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Bitcoin is experiencing a short-term price decline. In the past 24 hours, the asset has fallen by approximately 9.3% to a trading value of $105,062. This pullback places Bitcoin roughly 8% below its all-time high recorded last month. The dip comes amid broader market volatility, but on-chain indicators and exchange data suggest deeper structural trends that may influence the next phase of Bitcoin’s price trajectory. Recent market analysis points to renewed accumulation among long-term holders, a spike in exchange withdrawals, and rising spot trading activity on Binance. These developments are being interpreted as signals of underlying strength despite recent price weakness. CryptoQuant contributor Amr Taha has provided a detailed breakdown of these emerging patterns, offering a perspective on how long-term dynamics may be shaping Bitcoin’s current market behavior. Related Reading: Bitcoin 3–5 Year Holders Slow Selloff—Waiting for Higher Prices? Binance Trading Volume Rises, Long-Term Holders Accumulate Since early June, Binance has seen its share of Bitcoin spot trading volume increase from 26% to 35%, positioning it more firmly as the dominant platform in the market. This increase in trading activity has occurred as Bitcoin approaches and tests key price levels. According to Taha, this surge may indicate renewed interest from retail and institutional traders alike, particularly as volatility draws more short-term market participants to major exchanges. In addition to exchange volume shifts, on-chain data reveals growing confidence among long-term Bitcoin holders. The Long-Term Holder (LTH) Net Position Realized Cap, a metric that reflects the value of coins held by entities with a holding period of over 155 days, has returned above $20 billion. Historically, this type of accumulation pattern has preceded periods of price expansion, as long-term investors tend to hold through corrections and avoid frequent selling. The rise in LTH realized cap suggests these entities are not exiting positions during this market dip, which may reduce available supply and support future upward movement. Bitcoin Large Exchange Withdrawals Signal Tightening Supply Beyond trading activity and holder behavior, Taha pointed out that another notable trend is emerging on centralized exchanges. Over a two-day period, Kraken and Bitfinex recorded net Bitcoin outflows exceeding 20,000 BTC, among the largest short-term withdrawals in recent months. Such movements are often interpreted as signals of investors shifting assets into self-custody, possibly in anticipation of long-term holding or strategic redeployment. Related Reading: Bitcoin Could Go ‘Bananas’ If Price Closes Above This Level, Top Analyst Says Combined, the rise in Binance’s market share, increased LTH accumulation, and exchange outflows present a picture of a market undergoing structural positioning rather than widespread exit activity. While the short-term price trend reflects a pullback from recent highs, the simultaneous withdrawal of supply and steady long-term holder confidence could act as foundational elements for potential future growth. Featured image created with DALL-E, Chart from TradingView
It’s now been 20 days since Judge Analisa Torres denied both Ripple and the SEC’s joint request for an indicative ruling in their long-running legal battle. To keep it simple, the court basically told both sides they didn’t follow the proper legal procedure when asking for that specific relief — meaning their motion was procedurally …
XRP price started a fresh increase above the $2.220 resistance zone. The price is now consolidating and might aim for a move above the $2.250 resistance. XRP price started a fresh increase above the $2.220 zone. The price is now trading above $2.220 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a key bullish trend line forming with support at $2.185 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair might start another increase if it clears the $2.250 resistance zone. XRP Price Holds Support XRP price remained stable above the $2.050 support and started a decent upward move, beating Bitcoin and Ethereum. There was a move above the $0.2150 and $0.20 levels. The bulls were able to clear the $2.25 resistance zone. A high was formed at $2.2816 and the price is now correcting gains. The price dipped below the $2.25 level and the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $2.137 swing low to the $2.2816 high. The price is now trading above $2.20 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is also a key bullish trend line forming with support at $2.185 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair. It is near the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $2.137 swing low to the $2.2816 high. On the upside, the price might face resistance near the $2.2320 level. The first major resistance is near the $2.250 level. The next resistance is $2.2850. A clear move above the $2.2850 resistance might send the price toward the $2.320 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $2.350 resistance or even $2.380 in the near term. The next major hurdle for the bulls might be $2.40. Downside Break? If XRP fails to clear the $2.25 resistance zone, it could start another decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $2.20 level. The next major support is near the $2.1850 level. If there is a downside break and a close below the $2.1850 level, the price might continue to decline toward the $2.150 support. The next major support sits near the $2.120 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 – $2.20 and $2.1850. Major Resistance Levels – $2.250 and $2.30.
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The price of XRP has been stuck in a tricky situation lately. While the long-term trend remains bearish, some short-term relief has appeared over the last few days. Let’s break down what’s happening with XRP right now. XRP Still in a Pullback Phase Currently, XRP is holding onto a support area between $2.10 and $2.15. …
The price of XRP has been stuck in a tricky situation lately. While the long-term trend remains bearish, some short-term relief has appeared over the last few days. Let’s break down what’s happening with XRP right now. XRP Still in a Pullback Phase Currently, XRP is holding onto a support area between $2.10 and $2.15. …
Ethereum price started a fresh increase above the $2,550 zone. ETH is now facing resistance near the $2,640 and $2,665 levels. Ethereum started a fresh increase above the $2,550 level. The price is trading above $2,550 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a key rising channel forming with support at $2,600 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could extend losses if it trades below the $2,600 support zone in the near term. Ethereum Price Consolidates Gains Ethereum price started a decent upward move above the $2,500 zone, beating Bitcoin. ETH price was able to climb above the $2,520 and $2,550 resistance levels. The price even cleared the $2,600 resistance zone and tested the $2,665 level. A high was formed at $2,677 and the price is now consolidating gains. There was a minor move below the $2,620 level. The price dipped below the $2,620 level and the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $2,476 swing low to the $2,677 high. Ethereum price is now trading above $2,550 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is also a key rising channel forming with support at $2,600 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. On the upside, the price could face resistance near the $2,640 level. The next key resistance is near the $2,665 level. The first major resistance is near the $2,720 level. A clear move above the $2,720 resistance might send the price toward the $2,780 resistance. An upside break above the $2,780 resistance might call for more gains in the coming sessions. In the stated case, Ether could rise toward the $2,880 resistance zone or even $2,920 in the near term. Downside Break In ETH? If Ethereum fails to clear the $2,665 resistance, it could start a fresh decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $2,600 level. The first major support sits near the $2,575 zone and the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $2,476 swing low to the $2,677 high. A clear move below the $2,575 support might push the price toward the $2,500 support. Any more losses might send the price toward the $2,420 support level in the near term. The next key support sits at $2,350. 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 – $2,575 Major Resistance Level – $2,665
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Singapore-based trading desk QCP Capital says the options market is sending an unmistakable signal: large players are quietly positioning for a break to $130,000 by the end of Q3, even as spot Bitcoin languishes near $105,000. $130,000 Bitcoin Bets Heating Up In a note to clients on Wednesday, the firm highlighted “a surprise uptick in job openings” that lifted risk appetite across equities, nudging the S&P 500 toward the psychologically charged 6,000 mark. “A steady NFP would cement the Fed’s narrative of a resilient labour market, reinforcing expectations that rates will remain on hold,” QCP wrote, adding that front-end Bitcoin volatility has already “slipped below 40 vol” as traders park on the sidelines before Friday’s payroll print. Despite the calm surface, options flows tell a livelier story. “September $130K calls were lifted at 47 vol,” QCP observed, pointing to “pockets of topside interest heading into Q3.” With the one-month volatility term structure now flatter than at any point since May, opportunistic funds have found it inexpensive to buy long-dated vega while selling short-dated gamma. The dynamic mirrors a broader decline in equity volatility—VIX is plumbing its own three-month lows—and has left Bitcoin’s implied curve looking “wholly normalised,” QCP noted, with skew suggesting “little directional conviction” in the near term. Related Reading: Bitcoin Price Crash: Why $107,500 And $103,500 Are The Levels To Watch That benign backdrop may not last. The desk warned that tariff frictions and Washington’s so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” could roil macro data just as the US debt-ceiling saga re-enters the headlines. “In the absence of a clear catalyst, BTC is unlikely to break materially out of its current range,” the note said, but Q3 “could prove more challenging” as fiscal risks and trade tensions “introduce potential headline volatility.” China has already flashed early signs of stress: futures volumes in 10- and 30-year Chinese government bonds have fallen to their lowest levels since February, a fact QCP attributes to “broader risk aversion and sidelined positioning.” Meanwhile, markets await any progress on an anticipated Xi-Trump dialogue—an event that could shift sentiment on tariffs. For now, however, Bitcoin remains pinned. Spot has hugged the $105,000 handle for five straight sessions, open interest is light, and realized volatility has compressed into a mid-teens annualized band—conditions that historically precede a sharp expansion. Whether that expansion resolves higher or lower hinges on the very catalysts traders are bracing for: payrolls data, central-bank rhetoric, and the tariff announcements that dominated headlines earlier in the year. Related Reading: Bitcoin 3–5 Year Holders Slow Selloff—Waiting for Higher Prices? Yet the willingness of sophisticated desks to pay up for September upside is hard to ignore. A cluster of large prints in the $130,000 strike, executed at implied vols roughly seven points above the prevailing curve, suggests at least some investors expect Bitcoin to test new highs before month-end September. QCP stops short of endorsing the trade outright but underscores the asymmetry: “With vols crushed and skew flat, the cost of owning topside gamma has rarely looked this attractive,” the firm writes. That calculus—cheap optionality against a potentially volatile macro backdrop—explains the growing divergence between spot lethargy and options optimism. If the payroll report arrives soft, the Fed pivot narrative could re-ignite; if tariff negotiations sour, Bitcoin’s digital-gold appeal may resurface. Either path feeds volatility, and volatility is precisely what long-vega buyers are banking on. At press time, BTC traded at $104,648. Featured image created with DALL.E, chart from TradingView.com
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Bitcoin price started a fresh decline and tested the $104,200 zone. BTC is now consolidating and might struggle to clear the $106,800 resistance zone. Bitcoin started a consolidation phase above the $104,000 zone. The price is trading below $106,000 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There is a bullish trend line forming with support at $104,450 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair could start a fresh increase if it clears the $106,800 resistance zone. Bitcoin Price Dips To Support Bitcoin price started a fresh decline and traded below the $105,650 support zone. BTC even traded below the $105,200 level and tested the $104,200 zone. A low was formed at $104,279 and the price is now consolidating losses. There was a move above the $104,500 level and the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the recent decline from the $106,820 swing high to the $104,279 low. Bitcoin is now trading below $106,000 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There is also a connecting bullish trend line forming with support at $104,450 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair. On the upside, immediate resistance is near the $105,500 level. It is close to the 50% Fib retracement level of the recent decline from the $106,820 swing high to the $104,279 low. The first key resistance is near the $106,220 level. The next key resistance could be $106,800. A close above the $106,800 resistance might send the price further higher. In the stated case, the price could rise and test the $107,500 resistance level. Any more gains might send the price toward the $110,000 level. More Losses In BTC? If Bitcoin fails to rise above the $106,000 resistance zone, it could start another decline. Immediate support is near the $104,500 level and the trend line. The first major support is near the $104,200 level. The next support is now near the $103,200 zone. Any more losses might send the price toward the $102,500 support in the near term. The main support sits at $101,200, below which BTC might gain bearish momentum. 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 – $104,200, followed by $103,200. Major Resistance Levels – $105,500 and $106,800.
Despite recent volatility, several key indicators are pointing to a bullish undercurrent for Bitcoin (BTC). These include Binance’s rising market dominance, renewed accumulation by long-term holders (LTH), and significant BTC withdrawals from major crypto exchanges. Bitcoin Showing Signs Of Renewed Strength At the time of writing, Bitcoin is trading in the mid-$100,000 range – approximately 6.1% below its latest all-time high (ATH) recorded on May 22. The flagship cryptocurrency has declined more than 3.5% over the past seven days amid renewed concerns over global trade tensions and tariffs. Related Reading: Bitcoin Surges With Low Retail Interest – Is A Second Wave Coming? However, according to a recent CryptoQuant Quicktake post by contributor Amr Taha, several bullish signals have emerged since the start of June. Most notably, the LTH Net Position Realized Cap recently crossed the $20 billion threshold, reflecting increased confidence among seasoned investors. For context, LTHs are entities that have held BTC for over 155 days. Often referred to as “smart money,” these investors typically follow long-term strategies and are less likely to sell during short-term market corrections. The Realized Cap metric tracks the total value of BTC held by LTHs, based on the price at which coins were last moved. A rising value in this metric implies accumulation by long-term investors – behavior that historically precedes bullish continuation phases. Meanwhile, major exchanges such as Kraken and Bitfinex have witnessed substantial BTC outflows. Over two consecutive days, more than 20,000 BTC exited these platforms – marking one of the largest short-term withdrawal spikes in recent months. Such major Bitcoin withdrawals from exchanges are considered bullish because they signal that investors intend to hold their BTC in private wallets rather than sell it, reducing the available supply for trading. This supply contraction can create upward pressure on price, especially when demand remains steady or increases. At the same time, Binance has strengthened its lead in spot market dominance. Since early June, its share of BTC spot trading volume has increased from 26% to 35%, signalling growing market activity. This uptick aligns with BTC testing key resistance levels. Taha remarked: The convergence of rising exchange dominance, long-term holder confidence, and supply tightening paints a bullish picture for Bitcoin. While short-term corrections are possible, the underlying demand and reduction in available BTC on exchanges suggest that the uptrend is far from over. BTC Benefitting From Neutral Funding Rates, Low Selling Pressure Recent on-chain data shows that the BTC derivatives market has undergone a complete reset, with its funding rates now hovering around zero, not showing any directional bias. Similarly, selling pressure on BTC has remained subdued, evident from low Binance inflows. Related Reading: Bitcoin Upward Momentum ‘Highly Likely’ To Continue, On-Chain Data Shows That said, some caution is warranted. Fresh on-chain data suggests that cracks may be forming in the sustainability of the current bullish momentum. At press time, BTC trades at $105,022, down 0.3% in the past 24 hours. Featured image from Unsplash, charts from CryptoQuant and TradingView.com
The wider altcoin market, led by Dogecoin (DOGE), recorded a mild retrace in the last 24 hours as Bitcoin (BTC) price dropped below $105k again. The total crypto market cap dropped 3 percent in the past 24 hours to hover about $3.4 trillion on Wednesday, during the late North American trading session. Dogecoin price dropped …
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Moroccan police have arrested a dual-national French-Moroccan man wanted for an alleged connection with a series of kidnappings in France that targetted individuals with crypto holdings, Reuters reported on June 4, citing a source familiar with the case. According to the source, Moroccan police identified the man as Bajjou Badiss Mohamed AmiDe, who is 24 […]
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Stablecoin firm Circle priced its shares at $31, above the marketed range, ahead of its trading debut on the NYSE under ticker CRCL.
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Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ: COIN) announced plans to list PancakeSwap ($CAKE) in the near future. The cryptocurrency exchange added the ERC-20 version for CAKE in the roadmap for listing and highlighted that its trading will be opened once the set pre-listing conditions are fulfilled. The imminent listing of CAKE on Coinbase follows a notable regulatory …
Cardi B’s recent post about the meme token Wet A*s P*ssy (WAP) turned into a dramatic market shakeup. Within minutes, WAP’s market cap plunged from $2 million to just $150,000. The token’s price shot up to $0.0020 briefly, then tumbled over 90% back to $0.00019, wiping away almost all of this week’s gains. Related Reading: Is $250K Bitcoin Possible This Year? This Research Chief Thinks So Celebrity Tweet Sparks Chaos According to reports, Cardi B shared a wallet address on her official X account with the caption “even wetter than last time.” That single message sent ripples through the crypto world. Prices leaped, then crashed. Market watchers were left scratching their heads as billions of dollars in value seemed to vanish in mere moments. Suspicious Wallet Activity Blockchain trackers spotted something odd. A handful of wallets bought big chunks of WAP just five days before the tweet. They offloaded their tokens almost immediately after Cardi B’s post, banking roughly 10 times their original stake. So today, @iamcardib remembered that she still held a large portion of the $WAP supply and decided to run another pump and dump. The token went from 2.5M to 139k a couple of minutes after the tweet The dump was triggered by some wallets that bought the token around five days… pic.twitter.com/7Nwr27rcZA — dethective (@dethective) June 3, 2025 These sudden sells helped push the token’s price back down to around $0.00019. Based on reports, this pattern looks like a classic pump-and-dump. It raises questions about whether insiders planned the entire move. POV you might owe millions pic.twitter.com/j9FGLgoSBM — ZachXBT (@zachxbt) June 4, 2025 History Of WAP Controversies This isn’t the first time WAP caused trouble. Back in October 2024, Cardi B gave it a shout-out, and security firm PeckShield flagged the token for possible malicious deeds. That earlier buzz even led to an investigation by the UAE’s Securities and Commodities Authority after investors raised alarms over fraud and market manipulation. Many in the crypto community thought everyone would steer clear this time. Instead, the past slipped from memory, leading to heavy losses all over again. Investors Left Holding The Bag In the last 24 hours, WAP’s value dropped another 80%. Now it trades near the same levels it was at the end of May. Everyday traders who jumped on the hype found themselves staring at red numbers. Based on reports, some wallets walked away with tenfold returns in minutes. Meanwhile, others ended up with nearly worthless tokens. The speed of this rise-and-fall serves as a harsh reminder: if you buy a token right as it peaks, you might be stuck when the next crash hits. Related Reading: $500M Bet On Solana: Education Platform Aims To Supercharge Its Treasury Cardi B’s follow-up post clarified that her account was not hacked, promising more from “$WAP space” soon. Yet this explanation did little to calm nerves. Critics say it’s hard to separate the artist’s genuine interest from a planned marketing push. Some point out that even if she didn’t directly benefit, her endorsement gave insiders exactly the spotlight they needed to unload their shares. Featured image from Andrew Kelly/Reuters/USA Today, chart from TradingView
Interconnections between centralized and decentralized crypto lending are heightening systemic risk, Galaxy Digital’s research arm said in a June 4 report on first-quarter borrowing data. The report estimated that as of March 31, over $39 billion in crypto-collateralized debt was outstanding across decentralized lending apps, centralized lenders, and crypto-backed stablecoin issuers. DeFi protocols accounted for […]
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Despite the recent rally to a new all-time high (ATH) of $111,900, crypto analysts have warned that the Bitcoin price could still witness a massive crash that will send it below $100,000. These analysts highlighted fundamentals and technicals that could spark this price crash. Analysts Highlight Why Bitcoin Price Could Still Crash Below $100,000 In a TradingView post, crypto analyst Stephan mentioned the geopolitical tensions, with the Russia-Ukraine conflict intensifying as one of the factors that could spark the Bitcoin price crash. He explained how this conflict could drive investors toward safe-haven assets, such as gold. The analyst also noted that Bitcoin ETFs experienced modest outflows last week. Related Reading: Bitcoin Price Crash To $104,000: What You Need To Know In June Stephan’s accompanying chart showed that the Bitcoin price could drop to as low as $96,765 as it retests the psychological $100,000 support level. Crypto analyst Nova also warned that Bitcoin could drop to $100,000 while providing a technical analysis of the flagship crypto’s current price action. In a TradingView post, Nova stated that if the Bitcoin price faces resistance around the $106,406 daily level and continues to correct, it could extend the decline to retest the psychologically important $100,000 mark. She further revealed that the Relative Strength Index (RSI) on the daily chart is at 53, trending downwards to the neutral level of 50. This indicates weakening bullish momentum. Nova also stated that the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) showed a bearish crossover last week. Meanwhile, the analyst alluded to the increasing red histogram bars below the baseline, which she claimed further signal a potential correction ahead. Her accompanying chart showed that the Bitcoin price could drop to $99,000 as it retests the $100,000 level. Crypto analyst Kevin Capital also called for caution at the current Bitcoin price level. He stated that nothing has changed for the flagship crypto and indicated that there was no need to be ultra bullish at this current level. The analyst earlier warned that things could get sketchy looking for BTC if it fails to reclaim $106,800 soon enough. BTC Could Still Rally To $135,000 This Year In an X post, crypto analyst Titan of Crypto raised the possibility of the Bitcoin price rallying to $135,000 this year. He noted that BTC has broken out of a right-angled descending broadening wedge, and if the price holds above the breakout zone, $135,000 becomes a realistic target. The analyst added that the structure is clean. Related Reading: Head And Shoulders Pattern Says Bitcoin Price Is Headed Down Toward $95,000 Crypto analyst Mikybull Crypto stated that the Bitcoin price is gearing up for a new all-time high. He further remarked that $120,000 remains a magnet for the flagship crypto in this market cycle. Meanwhile, veteran trader Peter Brandt predicted that BTC could reach $150,000 by late summer 2025. At the time of writing, the Bitcoin price is trading at around $105,400, down in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from Getty Images, chart from Tradingview.com
Ethereum Foundation has released a sweeping update to its treasury management strategy, signaling a more mature, structured approach to capital allocation amid ETH’s growing global influence and rising institutional scrutiny. The new framework, published on June 4, outlines how the foundation will manage reserves, deploy capital in DeFi protocols, and assess privacy standards, while maintaining […]
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Treasure Global Inc. (NASDAQ: TGL), a United States-based tech company focused on developing consumer intelligence products, announced the launch of a $100 million digital asset treasury strategy. The company intends to tap into the growing adoption of digital assets led by Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) to hedge against macroeconomic uncertainties. According to the announcement, …
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