Bitcoin gets an early macro tailwind as the US seals trade deals, but plenty of BTC price volatility catalysts are waiting in the wings into August.
The move marks PayPal's latest expansion into the crypto industry and a notable internal deployment of its PYUSD stablecoin.
Forecast markets will run on the soon-to-launch layer-1 blockchain Autonity and newly developed Autonomous Futures Protocol (AFP).
President Donald Trump’s social media company, Trump Media and Technology Group, recently invested $300 million into a Bitcoin-related asset. The company now holds about $2.2 billion worth of crypto. Trump Media Plans to Create Crypto Reserve In May, the TMTG announced that it is planning to raise $2.5 billion to buy Bitcoin to create a …
The initiative is set to distribute 30 million ARB tokens over 12 months, following the approval of a proposal by ArbitrumDAO.
Solana might be known for its fast tech and memecoin mania but its own co-founder isn’t impressed. In a controversial post on X, Anatoly Yakovenko, co-founder of Solana, slammed the two biggest drivers of activity on his blockchain, memecoins and NFTs, calling them “digital slop with no intrinsic value.” He compared them to loot boxes …
Japanese company Metaplanet has the largest BTC stash among public companies outside the U.S.
Strategy did not buy any new Bitcoin last week after unveiling a $2.5 billion STRC preferred stock IPO to fund more BTC acquisitions.
According to reports, Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has just added 780 Bitcoin to its stash. The move brings the company’s total holdings to over 17,000 BTC, worth about $1.73 billion at today’s prices. The move marks another big step for Asia’s largest public Bitcoin holder and underlines how seriously the firm is treating crypto. Related Reading: Bitcoin’s New Clock: How Wall Street Killed The Old Cycle, According To Expert Metaplanet Boosts Bitcoin Holdings Metaplanet paid an average of $118,622 per coin for this batch, spending nearly $93 million in the deal. Based on figures shared by CEO Simon Gerovich, the year‑to‑date yield on its Bitcoin portfolio sits at 450% as of July 28, 2025. The firm’s average cost across all 17,132 BTC now stands at $101,030 per coin. This latest purchase follows a similar buy of 797 BTC earlier this year, when prices hovered near $122,000. Metaplanet has acquired 780 BTC for ~$92.5 million at ~$118,622 per bitcoin and has achieved BTC Yield of 449.7% YTD 2025. As of 7/28/2025, we hold 17,132 $BTC acquired for ~$1.73 billion at ~$101,030 per bitcoin. $MTPLF pic.twitter.com/0dq4RswDhv — Simon Gerovich (@gerovich) July 28, 2025 A Challenge To The Big Player Michael Saylor’s firm, Strategy, still holds the crown as the largest public holder of Bitcoin. Strategy owns 607,770 BTC, valued at about $72 billion. That makes Metaplanet seventh on the list of public companies with Bitcoin, but the gap looks set to narrow if Metaplanet keeps buying at this pace. It all began with a quarter billion in bitcoin. pic.twitter.com/Ssbef084YQ — Michael Saylor (@saylor) July 27, 2025 Stock Price Reacts To The Purchase Shares of Metaplanet jumped 5% immediately after the announcement. The stock closed at 1,241 yen, even though it has slipped 7% over the past five days and 17% in the last month. Investors seem to welcome the aggressive strategy, though they’re also aware that swings in Bitcoin’s price can push the share price up or down quickly. Climbing The Ranks Of Bitcoin Holders Metaplanet aims to hold 210,000 BTC by the end of 2027. If it stays on track, the company could soon leapfrog the likes of Tesla, CleanSpark and Galaxy Digital—firms it already passed to reach fifth place at one point. Based on public data, Bitcoin Standard Treasury Company and Trump Media currently sit in fourth and sixth spots, showing how the leaderboard keeps shifting as new buyers step in. Related Reading: Bitcoin’s Parabolic Glory Days May Be Over, Analyst Claims Based on this trend, Metaplanet is staking its future on Bitcoin’s growth. It’s a bold plan and one that carries risk if crypto prices dip. Yet for now, the firm’s big buys and a nearly 450% return this year make it clear that Metaplanet sees Bitcoin as a core part of its strategy. As more companies pile in, Asia’s role in the world of institutional crypto is only getting stronger. Featured image from Getty Images, chart from TradingView
Tether has minted over 1 billion USDT (about $1.001 billion) on the Tron blockchain, significantly increasing its circulating supply. This move reflects strong ongoing global demand for stablecoins, especially as traders and institutions seek liquidity and efficient transfer options in the digital asset market. Unlike previous minting events, this latest issuance underscores Tether’s strategy to …
BTCS closed $10 million in above‑market convertibles and increased its Ethereum treasury to 70,028 ETH, part of a capital push to expand corporate holdings.
If Ethereum’s price reaches $4,000, nearly $1 billion worth of short positions are set to be liquidated on major exchanges. Recent data shows this price level represents a critical threshold, and a surge past $4,000 could trigger mass liquidations, potentially fueling further price momentum. Analysts note that the unfolding short squeeze highlights strong bullish sentiment …
PancakeSwap price is rising on the wave of optimism after the BNB coin hit a fresh ATH. At the time of publication, it is changing hands at $3.25, with an overnight surge of 13.47%. This run was assisted by the trading volume nearly tripling to $410.91 million. As a result, the market cap has soared …
Bitcoin has already made big moves this year, jumping over 25% from $89,000 to an all-time high of $123,000. While the price is now moving sideways, many traders are looking ahead to October, a month known for strong Bitcoin rallies. With key signals flashing bullish, some believe a powerful crypto bull run may be just …
Quarterly realized volatility for Bitcoin is down to 70%, approaching historical lows and just above the 62% bottom seen in September 2023 when BTC traded at $26,000. The current cycle’s peak volatility of 143% is well below previous highs of 236%, reflecting the impact of institutional investors and steady capital inflows. Historically, periods of low …
As of today, Binance Coin (BNB) has reached a market capitalization of $118.21 billion, overtaking Nike’s market cap of $112.64 billion. This milestone reflects growing institutional interest and increased adoption of the BNB Chain ecosystem. The surge is supported by rising developer activity and expanding use of decentralized applications, strengthening BNB’s position in both cryptocurrency …
Binance co-founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao has seen his net worth skyrocket as Binance Coin (BNB) touched a new all-time high of $850.70 on Monday. According to blockchain analytics firm Nansen, CZ’s holdings in BNB alone are now estimated to be worth over $75.8 billion, firmly placing him among the richest individuals in the world. BNB …
A group of Senate Democrats has probed Federal Housing Finance Agency director William Pulte over his order to propose how to consider crypto in mortgage applications.
Gauging key levels that could offer the best risk-reward ratio for those looking to join the bitcoin bull run.
SharpLink’s purchase of 77,210 ETH comes days after the online technology company appointed BlackRock veteran Joseph Chalom as its new co-CEO.
The Pi Network community is once again flooded with rumors. This time, it’s all about a possible Binance listing on August 15. Posts and screenshots have taken over social media, claiming that Binance is preparing to launch the $PI token. Some users have said that they’ve noticed unusual Pi activity in Binance’s hot wallets, hinting …
After a tumultuous week, the Bitcoin price is starting to find its footing again, rising from major support around the $115,000 level. Currently, the pioneer cryptocurrency looks to be on the path of recovery and possibly moving toward new highs this week as momentum picks up. There is also the possibility of a coming short squeeze, as explained by crypto analyst Luca on X, using recent developments that show that the recent crash may have only been temporary. Bitcoin Shows Tendency To Cross $123,000 Again In an X post, Luca pointed to the Bitcoin market makers as the ones behind the recent price movements and that there was a reason for this. The initial move downward looked to be an attempt to flush out late longs as crypto traders tried to take advantage of the frenzy created by the new all-time highs. Related Reading: Ripple CEO Sounds Alarm: If You’re An XRP Investor, You Should See This Then a reversal moved into the works, catching shorters unaware and sweeping liquidity at support levels. This comes as bears were pulled into a false sense of security, believing that the price would continue to decline before being hit with the move back up above $118,000, triggering hundreds of millions of dollars in liquidations. All of this is happening at a time when things like the Bitcoin funding rate were falling. Coinglass data shows the Bitcoin OI-Weighted Funding Rate had fallen briefly below 0.01% on Sunday after reaching as high as 0.0167% earlier in the week on July 23. Luca further revealed that the Bitcoin Premium metric had also fallen back into the negative. Another interesting fact was the fact that the open interest had shot up when the Bitcoin price had declined. Then, once the price began to recover, the open interest began to rise once again, and Luca interprets this as short positions starting to get squeezed. If this squeeze continues, then the Bitcoin price could spike very quickly, taking out tens of thousands of short positions with it. Related Reading: Bitcoin Eyes Bounce off This Support Level In Reversal Campaign For $121,000 BTC Open Interest Tells A Story Of Exposure As the Bitcoin price has bounced between $115,000 and $120,000, the BTC open interest has barreled upwards in response. In fact, this metric sits at all-time high levels, shaking off the market uncertainty as crypto traders continue to open positions to bet on Bitcoin’s next move. The open interest had touched $87.89 billion back on July 15, and since then, it has averaged above $80 billion every day. Amid this, the Binance Long/Short ratio shows that shorters are currently dominating at 53.97% compared to 46.03% for long accounts. This lends credence to Luca’s expectations that the market could see a short squeeze to take out shorters and push the price to new all-time highs. Featured image from Dall.E, chart from TradingView.com
Ethereum is turning heads once again, and this time it is because the price has surged toward the crucial $4,000 mark. Currently priced at $3,933.77, this largest altcoin by market cap has added over $474 billion to its valuation. This has been influenced by strong institutional flows and technical momentum. With trading volume shooting up …
The US economy and the cryptocurrency market are closely connected. Therefore, for crypto traders, it is really important to keep an eye on every US economic development. In the previous week, the US market experienced a rise of 1.21%. Even though, at one point in the week, the market slipped to a low of $6,284.37, …
Dogecoin posts a tight trading range amid heavy volume and final-hour selling pressure, signaling a potential breakout setup.
Capital B, formerly known as The Blockchain Group, has confirmed the purchase of 58 Bitcoin (BTC) for €5.9 million, lifting its total holdings to 2,013 BTC. The Paris-listed company showcases a bold treasury strategy, having achieved an impressive 1,410% yield year-to-date with its Bitcoin investments. Capital B’s ongoing accumulation highlights the increasing adoption of Bitcoin by …
Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko ignited criticism from the crypto community by likening memecoins to loot boxes in mobile games.
Tokyo Beast, a cyberpunk blockchain RPG on Immutable zkEVM, will close on August 24th, just 45 days post-launch. Producer Naoki Motohashi attributed the shutdown to high operational costs and poor revenue. Refunds in USDC will be offered for NFTs and in-game assets. Despite Tokyo Beast’s closure, the larger TOKYO GAMES ecosystem remains active, continuing its …
US spot Ethereum ETFs attracted $1.85 billion in inflows last week, dramatically surpassing the $72 million brought in by Bitcoin ETFs. This marks one of the strongest weekly performances for Ethereum ETFs, highlighting growing institutional interest and sustained momentum in Ether-based investment products. Market leaders like BlackRock’s Ethereum ETF accounted for much of the inflow, …
ASIC has accused Bitget of targeting Australian investors with unlicensed crypto futures, marking its latest move to rein in platforms.