The Tornado Cash co-founder's legal team argued he "had nothing to do" with hackers using the crypto mixing service as his criminal trial kicked off.
Ether reclaims $3,000 and breaks key technical levels, setting the stage for a potential 1,110% rally.
Big banks have been weighing an entry into the stablecoin market as the US Congress debates digital assets regulation.
Ethereum’s price action in the past seven days has seen it finally touch the $3,000 resistance zone for the first time in months. This interesting move comes amid growing institutional attention caused by the massive inflows into Spot Ethereum ETFs and Bitcoin’s recent climb to new all-time highs. Ethereum has gained over 17% in the past seven days alone, reaching a new local high of $3,065. Interestingly, bullish technical structures are starting to emerge that could send the ETH price soaring toward new all-time highs. Two analysts have now spotted classic bullish setups, both hinting at a significant rally on the horizon. Cup And Handle Pattern Points To $4,200 If Breakout Holds The first analyst, known as @CryptosBatman on the social media platform X, shared a daily candlestick chart of Ethereum, where a pure ‘cup and handle’ pattern is visible over the past four months. The pattern, which started in early March, shows a rounded bottom that dipped to as low as $1,400, followed by a minor consolidation that formed the handle portion. Now, recent price action has caused ETH to break out of the neckline around $2,850. A technical projection from this neckline points to a 45% move to a price target just below $4,200. Related Reading: Ethereum Is Already Outperforming Bitcoin In July, Is Altcoin Season Here? According to this analyst, Ethereum’s breakout from the cup and handle pattern has formed in the middle of powerful fundamentals. Ethereum is now beginning to outperform Bitcoin in terms of short-term returns, and exchange reserves have dropped to an eight-year low. These are both fundamental signals of strong holding behavior and reduced sell-side pressure. With these metrics aligning with the technical breakout, @CryptosBatman believes Ethereum could be next in line to break its all-time high, possibly before the end of Q3. Weekly Chart Echoes Previous 42% Rally Another crypto market technician, CryptoBullet, expressed a similar sentiment on the social media platform X. This analyst referenced Ethereum’s weekly candlestick chart to support his outlook. He pointed to the formation of last week’s massive green breakout candle that has pushed the price above a major supply-resistance zone around $2,850. This move, as shown in the chart below, mirrors the same structure that caused a 42% rally between February and March 2024, when ETH moved from the $2,900 level up to nearly $4,100 within a matter of weeks. Related Reading: Ethereum To Outperform Bitcoin: Buy Before Mid-August, Analyst Warns If that price action is replicated in this current setup, Ethereum could again be on track to test $4,200 in the next three to four weeks. This puts the timeline of a $4,200 price target sometime in August 2025. The projection is shown with the vertical price range box drawn in the chart above, which maps a 42% upside from the breakout zone. Interestingly, this projection relies on the $2,800 price level, which previously acted as resistance, now flipping to support and preventing any sustained retracements below the $2,900 to $2,850 range. At the time of writing, Ethereum is trading at $2,980, having reached an intraday high of $3,074. Featured image from iStock, chart from Tradingview.com
ProShares launched two exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that seek to deliver 2x returns on the daily price movement of Solana (SOL) and XRP, adding leveraged exposure to the firm’s expanding roster of crypto-linked products, according to a July 15 announcement. The ProShares Ultra Solana ETF (SLON) targets 200% of Solana’s daily performance, while the ProShares Ultra […]
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Fairshake reported raising $52 billion from the crypto industry in the first half of 2025, at a time when candidates previously supported by the PAC were providing crucial votes.
Rising US inflation tempers investors’ interest rate cut hopes, leaving Bitcoin at a critical juncture below $120,000.
Standard Chartered has launched spot trading for Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) through its institutional crypto platform, expanding its presence in digital assets just as U.S. regulatory and investor attention turns sharply toward stablecoins. The launch follows a series of high-level meetings across Washington, New York, and Boston, where Geoffrey Kendrick, the bank’s Head of […]
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Cantor Fitzgerald's aggressive Bitcoin acquisition could significantly influence institutional crypto adoption and market dynamics globally.
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President Donald Trump urged House Republicans on July 15 to support a procedural motion that would advance three crypto bills during the chamber’s “Crypto Week,” but lawmakers resisted the bill in today’s voting session. Trump wrote on Truth Social that “all Republicans should vote yes,” arguing that the GENIUS Act will keep the US “lightyears ahead” of China and Europe […]
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Ethereum is undergoing a critical test after breaking above the key $2,850 resistance level and reaching a local high of $3,080. Since then, ETH has retraced by less than 5%, holding steady and showing signs of strength amid broader market volatility. The ability to maintain levels above $2,850 is being closely watched by traders and analysts as a potential launchpad for the next leg higher. Related Reading: Ethereum Supply Locked Hits New ATH: Smart Money Bets On Long-Term Growth Market sentiment remains increasingly optimistic, fueled by strong fundamentals and signs of institutional accumulation. According to on-chain data, SharpLink Gaming—one of the first Nasdaq-listed companies to develop a treasury strategy centered on Ethereum—purchased another $73,210,000 worth of ETH yesterday. This marks another strong signal that smart money is confident in Ethereum’s long-term value. As the crypto market awaits key developments from US regulators during “Crypto Week,” Ethereum’s price action and on-chain indicators remain aligned with a bullish outlook. If ETH can hold current levels and build momentum, the path toward $3,500 becomes increasingly realistic. With rising institutional demand and strong network fundamentals—including record ETH staking—Ethereum appears well-positioned to lead the next phase of the altcoin market rally. SharpLink Becomes Largest Public ETH Holder With $611M in Ethereum SharpLink Gaming has officially become the largest publicly known holder of Ethereum, with total holdings now reaching 205,634 ETH, valued at approximately $611 million. This milestone positions the Nasdaq-listed company at the forefront of institutional Ethereum adoption, setting a new benchmark for corporate treasury strategies in the crypto space. Top analyst Ted Pillows confirmed the latest purchase through on-chain data, revealing that the transaction originated from a Coinbase Prime hot wallet, commonly used by institutions for large-scale acquisitions. This move signals increasing confidence in Ethereum’s long-term value, particularly as companies begin diversifying beyond Bitcoin to gain exposure to smart contract infrastructure. Ethereum’s technical setup remains strong, with price holding well above the $2,850 support zone following its recent move to $3,080. At the same time, fundamentals continue to improve. The ETH supply staked has reached new all-time highs, indicating that more long-term holders are locking up their assets rather than selling into strength. Combined with increased institutional interest, this reflects growing conviction in Ethereum’s role as a foundational layer for Web3. The coming weeks promise to be pivotal. With market sentiment turning bullish and Ethereum gaining traction in corporate circles, the stage is set for a sustained upward move, especially if broader macro and regulatory conditions remain favorable. Related Reading: $30B In Bitcoin Added By Accumulator Wallets: Are Long-Term Players Preparing Early? ETH Holds Above Key Breakout Zone Ethereum’s 3-day chart shows a bullish continuation pattern, with price currently holding at $2,978 after recently breaking through a critical resistance zone at $2,850. The breakout marked a shift in momentum following a prolonged consolidation phase and pushed ETH to a local high of $3,041.41. Although a slight retracement followed, the current structure remains strong as bulls successfully defend the $2,850–$2,900 area. This level is particularly important as it aligns with multiple technical indicators. The 200-day simple moving average (SMA) sits at $2,805.46, now acting as dynamic support. ETH also remains well above the 50-day and 100-day SMAs, currently at $2,244.80 and $2,661.68, confirming that the broader trend has turned bullish. Related Reading: Bitcoin Long-Term Holders Remain Steady As CDD Normalizes After False Alarm Volume remains elevated, suggesting continued buying interest on dips. If ETH holds above $2,850 in the coming sessions, the next logical target is the $3,300–$3,500 zone, where previous highs and psychological resistance converge. Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView
In a major blow for the crypto industry, several bills championed by President Donald Trump failed to pass a crucial procedural vote in the House of Representatives on Tuesday. According to CNBC, the final tally stood at 196-223, with 13 Republican representatives siding with Democrats to block the motion, marking a rare moment of dissent among House Republicans. House Rejects Key Crypto Legislation The proposed legislation included notable measures such as the GENIUS Act, which aimed to establish regulatory clarity for cryptocurrencies including stablecoins, which have gained notable traction over the past months among traditional firms. In light of the failed vote, House leadership has indicated plans to hold another vote later in the day. However, it remains uncertain whether this subsequent vote will address the same bills or if amendments will be made to appease those who opposed the original motion. Related Reading: Unraveling The Bitcoin Boom: Experts Decode Record $123,000 Surge This vote occurred during “Crypto Week,” a period enthusiastically promoted by President Trump in an earlier Tuesday post on the social media site X (formerly Twitter), in which the president stated: The GENIUS Act is going to put our Great Nation lightyears ahead of China, Europe, and all others, who are trying endlessly to catch up, but they just can’t do it. Digital Assets are the FUTURE, and we are leading by a lot! Get the first Vote done this afternoon (ALL REPUBLICANS SHOULD VOTE YES!). Market Reacts Negatively Despite the optimism surrounding “Crypto Week,” the failure of the vote sent ripples through the market. Notable crypto-linked stocks took a hit in response, with shares of stablecoin issuer Circle (CRCL) plummeting more than 7% toward $195. Related Reading: TD Cowen Projects Bitcoin At $155K By Year-End, Raises Strategy’s Price Target After the news broke, crypto exchange Coinbase (COIN) also saw its stock decline by over 4%, while digital asset firm Marathon Digital Holdings (MARA) experienced a dip of more than 2%. Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com
Traders pin their ETH price target at $3,400 as Ether treasury purchases and ETF inflows propel Ether price.
Tokens launched through exchange‑run launchpads delivered double‑digit returns in 202, yet the fundraising channel still burdens retail users with steep valuations and opaque allocations, MEXC Research said in a July 15 report. The report reviewed dozens of offerings across centralized exchange (CEX) and decentralized exchange (DEX) platforms. MEXC recorded five listings in the first half of the […]
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Ethereum (ETH) price rallied 3 percent in the past 24 hours to reach a daily local high of about $3090. The large-cap altcoin, with a fully diluted valuation of about $370 billion, gained nearly 5 percent against Bitcoin (BTC) in the past 24 hours, thus confirming the onset of the 2025 altseason. In the weekly …
Despite its anti-crypto stance, Vanguard is now the biggest institutional backer of the world’s most aggressive Bitcoin holder.
While crypto markets immediately sank on the news that the House had failed to advance its plans for digital asset legislation, prices recovered quickly.
Speaking on his bank's second quarter earnings call, the famous crypto skeptic acknowledged that stablecoins are "real."
Bitcoin’s post-all-time high sell-off is par for the course, and charts suggest buyers could step in around $113,000.
Jane Fraser told analysts the bank is evaluating stablecoin issuance and advancing tokenized deposit solutions as part of a broader digital finance strategy.
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon said on a July 15 earnings call that the bank will launch products tied to stablecoins and its deposit coin as part of a broader payments strategy. As CNBC reported, Dimon said the firm “will be involved” in both formats to master the technology and protect market share. Banks refine stablecoin playbooks […]
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Ethereum has broken through the key resistance level that had capped its upside for weeks. After a period of consolidation, ETH gained momentum with higher targets on the table and bullish sentiment starting to build. This breakout may mark the beginning of the next bullish momentum, as technical signals point toward further upside. Bullish Structure Builds Above Key Support Levels An analyst known as LSplayQ reported on X that the Ethereum price has recently completed a rounded bottom formation on the 1-day chart, signaling a long-term trend reversal, and shifting the market sentiment from bearish to bullish. Related Reading: Ethereum Shorts Reach Record Levels, How To Stay Positioned For A Breakout Following this information, the ETH price has entered a consolidation phase, forming a tight range just below the $2,880 resistance level. This phase of sideways movement suggests a pause as the market digests recent gains. Ethereum has successfully broken above the $2,880 resistance, while confirming a bullish breakout. This breakout marks the beginning of a fresh upward trend and reinforces the bullish reversal signaled by the rounded bottom. With the breakout confirmed, ETH price is poised to rally toward the 0.618 Fibonacci extension level at $3,588. This target represents an approximate 17% upside from the current price and is often considered a key resistance area where profit-taking or further acceleration could occur. However, if ETH encounters bearish pressure, the price could retrace to the 0.236 Fibonacci level at $2,613. The 0 Fibonacci level at $2,883 will then act as immediate short-term support, while holding above this level will be critical to maintaining the bullish momentum and avoiding a deeper pullback. Crypto analyst TheVALTOR has also revealed that Ethereum has broken the $2,850. This breakout has validated the blue alternative scenario, which had projected a more aggressive bullish path based on the wave count dynamics. Furthermore, the chart shows the completion of an extended red micro wave 3, which is typically the dynamic and impulsive wave within the five-wave sequence. The ETH price is currently in a correction phase and forming wave 4, which TheVALTOR expected to unfold as a sideways consolidation rather than a sharp pullback. Consolidation Zone Tightens Below $3,000 The Ethereum 1-hour chart shows an uptrend in recent hours with a minor pullback. According to Gemxbt on X, this retracement has helped establish strong intraday support around $2,950, the level that buyers are defending with conviction. Related Reading: Ethereum Price Fails to Hold Momentum Above $3K — Correction Ahead? The Relative Strength Index (RSI) sits in neutral territory, signaling balanced momentum that ETH is neither overbought nor oversold. Meanwhile, the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) has flashed a bearish crossover, which may indicate short-term weakness or a period of consolidation before the next decisive move. The key resistance sits at $3,000, which could be a critical level for bullish continuation. This level represents a key psychological threshold that also aligns with previous local highs. Featured image from iStock images, chart from tradingview.com
House Republicans blocked a procedural vote on crypto bills, defense funding, and the Epstein files amendment due to internal divisions.
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Republicans are still planning to pass three pieces of crypto-related legislation, but a majority of members in the House voted against a resolution to consider the bills.
Kraken Derivatives US launched after the exchange’s acquisition of futures platform NinjaTrader earlier this year.
As prominent U.S. crypto insiders and Republicans in Congress push for industry unity on the House's Clarity Act, senators prepare to go their own way.
Most people don’t want or need to know they’re using a blockchain, says Marc Vanlerberghe, Chief Strategy and Marketing Officer at the Algorand Foundation.
Crypto analyst Scrambler has drawn attention to a bullish pattern that is forming for the Cardano price, which could lead to a massive breakout for the altcoin. The analyst noted that ADA might be repeating, with market conditions mirroring the ones that led to an all-time high (ATH). Cardano Prices Eyes 285% Rally To New Highs In a TradingView post, Scrambler predicted that the Cardano price could soon record a 285% rally to reach $2.05. He noted that the 285% potential move mirrors ADA’s past rally from similar conditions. The analyst added that if market sentiment continues improving and the Bitcoin price holds above key levels, then the altcoin might repeat history. Related Reading: Cardano Price Shows Seller Exhaustion Above $0.57 — Bullish Divergence Signals Rally Further commenting on the Cardano price action, Scrambler stated that ADA is showing a major breakout from a long-standing descending channel on the daily timeframe. He highlighted the structure, alluding to a downtrend channel that has been respected for around seven months. He also noted that a breakout has been confirmed with a strong bullish daily candle. Meanwhile, price is hovering around $0.7192, above previous resistance. Scrambler stated that the support levels for the Cardano price are $0.60 and $0.5299. The resistance and long-term targets are $0.8158, $1.0876, $1.3159, and $1.8958. Meanwhile, the ultimate target is the Fibonacci extension above $2.76. The analyst stated that a pullback to between $0.60 and $0.66 could offer re-entry opportunities. Regardless of what happens to the Cardano price in the short term, Scrambler remains bullish in the long term and expects ADA to reach new highs. The analyst also advised market participants to watch for the BTC/ETH correlation. It is worth noting that ADA has shown impressive strength amid this recent crypto market rally. The altcoin has risen by over 25% in the last seven days, despite a recent pullback. ADA To Breakout Against Its BTC Pair In an X post, crypto analyst Sebastian stated that the ADA/BTC chart appears to be ready for a breakout. The analyst added that this is the most important breakout that market participants want to see, with the Cardano price separating itself from the Bitcoin price. Once that happens, the altcoin is likely to outperform the flagship crypto during that period. Related Reading: Cardano Founder Announces $100 Million Bitcoin Buy In Shocking Move To Prop Up ADA Price Sebastian had earlier noted how Bitcoin’s dominance could be breaking down. Based on this, he remarked that alcoins like Cardano are about to rally if this happens. A break in Bitcoin’s dominance could usher in altcoin season, which is bullish for the Cardano price. In the meantime, ADA’s performance still hinges on BTC’s performance. At the time of writing, the Cardano price is trading at around $0.72, down almost 4% in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from Tradingview.com
Opening arguments are set to begin shortly.
JPMorgan's exploration of stablecoin technology highlights the banking sector's adaptation to fintech innovations and regulatory shifts.
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