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 …
XRP is gaining fresh momentum in the real-world utility race, and this time, it’s coming straight from an official SEC filing. In a surprise move, Wellgistics Health, a Nasdaq-listed healthcare firm, has revealed its plans to deeply integrate XRP and the XRP Ledger (XRPL) into its core business operations. This could become one of the …
Crypto entrepreneur Hayden Davis, connected to LIBRA (a cryptocurrency), changed one of his arguments in the legal case of the LIBRA scam. Davis told the U.S. court that the project was a memecoin, made for fun and not a serious business investment. This statement completely changed the earlier sentiment of LIBRA. Is Hayden Davis Trying …
Tyler Winklevoss claims JPMorgan paused Gemini's onboarding after he criticized the bank’s data access fees, calling the move anti-competitive.
Another day, another rumor catches fire in the XRP community, and this time involving Hollywood star Sydney Sweeney. A viral social media post claims, “Breaking: Sydney Sweeney hired by Ripple to promote $XRP in their next marketing campaign. $XRP is going to teleport to $568.” The post quickly got traction, with some investors celebrating the …
Story Highlights The live price of the Chiliz token is . Chiliz price could soar to a maximum of $0.30 by the end of 2025. CHZ price with a potential surge could go as high as $2.67 by the end of 2030. Chiliz (CHZ) is the native cryptocurrency of the Socios platform, a blockchain network …
Ethereum’s unstaking queue has reached a new record. As of today, over 733,000 ETH, worth around $2.76 billion, is waiting to be withdrawn. The queue has stretched to 13 days, the longest wait time the network has ever seen. That’s not all. Ethereum now has more than 1 million active validators, with 35.6 million ETH …
Bitcoin looks to be on the verge of a breakdown after rallying to $123,000 all-time highs earlier in the month. This reversal has taken the market by surprise, with the altcoin market, once again, bearing the brunt of the losses. Now, as the Bitcoin price reaches an important level, the questions of whether this is the start of a bear trend or if there will be a bounce in price have become more urgent. Bitcoin Trends Low After New Highs After the reversal back into the $117,000 levels, crypto analyst TehThomas has published an analysis outlining the current Bitcoin price trend and where it could be headed next. So far, the analyst explains that Bitcoin is still trading in a well-defined trend after being rejected from the upper resistance zone at $120,000 multiple times. However, there is still a lot of bite from its support levels below, which could be its saving grace. Related Reading: Cup And Saucer Pattern Says XRP Price Rally Is Not Done As the analyst explains, the fact that the support continues to hold shows that there is still a lot of buying going on for Bitcoin. This puts the support very tight around this area, but also makes it a dangerous territory for the bulls. It is possible that there is a sweep back to these lows, and Thomas explains that such a move would engineer sell-side liquidity. There is also a Fair Value Gap (FVG) at the $121,000 level, which continues to be defended. This is where most of the resistance has come from, pushing the price back below $118,000 multiple times already. Thus, this FVG is the next level to reclaim in the campaign for new highs. Bouncing Back From Lows If the sweep back toward the lows is completed, it is not entirely bearish for the Bitcoin price and could, in fact, be the move that helps to trigger the next wave of uptrend. The analyst explains that buyers would have to step back in at this level, with support sitting firmly at $116,000. This accumulation during consolidation would be inherently bullish. Related Reading: Tether Investments Extend Beyond Bitcoin Amid Record Profits — Details Looking back at the FVG, the analyst explains that it could act as a magnet if the price begins to rise again. Nevertheless, all of this depends on the Bitcoin price dipping back to support and then bouncing off again. The sweep of liquidity at the lows and the bounce would offer confirmation that the price is going to keep trending upward. However, there is still the possibility of a price breakdown from here. Thomas points to an invalidation of the bullish thesis if support at $116,000 fails to hold and there is no immediate recovery. “Bitcoin remains locked in a clear range, and until the breakout happens, the edges of that range offer the best trading opportunities,” the analyst explained. Featured image from Dall.E, chart from TradingView.com
Gemini co-founder Tyler Winklevoss said JPMorgan Chase paused the crypto exchange’s onboarding after he publicly criticized the bank’s new fees for accessing customer banking data. He called the charges “anti-competitive” and warned they could harm fintech and crypto firms. Despite a rocky history, Gemini recently filed confidentially for a US IPO, continuing its growth amid …
Crypto entrepreneur Hayden Davis has admitted in U.S. court filings that the LIBRA project is a memecoin without a formal business plan, denying it was an investment. The case involves $280 million in frozen assets linked to LIBRA. A hearing is scheduled for August 19 in New York to decide on the assets’ fate. This …
Nasdaq-listed Bit Digital intends to raise its authorized share capital from 340 million to 1 billion shares to fund additional Ethereum (ETH) purchases. The plan, approved by the board and set for a September shareholder vote, aims to support the company’s strategy of growing its ETH holdings. Bit Digital is already among the largest public …
Ethereum, the second-largest cryptocurrency with a market cap of $453 billion, has been testing a strong resistance level again and again, and it might finally be ready to break through. Meanwhile, crypto analyst Michael van de Poppe believes that Ethereum could soon hit $4,000, especially if Bitcoin continues climbing toward $120,000. So, is Ethereum getting …
The IBCI index, which tracks Bitcoin’s market cycles, has entered the “distribution zone” for the first time in five months—a range often linked to market excitement and possible price tops. This is the third time it’s reached this zone during the current bull run, but only at its lower boundary (80%), well below major peaks …
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse explained that prime brokers are streamlining large-scale clearing between traditional finance (TradFi) and decentralized finance (DeFi). He noted that, following Ripple’s acquisition of prime broker Hidden Road, institutions can now access unified services—trade execution, clearing, custody, and credit—for both traditional and digital assets. This integration brings efficiency, security, and instant settlement, …
On July 25, spot crypto ETFs recorded strong investor demand, with approximately 1,100 BTC and 122,200 ETH purchased across regulated funds. Bitcoin ETFs posted $130.8 million in net inflows, while Ethereum ETFs attracted an even larger $452.8 million—reflecting heightened institutional and retail interest in both assets. The continued inflows signal growing confidence and appetite for …
A new court filing in the U.S. has revealed a surprising twist in the LIBRA token case. Crypto entrepreneur Hayden Davis now says the token was just a memecoin, not a serious project. But this comes after it was heavily promoted online and even discussed with Argentina’s President. At the same time, large money transfers …
Recently, the Founder of Pi Network, Nicolas Kokkalis, allegedly announced that Pi Wallet may introduce more cryptocurrencies in the future. This move marks a significant development in the network’s digital currencies. Moreover, the network has made several developments, including making of the Pi Coin purchase with fiat currency easier with online methods. Is Pi Launching …
BNB continues to attract attention after surging to a new all-time high (ATH) of $809 on July 23. While short-term profit-taking caused a minor pullback, bullish momentum remains intact — and investors are now asking: Can BNB hit $1,000 next? BNB Price Action – July 2025 Overview BNB started the month at $646.31. In the …
The Shiba Inu price is back in the spotlight after a massive Coinbase transfer of 5 trillion SHIB shakes the broader market and sparks speculation across the crypto community. With uncertainty surrounding the intent of the large-scale SHIB transfer, the transaction has drawn significant attention and comments from crypto watchers, especially as it comes on the heels of a recent crash in the meme coin’s price. Related Reading: The US Is A Bitcoin Whale—Arkham Clarifies BTC Holdings After Brief Panic Whale Moves Fuel Shiba Inu Price Speculation A new report from Whale Alert on X social media has confirmed a jaw-dropping transfer of 5 trillion SHIB, worth approximately $69.98 million from crypto exchange Coinbase to an unknown wallet. The move has reignited market discussions, closely following a significant crash in the meme coin’s price that erased weeks of gains. CoinMarketCap’s data shows that Shiba Inu is now trading at $0.000014, down by more than 7% in just a few days. Notably, the 5 trillion SHIB transfer by the anonymous whale has raised eyebrows across the crypto community, with many expressing their astonishment over the sheer size of the transaction and others viewing it as a calculated move. The timing and size of the transfer have also led some to interpret it as a bearish signal, potentially indicating an upcoming sell-off, which could lead to further declines in the meme coin’s price. Others assert that the tokens have been deliberately taken off the active trading market and put into a vault, hinting at a strategic supply reduction. If conditions remain optimal, this could set the stage for a possible liquidity squeeze. In addition, as demand returns to the market, the crypto member states that Shiba Inu could face a thin wall of available supply, potentially triggering a price rebound. What’s more, the lack of clear information regarding the receiving wallet has only added to the speculation, with a community member suggesting that the entity, the 5,000,000,000,000 SHIB transfer, may have been driven by insider knowledge. Typically, whale moves of this magnitude tend to influence market sentiment, potentially triggering sharp price reactions and raising questions about possible coordinated activity. Market Eyes Possible Price Revival Beyond the initial shock of the 5 trillion SHIB transfer and its potential implications on price action and whale activity, many in the crypto space are beginning to draw connections to a broader bullish trend or possible price resurgence. Some crypto members believe that the reemergence of high-value whale entities could be a potential precursor of big price moves. Related Reading: Crypto’s Golden Rule Just Got Broken, According To Analyst Others suggest that this move could trigger the start of a meme coin season, where speculative assets like Shiba Inu or Dogecoin experience renewed investor interest and dramatic price surges. Historically, large and sudden whale movements often precede market-wide interest and price rallies in meme tokens, particularly when those moves significantly shrink supply and hint at potential future accumulation. Featured image from Pexels, chart from TradingView
SharpLink is making bold moves to ramp up its Ethereum treasury. According to data from Lookonchain, SharpLink transferred $145 million USDC to Galaxy Digital’s OTC wallet, which means that another big Ethereum buy is likely on the way. SharpLink(@SharpLinkGaming) transferred 145M $USDC to Galaxy Digital OTC wallet to buy more $ETH 30 mins ago.https://t.co/ei8uTlXObD pic.twitter.com/hdT4pbnYyP— …
Since July 22, the XRP market has declined by 13.65%, with selling pressure intensifying. Despite the sudden plunge, support levels between $3.06 and $3.10 have remained resilient, signaling potential price stabilization in the near term. With new XRP-based treasury initiatives launching and regulatory uncertainty over ETF approvals mounting, traders and analysts are closely watching for …
BlackRock's ETHA leads with $440 million as Ether ETFs stretch their inflow streak to 16 days, pushing total net assets to $20.66 billion.
HBAR rallies after being added to Robinhood’s crypto lineup, while a technical analyst suggests $3.30 could be possible if the token clears a key resistance level.