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The rebound was fueled by Windtree Therapeutics' commitment to invest $520 million in BNB for its corporate treasury.
SUI jumps past $4.23 with 15% daily gain as crypto analysts say momentum is building fast and a decisive breakout could trigger an explosive leg higher.
XRP selling pressure could mushroom if the recent 50 billion XRP sale from a wallet linked to Ripple's Chris Larsen was "just the warm-up."
The Wyoming Stable Token is expected to debut next month, putting a publicly funded twist on the stablecoin sector.
Bitcoin faced renewed volatility after a minor pullback interrupted two weeks of tight consolidation just below its all-time high of $123,000. The price briefly dipped near the $115,000 support level but has already begun to recover, signaling that bullish momentum remains intact despite recent selling pressure. Market participants appear to be reacting calmly, with strong demand quickly absorbing the dip. Related Reading: Bitcoin Pullback Remains Within Normal Volatility Range: Drawdown Analysis Shows No Signs Of Panic According to fresh data from CryptoQuant, today’s price movement coincides with a significant increase in open interest across major exchanges. Binance, Bybit, and Gate all recorded sharp spikes in open interest within the last 24 hours, suggesting that traders are positioning aggressively. Notably, these exchanges were among the recipients of large Bitcoin transfers earlier in the day, likely tied to institutional or whale activity. This alignment of price recovery and rising open interest hints at a shift in sentiment. Short-term traders are re-entering the market, while bulls appear ready to defend key levels. As volatility picks up, Bitcoin’s ability to hold and reclaim recent support will determine whether it resumes its upward march or remains range-bound. The coming days could be critical for setting the tone of the next leg in Bitcoin’s price action. Rising Open Interest Signals Growing Volatility According to Julio Moreno, CryptoQuant’s head of research, over the last 24 hours, open interest surged by approximately $4 billion, indicating that leveraged positions—particularly shorts—have entered the market in large numbers. This spike coincided with significant Bitcoin transfers to major exchanges like Binance and Bybit, which received a substantial portion of today’s large-volume transactions. These developments suggest increased speculative activity as traders anticipate further price movement. The inflow of coins to exchanges, combined with rising open interest, typically signals upcoming volatility. Short sellers appear to be betting on continued downside, but with Bitcoin already recovering from its recent $115,000 dip, this could lead to a short squeeze if momentum shifts back in favor of the bulls. This market shift comes as Ethereum and altcoins show notable strength. Since May, Ethereum has consistently outperformed Bitcoin, aided by institutional accumulation and clearer regulatory signals in the US. As ETH leads the altcoin rally, investors are watching closely to see whether capital rotation from BTC into altcoins continues. Related Reading: Ethereum Whales Accumulate Over $4.1B In ETH In Two Weeks – Details Bitcoin Holds Key Support After Minor Pullback The daily Bitcoin chart shows that BTC remains in a bullish structure despite recent volatility. After briefly consolidating near the $122,000 resistance zone and reaching an all-time high just above that level, the price retraced toward the $115,700–$117,000 support band. This zone, marked by the horizontal yellow range, also aligns closely with the 50-day simple moving average (SMA), currently at $117,593.23, reinforcing its role as a strong technical support. The overall uptrend that started in early May remains intact, with higher highs and higher lows clearly visible on the chart. Notably, BTC continues to trade well above the 100-day (green) and 200-day (red) SMAs, which sit at $112,547.95 and $109,436.38, respectively. These levels serve as deeper support zones if selling pressure intensifies. Volume has increased slightly on red candles, indicating some sell pressure, but there is no sign of panic. As long as BTC holds above the $115,700 level, bulls maintain the advantage. A breakout above $122,000 would signal trend continuation and could open the path to new highs. Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView
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Despite recent selling pressure from Ripple’s co-founder, Chris Larsen, and a 20% drop in XRP’s price this month, the token remains trading above $3, signaling strong resilience in the market. Investor sentiment remains cautiously optimistic, especially with the anticipation surrounding XRP ETF filings and the rising demand for Ripple’s stablecoin RLUSD. Currently, Larsen has offloaded …
Bitcoin’s quiet rally has captured the attention of Wall Street and beyond, but some voices from OG Bitcoiners like American HODL are predicting that what we’ve witnessed so far is just the calm before an explosive storm. The Bitcoin treasury bubble thesis The Bitcoin treasury bubble thesis is that, within just a few years, a […]
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Crypto analyst Steph has issued a warning to XRP investors regarding the current price action. He alluded to a multi-year resistance that the altcoin has struggled to break, noting that this should be the major focus as it eyes new highs. XRP Needs to Break Above the $3.6 Resistance In an X post, Steph shared a video in which he analysed the XRP monthly chart, dating back to the 2020 bull run. He highlighted an upward-sloping trendline for the altcoin, which showed that the altcoin has faced rejection at around the $3.6 level twice now. The first was in January of this year, when the altcoin surged to a yearly high. Related Reading: Expect A “Biblical Move” Off This Formation; Analyst Tells XRP Investors Meanwhile, the second has occurred again following the XRP’s latest rally to a new all-time high (ATH) around this $3.6 resistance. Steph declared that the altcoin needs to break above this multi-year trendline resistance, as it risks falling into “an ugly period of downward momentum” if it can’t flip this level into support. However, if XRP breaks above this resistance, Steph predicts that it could record a parabolic rally, which would send its price into double digits. The crypto analyst is more confident that the altcoin will break this resistance, noting that other bullish patterns support sustained bullish momentum. In the short term, Steph predicts that XRP could rally to as high as $4.42. He highlighted a double bottom breakout on the 4-day chart, which is still in play for the altcoin. He assured that XRP could still maintain this upward momentum despite the current pullback in the broader crypto market. However, if this bearish trend in the crypto market sustains for a while, he warned that the $3 support level is the one that XRP needs to stay above to avoid losing its bullish structure. The analyst expects a lot of buying pressure if the altcoin were to drop to this support level. What Next As The Altcoin Retests $3 In an X post, crypto analyst CasiTrades noted that XRP was unable to hold the $3.21 resistance and has now fallen back to test the $3 support. She stated that the altcoin appears to have completed a subwave wave 2 of a new trend, reaching a deep .854 retrace. If this new low holds as support, then she suggested that it could kickstart a large impulse to the upside. Related Reading: XRP Is About To Break 8-Year Resistance Against Bitcoin Ahead Of Spot ETF Approval CasiTrades predicts that XRP could reach new highs if volume begins to rise and the price starts moving back above the $3.21 resistance. She noted that the first wave 3 sits near $3.82, which is the 2.618 Fibonacci extension. Her accompanying chart showed that the altcoin could reach $3.8 on this next run-up. At the time of writing, the XRP price is trading at around $3.16, up over 2% in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from Getty Images, chart from Tradingview.com
Wrench attacks on prominent crypto executives are shaping the narrative on centralized crypto custody.
El Salvador’s Bitcoin journey is facing fresh doubts. The government says it’s still buying BTC every day, but the IMF disagrees. This raises questions about how much Bitcoin is really helping and if the country’s original crypto vision is starting to fade. Locals Still Use BTC in Berlin In the mountain town of Berlin, El …
The Dogecoin price is once again at the center of crypto market attention. After a brief cooldown, bulls have defended key levels and analysts are spotting bullish patterns on multiple timeframes. With institutional interest growing and chart setups aligning, DOGE crypto may be preparing for a notable upside breakout. Dogecoin Price Today: Trendline Break Sparks …
Japan’s slow and risk-averse approval system, not taxes, is the real barrier driving Web3 startups and liquidity offshore, says WeFi CEO Maksym Sakharov.
Tron Inc. (Nasdaq: TRON), the publicly listed company with the largest holdings of the TRON (TRX) token, marked a major milestone on Thursday with a ceremonial visit to the Nasdaq MarketSite in Times Square. Tron Founder and the company’s Global Advisor, Justin Sun, rang the opening bell, signaling a new chapter for the blockchain firm. Related Reading: Ethereum Whales Accumulate Over $4.1B In ETH In Two Weeks – Details Coinciding with the event, TRON released its Q2 2025 earnings report, revealing robust growth across key metrics. TRON’s market capitalization surged 17% quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) to $26.5 billion, while revenue jumped 20.5% QoQ to reach $915.9 million—both standing as multi-quarter highs. The report signals rising institutional interest and growing adoption of the TRON ecosystem at a time when broader crypto markets face mixed sentiment. As the blockchain sector matures, TRON’s blend of aggressive expansion and strong fundamentals appears to position the company favorably in the eyes of both retail and institutional investors. With this dual milestone—market debut and strong Q2 performance—TRON is sending a clear message: it’s here to lead. TRON Reports Deflationary TRX Supply, Record Stablecoin Growth In Q2 TRON’s Q2 report highlights a deflationary shift in TRX supply alongside strong network growth and stablecoin dominance. The circulating supply of TRX declined from 95.0 billion to 94.8 billion tokens, reflecting an annualized inflation rate of approximately -1.8%. While this marks a slightly higher inflation rate than Q1’s -1.6%, it still points to deflationary pressure on TRX, reinforcing its value proposition amid broader market uncertainty. Network activity also showed solid growth during the quarter. Daily average transactions rose 12.6% quarter-over-quarter (QoQ), increasing from 7.7 million to 8.6 million, while daily active addresses climbed 5.9% QoQ from 2.4 million to 2.5 million. These metrics suggest rising user engagement and expanding utility across the TRON ecosystem. Stablecoin activity remains a cornerstone of the network’s success. TRON’s stablecoin market cap surged 22.2% QoQ, rising from $66.2 billion to an all-time high of $80.9 billion. Tether (USDT) continues to dominate, accounting for 99.2% of the stablecoin supply on TRON. By the end of Q2, the USDT market cap on TRON reached $80.3 billion, a 22.2% increase from the previous quarter. Notably, TRON now hosts 50.6% of all USDT in circulation, underscoring its role as the leading blockchain for stablecoin activity. Related Reading: Bitcoin Pullback Remains Within Normal Volatility Range: Drawdown Analysis Shows No Signs Of Panic TRX Price Holds Above Key Support TRON (TRX) is showing resilience following its strong Q2 performance, holding steady above key support levels despite recent market volatility. As of the latest 8-hour chart, TRX is trading at $0.3163, up 0.48% on the day. After reaching a local high near $0.34 earlier this month, TRX experienced a mild pullback but has since stabilized and is now consolidating in a tight range. Price action remains bullish, with TRX trading above the 50-day ($0.3084), 100-day ($0.2935), and 200-day ($0.2840) moving averages—an indication of strong medium- and long-term momentum. The recent bounce from the 50-day MA suggests buyers are actively defending short-term support zones, reinforcing the overall uptrend. Related Reading: Bitcoin LTHs Start Distributing: CDD Ratio Hits Historic Levels A breakout above the $0.32–$0.325 zone could signal a push toward retesting the $0.34 high. A failure to hold above the 50-day MA could open the door to a retest of the $0.30 psychological level. For now, the bias remains cautiously bullish. Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView
XRP has bounced back from the $3 support level and is now trading around $3.20. However, popular crypto trader EGRAG Crypto has spotted a rare chart pattern that doesn’t appear often, but when it does, it usually leads to huge price jumps. In the past, this signal has led to gains of at least 40,000%. …
Maksym Sakharov, CEO of decentralized bank WeFi, says Japan’s slow and cautious regulatory process is the main reason Web3 startups and crypto funds are moving overseas—not the high taxes. Japan requires a two-step approval from the Japan Virtual and Crypto Assets Exchange Association and the Financial Services Agency, which can take 6 to 12 months …
A quiet $9 billion Bitcoin sale has now turned into a major controversy and it could be tied to one of the earliest crypto exchange hacks on record. This week, Galaxy Digital confirmed it sold 80,000 Bitcoin (worth over $9.4 billion) through over-the-counter (OTC) deals. But CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju says these coins may …
South Korea is racing to finalize a trade agreement with the U.S. before August 1, when tariffs on Korean exports could rise to 25%. Seoul aims to secure terms at least as favorable as Japan’s recent 15% tariff cap. Key issues include shipbuilding cooperation, while sensitive topics like beef and rice imports are off the …
The Ethereum price is exchanging hands at $3740 with 24-hour volume of $32.74 billion, it has displayed wonderful gains since June’ last week to till now gaining nearly 75% gains. This happened as institutional interest in Ethereum crypto has hit a significant milestone this July. The major push is received with rapidly gaining ETF inflows …
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XRP is currently trading near $3.16 with about $8 billion in market cap, despite a 14% drop over the past week. The token is showing resilience, sitting above key technical averages, but recent large token activity is drawing renewed scrutiny. Larsen Sells $200M XRP Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen has offloaded over 100 million XRP tokens, …
Fitch Ratings downgraded Finland’s long-term foreign-currency issuer rating from “AA+” to “AA,” citing rising government debt and insufficient measures to control spending. Debt is expected to rise to 86.3% of GDP in 2025 and may exceed 90% by 2029, well above peer averages. Despite a €9 billion fiscal package, deficits are set to remain above …
The number of public companies holding at least 1,000 BTC has risen steadily in 2025, from 24 in Q1 to 30 in Q2, reaching 35 and counting in Q3. This growth signals increasing institutional adoption of Bitcoin as a treasury asset and store of value. These companies now collectively hold over $116 billion in BTC, …
Ethereum is making headlines again, not just for its price movement, but for a sudden spike in unstaking activity. According to Ark Invest’s Chief Futurist Brett Winton, the latest “Queue Wait Time” chart shows a sharp increase in users trying to withdraw their staked ETH. So, what’s causing this surge? Ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood …
Yet another crazy week in crypto with moments that caught everyone off guard. From massive bitcoin buys to major scams, upgrades, and unexpected exits, the stories came from every corner – exchanges, regulators, and even celebrities! If you’ve missed anything, don’t worry. Here’s a complete crypto roundup for you to get caught up on it …
Ripple is quietly building a powerhouse in decentralized finance (DeFi), and its latest acquisition, Hidden Road, is taking center stage. CEO Brad Garlinghouse recently highlighted how the firm is transforming access to both traditional finance and crypto markets, and it’s moving fast. Hidden Road Opens DeFi to Wall Street Hidden Road, now under Ripple’s wing, …
Gemini co-founder Tyler Winklevoss has publicly called out JPMorgan, as he accused the bank of trying to shut down access to crypto. He has stepped up his fight with JPMorgan, saying the bank is blocking Gemini from key banking services because he spoke out against them. This comes after a Bloomberg report revealed that JP …
Bitcoin has jumped more than 170% from its launch‑month price around $45,000 to about $123,000 earlier this month. Related Reading: Crypto’s Golden Rule Just Got Broken, According To Analyst Based on reports from Citi, the bank has laid out three scenarios for where the price might land by year‑end 2025. These range from a low of $64,000 in a weak market to a bull case of $199,000 if everything goes right. ETF Flows Take Center Stage In Bitcoin Uptrend According to Citi analysts, spot Bitcoin ETFs now explain over 40% of the recent price swings. Since their debut, US ETFs have snapped up about $54.66 billion worth of Bitcoin. That buying power helped drive BTC from roughly $45,000 to $123,000 in just a few months. The bank’s base case assumes another $15 billion in ETF inflows this year. At the ratio they’ve modeled—about $4 of price per $1 of flow—that would add around $63,000 to Bitcoin’s value. ???? Bitcoin Could Surge to $199K by Year-End, Says Citi Citigroup has released a new forecast projecting Bitcoin to reach $135,000 by the end of 2025 in its base-case scenario. The bullish case estimates a potential rise to $199,000, while the bearish outlook places the… pic.twitter.com/3Kp1o8OGsn — The Tradesman (@The_Tradesman1) July 26, 2025 User Growth Fuels Network Effects Based on figures from trading desks and on‑chain metrics, Citi expects a 20% rise in active Bitcoin users over the next year. That jump in adoption would support roughly $75,000 of price strength on its own. The idea is simple. More users mean more hands holding and trading Bitcoin. That activity tends to make prices less prone to sudden drops. Still, forecasts like this rest on the assumption that new users stick around rather than flipping coins for quick gains. Macroeconomic Factors Cut Forecast Slightly Citi’s model also factors in weaker performance in equities and gold, trimming the price by about $3,200. That adjustment reflects a view that if stock and metal markets struggle, Bitcoin won’t fully decouple from broader risk assets. At the same time, growing regulatory approval and deeper links between crypto and traditional finance should offer some support. ETF Demand Could Lift Bitcoin By $63,000 In the base‑case scenario, Citi adds the $63,000 from ETF flows to the $75,000 from user growth, then subtracts $3,200 for macro headwinds. That math lands the price at about $135,000 in 2025. That figure is only $12,000 above the recent peak of $123,000. It suggests Citi sees more upside but not a runaway rally—at least not in the base case. Related Reading: The US Is A Bitcoin Whale—Arkham Clarifies BTC Holdings After Brief Panic A Bull Case Of $199,000 Remains On The Table If ETFs keep pouring in far more than $15 billion and user growth exceeds 20%, Bitcoin could climb to $199,000 under Citi’s bull case. Conversely, a drop to $64,000 is possible if macro conditions sour sharply. Globally, ETFs now hold around 1.48 million BTC, worth over $170 billion—about 7% of the total supply. That level of institutional backing is unprecedented. It shifts Bitcoin’s fate more toward big‑money flows than pure retail hype. Featured image from Pexels, chart from TradingView
Polkadot is showing renewed strength. Over the last 30 days, the DOT price has surged by 21.8%, and in the past 24 hours alone, it climbed 3.3% to hit $4.09. According to popular crypto trader Friedrich, Polkadot is on track for a major transformation in 2025, one that could potentially mirror Ethereum’s early growth. Let’s …