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Optimism over trade deals has strengthened the bullish sentiment across Asia-Pacific stock markets. US President Trump announced a new trade agreement with Japan, featuring a reduced tariff rate of 15% on Japanese imports (down from 25%) and a significant Japanese investment commitment of US$550 billion into the US. Nikkei 225 surges to 12-month high; Hang Seng climbs on trade truce hopes Japan’s Nikkei 225 soared 3.7% intraday, aiming for its best single-day gain since 10 April 2025, and touched a 12-month peak at 41,255. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index also rose 1% to near a four-year high of 25,405, buoyed by speculation of an extension to the US-China trade truce beyond the 12 August deadline, ahead of next week’s third round of US-China talks in Stockholm. Read more in our medium-term outlook, Nikkei 225 Forecast: Start of new medium-term bullish trend amid rising JGB yields Singapore STI extends record run; Australia’s ASX 200 rises on energy and materials Singapore’s Straits Times Index is on pace for its 13th straight all-time closing high, rising 0.4% intraday to 4,226. Meanwhile, Australia’s ASX 200 gained 0.7% to close at 8,737, driven by strength in energy and materials sectors. US dollar mixed in Asia after two-day slide; risk-on currencies outperform The US dollar traded mixed during the Asia session following a two-day decline in the Dollar Index, which fell to 97.40, breaching its 20-day moving average of 97.60. Risk-on currencies outperformed: the New Zealand dollar gained 0.2% and the Australian dollar 0.1%, while safe havens like the Japanese yen and Swiss franc each slipped 0.2% against the greenback. BoJ Uchida's dovish remarks triggered yen weakness post-trade deal The yen’s softness was reinforced by dovish comments from BoJ Deputy Governor Uchida, who signalled no urgency to raise interest rates, even after the US-Japan trade announcement, dampening the currency’s appeal in a risk-on environment. Gold pulls back from 5-week high amid optimism and overbought signals Gold (XAU/USD) dipped -0.2% after reaching a five-week high of US$3,431, pressured by improved risk sentiment and overbought momentum indicators. Despite the pullback, the yellow metal maintains its short-term bullish structure with key support at US$3,385/3,360. Crude oil extends losses despite risk-on tone; key support in focus WTI crude oil failed to mirror the equity market’s optimism, sliding -0.3% intraday to US$66.30, marking its fourth consecutive daily decline. Prices are now nearing critical range support at US$65.20, in place since 24 June, suggesting the potential for a bearish breakdown. Economic data releases Fig 1: Key data for today’s Asia mid-session (Source: MarketPulse) Chart of the day – WTI crude at risk of bearish breakdown from 4-week range Fig 2: WTI crude minor trend as of 23 July 2025 (Source: TradingView) After the horrendous plunge of -17% seen in two days from 23 June to 25 June, the West Texas crude has been trading within a sideways range configuration. Several technical elements now suggest a potential bearish breakdown from the 4-week range. The price actions of West Texas crude oil have traded below its 20-day moving average for the fourth consecutive session after a bearish reaction from its key 200-day moving average on last Friday, 18 July. In addition, the hourly RSI momentum indicator has been capped below by a parallel descending trendline resistance in place since 18 July, which indicates the lack of bullish momentum. Watch the US$67.40 key short-term pivotal resistance (also the 20-day moving average). A break below the range support of US$65.20 triggers the bearish breakdown to expose the next intermediate support at US$62.75 (see Fig 2). On the other hand, a clearance above US$67.40 negates the bearish tone to retest the range resistance at US$68.50/69.15 (also the 200-day moving average). Opinions are the authors'; not necessarily that of OANDA Business Information & Services, Inc. or any of its affiliates, subsidiaries, officers or directors. The provided publication is for informational and educational purposes only. If you would like to reproduce or redistribute any of the content found on MarketPulse, an award winning forex, commodities and global indices analysis and news site service produced by OANDA Business Information & Services, Inc., please refer to the MarketPulse Terms of Use. Visit https://www.marketpulse.com/ to find out more about the beat of the global markets. © 2025 OANDA Business Information & Services Inc.

The Solana price has slowly crept up over the last few weeks, moving from a low of $127 back in June to now trading over $200 at the time of this report. This surge has been propelled forward by the emergence of new runners on the blockchain such as the likes of USELESS, moving SOL toward the coveted $200 market. However, questions abound as to how long this rally could be sustained and if a bearish scenario could see it crashing back downward. Solana Price Faces Pressure From Bears Despite bullishness being the order of the day, a crypto analyst has sounded the alarm of bearish pressure mounting for Solana. In the analysis, they explain that the rally that pushed the digital asset over the $190 mark recently was actually a textbook fakeout. This rally had taken the Solana price above the resistance that had been mounting at $170, clearing a path for the rally to $200. This has allowed for a liquidity sweep at these high levels. But now there is a roadblock for the altcoin that could send it back down. The crypto analyst explains that the Solana price is still trading inside the ascending channel despite the rally. Thus, this means that the breakout failed at the time. Such failure suggests that there is not enough strength propping up the price, leaving it vulnerable to bears. Two likely bearish scenarios were presented by the analyst in response to this. The first was that there would be a direct drop into the maximum pain level (MPL), which lies around $162.30, making it the key downside target. But with the price already breaking above $190, this is unlikely. The second and most likely scenario is the move up to retest highs before a drop. It could also alternatively form a lower high before dropping, leading to a steep decline. Regardless, both roads lead to the same destination, and that is the fact that the price drops toward the MPL level. SOL Open Interest Hits Record Levels The surge in the price has triggered a rapid increase in interest in Solana, and this has seen the open interest for the altcoin hit new all-time highs. The open interest is the total sum of short and long positions open for an asset, and according to data from the Coinglass website, the Solana open interest has now crossed $10.96 billion to surpass its previous high of $8.79 billion. Interestingly, though, the Solana price is still much lower compared to where it was the last time open interest hit new highs. This could suggest that there could be some steam left before the SOL price begins to slow down again.

An analyst has pointed out that XRP has broken out of a Bull Pennant on the weekly chart and may now be setting its sights on this target. XRP Has Surged Above Bull Pennant Recently In a new post on X, analyst Ali Martinez has talked about how XRP has exited above a Bull Pennant recently. The Bull Pennant refers to a technical analysis (TA) pattern that forms when an asset’s price succeeds a sharp upwards move with a period of consolidation between two converging trendlines. Bull Pennants are similar to Bull Flags, with the main difference being that flags involve parallel channels instead. Just like in the case of the Bull Flag, the initial uptrend forms the ‘pole,’ but the consolidation channel here is known as the ‘pennant.’ When the price is trading inside the pennant portion of the pattern, it’s likely to face resistance at the upper level and support at the lower one. An escape out of either of these levels might signal a breakout in that direction. Bull Pennants are considered to be continuation patterns, so a breakout may be assumed to be more probable in the bullish direction. That is, the asset can be more likely to surge above the resistance line. Like the Bull Pennant, there is also the Bear Pennant. This TA pattern works much in the same way, except for the fact that the pole is represented by a downwards move and that a bearish breakout is more likely. Now, here is the chart shared by the analyst that shows the pattern that the weekly price of XRP was trading inside until recently: As displayed in the above graph, the weekly price of XRP was earlier witnessing consolidation inside a Bull Pennant, but this month, the asset finally found a break as its price exited out of the pattern in a sharp manner. Usually, Bull Pennant breakouts are considered to be of the same length as the pole. Based on this, the analyst has drawn a potential breakout for the cryptocurrency in the chart. The target that it leads to is $15. If such a bull run does occur for XRP, then its price would have surged by a whopping 320%. It now remains to be seen whether the Bull Pennant would actually end up holding for the asset. XRP Price The altcoins have taken off recently and XRP has been no exception, as its price has reached the $3.56 mark after a rally of almost 22% over the last week.

Solana started a fresh increase above the $185 zone. SOL price is now correcting gains and might find bids near the $195 support zone SOL price started a fresh upward move above the $185 and $192 levels against the US Dollar. The price is now trading above $195 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There is a key bullish trend line forming with support at $199 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could start a fresh increase if it clears the $205 resistance zone. Solana Price Gains Momentum Solana price started a decent increase after it cleared the $180 resistance, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. SOL climbed above the $185 level to enter a short-term positive zone. The price even smashed the $200 resistance. A high was formed at $207 and the price is now correcting gains. There was a move below the $205 level and toward the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $178 swing low to the $207 high. Solana is now trading above $195 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There is also a key bullish trend line forming with support at $199 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair. On the upside, the price is facing resistance near the $205 level. The next major resistance is near the $208 level. The main resistance could be $215. A successful close above the $215 resistance zone could set the pace for another steady increase. The next key resistance is $232. Any more gains might send the price toward the $245 level. Are Downsides Limited In SOL? If SOL fails to rise above the $208 resistance, it could start another decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $199 zone and the trend line. The first major support is near the $195 level. A break below the $195 level might send the price toward the $192 support zone or the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $178 swing low to the $207 high. If there is a close below the $192 support, the price could decline toward the $185 support in the near term. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for SOL/USD is losing pace in the bullish zone. Hourly Hours RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for SOL/USD is above the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $199 and $192. Major Resistance Levels – $208 and $215.

Bitcoin’s price remains in a zone where it is seeing little upward momentum as it continues to hover below its recent all-time high. After reaching above $123,000 earlier this month, the asset has pulled back slightly, trading at $119,343 at the time of writing. This represents a 2% gain over the past week but still leaves BTC roughly 3% below its recent peak. The muted price action reflects a market that appears to be consolidating amid diverging signals from on-chain indicators and regional demand metrics. Recent analysis from CryptoQuant contributors points to a weakening appetite for Bitcoin in both the US and South Korea, two markets that have historically contributed significant trading volume. A closer look at exchange activity and regional pricing premiums suggests a potential shift in investor behavior, as profit-taking becomes more prominent and traders appear hesitant to buy at current levels. Regional Premiums Point to Lower Demand from US and South Korea According to a post by CryptoQuant analyst Arab Chain, the Coinbase Premium Index, which measures the price difference between Bitcoin on Coinbase and other global exchanges, has failed to climb significantly despite BTC reaching record highs in July. The index remained around levels seen in June, suggesting that US investors using Coinbase have not been aggressively buying Bitcoin during the rally. Arab Chain noted that the index’s movement toward negative territory alongside Bitcoin’s price increase may indicate profit-taking among American investors. This implies that some may be anticipating a correction before re-entering the market. Similarly, the Korea Premium Index has declined, signaling reduced demand from retail investors in South Korea. This index reflects the spread between Bitcoin’s price on Korean exchanges and global averages. The negative trend suggests Korean traders have been selling below the global average, with weak buying interest on local platforms. Arab Chain interprets this as retail traders possibly waiting for a discount to reenter the market, indicating caution among individual investors in Asia’s key crypto hub. Exchange Inflows Suggest Rising Sell Pressure Adding to the picture, another CryptoQuant contributor, ShayanMarkets, highlighted a notable development in BTC’s on-chain activity. The latest data reveals Bitcoin has experienced its largest net inflow to exchanges since July 2024. Typically, large inflows signal that holders are preparing to sell, increasing supply on trading platforms and contributing to potential downward price pressure. ShayanMarkets explained that this behavior, especially when occurring near all-time highs, may indicate institutional or fund-driven profit-taking. Such moves often align with efforts to reduce risk exposure during overextended market rallies. Historically, spikes in exchange inflows have been followed by price corrections, making this a trend to monitor closely. However, the redistribution of capital from Bitcoin into other assets may benefit the broader crypto market. The analyst noted that altcoins could see renewed interest as funds rotate out of BTC. If the trend continues, traders may observe increased volatility and speculative movement across alternative tokens in the short term. Featured image created with DALL-E, Chart from TradingView

XRP price started a fresh increase and traded above the $3.40 zone. The price is now consolidating gains and might aim for a fresh increase above the $3.550 zone. XRP price started a fresh increase above the $3.420 zone. The price is now trading above $3.450 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a short-term bullish trend line forming with support at $3.480 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could start another increase if it stays above the $3.350 zone. XRP Price Eyes Fresh Increase XRP price started a fresh increase after it settled above the $3.350 level, beating Bitcoin and Ethereum. The price was able to climb above the $3.50 resistance level. The bulls remained in action and the price gained pace for a move above $3.550 barrier. Finally, the price tested the $3.650 zone. A high was formed at $3.660 and the price recently corrected some gains. A low was formed at $3.425 and the price is now consolidating. There was a move above the 50% Fib retracement level of the recent decline from the $3.650 swing high to the $3.425 low. The price is now trading above $3.450 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is also a short-term bullish trend line forming with support at $3.480 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair. On the upside, the price might face resistance near the $3.550 level or the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the recent decline from the $3.650 swing high to the $3.425 low. The first major resistance is near the $3.60 level. A clear move above the $3.60 resistance might send the price toward the $3.650 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $3.720 resistance or even $3.80 in the near term. The next major hurdle for the bulls might be near the $4.00 zone. Another Drop? If XRP fails to clear the $3.550 resistance zone, it could start another decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $3.480 level. The next major support is near the $3.420 level. If there is a downside break and a close below the $3.420 level, the price might continue to decline toward the $3.350 support. The next major support sits near the $3.320 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 – $3.420 and $3.350. Major Resistance Levels – $3.550 and $3.660.

Ethereum price started a fresh increase above the $3,720 zone. ETH is now showing bullish signs and might continue to rise toward the $3,850 zone. Ethereum started a fresh increase above the $3,720 level. The price is trading above $3,670 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a key bullish trend line forming with support at $3,670 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could start a fresh increase if it remains supported above the $3,650 zone in the near term. Ethereum Price Aims Fresh Increase Above $3,800 Ethereum price started a fresh increase above the $3,660 zone, outperforming Bitcoin. ETH price gained pace for a move above the $3,720 resistance zone to remain in a positive zone. The bulls even pumped the price above $3,800. Finally, it tested the $3,860 zone. A high was formed at $3,859 and the price recently corrected some gains. There was a move below the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $3,481 swing low to the $3,859 high. The price tested the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $3,481 swing low to the $3,859 high. Ethereum price is now trading above $3,650 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is also a key bullish trend line forming with support at $3,670 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. On the upside, the price could face resistance near the $3,770 level. The next key resistance is near the $3,800 level. The first major resistance is near the $3,850 level. A clear move above the $3,850 resistance might send the price toward the $3,920 resistance. An upside break above the $3,920 resistance might call for more gains in the coming sessions. In the stated case, Ether could rise toward the $4,000 resistance zone or even $4,200 in the near term. Are Downsides Supported In ETH? If Ethereum fails to clear the $3,770 resistance, it could start a downside correction. Initial support on the downside is near the $3,670 level. The first major support sits near the $3,650 zone. A clear move below the $3,620 support might push the price toward the $3,550 support. Any more losses might send the price toward the $3,450 support level in the near term. The next key support sits at $3,320. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for ETH/USD is losing momentum in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI – The RSI for ETH/USD is now above the 50 zone. Major Support Level – $3,670 Major Resistance Level – $3,800

Solana (SOL) has crossed the $200 mark for the first time in months, sparking a frenzy of discussion across major social media platforms. Solana Social Dominance Has Spiked To Highest Since Early June In a new post on X, analytics firm Santiment has talked about how the crowd has reacted to the latest rally in Solana’s price. The metric of relevance here is the “Social Dominance,” which tells us about the degree of attention that a given coin is receiving on social media relative to the top 100 cryptocurrencies by market cap. The indicator is based on another, known as the Social Volume. The Social Volume measures the unique number of posts/messages/threads on these platforms that are making mentions of the asset. The Social Dominance takes the Social Volume of a coin and calculates what percentage of the combined Social Volume of the hundred largest assets in the sector that it makes up for. Below is the chart shared by Santiment that shows the trend in the indicator for Solana over the last few months: As displayed in the above graph, the Solana Social Dominance has just witnessed a sharp increase, indicating that interest in the asset has surged among social media users. The spike in attention toward SOL has come following a notable rally in its price, which has taken it past the $200 level for the first time since early 2025. The asset now makes up for 8.9% of all cryptocurrency-related discussions, the highest since June 6th. Though while some market interest can be positive, an excess of it has generally proven to be a bearish sign in the past. As such, the spike in the Social Dominance of the coin may be something to keep an eye on, as FOMO developing among the crowd could potentially impede the price run. In the same chart, the analytics firm has also attached the data for another Solana indicator: Development Activity. This metric measures, as its name suggests, the total amount of work that the developers of the project are putting in on its public GitHub repositories. The indicator gauges development work in terms of ‘events,’ where an event is any action made by the developer on the repository, like the push of a commit or the creation of a fork. From the graph, it’s visible that the Development Activity of Solana has witnessed a rise recently and has climbed back above 63 events per day. This is the highest value for the metric since May 22nd. Thus, it would appear that the developers of the project are ramping up their effort alongside the price surge. SOL Price At the time of writing, Solana is floating around $203, up more than 27% in the last seven days.

Bitcoin price is eyeing a fresh increase above the $118,000 resistance. BTC must clear the $120,000 resistance zone to continue higher in the near term. Bitcoin started a fresh increase after it cleared the $118,000 zone. The price is trading above $118,500 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There was a break above a bearish trend line with resistance at $118,000 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair might start another increase if it clears the $120,000 resistance zone. Bitcoin Price Aims Higher Bitcoin price started a correction phase below the $118,500 support zone. BTC dipped below the $118,000 level and tested the $116,200 zone. A low was formed at $116,260 and the price started another increase. There was a decent move above the $118,000 and $118,500 levels. Besides, there was a break above a bearish trend line with resistance at $118,000 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair. However, the pair struggled to surpass the $120,000 resistance zone. A high was formed near $120,237 and the price is now consolidating gains near the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $116,260 swing low to the $120,237 high. Bitcoin is now trading above $118,500 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. Immediate resistance on the upside is near the $119,800 level. The first key resistance is near the $120,200 level. The next resistance could be $121,000. A close above the $121,000 resistance might send the price further higher. In the stated case, the price could rise and test the $122,500 resistance level. Any more gains might send the price toward the $122,500 level. The main target could be $123,200. Another Drop In BTC? If Bitcoin fails to rise above the $120,200 resistance zone, it could start another decline. Immediate support is near the $119,200 level. The first major support is near the $118,500 level. The next support is now near the $118,200 zone. Any more losses might send the price toward the $116,500 support in the near term. The main support sits at $115,000, below which BTC might continue to move down. 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 above the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $119,200, followed by $118,500. Major Resistance Levels – $120,200 and $121,000.

📉 Análise Técnica: DXY testa região de suporte após falha no breakout Por Igor Pereira Analista de Mercado e Membro Junior WallStreet NYSE (DXY – 1H) O índice DXY apresenta movimento de correção após não conseguir sustentar o breakout da linha de tendência de baixa (LTB) traçada desde o início de julho. 📍Pontos Técnicos Observados: Breakout da LTB: Confirmado no dia 15, mas seguido por forte rejeição com volume crescente, sinalizando falta de continuidade institucional. IMB (Imbalance): Marcado na faixa de 97.35–97.45, funcionou como suporte intradiário, com compradores tentando defender a região. Zona de Rejeição: O preço testou resistência nas faixas 97.812 / 97.696 / 97.551, mas falhou em fechar acima — indicando interesse vendedor institucional nas regiões. 📊 Volume: Nota-se aumento no volume no momento da quebra da LTB e posteriormente durante o sell-off, indicando participação ativa dos grandes players e potencial redistribuição. 🔍 Cenário Atual e Oportunidades Técnicas Cenário 1 – Reteste e queda: Caso o preço reteste a região de 97.55–97.70 e volte a cair com volume crescente, poderemos ver novo movimento de baixa rumo à mínima da semana, com alvo imediato em 97.20 e, em extensão, 96.95. Cenário 2 – Recuperação estrutural: Se o índice conseguir sustentar acima da IMB e romper 97.70 com candle de força, o mercado pode buscar os níveis superiores: Alvo 1: 97.81 (resistência técnica intradiária) Alvo 2: 98.19 (nível chave do topo anterior e POC) 🌍 Impacto no Mercado O movimento atual do DXY influencia diretamente os principais pares de moedas e commodities: XAU/USD (Ouro): Dólar mais fraco favorece retomada do ouro rumo às máximas históricas. EUR/USD e GBP/USD: Ganham força técnica caso o DXY mantenha o viés baixista. Commodities: Tendem a se valorizar com o recuo do dólar, principalmente petróleo e metais preciosos.

In a fresh post to X on 21 July, long-time cryptoc sceptic and gold advocate Peter Schiff urged holders of Ethereum (ETH) to exit while prices hover “near the upper end of its trading range.” “If you own any, this is a great time to sell,” he wrote, adding that—painful though it was for him to admit—flipping the proceeds into Bitcoin “is a better trade than holding Ether.” Sell Ethereum, Buy Bitcoin Schiff doubled down when quizzed by followers. “It’s not [better] as far as I’m concerned. I’m just looking at the charts,” he replied, arguing that Ethereum’s narrative faces “more acknowledged competition” than Bitcoin’s digital-gold storyline. At pixel time Ether changes hands at roughly $3,650 while Bitcoin trades just above $118,000, putting the ETH/BTC ratio near 0.031—toward the lower half of its five-year range. Schiff contends the ratio’s weakness reflects a structural bear market for Ether against Bitcoin. “I think Ether is in a bear market in terms of Bitcoin, and I think it just had a bear-market rally,” he told one user who pressed him for fundamentals, concluding: “So if you want to own crypto, selling Ether to buy Bitcoin makes sense.” Not everyone was persuaded. Veteran cycle watcher TechDev responded drily, “Thank you for your service sir,” reposting Schiff’s February “party is over” call that preceded Bitcoin’s spring rally. A Familiar Refrain—And A familiar Outcome Schiff’s latest chart-based admonition follows a string of bearish milestones that have mis-timed every major leg of Bitcoin’s secular advance. On 25 February he declared, “Turn out the lights, the #Bitcoin 100K party is over… the bear market is just getting started.” Less than five months later, Bitcoin still hovers comfortably above $118,000. Only a month after that February warning he predicted a full-blown crash to $10,000 once gold reaches $5,000, reasoning that Bitcoin would capitulate “95 % from its 2021 peak.” In late 2023 he ran a Twitter poll and concluded—contrary to the vote—that Bitcoin would “crash before the ETF launch.” Spot ETFs were approved in January 2024; Bitcoin never looked back. Back in November 2018, with Bitcoin trading at $3,800, he insisted it could “easily drop another 80 % from here, and at $750 it would still be expensive.” The rest is history. Now, Schiff argues that Ethereum’s smart-contract dominance is eroding as Layer-1 competitors gain mind-share and as regulators inch toward approving other altcoin spot ETFs. Whether the latest call joins the growing archive of ill-timed bearishness will turn on the ETH/BTC cross. If altcoin rotation doesn’t continue, Schiff may finally chalk up a win; if the ratio rolls over, his chart-reading case for a relative trade into Bitcoin will be vindicated even as his absolute bear thesis remains unproven. For now, the market is reserving judgment. At press time, Ether traded at $3,677.

As Bitcoin (BTC) consolidates near the $119,000 mark following a new all-time high (ATH) above $123,000 last week, several on-chain indicators are presenting a mixed picture regarding the cryptocurrency’s next major move. Bitcoin On-Chain Data Shows Mixed Outlook According to a CryptoQuant Quicktake post by contributor Chairman Lee, BTC exchange reserves have risen noticeably since late June. This sharp uptick suggests increased profit-taking activity, which could weigh on BTC in the short-term. Large holders and miners have also been ramping up their deposits since July 18. However, overall inflows to centralized exchanges remain relatively low compared to the levels observed during major market tops earlier this year. Meanwhile, the Unspent Transaction Output (UTXO) count continues to decline – a trend often interpreted as a sign of long-term accumulation. Investors appear to be consolidating their coins, reducing active transactions and indicating strong conviction in Bitcoin’s long-term potential. For context, a declining UTXO count typically reflects reduced short-term selling pressure as holders move BTC into fewer wallets rather than trading them. This behavior is commonly associated with an overall bullish market outlook. Chairman Lee also pointed out that institutional and exchange-traded fund (ETF) flows remain robust. Year-to-date (YTD), nearly $50 billion has flowed into Bitcoin investment products despite temporary pauses due to profit-taking. Data from SoSoValue shows that US-listed spot BTC ETFs have recorded four consecutive months of positive inflows, with more than $18 billion added since April 2025. Similarly, total net assets held by these ETFs now exceed $151.6 billion. Can BTC Still Eye $180,000 Target? From a technical standpoint, Chairman Lee highlighted the $116,400 area as the immediate support zone. The analyst remarked: A breakdown below this level could extend the correction toward $112K–$110K. On the upside, holding above $116K keeps the structure intact for another push toward $124K–$130K. The analyst emphasized that as long as Bitcoin defends the $110,000 level, the broader bullish trend will remain intact. Moreover, if ETF and institutional inflows gain further momentum, BTC could still reach the ambitious year-end target of $180,000. That said, some cautionary signs are beginning to emerge. On-chain data indicates that long-term holders are accelerating distribution, while short-term investors are entering the market in hopes of benefitting from further upside – behavior that has historically preceded local tops. On the contrary, the Bitcoin short-term holder Market Value to Realized Value (MVRV) suggests that there may still be room for further growth in BTC’s price. At press time, BTC trades at $119,241, up 0.9% in the past 24 hours.

Crypto analyst Maddox has provided a bullish outlook for Shiba Inu, predicting an explosive rally. His prediction comes as SHIB surpasses Litecoin to climb into the 18th spot on the list of largest cryptocurrencies by market capitalization. Shiba Inu Eyes Explosive 126% Rally In a TradingView post, Maddox predicted that Shiba Inu could record a 126% rally to $0.0003579 from its current price level. The analyst noted that SHIB has printed confirmed weekly bullish divergence in the Relative Strength Index (RSI). The top meme coin is now attempting to overcome the weekly 200EMA resistance. The analyst further revealed that a High Volume Node lies just above, and a close above this level will signal a bullish trend. Based on this bullish trend, Shiba Inu could move to the initial target of the weekly pivot at $0.00001774 before it then moves to the $0.0000579 High Volume Node. Meanwhile, Maddox noted that the Shiba Inu price has completed its retracement to the ‘alt-coin’ golden pocket 0.786 Fibonacci retracement. He added that a bearish divergence is currently growing on the weekly RSI but that this will be diverted with a thrust high. The analyst is confident in SHIB’s potential, suggesting that this is a MEME season. He noted that the Dogecoin price looks ready to go. As such, Shiba Inu is also expected to follow suit, given the correlation between these meme coins, which are the largest ones by market cap. DOGE is up over 38% in the last seven days. Shiba Inu has followed and is up over 16% during this period. Thanks to the current uptrend, SHIB has surpassed LTC to become the 18th largest crypto by market cap. The meme coin currently boasts a market cap of $8.89 billion. SHIB Ready To Run To The $0.000032 Levels Crypto analyst Javon Marks had earlier shared a similar prediction to Maddox’s. In an X post, he declared that in the nearer term and by confirmed data, the $0.000032s are levels to come for Shiba Inu in response to a bullish divergence. He added that this 135% move could only be the start of a larger bullish reversal for the foremost meme coin. Crypto analyst Friedrich suggested that Shiba Inu could reach its all-time high (ATH) as part of this larger bullish reversal. In an X post, the analyst declared that SHIB is about to blast. He added that with Ethereum ripping, the meme coin will go for a retest of its ATH of $0.00008845 for sure. His accompanying chart showed that SHIB could at least reach $0.00008032. At the time of writing, the Shiba Inu price is trading at around $0.0000151, down over 3% in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap.

XAU/USD Ouro Rompimento de Padrão e Olho em Novas Máximas Históricas Igor Pereira - Analista de Mercado Membro Junior WallStreet NYSE O ouro (XAU/USD) estendeu seu movimento altista na terça-feira, rompendo o padrão gráfico de bull pennant e atingindo a máxima de US$ 3.433. Um fechamento acima da linha superior do pennant confirmaria o rompimento, embora a BMS (Break Market Structure) entre US$ 3.439 e US$ 3.451 continue sendo um obstáculo importante. O nível de US$ 3.451 é especialmente relevante, pois marca a segunda maior máxima histórica do ouro. O que esperar? Um movimento decisivo acima de US$ 3.451 pode acelerar a tendência de alta, abrindo espaço para a superação da máxima histórica em US$ 3.500. Se o nível for quebrado projeções institucionais devem indicar como próximos alvos de preço os patamares de US$ 3.594 e US$ 3.664 no curto prazo. A recente alta acompanha um avanço forte de três semanas registrado antes da formação do pennant. Caso o movimento se repita, o ouro pode enfrentar resistência próxima a US$ 3.664 (preço) e US$ 3.690 (percentual). Uma cautela para Traders e Investidores que buscam correção no preço do metal, um retorno automático (AR) abaixo de $338x no diário (D1), pode-se iniciar um imbalance corretivo e acumulação fase de preço. Impacto no Mercado Financeiro O padrão de alta forte e sustentada reforça o papel do ouro como porto seguro diante da volatilidade macroeconômica global e das incertezas geopolíticas. Investidores institucionais podem aumentar posições, pressionando por mais ganhsos e elevando a liquidez no XAU/USD. A confirmação do rompimento tende a atrair fluxo adicional de hedge funds e fundos de commodities, potencializando a valorização do ativo. Em cenário de dólar enfraquecido e inflação persistente, o ouro mantém sua atratividade como proteção contra riscos sistêmicos. Conclusão A perspectiva técnica e fundamental sugere que o ouro segue forte em todas as escalas temporais, com tendência de alta iniciada em fevereiro de 2024 ganhando tração e podendo alcançar novas máximas históricas. Traders e investidores devem monitorar de perto os níveis-chave próximos para aproveitar possíveis oportunidades de entrada e gerenciamento de risco. Entre para o Clube ExpertFX para obter análises e níveis experts no XAU/USD.

PEPE is back in the spotlight. A massive surge in Google search activity on July 22 sent the memecoin to the top of the trending list. Data from Google Trends showed interest in PEPE spiking from 25 to a perfect 100, indicating a massive 300% surge – the highest possible level of search popularity. It was short-lived but loud. For tokens that thrive on hype, moments like this can be fuel—or fire. Google Trend Spike Hints At Speculation Pressure According to analysts tracking memecoin chatter, this kind of surge in online curiosity can be both a blessing and a warning. On one hand, spikes in search interest often precede price movements as new buyers jump in. On the other, it can mark the top of a wave, right before it crashes. For PEPE, community-driven excitement is a known driver. Past crypto cycles show that when attention hits extremes, prices often follow. But what follows that is less predictable. Sharp reversals aren’t rare, especially in volatile memecoins. Trading volume data revealed that sellers were in control during the two days leading up to the current rally. Now, buy-side pressure is returning, and bulls are trying to hold the line. Breaking The Downtrend And What’s Next On-chain charts show something else happened this month. PEPE broke its long-term downtrend from December 9, 2024. The token double-bottomed at $0.00000568 in March. Then on July 10, it pierced the trendline for the first time. It didn’t stop there—PEPE retested that breakout five days later. If the price holds above $0.00000568, the next likely target is $0.000016, last seen in Q4 2024. But crypto doesn’t make promises. A break below that line could trap recent buyers and drag the price sideways or lower. For now, this is a make-or-break moment for traders watching closely. Whales Play Their Hand Meanwhile, whales are making noise of their own. Onchain Lens reported that a trader pocketed $538,500 after exiting long positions on PEPE and Ethereum. The network’s health isn’t sending clear signals either. The NVT ratio was 41 at last check, indicating low transaction activity compared to market value. It dropped 30% in one day—a red flag, perhaps, if activity doesn’t pick up. What comes next may depend less on charts and more on timing. Featured image from Meta, chart from TradingView

President Donald Trump has reignited crypto conversations online after sharing a viral video explaining Bitcoin during a U.S. Senate hearing. The clip, which features Director of Research at Coin Center, Peter Van Valkenburgh, offers a powerful defense of Bitcoin’s decentralized nature and its role as public financial infrastructure. What His Bitcoin Message Means As mentioned by MJTruthUltra’s post on X, President Donald Trump has shared a video of Peter Van Valkenburgh, Coin Center’s Director of Research, delivering a powerful and articulate explanation of Bitcoin during a US Senate hearing. Speaking before the lawmakers, Van Valkenburgh described Bitcoin as the world’s first cryptocurrency, built on the first public blockchain network. He emphasized that Bitcoin allows anyone to send and receive value globally using just a computer and an internet connection without relying on trusted third parties like banks. He also highlights Bitcoin’s revolutionary nature as the first public digital payments infrastructure, compared to the internet information before money access. Unlike traditional financial systems, which rely on private banks to update ledgers and approve transactions, Bitcoin operates on a public blockchain that anyone can access, regardless of background or credit status. Van Valkenburgh stated that Bitcoin’s decentralized design directly addresses the inherent vulnerabilities of centralized systems, which often have single points of failure. These weaknesses have led to some of the most damaging security breaches in modern history. He points to high-profile incidents, such as the Equifax data breach, which exposed the personal information of 143 million Americans, the SWIFT network frauds, which totaled hundreds of millions, including cases involving North Korean hackers, and the $1.8 billion fraud at Punjab National Bank, which enabled internal exploitation of centralized trust. Van Valkenburgh also cites the 2016 Dyn botnet attack, which took down major websites. He extends these concerns to the Internet of Things, where hacks have compromised pacemakers, baby monitors, and even vehicles, all due to reliance on centralized control systems. He advocates for the development of more public digital infrastructure, like Bitcoin and Blockchain networks, to reduce reliance on powerful corporate intermediaries. These systems foster greater competition, resilience, and user empowerment by potentially replacing centralized chokepoints that are vulnerable to failure, censorship, and abuse. MicroStrategy Now Owns Over 600 Bitcoin While prominent figures in the financial and political landscape advocate for Bitcoin, institutional adoption continues to grow, with companies like Strategy purchasing the asset in large quantities. This rising interest from large-scale investors and businesses adds weight to BTC’s status as a reliable store of value. BNB Swap revealed on X that Michael Saylor’s Strategy, the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, has again expanded its massive crypto and BTC treasury. The firm has acquired an additional 6,220 BTC, worth $739.8 million. This latest purchase pushes MicroStrategy’s total Bitcoin holdings to an astonishing 607,770 BTC, accumulated at an estimated cost basis of $43.6 billion.

As the crypto market gears up for what many expect to be a major bull run in 2025, top analysts are beginning to share their most realistic price predictions for leading digital assets like Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Chainlink (LINK), Binance Coin (BNB), Aptos (APT), and others. Though their forecasts vary in optimism, there’s a shared consensus that significant gains are likely on the horizon. Bitcoin, Ethereum, LINK, BNB And Aptos Price Forecast As excitement builds around the next potential crypto bull run, well-known crypto analyst and YouTube host Altcoin Daily has released a fresh batch of “realistic” price predictions for major digital assets expected to perform strongly in 2025. In the forecast posted on X social media, Bitcoin is expected to reach a peak of $150,000 during the next bull market. Currently trading at $117,629, the flagship cryptocurrency has pulled back from its recent all-time high above $123,000. To reach the projected $150,000 target, BTC would need to surge by roughly 27.52% from its current level. Ethereum, the second-largest cryptocurrency, is also set for significant gains this cycle. Altcoin Daily forecasts that the altcoin is likely to hit $5,000 in 2025. Over the past few weeks, Ethereum has posted strong gains, overcoming key resistance and emerging from a prolonged consolidation phase. Now trading at $3,696, the top altcoin has surged by an impressive 61.45% over the past month. From this level, ETH would need to climb approximately 35.26% to reach a $5,000 peak. Weighing in on other major altcoins, Chainlink, the leading decentralized oracle provider, is expected to rise to $30, representing a potential surge of over 57% from its current price of $19.1. As for Binance Coin, Altcoin Daily anticipates a strong rally toward the $1,000 mark from BNB’s current price of $759. For the final forecast, Altcoin Daily sets a $10 target for Aptos, a relatively newer Layer-1 blockchain. At the time of writing, the token is trading at $5.25, meaning it is expected to surge by approximately 90.5% to reach the expected peak. Realistic Targets For 2025 Altcoin Season Offering a significantly more inclusive forecast, crypto analyst Domba.eth took to X to share realistic price targets for 19 major cryptocurrencies ahead of the anticipated 2025 altcoin season. In line with Altcoin Daily’s projection, Domba.eth forecasts a relatively similar peak range for BTC, ETH, and BNB. The analyst’s projection also extends to cryptocurrencies not covered by Altcoin Daily, including Solana, XRP, and Cardano. Notably, Solana is expected to rise between $300 and $500 during the upcoming altcoin season, suggesting a possible surge of 50% to 152% from its current price of $199.1. XRP, which recently saw a sharp rally above $3.5, is forecasted to rise between $3.2 and $4.7, assuming positive sentiment remains strong and legal clarity improves. Meanwhile, Cardano is expected to reach a range of $1.2 to $2.1, representing a potential gain of roughly 38% to 141.4% from its present price of $0.87.

It has been the second day where North Americans see no particular market-moving data after last week's key releases, but this hasn't stopped the session from being volatile. Today has seen some heavy reshuffling in stocks from Tech and Semiconductor Sectors to Healthcare, FInancial and Real Estate sector in what seems to be some closing of positions as we approach the Key earnings releases for some of the biggest names in American Markets: Tesla and Google earnings are awaited tomorrow. The Nasdaq closes down 0.60% and the Dow up 0.40% – Even the Russell 2000 has seen some new flows towards the smaller-cap index in the session. Except for these reshufflings, some further fears of FED's Powell getting ousted before the end of its term, some Hawkish RBA Minutes and a rejection of the top in USDJPY, the Greenback has been getting hammered. Metals have also had a strong day, particularly with Gold, up close to 1.50% on the session, being back to $50 from its all-time highs. Palladium, Silver and Copper also have had a decent performance. Other commodities and cryptos have been a bit more mixed in what seems to be more profit taking after a streak of good days. Read More: Nasdaq slips on profit taking as markets await key Tech earnings Daily Cross-Asset performance Cross-Asset Daily Performance, July 22, 2025 – Source: TradingView Ether is now the worst performing asset on the session with the ongoing general profit-taking seen in markets (same for Nasdaq), leaving some space for Bitcoin, Gold and US Treasuries to rally back. The USD and European stocks have also seen quite a retracement today. A picture of today's performance for major currencies Currency Performance, July 22 – Source: OANDA Labs The US Dollar had started the session on strong selling, particularly profiting to the Yen but the Japanese currency actually gave up some of its strength towards the NA afternoon. The CHF and NZD which had lost some ground since the past week finish the session on top of majors. Earnings Season: Who is releasing their numbers tomorrow Earnings Calendar for July 23rd – Source: Nasdaq.com Expect big names tomorrow, with AT&T releasing earnings at the pre-open, Google and Tesla will be releasing their own numbers after the close. A look at Economic Data releasing in tomorrow's session For more details, check out the MarketPulse Economic Calendar Tomorrow's economic data releases should be relatively thin, with another focus on Australian data with their own PMI releases in the evening session at 19:00 and RBA Governor Bullock speaking at 23:05. Still, do not forget the mid-tier Exisiting Home Sales at 10:00 A.M. in the US, but tends to not be a major market mover. Safe Trades! Opinions are the authors'; not necessarily that of OANDA Business Information & Services, Inc. or any of its affiliates, subsidiaries, officers or directors. The provided publication is for informational and educational purposes only. If you would like to reproduce or redistribute any of the content found on MarketPulse, an award winning forex, commodities and global indices analysis and news site service produced by OANDA Business Information & Services, Inc., please refer to the MarketPulse Terms of Use. Visit https://www.marketpulse.com/ to find out more about the beat of the global markets. © 2025 OANDA Business Information & Services Inc.

Bitcoin is turning heads once again as it climbs steadily within a rising channel, teasing a potential explosive move. According to chart watchers, the current rally aligns with Wave (5) of an Elliott Wave structure, historically the phase that unleashes the most aggressive price action. With momentum building and institutional demand ramping up, could this be the final leg before Bitcoin launches toward uncharted territory? Rising Channel Holds Firm As Wave (5) Builds Steam In a recent update, market analyst LSplayQ pointed out that Bitcoin is steadily climbing within a clearly defined rising channel, with the price now trading close to $118,000. This structured upward movement signals strong market confidence, with buyers consistently stepping in at higher levels to support the trend. The analysis ties this momentum to an unfolding Elliott Wave formation, where Wave (5) is currently in play. The previous waves have displayed a clean pattern of higher highs and higher lows—a signature of impulsive bullish behavior. This suggests that Bitcoin’s price action is not random but follows a predictable rhythm often seen during strong uptrends. With Wave (5) potentially in progress, LSplayQ believes that Bitcoin could soon challenge the upper boundary of its rising channel. If this plays out as expected, the next target zone could be around the $140,000 region, a level that aligns with the broader technical projection of this ongoing wave structure. A breakout above the rising channel could spark even more aggressive upside, while any signs of weakness near these resistance levels might indicate a short-term pullback. However, the bullish setup remains intact for now as Wave (5) continues to unfold with precision. Institutional Buys Push Forward, But Technicals Urge Patience With institutions like Strategy continuing to accumulate, LSplayQ suggests that Bitcoin still has room to push higher. The growing interest from large-scale investors adds weight to the ongoing bullish momentum, further fueling optimism for an extended rally. However, there are signs that the market may be nearing a temporary exhaustion point. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is edging toward overbought territory, hinting at a potential cooling-off period. This doesn’t necessarily signal the end of the trend but could open the door for a short-term correction. Should a pullback occur, traders will likely shift their focus to key support zones. According to LSplayQ, the $99,531 level stands out as a critical area where buyers may step in to defend the uptrend. Holding above that threshold could set the stage for the next leg upward once the consolidation phase concludes.

Copper futures hit a new record on Tuesday as the US market continues to brace itself for a 50% tariff next month. The most active September contracts on the CME soared as much as 1.6% to $5.7275 per lb., a new all-time high. Since US President Donald Trump’s tariff announcement earlier this month, copper price have soared past the $5/lb. level to new heights. Following a double-digit move on July 8 (see chart below), the metal has risen by another 2%. Click on chart for live prices. This takes copper’s year-to-date gains to over 40%, making it one of the best performing commodities of 2025, even surpassing that of gold. Meanwhile, corresponding contracts in London rose 0.8% to approximately $9,860 a tonne. Despite the rally, ANZ Bank analysts told Reuters that the copper tariff is expected to lead the US market to rely more heavily on domestic inventories in the near term, which could place downward pressure on prices in both New York and London. Meanwhile, copper inflows into the US have slowed as traders prepare for the implementation of tariffs ahead of the August 1 deadline.

Tron (TRX) hit a fresh yearly high last Friday, climbing to $0.3344 for the first time since early December 2024. The price surge reflects growing market confidence, with bulls firmly in control and the technical structure pointing toward continued upside. While many altcoins remain stuck in consolidation, Tron stands out with a strong uptrend supported by improving fundamentals. On-chain data from CryptoQuant reveals a key driver behind this momentum: fees on the Tron network have surged, surpassing those of Ethereum and reaching parity with Bitcoin. The platform now averages $1.29 in monthly transaction fees — a milestone that highlights both increased user activity and a moderate rise in base transaction costs. This shift has propelled Tron ahead of Ethereum in terms of fee-based revenue generation, further reinforcing its relevance in the smart contract and stablecoin sectors. The growing revenue stream and network usage indicate rising demand and adoption, both of which provide structural support for TRX’s price. As fees climb without deterring user engagement, the fundamentals continue to align with the bullish price action. With momentum on its side, Tron could be gearing up for a significant breakout beyond its current highs in the coming weeks. Rising Fees and Explosive On-Chain Activity Fuel Tron Burn Rate According to top analyst Darkfost, the surge in Tron’s network fees is not solely the result of recent protocol-level adjustments. Instead, it’s being reinforced by a steady and significant rise in on-chain activity. Tron has now processed more than 14 billion cumulative transactions — a staggering figure that underscores the network’s consistent utility. On a monthly basis, the network averages around 8.5 million transactions, signaling not just speculative interest but actual demand and adoption across a range of applications. What’s remarkable is that despite the increase in transaction costs, user activity continues to climb. This resilience points to Tron’s growing relevance in sectors like stablecoins, gaming, and DeFi, where low-cost, high-throughput performance is essential. The uptick in usage isn’t just a bullish signal on its own — it also has direct implications for tokenomics. Each transaction on Tron burns a small amount of TRX, meaning that rising activity naturally accelerates the burn rate. This creates a powerful positive feedback loop: increased usage leads to more TRX being burned, gradually reducing the circulating supply. As demand stays strong and supply decreases, the underlying value of TRX finds structural support. This deflationary mechanism, combined with growing adoption, positions Tron as one of the more resilient altcoins in today’s competitive market landscape. TRX Price Action Holds Strong Despite Minor Pullback Tron (TRX) is showing strong technical resilience after reaching a yearly high of $0.3344 last Friday. As of now, TRX is trading at $0.3137, following a modest pullback, but the broader trend remains clearly bullish. The chart reveals a well-formed ascending structure supported by the 50-day moving average (blue), which has acted as dynamic support throughout the uptrend since March. Importantly, TRX is still holding well above the $0.30 psychological level, a critical support zone aligned with the recent breakout area. This suggests that the current move is likely a healthy consolidation after a strong multi-week rally, rather than the beginning of a reversal. The slope of the 100-day and 200-day moving averages (green and red) has started to turn upward, confirming the shift in momentum. If bulls manage to maintain control and defend the $0.30 level, TRX could soon retest its recent highs and potentially push toward the $0.35–$0.36 region. Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView

Trading at around ~$44,500 deep into the New York session, the Dow Jones 30 (DJIA) remains relatively unchanged in today’s trading, up +0.22%, and looks for direction midway through earnings season. Otherwise, the benchmark S&P 500 is virtually unchanged at +0.01% in today's trading, while the Nasdaq-100 is down -0.44%. Dow Jones 30 (DJIA): Key takeaways from today’s session Trading in a period of consolidation since early July, markets keenly await the release of big tech earnings later this week, to include Alphabet (GOOG), Intel (INTC) and Tesla (TSLA) While some companies have already beaten Q2 expectations, the impact of elevated interest rates, ongoing geopolitical tensions, and ongoing trade policy uncertainty on corporate earnings is yet to be fully understood, which explains current market indecision Otherwise, renewed pressure on Fed Chair Jerome Powell by the Trump administration continues to build market uncertainty, hampering economic growth expectationsDow Jones 30 (DJIA): The bar for earnings season success remains low With Q2 earnings season in full swing, US equities will need further reassurance to break current consolidation. While the banking sector somewhat unceremoniously kicked off earning season, credit worthiness and general delinquency amongst personal and commercial borrowers would receive much of the market’s attention, dampening optimism on otherwise better-than-expected results. Otherwise, and in most recent news, DJ30 member Coca-Cola (KO) beat earnings expectations in their pre-market release today, where otherwise weak demand volumes were overshadowed by a considerable increase in operating margin year-over-year. With the Dow currently trading more rangebound than other US indices, markets are now turning attention to key big-tech earnings, some of which will occur after market tomorrow evening: Tuesday 22nd July: Intuitive Surgical (ISRG), AMCWednesday 23rd July: AT&T (T), PMOCME Group (CME), PMOGE Vernova (GEV), PMOThermo Fisher Scientific (TMO), PMOAlphabet Inc A (GOOGL), AMCAlphabet Inc C (GOOG), AMCInternational Business Machines (IBM), AMCQuantamScape (QS), AMCServiceNow (NOW), AMCTesla (TSLA), AMCThursday 24th July: Blackstone (BX), PMOKeurig Dr Pepper (KDP), PMOIntel Corp (INTC), AMCNewmont (NEM), AMCFriday 25th July: Aon (AON), PMO (PMO, Pre market open) (AMC, After market close) While most of the key earnings to be released later this week do not contain any Dow Jones constituents, big-tech stocks and their relative Q2 earnings performances will likely weigh on the general perception of US equities, including the Dow, for better or worse. What is more certain, however, is that, considering current market conditions, the bar for success remains low this earnings season. If companies can report earnings that simply meet expectations rather than surpass them, that should be enough to breed at least some market optimism. Dow Jones 30 (DJIA): Trump aides to visit Federal Reserve on Thursday While earnings season is expected to steal much of the market spotlight this week, the spat between President Trump, his administration, and the Federal Reserve looks set to continue. Most recently, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called for an investigation into ‘the entire Federal Reserve Institution,’ coining the phrase ‘mandate creep, ’ alleging the Federal Reserve is encroaching on political areas separate to monetary policy. While this is perhaps the first time that the political independence of the Federal Reserve itself has been questioned recently, the same cannot be said for the current White House administration, with demands for lower rates piling up from both President Trump and his senators. Headlines may suggest that Trump would like to replace Powell entirely, and while this may well be true, questions are to be asked whether Trump, or any incumbent president, has the power to do so. For now, this outcome appears unlikely. Regarding US equity pricing, including the Dow, the current period of uncertainty around the Federal Reserve, both in policy and tenure, has slowed recent market momentum. As such, markets are closely watching for any clues on future monetary policy decisions ahead of the July 30th decision. CME FedWatch, 22/07/2025 Dow Jones 30 (DJIA): Trade tariff uncertainty, geopolitical tensions and GDP growth As a quickfire round-up of other economic themes at play affecting Dow pricing: US Trade tariffs, and the ultimate success of ongoing negotiations, continue to weigh heavily on Dow pricing. If nothing else, current market uncertainty is dampening US stock market growth expectations, and will likely continue to do so until further clarity can be achieved Geopolitical tensions in Ukraine and the Middle East remain relevant to US equity performance. Especially regarding an ever-present potential for US involvement, a move away from risk assets is likely to hurt stock performance in the short-term While the US labour market remains stable, a Q1 contraction in GDP is still fresh in the collective mind of the financial market. With the result solidifying the impact of uncertainty around monetary policy and trade tariffs, the market now turns its gaze to the end of the month for the next installment in GDP numbers, hoping for a return to positive territoryDow Jones 30 (DJIA): Technical analysis (22/07/2025) Dow Jones 30 (US30USD), OANDA, TradingView, 22/07/2025 On the daily timeframe, Dow Jones price action is forming an ascending triangle, suggesting either a breakout to the upside or downside is likely across the next few sessionsSupport can be found at $43,785, then $43,411, while some resistance is likely at previous highs of ~$45,060, then ~$45,506 Read more on US equities: Nasdaq slips on profit taking as markets await key Tech earnings Opinions are the authors'; not necessarily that of OANDA Business Information & Services, Inc. or any of its affiliates, subsidiaries, officers or directors. The provided publication is for informational and educational purposes only. 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Human rights and environmental violation cases at mine operations across Eastern Europe and Central Asia rose substantially last year, a new report has found, raising concerns over the harmful tradeoffs involved in securing key minerals for the clean energy transition. A new study by UK-based non-profit Business and Human Rights Resource Centre (BHRRC) on Tuesday identified as many as 270 allegations of abuse associated with mine development, extraction and processing (smelting and refining) in 13 of the 23 countries in the region. These allegations were sourced from publicly reported incidents from media and NGOs, including those that have not been proven in court. According to the BHRRC, the number of documented cases in 2024 was nearly three times higher than the 92 recorded the year prior, and represents a similar increase over the five-year average from 2019 to 2023. Russia had the largest number of abuse allegations, with 105 or 39% of the region’s total. It was followed by Ukraine (48), Kazakhstan (43), Serbia (31), Bosnia and Herzegovina (10) and Georgia (10). Some, namely Ukraine, Kazakhstan and Serbia, had more allegations of abuse than during the previous five years combined. Of all 19 minerals documented by the report, copper was associated with the highest number (77) of abuse allegations, constituting 29% of all recorded cases and involving eight countries. The BHRRC report also found occupational health and safety violations (115) to be the top human rights issue, accounting for 85% of all issues experienced by workers. This was followed by workplace deaths (47) and personal health issues (30). Half of workplace deaths recorded took place in Russia (23) and over a quarter (14) in Kazakhstan. Meanwhile, violations of environmental safety standards (43) accounted for 38% of all allegations affecting communities, followed by air pollution at 27% and soil and water pollution at 20% each. Russian company United Company RUSAL — owned by Russian billionaire Oleg Deripaska and sanctioned by the European Union — was linked to 31 allegations of abuse, nearly twice as many as any other company. Georgia hosted mines (Chiatura) with the highest number of allegations (10). These findings raise alarms over the protection of workers and the environment in the region as the EU ramps up efforts to extract and process critical minerals to support its climate goals. Speaking to The Guardian on Tuesday, BHRRC researcher and co-author Ella Skybenko stressed that “we must not choose between climate progress and protection of people and ecosystems.”

Oil is one of the most traditionally volatile commodity and tradable asset.. Since the Israel-Iran War, however, there haven't been many highlights in the geopolitical landscape that have warranted any substantial movement for the Black Gold, leading to an ongoing month-long consolidation. Since the war's end, the situation hasn’t changed much, even regarding the tariffs, where we haven’t seen any real progress in a while. However, global trade prospects have been progressively increasing as businesses have already taken the tariffs into account and tried to reroute their supply chains to limit future raise in costs. Oil prices are usually based on such prospects, and having become less pessimistic, Oil is still 6% higher than it was at the mid-point of the $60.5 to $64 May Range. Let's look at the current range and what candles point towards. Read More: Nasdaq slips on profit taking as markets await key Tech earningsUS Oil Technical UpdateWTI Daily Chart US Oil Daily Chart, July 22, 2025 – Source: TradingView Prices have been consolidating between the darker Support and Resistance zones since the $78.40 war highs got met with a significant correction, hitting lows of $65 as the Ceasefire between Israel and Iran had been reached. Daily RSI momentum is rangebound in the neutral zone (blue square) and prices are logged between the MA 200 acting as resistance (At 68.55) and the 50-Day MA acting as immediate support (66.31) Levels to spot for oil trading: Support Levels: $65 to $66 Support Zone (low of range)$64 High of May range$60.5 Low of May rangeResistance Levels: 69.5–$70.5 Intermediate Resistance Zone (High of range)Intermediate Resistance $72 to $73Main Resistance: $75 to $76US Oil 1H Chart US Oil 1H Chart, July 22, 2025 – Source: TradingView Rangebound action doesn't infer much from the 4H timeframe, hence the reason why we're moving closer directly. The action is decidedly rangebound, but one thing to monitor is how bulls couldn't use the May low trendline to push up prices, with that trendline coming in as resistance on a break-retest technical pattern. Sellers will want to push prices below the immediate support Zone and hold below the 50-day MA before they take the hand. The 200-period 1H MA is starting to edge lower, which could support further a break below. One thing however is that before the range breaks, the probabilities are higher for it to hold – Which was the case even for USDJPY for example as every participant was shouting about the weakness in the Yen. In the absence of catalysts and better or worse growth/trade tariffs prospects, it seems that the path is still rangebound but bulls will have to hold the support zone where prices are currently trading. To help you trade ranges, you can take a look at this piece I wrote almost two months ago! Safe Trades! Opinions are the authors'; not necessarily that of OANDA Business Information & Services, Inc. or any of its affiliates, subsidiaries, officers or directors. The provided publication is for informational and educational purposes only. If you would like to reproduce or redistribute any of the content found on MarketPulse, an award winning forex, commodities and global indices analysis and news site service produced by OANDA Business Information & Services, Inc., please refer to the MarketPulse Terms of Use. Visit https://www.marketpulse.com/ to find out more about the beat of the global markets. © 2025 OANDA Business Information & Services Inc.

A provocative post from crypto commentator Vincent Van Code suggests that Bitcoin was simply the experiment, while XRP represents the final form of money. In a detailed post on the social media platform X, Van Code outlined his theory, suggesting that XRP’s limitless liquidity design makes it far better for global finance than Bitcoin’s fixed-supply model. Bitcoin Changed Everything, But Isn’t the Final Stop Bitcoin introduced the world to the concept of decentralized digital currency with a limited supply. It broke away from traditional finance by removing the authority of banks and creating a decentralized system. The idea that money could exist entirely in digital form, without government backing, took hold through Bitcoin after its launch in 2009. It inspired millions and laid the foundation for what would become the crypto industry as we know it today. However, Van Code suggests that Bitcoin’s structure, which is built around scarcity, slow transaction speed, and high fees, ultimately limits its utility. According to him, Bitcoin served a psychological function: getting people used to the concept of intangible, value-agreed money. But its design was never meant to scale into a truly global liquidity solution. “It rewards hoarding, not utility,” he said. He likened Bitcoin to a necessary first step: a proof-of-concept to prove digital scarcity has value and introduce decentralized finance. However, it’s slow, it’s expensive, and it can’t scale to global liquidity. As such, Van Code noted that perhaps Bitcoin was destined to be replaced by something more adaptable, something that serves not as a store of value but as a mechanism to move value. XRP Is The End Game Vincent Van Code’s argument is based on XRP’s design as a liquidity engine engineered for quick, trust-based exchange and not a speculative asset. He compared it to old barter systems that later adopted pine nuts as a unit of exchange. The pine nuts were not intrinsically valuable, but their universally accepted role allowed trade to flourish. The same principle applies to XRP. Its value lies not in what it’s backed by but in the global agreement that it can be trusted, even if only for a few seconds, to move value between parties efficiently. Unlike Bitcoin, XRP does not depend on its very low supply for its use case. Instead, it acts as a neutral bridge. It’s a digital pine nut with the capacity to become an infinite liquidity engine, assuming global agreement. If the world were to agree that each XRP was worth $10,000, then that agreement alone would make it so. At the time of writing, Bitcoin is trading around $117,890 after peaking at an all-time high of $122,838 on July 14. The flagship cryptocurrency is now in a state of consolidation. Bitcoin bulls continue to project new highs, but its immediate momentum has slowed down. XRP, meanwhile, is also consolidating just below its recent all-time high of $3.65 on July 18. At the time of writing, XRP is trading at $3.44. It has experienced a pullback but is still within range of new price peaks.