigh on BTC’s bullish momentum. Despite rising inflows and increased whale activity, market sentiment remains broadly positive. Retail investor participation is still muted compared to previous bull runs, suggesting the current rally might still have room to grow. At press time, BTC trades at $119,449, up 0.8% in the past 24 hours. Featured image from Unsplash, charts from CryptoQuant and TradingView.com
Bitcoin price started a fresh increase above the $118,500 zone. BTC traded to a new high above $120,000 and recently started a downside correction. Bitcoin started a fresh increase above the $120,000 zone. The price is trading near $118,500 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There was a break below a bullish trend line with support at $119,800 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair might start another increase if it clears the $120,500 resistance zone. Bitcoin Price Sets New ATH Bitcoin price started a fresh increase after it cleared the $116,500 resistance zone. BTC gained pace for a move above the $118,000 and $120,000 resistance. The bulls even pumped the pair above the $122,000 resistance zone. A new all-time high was formed at $123,140 and the price is now consolidating gains. There was a move below the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $108,636 swing low to the $123,140 high. Besides, there was a break below a bullish trend line with support at $119,800 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair. Bitcoin is now trading near $118,500 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. Immediate resistance on the upside is near the $119,550 level. The first key resistance is near the $120,500 level. The next resistance could be $122,000. A close above the $122,000 resistance might send the price further higher. In the stated case, the price could rise and test the $123,200 resistance level. Any more gains might send the price toward the $125,000 level. The main target could be $130,000. Downside Correction In BTC? If Bitcoin fails to rise above the $120,500 resistance zone, it could start a downside correction. Immediate support is near the $117,500 level. The first major support is near the $115,800 level or the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $108,636 swing low to the $123,140 high. The next support is now near the $114,000 zone. Any more losses might send the price toward the $112,500 support in the near term. The main support sits at $110,500, below which BTC might continue to move down. Technical indicators: Hourly MACD – The MACD is now losing pace in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for BTC/USD is now below the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $117,500, followed by $115,800. Major Resistance Levels – $120,500 and $122,000.
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