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Major cryptocurrencies led by $XRP and $DOGE have rallied in the past 24 hours as the market eagerly awaits US President Donald Trump to sign the US GENIUS Act into law today. While most altcoins have become a bit more expensive to acquire given the current conditions, the good news is that there are still a few promising ones like Best Wallet Token ($BEST) and Snorter Token ($SNORT) that are available for a lot less money. US House Passes ‘GENIUS Act’, Awaits Trump Signature Yesterday, the US House of Representatives voted in favor of the passing of the GENIUS Act, which provides a regulatory framework for stablecoins. It now needs President Trump’s signature to become law, which would cap off ‘Crypto Week’ on a high note. The market responded positively to the news with the top 10 cryptocurrencies showing significant growth, particularly $XRP and $DOGE. $DOGE has led the pack in the last 24 hours, posting an 11.82% growth. Aside from GENIUS Act-related optimism, institutional interest from the likes of Thumbzup Media and Bit Origin’s plans to create a Dogecoin-focused treasury have helped drive up the top meme coin’s price. Meanwhile, $XRP went up by 6.15% during the past day, bringing it closer to its $3.84 ATH that it reached back in January 2018. With the Market Up, What’s the Best Crypto to Buy? A rallying market is great if you already own crypto, but if you’re still shopping around, you’ll find that everything suddenly got a lot more expensive. The good news is that there’s still plenty of affordable crypto if you know where to look. These include the following: 1. Snorter Token ($SNORT) – Snipe the Hottest Tokens Ahead of Bots and Whales Snorter Token ($SNORT) is a project that will make it a lot easier for you to find new and promising cryptocurrencies before bots and whales snap them up. To do this, the team will develop Snorter Bot for Telegram. This will allow you to do most of your trading on the app, including managing your portfolio, copying trades, and sniping. The bot will also have your back with its honeypot and rugpull detection feature. This will help keep your precious assets away from the hands of hackers and scammers. Holding its $SNORT token can also upgrade your experience when using the bot, including low transaction fees, governance rights, and various community incentives. The token only costs $0.0985, making it a great investment for a lot less money. If you want to learn how to buy $SNORT, you can check out our introduction to Snorter Token. 2. Best Wallet Token ($BEST) – Store Your Crypto in a Secure Non-Custodial Wallet If you’re looking to securely store your crypto, Best Wallet fits the bill. It’s a non-custodial crypto wallet, which means only you can access the private keys you use to sign transactions and prove your ownership of your digital assets. Just install it on your iOS or Android device, follow the on-screen instructions, and you’re good to go. The interface is user-friendly, so it’s easy to find your way around even if you haven’t used a crypto wallet before. To get the most out of your wallet, buy its Best Wallet Token ($BEST). Aside from low transaction fees, you’ll also get early access to the best presales on its Token Launchpad, and the right to vote on matters concerning the Best Wallet ecosystem. $BEST is currently priced at $0.025345, but with a price increase coming in less than 10 hours, it’s best to act as quickly as you can. You can also stake your tokens if you want to enjoy passive rewards at a rate of 98% p.a. With $BEST potentially reaching $0.07 according to our Best Wallet Token price prediction, you may also consider HODLing after the presale. 3. Litecoin ($LTC) – Undervalued Crypto with Plenty of Growth Potential While miles away from its ATH of $412.96, Litecoin ($LTC) is considered by many to be undervalued. This means it’s a great buy with huge potential for growth in the foreseeable future. The coin is one of the big winners in the current market rally, which is primarily driven by Thumbzup Media’s plan to hold crypto assets that include $DOGE and $LTC. Designed to be a lighter version of Bitcoin, it’s indeed light on the pocket too, at only $110.05 at the moment. Time to Go Crypto Bargain-Hunting? It may seem unthinkable at the moment, but there are still a lot of undervalued altcoins right now, even as the market rallies. Presale tokens like Snorter Token ($SNORT) and Best Wallet Token ($BEST) currently offer great deals. You can have them for less than a dollar, and they have a lot of potential to appreciate well after their launch. But before you purchase cryptocurrencies, be sure to do your research first. This is not investment advice.

Crypto analyst MMBTtrader has predicted that the Dogecoin price could record a 60% rally from its current level. He highlighted an ascending channel that the foremost meme coin needs to break above to witness this massive uptrend. Dogecoin Price Eyes 60% Rally To $0.4 In a TradingView post, MMBTtrader predicted that the Dogecoin price could rally to as high as $0.4 once it breaks above the ascending channel at around $0.243. He claimed that with good volume, the market will pump nonstop. The analyst is confident that this will happen, declaring that the breakout will be huge and that a 60% rally is a likely target. MMBTtrader also stated that the market would be extremely bullish if the Dogecoin price should rally to this $0.4 target. He predicted that the $0.75 and $1 price levels will be in sight once DOGE reaches $0.4. A rally to these $0.75 and $1 targets would mark new all-time highs (ATHs) for the leading meme coin. DOGE has sometimes lagged behind other meme coins. However, the crypto analyst expects the Dogecoin price to pump massively this time and be “a leader of memes for weeks.” The meme coin looks to be already leading the way, standing out as one of the top gainers during the current crypto market rally. The Dogecoin price has broken above the psychological $0.2 level and looks ready to reach new highs in the coming weeks, with a break above the $0.42 level, MMBTtrader highlighted. Fundamentals, such as the potential launch of Dogecoin ETFs, could serve as a tailwind for higher prices. Bloomberg analysts James Seyffart and Eric Balchunas predict there is a 90% chance the SEC will approve these funds this year. Only A Matter Of Time For DOGE In an X post, crypto analyst Kevin Capital remarked that it is only a matter of time before the Dogecoin price makes its move back up to between $0.28 and $0.30 and then “well beyond.” He added that as long as the Bitcoin price holds up and continues to show strength, this move for DOGE should come sooner rather than later. Crypto analyst Trader Tardigrade revealed that the DOGE/BTC pair has formed a Cup-and-Handle pattern and broken out of the trendline. He had noted that this bullish pattern suggests that the meme coin may outperform the flagship crypto. The analyst added that the Dogecoin price has gained strong momentum. This recent analysis echoes an earlier prediction, when Trader Tardigrade also stated that DOGE may soon show a God candle on its BTC pair. At the time of writing, the Dogecoin price is trading at around $0.24, up 14% in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap.

After trailing Bitcoin for most of the year, BTC Dominance is falling, and ETH ▲3.99% has surged past expectations with a 44% rally from its July low of $2,373 to over $3,526. It also helps that news hit this week that former Palantir and PayPal co-founder Peter Thiel bought 9% of an Ethereum Treasury company. The shift in momentum comes as institutional demand heats up and Ethereum ETFs gain steam, putting pressure on Bitcoin’s dominance in the market. But does this mean the Bitcoin bull run is over? Here’s what you should know: ETH/BTC Breakout Hints at a Structural Trend Shift After more than a year of decline, the ETH/BTC ratio is finally showing signs of life. It recently broke through resistance at 0.02629 BTC and is now pressing up against 0.02968, a level that, if cleared, could set the stage for a full-blown uptrend in Ethereum’s valuation relative to Bitcoin. (Lookonchain) After a brutal slide that began in 2023 and worsened through mid-2024, ETH/BTC is showing early signs of life. The rebound off the 0.015–0.020 range hints at a possible long-term trend shift. But Bitcoin isn’t on the ropes yet. As 99Bitcoins analysts pointed out, BTC dominance (BTC.D) has yet to break its bullish structure. A full ETH/BTC uptrend could take weeks or months to play out, leaving room for BTC to rally. Bitcoin Dominance Drops, Opening the Door to Altcoin Season Part of Ethereum’s strength stems from renewed institutional interest. In July alone, Ethereum ETFs posted net inflows of over 79,674 ETH — roughly $256 million — with iShares’ fund accumulating nearly 56,000 ETH ($180M+). By contrast, Bitcoin ETFs logged higher dollar inflows — about $404 million — but Ethereum’s rate of ETF growth relative to its market cap is noteworthy. Bitcoin dominance has dropped over 5.4%, breaking below a key ascending trendline and now sitting at 62.47%. If the reversal sticks, the next leg of the cycle could tilt toward altcoins with Ethereum leading the charge. What Comes Next for ETH? (ETHBTC) A clean break above the 0.038 BTC resistance would lock in Ethereum’s reversal narrative — and turn institutional eyes squarely on ETH. In the meantime, ETH continues to benefit from favorable ETF flows, Trump family support, rising investor sentiment, and declining BTC dominance. ETH is about to cook. EXPLORE: Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino Hopes For Net Positive From US Elections, Says Bitcoin Strategic Reserve Is A Great Idea: 99Bitcoins Exclusive Join The 99Bitcoins News Discord Here For The Latest Market Updates Key Takeaways The clock is ticking on one of crypto’s longest legal dramas, and the XRP price could be ready to rocket. All eyes are on Powell this week. As inflation lingers and labor metrics soften. The post Ethereum Outpaces Bitcoin in July Surge as ETF Inflows, BTC Dominance Shift Market Dynamics appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

President Trump is reportedly ready to crack open the $9 trillion retirement market via 401 (k) retirement plans. A new executive order in the works would instruct federal agencies to tear down barriers preventing 401(k) managers from allocating funds into alternative assets like crypto, gold, and private equity, according to the Financial Times. The order would instruct regulators to dismantle roadblocks that keep these assets out of retirement plans. Here’s what it means for you: BitcoinPriceMarket CapBTC$2.36T24h7d30d1yAll time Trump’s 401(k) Retirement Market Revolution The move escalates Trump’s rollback of Biden-era restrictions on retirement investing. The Labor Department’s previous stance has already been tossed, and what comes next is a more aggressive mainstreaming of alternatives like Bitcoin and private equity into the 401(k) ecosystem. Wall Street titans have been circling the wagons here since 2020. BlackRock, Apollo, and Blackstone are already striking deals with retirement giants like Empower and Vanguard, positioning themselves for what could be the largest capital migration in modern financial history. Markets reacted swiftly with BTC ▼-0.13% surging past $120,000 following the Financial Times report. If retirement accounts gain legal exposure to crypto assets, it could mark one of the largest influxes of institutional capital into the space yet. Legislative Backing Builds as House Passes Key Crypto Bills The executive order comes on the heels of legislative momentum in the House. On July 17, lawmakers passed a trio of major crypto bills: The CLARITY Act, which provides regulatory guidelines on whether tokens are securities or commodities. The GENIUS Act, a Senate-approved stablecoin bill that awaits Trump’s signature. The Anti-CBDC Act, which blocks the Federal Reserve from launching a digital dollar without Congressional approval. With regulatory clarity growing and political tailwinds shifting in crypto’s favor, Trump’s retirement reform could mark a pivotal moment for Bitcoin and millions of Americans. EXPLORE: Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino Hopes For Net Positive From US Elections, Says Bitcoin Strategic Reserve Is A Great Idea: 99Bitcoins Exclusive Join The 99Bitcoins News Discord Here For The Latest Market Updates Key Takeaways President Trump is reportedly ready to crack open the $9 trillion retirement market via 401 (k) retirement plans. All eyes are on Powell this month as inflation lingers and labor metrics soften. The post Trump Set to Broaden 401(k) Retirement Investment Options to Include Crypto appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

Overview: The US dollar is trading softer against most G10 and emerging market currencies today. The dollar seemed to lose its bid late yesterday after Federal Reserve Governor Waller argued in favor a rate cut at this month's meeting, despite the TIC data that showed foreign investors bought more US securities in May than they did in the first five months of 2024 ($311 bln vs $95 bln), driving home the message again that the talk of a capital strike against the US over its large deficit/debt or loss of "American exceptionalism" has been grossly exaggerated. The US announced a 93.5% tariff on graphite from China (given the other tariffs the effective rates is near 160%), which may have the effect of making more it more expensive to develop an EV battery industry in the US. Equities are mostly firmer today after the S&P 500 and Nasdaq reached record highs yesterday. In the Asia Pacific region, among the large bourses, Japan, South Korea, and India failed to join the advance. Europe's Stoxx 600 is extending yesterday's gain, which snapped a three-day slide. It is practically flat on the week. US index futures are steady to firmer. Japanese long bond yields softened slightly despite the measure of CPI that excludes fresh food and energy unexpectedly rose. There may have been some light position squaring ahead of Sunday's upper house election. European benchmark 10-year yields are up 1-3 bp to pare this week's declines. A notable exception is the 10-year Gilt, which has seen a nearly eight basis point increase this week. The 10-year US Treasury yield is slightly softer, near 4.44%, which is up about three basis points on the week. Gold is firmer near $3353 but still within its recently well-worn range. August WTI is trading at its best level since Monday, near $68.50 following a new batch of EU sanctions on Russia and its oil. USD: A favorable combination of US data yesterday of stronger than expected retail sales, softer import prices, and the fifth consecutive decline in initial weekly jobless claims extended the Dollar Index's recovery. It reached 98.95, the highest level since June 23 and rose through the upper Bollinger Band (~98.85 today) for the first time in two months. There has been no follow-through buying and DXY is trading quietly lower. It has held below 98.60 and held so far above 98.30. We note that the North American session has seemed to be better dollar buyers this week. The week winds down with June housing starts, and after a dramatic 9.8% drop in May and modest rebound is expected. Economists will adjust residential investment projections that feed into Q2 GDP, which will be released on July 30. No fewer than a dozen Fed officials spoke this week and the Beige Book was published. There seems to be a broad agreement that the Fed's stance is appropriate, despite the pressure from the White House. Still, given Governor Waller's comments yesterday, it is possible he dissents from the most likely decision at the upcoming FOMC meeting to stand pat. The University of Michigan consumer confidence survey is due today. The assessment of current conditions and expectations may have softened. Economists polled by Bloomberg expect the one-year inflation outlook to remain elevated at 5%, which is not confirmed by other surveys or market measures. The 5–10-year inflation outlook may tick down to 3.9% from 4.0%. Recall at the end of last year, around the time of the Fed's last cut, the one-year inflation outlook was 2.8% and the longer projection was 3.0%. EURO: After ending a six-day slide on Wednesday, the euro was sold again yesterday. It made a marginal new low for the month, slightly above $1.1555. Still, it has come back better bid today and is knocking on the $1.1645 area late in the European morning. Barring a recovery above $1.1690 today, it will be the first back-to-back weekly loss for the euro since mid-May. The eurozone reported May's current account surplus was 32.3 bln euros. That puts this year's average monthly surplus near 25.1 bln euros. The average in the first five months of last year was about 36.3 bln euros. So, while the current account surplus has narrowed, the trade surplus has widened despite the increased penetration by China-based producers. The average monthly trade surplus this year has been about 18.55 bln euros, up from 17.33 bln euros in the Jan-May 2024 period. Separately, construction in the eurozone fell by 1.7% after rising a revised 4.3% in April (initially 1.7%), which was the strongest since May 2020. It is likely being flattered by government efforts and EU encouragement to modernize infrastructure. CNY: The dollar recorded the low for the year on July 1 near CNH7.15. It has probed the CNH7.19 area on Wednesday and consolidated slightly below there yesterday. The high from June 23 is around CNH7.1925 and the greenback has not traded above CNH7.20 since June 11. A narrow range prevails today (~CNH7.1800-CNH7.1860). The PBOC set the dollar's reference rate at CNY7.1498 (CNY7.1461 yesterday and CNY7.1475 a week ago). The dollar's fix yesterday was the lowest in nearly eight months (CNY7.1461) and the change, 0.09%, was the most in almost two months. Chinese officials continue to moderate the pressures emanating from the foreign exchange market. The yuan's rise against the dollar this year is modest (~1.6%). Beijing seeks not a strong or weak yuan but a stable one against the US dollar. It is not pegged to the US currency, as is the Hong Kong Dollar and the HKMA intervened earlier this week to defend the peg. Beijing does allow some movement in the yuan, and its chief tool remains setting the daily reference rate, around which the greenback is allowed to move 2%, but rarely does. Still, as we have noted, the daily fix was adjusted at the start of the year by about 0.01%. It has widened on average over the last several months, and while it is still quite small, it shows a little flexibility. JPY: The dollar is firm against the Japanese yen. It has met sellers a little above JPY149 for the past three sessions. It has held below there today, but the consolidation seems constructive. Nearby resistance may be seen around JPY149.40, the halfway point of this year's range. Above there is the 200-day moving average (~JPY149.70), which the greenback has not traded above since mid-February. It is not a popular view, but we note that the rolling 30-day correlation of changes in the dollar-yen and the US 10-year yield is slightly above 0.80, the highest it has been since the end of 2021. Japan's June CPI was largely in line with the signal generated from the Tokyo CPI that was released a few weeks ago. The headline pace slowed to 3.3% from 3.5% and the core measure, which excludes fresh food, eased to 3.3% from 3.7%. The surprise was the measure that excludes fresh food and energy, which edged up to 3.4% from 3.3%, despite the slippage in the Tokyo reading (3.1% vs. 3.3%). Note that the data highlight next week is Tokyo's July CPI (July 25) and headline and core rates are expected to have ticked down. Still, the elevated price pressures and the relatively weak yen underpins the dissatisfaction with the government. The LDP-Komeito coalition lost their majority in the lower house last year and look likely to lose the majority in the upper house in Sunday's election. A key programmatic difference between the coalition and leading opposition parties is over how to support households that are being squeezed by inflation. The coalition supports a cash handout while the opposition advocates a cut in the sales tax. GBP: While it is difficult to imagine a better string of economic data than the US reported yesterday, the opposite is true for the UK. Following last week's news of an unexpected contraction in May, the second consecutive month that the US economy shrank, it reported higher than expected CPI and weaker employment data in recent days. Sterling's eight-day slide was interrupted on Wednesday, but it resumed yesterday. Yet, it held above Wednesday's low, near $1.3365 yesterday. Sterling's loss of about 0.10% yesterday put it atop of the G10 performances against the dollar. It appears to have been supported by the rise in the year-end expected rate to about 3.75% yesterday, the fourth gain in five sessions and the highest level since June 9. Yesterday's 5.5 bp increase was the most in almost two months. Trading is subdued and sterling is in a narrow $1.3410-$1.3445 range so far today. A move above $1.3465 may help stabilize the technical tone. CAD: The greenback forged a base this week near CAD1.3670 and reached a new high for the month yesterday around CAD1.3775 yesterday. It is trading with a softer bias today in a tight range between about CAD1.3725 and CAD1.3755. We have often found that when the US dollar is bid, the Canadian dollar tends to perform well on the crosses. This has indeed been the case this month. The Dollar Index bottomed on July 1, and the Canadian dollar is the best performing G10 currency against the US dollar so far this month, losing only a little more than 1%. At the same time, the market has pulled away from another rate cut by the Bank of Canada this year. The swaps market implies a year-end rate of 2.55% (2.75% currently), which is up almost 15 bp this month. AUD: The disappointing Australian employment data helped send the Aussie to a new low for the month near $0.6455. This met the (61.8%) retracement of the rally from the June 23 low. It took out the potential neckline (~$0.6485), which projects to around $0.6380. The low from June 23 is a little below there. Yet, it would be more compelling if it had closed below the neckline, but it did not yesterday. Moreover, there was no follow-through selling and the Aussie has recovered slightly above $0.6520 today. Nevertheless, without a dramatic rally in the North American session, it will be the first weekly loss in four for the Aussie. MXN: The US dollar remains confined to Tuesday's range against the Mexican peso. It was roughly MXN18.65 to MXN18.8850. The upper end is also the high for the month. The month's low, set July 9 near MXN18.5525, was the lowest the greenback has been since last August. The momentum indicators warn that the consolidation phase may persist a bit longer and it continues today (~MXN18.7175-MXN18.7835). Even though the attractive carry pays to be long the peso even in sideways movement, there may be some trepidation ahead of August 1 that leads to some more long liquidation. Barring a setback in the dollar today below around MXN18.6370, it will be the first back-to-back gain for the greenback since early April. Disclaimer

The latest burst of momentum has carried the Dogecoin price through the psychologically significant $0.23 barrier, lifting the spot price to roughly $0.236 at press time and extending a weekly advance of more than 20 percent. The breakout unfolded while Bitcoin continues to consolidate just north of the $120 000 pivot, a level that many market technicians view as decisive for the entire altcoin complex. Technical strategist Kevin (@Kev_Capital_TA) published a daily DOGE/USD chart via X. In it, Dogecoin’s price action is framed by a multi-month falling-trend line whose boundary was first breached in November last year. Since that escape, price has returned to the diagonal three separate times—each touch ringed by Kevin in orange, signalling what he describes as “textbook post-breakout behaviour.” “Only a matter of time before #Dogecoin makes its move back up to the .28-.30 level and then well beyond,” he wrote. “As long as BTC holds up and keeps showing strength this should come sooner rather than later.” Dogecoin Price Targets Kevin’s roadmap is built around a dense cluster of Fibonacci retracements that dominate the right margin of his chart. Immediate resistance lies at the 0.618 and 0.65 retracement bands—approximately $0.261 and $0.285, respectively—followed by 0.703 at $0.329 and the 0.786 level at $0.413. Lower down, the 0.5 retracement at $0.190 has acted as a floor throughout July, while 0.382 at $0.138 marks the last line of defence for medium-term bulls. Beyond the classical retracement grid, Kevin projects an aggressive trio of Fibonacci extension lines—1.618 ($3.97), 1.65 ($4.33) and 1.703 ($5.00)—arguing that Dogecoin’s “thin-air zone” above last cycle’s peak could enable a parabolic overshoot if liquidity conditions mirror those of 2021. He stresses, however, that such targets “remain contingent on Bitcoin punching through $120,000-$123,000 and, ideally, sprinting toward $140,000-$150,000 where overhead supply thins out dramatically.” “People are already forgetting that #BTC drives this market and if BTC goes down it will all go down. … BTC needs to break $123,274—point-blank period. I don’t like the moseying around at this level for too long.” Related Reading: Dogecoin Poised For A Monster Rally Amid Brewing Altcoin Season For now, Bitcoin’s sideways grind below its all-time high has tempered altcoin exuberance. The macro picture is complicated by the fact that, as Kevin notes, “BTC, Total 2, ETH, and many other Alts are at major resistance levels—so do not try and be a hero here. If you missed the lows, that’s unfortunate, but do not FOMO at major resistance.” Should Bitcoin deliver the breakout the analyst community is looking for, the DOGE/BTC pair could accelerate sharply, validating Kevin’s view that the memecoin is “playing catch-up” and may be poised for an outsized percentage move once the broader market trend resumes. With Dogecoin now perched on the lip of its 0.618–0.65 resistance shelf, traders are watching for a daily close above $0.285 to confirm the next leg higher. Failure to hold the wedge top near $0.19 would, by contrast, postpone the bullish narrative and leave the post-breakout retest zone vulnerable. At press time, DOGE traded at $0.242.

Caldera ERA token is up 85% after listing on top exchanges, including Binance. The massive ERA airdrop also boosted demand. Caldera is building a RaaS for Ethereum and the BNB Chain. Bitcoin is trading above $120,000, and when everyone had dismissed Ethereum, the coin, along with XRP, is up double digits. Ethereum is up nearly 17% in the past week, while XRP, after gaining 12% in the past 24 hours, has pushed weekly gains to over 36%. While these blue-chip cryptos dominate headlines, pumping after the success of the GENIUS Act and the forwarding of the CLARITY Act to the Senate for discussion, investors are closely monitoring ERA7 (No data), the token behind the multichain rollup project Caldera. ERA Jumps 85% After Launch ERA crypto is among the top performers at press time, securing a spot among the next cryptos to explode after surging nearly 85% yesterday. According to Binance data, ERA is now stable, but buyers are firmly in control. The token is trading at over $1.50, soaring from around $0.16 when it listed on top exchanges, including Binance. ERA7PriceERA724h7d30d1yAll time Technically, the uptrend remains strong. ERA may extend gains, riding favorable crypto sentiment and a supportive candlestick pattern. If bulls clear the psychological level of $2, ERA crypto could soar to $3 and outperform some of the top Solana meme coins. DISCOVER: 9+ Best High-Risk, High-Reward Crypto to Buy in July 2025 What is Caldera? Behind ERA is Caldera, a rollup-as-a-service (RaaS) solution designed to scale Ethereum and the BNB Chain. The platform enables developers to deploy customizable, high-performance rollups quickly. Caldera allows developers to launch layer-2 solutions for Ethereum and the BNB Chain via its Metalayer. Metalayer is an interoperable protocol that unifies the Optimistic and Zero-Knowledge frameworks used by Arbitrum, Optimism, and zkSync. Through Metalayer, developers can seamlessly move assets, capital, and data across chains in a secure layer. Caldera has partnered with Relay, Hyperlane, Eco, and Across to facilitate asset bridging across multiple chains. Metalayer addresses the fragmentation challenges that have long plagued the Ethereum layer-2 landscape. As of July 18, 2025, Ethereum layer-2 solutions manage over $40 billion, a figure expected to grow as the mainnet gains adoption due to supportive regulatory frameworks in the United States and globally. (Source: Caldera) Currently, Caldera supports over 50 rollups, powering projects like ApeChain, Kinto, Sanko, and Manta. Through these rollups, Caldera manages over $1 billion in assets, processing over 360 million transactions from the more than 10 million wallets. The settlement layer includes Ethereum, Base, and Arbitrum, while users can customize data availability through Ethereum, AnyTrust, Celestia, and Avail. Why is ERA Rallying? While Caldera aims to build the “internet of chains,” the project is backed by major venture capital, including DragonFly. (Source: CryptoRank) Its immediate listing on top exchanges, such as Binance and Upbit, has boosted liquidity, allowing millions of traders to gain exposure and hold ERA. Coinciding with the token’s listing on top exchanges was an airdrop campaign by the Caldera Foundation. They allocated 7% of the total supply, or 70 million ERA, to early users, testnet contributors, and other ecosystem partners. Claiming opened on July 17, 2025. Additionally, more ERA tokens were distributed via Binance, where 20 million ERA were airdropped to BNB holders subscribed to the exchange’s Simple Earn products. Due to these airdrops, ERA surged immediately upon listing, breaking $1.50. DISCOVER: Best New Cryptocurrencies to Invest in 2025 – Top New Crypto Coins Caldera ERA Crypto Skyrockets 85% After Binance Listing ERA crypto rallying, up 80% in less than 36 hours Traders targeting $3 if buyers press on Caldera is a RaaS for Ethereum and the BNB Chain ERA airdrop by the foundation and Binance drove demand The post Caldera ERA Crypto Surges 80%: Is the Mega Rally Just Getting Started? appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

The Japanese yen is showing little movement on Friday. In the North American session, USD/JPY is trading at 148.69, up 0.06% on the day. On the data calendar, Japan's inflation rate eased in June. It's a light day in the US, highlighted by UoM consumer sentiment and inflation expectations. Japan's core CPI eases to 3.3%Inflation in Japan fell in June as expected and the yen is showing little movement today. Headline CPI dropped to 3.3% y/y from 3.5% in May, matching the consensus. This was the lowest level since Nov. 2024, as prices for electricity and gasoline rose more slowly in June. Food prices were up 7.2%, the most since March, as rice prices soared 100%. Monthly, CPI eased to 0.1%, down from 0.3% in May. Core inflation, which excludes fresh food but includes energy, fell to 3.3% from 3.7%, in line with the consensus and the lowest pace since March. 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. © {CURRENT_YEAR} OANDA Business Information & Services Inc.

Asian Market Wrap In Asia, stocks rose 0.4%, with TSMC reaching a new high on optimism about AI spending. MSCI's broad Asia-Pacific index (excluding Japan) rose 0.7%, reaching its highest level since late 2021, with a weekly gain of 1.5%. close Source: TradingView.com (click to enlarge) Source: TradingView.com (click to enlarge) Client Sentiment Data - DAX Index Looking at OANDA client sentiment data and market participants are short on the DAX Index with 86% of traders net-short. I prefer to take a contrarian view toward crowd sentiment and thus the fact that so many traders are short means the DAX Index could rise in the near-term. Follow Zain on Twitter/X for Additional Market News and Insights @zvawda 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. © {CURRENT_YEAR} OANDA Business Information & Services Inc.

This week will go down in US crypto history. The U.S. House passed three major bills, GENIUS, Clarity, and Anti-CBDC, shaping the next chapter of American crypto regulation. This will lead to big implications. With billions in lobbying, stablecoins, regulatory wars, and digital dollar fears were front and center. The GENIUS Act is nearly law, while the CLARITY and Anti-CBDC Acts are in Senate limbo. Now, it’s a race against time and politics. BitcoinPriceMarket CapBTC$2.36T24h7d30d1yAll time GENIUS Act Passes, Awaiting Trump’s Signature The GENIUS Act, short for “Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoin”, is the first major U.S. federal legislation to directly regulate stablecoins. All kinds of strict rules will apply from reserve mandates, AML rules, to mandatory transparency for issuers. The goal is to make stablecoins safe and compliant without killing innovation. The House passed it with a divisive 308-122 vote. Anti-CBDC bill aims to permanently block any form of a U.S. central bank digital currency, citing surveillance concerns. Supporters fear government overreach and loss of financial privacy. Critics argue it could leave the U.S. behind in the global digital currency race. With a narrow 27-22 committee vote before hitting the floor, it shows how divisive the issue remains. The next roadblock is the Senate. Unlike the GENIUS Act, these bills don’t yet have clear Senate backing. Depending on amendments or procedural delays, it could either stall or evolve into something different. DISCOVER: 20+ Next Crypto to Explode in 2025 Join The 99Bitcoins News Discord Here For The Latest Market Updates Key Takeaways GENIUS Act waiting on Trump’s desk. CLARITY and Anti-CBDC Acts can hit a roadblock. The post US Crypto Week Delivers Landmark Regulatory Shift With GENIUS, CLARITY, and Anti-CBDC Acts appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

As Bitcoin (BTC) consolidates just below the $120,000 mark, concerns are mounting over whether the top cryptocurrency’s bullish momentum is fading. However, some analysts believe BTC still has room to grow, citing key on-chain indicators. Bitcoin Rally Far From Over According to a recent CryptoQuant Quicktake post by contributor Darkfost, Bitcoin’s rally is not yet over. The analyst points to the Short-Term Holder (STH) Market Value to Realized Value (MVRV) indicator as evidence. For context, STH MVRV measures the profitability of Bitcoin held by short-term investors – typically those who acquired BTC within the last 155 days – by comparing the current market price to their average purchase price. When the STH MVRV is high, it suggests short-term holders are in profit and may sell. On the contrary, a low or negative MVRV indicates undervaluation and potential for further upside. Darkfost noted that during the current market cycle, unrealized profits among STH have yet to surpass the 42% threshold. Historically, every time the STH MVRV reaches around 1.35 – implying a 35% unrealized profit – it has triggered a wave of profit-taking, followed by short-term price pullbacks. As of now, the STH MVRV stands at approximately 1.15, well below the profit-taking zone. The analyst attributes this to the STH realized price exceeding $100,000 for the first time in Bitcoin’s history on July 11. At the time of writing, this realized price has risen above $102,000, providing BTC with a robust support base. To clarify, STH realized price refers to the average price at which all Bitcoin held by short-term holders was acquired. When Bitcoin’s current market price remains above this level, it reflects growing market confidence among newer investors. Darkfost added that BTC could rise another 20–25% before the STH MVRV reaches its critical level again. If this projection holds, Bitcoin could potentially hit $150,000 before the next wave of widespread profit-taking. Fresh Liquidity May Help, But Exercise Caution Bitcoin may also benefit from fresh liquidity entering the market. Fellow CryptoQuant analyst Amr Taha recently highlighted a $2 billion USDT deposit into major derivatives trading platforms, signaling potential leverage buildup. Similarly, favorable macroeconomic conditions are expected to support risk-on assets like Bitcoin. The recent weakness in the USD has fuelled optimism around capital rotating into cryptocurrencies and other high risk-reward assets. ​​However, BTC inflows to centralized exchanges have been steadily rising as well, suggesting a short-term correction could be on the horizon. At press time, BTC trades at $118,862, down 0.2% in the past 24 hours.

As the market soars with bullish momentum, crypto theft has also seen a record-breaking performance during the first half of this year. A recent report revealed that stolen funds from services so far have surpassed the numbers from previous years. Stolen Crypto Service Funds Hit $2B In 6 months On Thursday, Chainalysis shared its “2025 Crypto Crime Mid-Year Update,” revealing that digital assets theft this year has been “more devastating” than the entirety of 2024, with over $2.7 billion worth of funds stolen from crypto services so far. The report noted that, by the end of June, more value had been stolen year-to-date (YTD) than during the same period in 2022, the previous worst year on record, suggesting that theft from crypto services could potentially increase another 60% by year’s end. 2025’s YTD activity shows a significantly steeper trajectory into the end of the first half than any previous year, with an alarming velocity and consistency. 2022 required 214 days to hit the $2 billion mark in value stolen from services, while 2025 reached comparable theft volumes in 142 days. Additionally, 2025 is 17.27% worse than 2022 during the same six-month period, while 2023 and 2024 saw more moderate and steady accumulation patterns. The surge in the cumulative trend value from crypto services theft “paints a stark picture of 2025’s escalating threat environment.” According to the report, “If this trend continues, we could see 2025 end with more than $4.3 billion stolen from services alone.” However, it’s worth noting that the North Korean-linked $1.5 billion hack of Bybit accounts for most of the service losses. The massive breach, which is the largest crypto hack in history, signals a “broader pattern of North Korean cryptocurrency operations, which have become increasingly central to the regime’s sanctions evasion strategies.” Last year, known North Korean-related losses reached their highest number, with the value reaching $1.3 billion. Nonetheless, Bybit’s February hack surpassed it, making 2025 the worst year to date. Personal Wallet Attacks Surge Amid the shifting landscape, the report highlights that the surge in crypto thefts represents an immediate threat to participants. Notably, attackers are increasingly targeting individual users, as personal wallet incidents represent a growing share of total ecosystem theft. YTD, these compromises account for 23.35% of all stolen funds activities in 2025, with Bitcoin (BTC) theft accounting for a substantial share of stolen value. Chainalysis also found that the average loss from compromised personal BTC wallets has increased, suggesting a deliberate target on higher-value individual holdings. Moreover, the number of individual victims on non-Bitcoin and non-EVM chains, like Solana, is increasing. This suggests that Bitcoin holders experience larger losses in terms of value taken, despite being less likely to fall victim to targeted theft. Within the personal wallet incidents, a violent subsection has also seen a dramatic surge this year, showing a correlation with BTC price movements and suggesting opportunistic targeting during high-value periods. The forward-looking implication is that, if the value of native assets increases, the value compromised from personal wallets will also likely rise. Per the report, theft using physical violence or coercion against individuals, also known as “wrench attacks,” could potentially hit twice the number of 2021, the next highest year on record. As of this writing, Bitcoin is trading at $119,807, a 14.8% increase in the monthly timeframe.

An analyst has pointed out that the XRP Market Value to Realized Value (MVRV) Ratio has just formed a crossover that proved to be highly bullish the last time it appeared. XRP MVRV Ratio Has Broken Above Its 200-Day MA In a new post on X, analyst Ali Martinez has talked about a crossover that has recently occurred in the MVRV Ratio of XRP. The “MVRV Ratio” is a popular on-chain indicator that keeps track of the ratio between the asset’s Market Cap and Realized Cap. The Realized Cap here refers to a capitalization model that calculates the cryptocurrency’s total value by assuming that the value of each coin in circulation is equal to the price at which it was last transacted on the blockchain. This is unlike the Market Cap, which simply takes the current spot price as the same one value for all coins. The last transfer of any token is likely to represent the last time it changed hands, so the price at its time can be denoted as its current cost basis. As such, the Realized Cap represents the sum of the cost basis of the entire circulating supply. One way to interpret the model is as a measure of the amount of capital that the investors as a whole have stored in the cryptocurrency. The Market Cap, on the other hand, signifies the value that the holders are carrying in the present. When the value of the MVRV Ratio is more than 1, it means the Market Cap is greater than the Realized Cap. In other words, the investors are holding more than they put in. On the other hand, the metric being under this threshold suggests the overall network is underwater. Now, here is the chart shared by Martinez that shows the trend in the XRP MVRV Ratio, as well as its 200-day moving average (MA), over the past year: As displayed in the above graph, the XRP MVRV Ratio has seen a sharp surge recently as the asset’s breakout has occurred. With this uptrend, the indicator has managed to break past its 200-day MA. In the chart, the analyst has highlighted the last time that the cryptocurrency’s MVRV Ratio and its 200-day MA showed this type of crossover. What followed back then was a significant bull run in which the coin managed to rise by around 630%. Given this precedence, it now remains to be seen whether the latest crossover will also prove to be a golden one for XRP. XRP Price At the time of writing, XRP is floating around $3.32, up 33% in the last seven days.

Sberbank, Russia’s largest state-owned bank, wants to officially step into crypto by offering custody services for digital assets. This comes as the country softens its stance on crypto use at home, especially as traditional financial channels get squeezed by international sanctions. The bank is hoping to take on a bigger role in storing Bitcoin and other tokens for Russian customers, instead of leaving that job to foreign players. Building a Digital Vault Sberbank has sent a detailed proposal to regulators asking for permission to act as a custodian for crypto. That means it could legally hold customer digital assets the same way it holds cash and securities. The plan outlines how Sberbank would protect client holdings, offer legal safeguards, and provide support in case of theft or criminal activity. It’s part of a push to bring crypto services under formal banking rules, with added control and accountability. Tied to Sanctions and Strategy This move lines up with Russia’s changing attitudes on crypto. Over the past year, the government has moved from skepticism to cautious acceptance. Lawmakers have already passed rules allowing crypto use in international trade. Letting a major bank like Sberbank handle crypto storage is the next step in that direction. It keeps money flows local and away from foreign jurisdictions, especially important now that outside platforms carry political and legal risks. DISCOVER: 9+ Best High-Risk, High-Reward Crypto to Buy in July2025 Filling a Gap in the System Right now, Russian investors and funds mostly rely on offshore services to store crypto, which exposes them to compliance issues and potential freezes. Gleb Zemskoy of Insight Finance says you cannot run a serious fund or crypto operation without custody services. That gap is exactly what Sberbank is aiming to close by offering an in-country solution. BitcoinPriceMarket CapBTC$2.38T24h7d30d1yAll time Perfect Timing for a Digital Ruble The custody plan comes as Russia gears up for the 2026 launch of its central bank digital currency. Sberbank’s system could act as a sandbox for regulators, helping them test infrastructure, compliance systems, and customer behavior in advance. If approved, it would also let businesses and individuals safely store crypto assets at home instead of sending them abroad. Not Just a Russian Trend Sberbank isn’t the only one jumping in. Deutsche Bank and other major players across Europe are getting ready to offer crypto custody too. The change is part of a bigger pattern where old-school banks start handling digital assets as the sector gets more regulated and integrated into mainstream finance. DISCOVER: Next 1000X Crypto: 10+ Crypto Tokens That Can Hit 1000x in 2025 What to Watch For The central bank now has to review Sberbank’s plan. If they greenlight it, it would open the door for regulated crypto services inside the country. Of course, it needs to meet strict technical and legal standards. Custody platforms are always a target for hackers, so regulators will be looking closely at Sberbank’s ability to protect customer assets. Sberbank wants to become Russia’s go-to bank for holding crypto. This is more than a tech upgrade. It’s a calculated move that fits the country’s need to localize financial tools in response to sanctions. If it works, Russian investors may soon trust the same bank that holds their rubles to also store their Bitcoin. DISCOVER: 20+ Next Crypto to Explode in 2025 Join The 99Bitcoins News Discord Here For The Latest Market Updates Key Takeaways Sberbank is seeking approval to offer crypto custody services, aiming to store digital assets like Bitcoin for Russian customers under formal banking rules. The move is tied to Russia’s broader crypto strategy as sanctions push the country to develop domestic financial tools and reduce reliance on foreign platforms. If approved, Sberbank would provide legal protections, theft support, and in-country storage for individuals and funds who currently rely on offshore services. This effort lines up with Russia’s digital ruble plans for 2026, positioning Sberbank as a testbed for secure digital infrastructure and compliance systems. Crypto custody is becoming a global trend, with traditional banks like Deutsche Bank also entering the space as digital assets gain regulatory traction. The post Russia’s Sberbank Wants to Hold Your Crypto Like a Regular Bank Account appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

Canary Capital is back with another ETF proposal, this time targeting Injective. The New York-based firm has filed with the SEC to launch a fund that tracks INJ while also staking it. The idea is simple. Instead of just following Injective’s price, the ETF would also collect staking rewards along the way. Investors could earn yield automatically, with no wallets, no validators, and no crypto know-how needed. Why Injective and Why Now Injective is a fast, low-cost Layer 1 built for financial apps and DeFi trading. More importantly, it runs on proof of stake, which lets token holders earn rewards for helping secure the network. Canary plans to wrap that process into a single, regulated product that works like a traditional ETF. Source: SEC.gov For anyone familiar with staked Ethereum funds, this would follow a similar model. Investors would get exposure to INJ’s price while earning yield from staking, all in a package that’s easier to manage than doing it yourself on-chain. DISCOVER: Best New Cryptocurrencies to Invest in 2025 Altcoin ETFs Are Heating Up Until now, the ETF market has mostly focused on Bitcoin and Ethereum. But asset managers are pushing beyond the majors. Canary has already filed for funds tied to Solana, XRP, HBAR, SUI, and more. Injective stands out from that list because of its tight focus on real-world finance and DeFi, plus it already has working products and growing usage. INJPriceINJ24h7d30d1yAll time Adding staking to the mix gives the fund another edge. It turns it from a pure speculation play into something that generates passive returns. That’s a big draw for investors who want more than just price movement. Still Early, But Eyes Are on the Filing The SEC filing doesn’t include every detail yet. It’s not clear who will provide the staking services or what portion of the INJ holdings will actually be staked. But the core idea is clear enough. If approved, the fund would give buyers a way to earn staking rewards without touching crypto infrastructure. This would be the first product of its kind in the U.S., although similar funds are already live in Europe. The success of Ethereum staking ETFs could give regulators more confidence that these structures can work safely. DISCOVER: 20+ Next Crypto to Explode in 2025 Market Reaction and What to Expect Injective’s price grew after the filing went public, rising more than 25 percent to around $13.50. Trading volume also jumped, and the project is now getting more attention from institutional circles. Daily users are still around 71,000, and about $37 million is locked in its DeFi ecosystem, but momentum is building. Canary’s application is now in the hands of the SEC. If it goes through, it could be a major step toward broader altcoin access through traditional markets. This fund would blend crypto returns with familiar financial rails, and that’s exactly what many investors have been waiting for. DISCOVER: 20+ Next Crypto to Explode in 2025 Join The 99Bitcoins News Discord Here For The Latest Market Updates Key Takeaways Canary Capital has filed with the SEC to launch the first-ever staked Injective ETF, combining INJ price exposure with staking rewards. The ETF would give investors yield from staking Injective without needing wallets, validators, or direct blockchain interaction. Injective is gaining traction in DeFi with a proof-of-stake model and working products, making it a strong altcoin candidate for this fund. If approved, the ETF would offer a new way for U.S. investors to access altcoin staking through regulated financial products. INJ price jumped over 25 percent following the filing, signaling strong market interest in altcoin ETFs that go beyond just speculation. The post Canary Files for Staked Injective ETF as Altcoin Funds Pick Up Steam appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

Ethereum’s recent price trajectory has caught the attention of traders and analysts, as the asset extends its bullish rally well into today. With the price currently hovering around $3,420, Ethereum has registered a daily gain of 7.7% and a weekly surge of more than 23%. The momentum follows a decisive breakout above the $3,000 level earlier this week, sparking renewed optimism across the derivatives and spot markets. The latest insights from the on-chain analytics platform CryptoQuant provide context for Ethereum’s price action, suggesting that activity on Binance is a major catalyst. Ethereum Short Liquidations Shift Market Dynamics CryptoQuant contributor Darkfost notes that the recent uptick coincides with a structural shift in the derivatives market, particularly around short liquidations. A deeper analysis of exchange flows and taker behavior further supports the case for sustained upward movement, with indicators suggesting that Ethereum may be positioning itself to revisit previous highs. According to Darkfost, Ethereum’s current rally follows a prolonged five-month correction phase that began in December 2024. During this period, the market experienced a flush of long positions, especially on Binance, contributing to what he describes as a necessary “cleanup” in the derivatives space. This recalibration helped reset speculative positioning and laid the groundwork for the recovery observed since late April. Now, the pattern has reversed. “Short liquidations are now dominating on Binance,” Darkfost observed, emphasizing how forced exits of bearish positions are reinforcing Ethereum’s upward price momentum. Liquidation data shows multiple short squeezes in recent weeks, with volumes reaching $32 million and $35 million, respectively. This trend suggests that many traders are positioned counter to the prevailing market movement, adding fuel to the rally as they’re forced to close out positions. Darkfost also highlighted that, if this pace of short liquidations continues, Ethereum may be poised to test its all-time high. He added that ongoing inflows into spot Ethereum ETFs and increasing adoption by institutions viewing ETH as a long-term asset could further support this potential breakout. Taker Volume on Binance Hints at Bullish Continuation In a separate post, CryptoQuant analyst Crazzyblockk pointed to taker-side activity on Binance as another critical signal. The ETH Taker Buy/Sell Ratio (7-day moving average) recently crossed the 1.00 threshold, signaling stronger buy-side pressure from market participants. This shift was accompanied by a spike in price volatility, which reached 261.5, mirroring Ethereum’s latest price surge beyond $3,434. Crazzyblockk noted that this pattern, rising buy-side taker volume aligned with surging volatility, has historically preceded extended price rallies. The divergence between taker long and short volumes further underlines dominant bullish sentiment. The analyst emphasized that tracking taker momentum on Binance may offer early signals for future market direction, as the Ethereum price appears highly responsive to activity on the platform. Featured image created with DALL-E, Chart from TradingView

Cardano price started a fresh increase from the $0.720 zone. ADA is now consolidating and might attempt a clear move above the $0.8650 zone. ADA price started a fresh increase from the $0.720 support zone. The price is trading above $0.80 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There is a key bullish trend line forming with support at $0.8280 on the hourly chart of the ADA/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could start a fresh increase it clears the $0.8650 zone. Cardano Price Eyes More Gains In the past few sessions, Cardano saw a decent upward move from the $0.720 zone, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. ADA was able to recover above the $0.750 and $0.80 resistance levels. The bulls pushed the price above the $0.820 resistance. Finally, it tested the $0.8650 zone. A high was formed at $0.8643 and the price is now consolidating gains above the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $0.7113 swing low to the $0.8643 high. Cardano price is now trading above $0.820 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There is also a key bullish trend line forming with support at $0.8280 on the hourly chart of the ADA/USD pair. On the upside, the price might face resistance near the $0.8650 zone. The first resistance is near $0.880. The next key resistance might be $0.90. If there is a close above the $0.90 resistance, the price could start a strong rally. In the stated case, the price could rise toward the $0.980 region. Any more gains might call for a move toward $1.00 in the near term. Are Downsides Limited In ADA? If Cardano’s price fails to climb above the $0.8650 resistance level, it could start another decline. Immediate support on the downside is near the $0.8280 level and the trend line. The next major support is near the $0.80 level. A downside break below the $0.80 level could open the doors for a test of $0.7880 or the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $0.7113 swing low to the $0.8643 high. The next major support is near the $0.750 level where the bulls might emerge. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for ADA/USD is gaining momentum in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for ADA/USD is now above the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $0.8280 and $0.8000. Major Resistance Levels – $0.8650 and $0.9000.

After beating the resistance mounted at the $3,000 by bears for months now, the Ethereum price looks primed for a further breakout. Expectations currently are that the Ethereum price rally will trigger the next altcoin season and possibly lead to a push toward new all-time highs for ETH. One analyst in particular has compared this breakout to what was seen back in May 2025, something that could mean that higher levels are in store for the altcoin. Ethereum Is Mirroring Its Move From May May 2025 has remained one of the most bullish for the Ethereum price so far this year, rallying by more than 40% in a 30-day period. The price had gone from a low of around $1,770 to a high of $2,650 before retracing. But the most important thing was the trend and how the price moved before finally reaching its high. There was an initial surge, then some sideways movement, before the final upsurge to $2,600, and then the eventual top. According to crypto analyst CryptosBatman on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), the Ethereum price is once again mirroring this price movement that led to its 40% surge. The post highlights the fact that Ethereum has already seen an initial breakout and has begun to move sideways. However, this sideways move is not expected to last long and is actually part of the overall move. As the crypto analyst explained, the same triangle pattern that formed in May 2025 is now forming after the Ethereum price crossed the $3,000 range. Hence, the sideways movement is expected as investors take profit. Once the sideways accumulation is done and the triangle pattern is broken, then Ethereum is expected to begin rallying once again. The next target from here is above $3,600. Factors Driving The ETH Bullish Momentum Other than the fact that the Ethereum price has formed a similar triangle pattern to what was seen back in May, there are also notable developments in terms of accumulation that are also driving the price. For one, Spot Ethereum ETF inflows have continued to ramp up. Data from the Farside website shows that Ethereum ETFs have recorded positive net flows for almost two weeks straight now. The likes of BlackRock and Fidelity are leading the charge with tens of thousands of ETH being bought up daily. Ethereum treasury companies are now the rave of the moment as the likes of SharpLink and BitMine begin accumulating hundreds of millions of dollars in ETH. This rise in institutional adoption has become one of the major pushes for Ethereum as investors clamor for new highs.

XRP price started a fresh increase and surged above the $3.350 zone. The price is now consolidating gains and might continue to rise above the $3.60 zone. XRP price started a fresh increase above the $3.350 zone. The price is now trading above $3.40 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a key bullish trend line forming with support at $3.450 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could start another increase if it stays above the $3.220 zone. XRP Price Rallies Over 15% XRP price started a fresh increase after it settled above the $3.00 level, beating Bitcoin and Ethereum. The price was able to climb above the $3.220 resistance level. The bulls remained in action and the price gained pace for a move above $3.350 barrier. Finally, the price tested the $3.650 zone. A high was formed at $3.660 and the price is now consolidating gains. There was a move below the $3.60 level but stayed above the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $2.80 swing low to the $3.660 high. The price is now trading above $3.50 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is also a key bullish trend line forming with support at $3.450 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair. On the upside, the price might face resistance near the $3.620 level. The first major resistance is near the $3.660 level. A clear move above the $3.660 resistance might send the price toward the $3.750 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $3.80 resistance or even $3.880 in the near term. The next major hurdle for the bulls might be near the $4.00 zone. Downside Break? If XRP fails to clear the $3.660 resistance zone, it could start another decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $3.450 level and the trend line zone. The next major support is near the $3.350 level. If there is a downside break and a close below the $3.350 level, the price might continue to decline toward the $3.320 support. The next major support sits near the $3.220 zone. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for XRP/USD is now gaining pace in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for XRP/USD is now above the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $3.450 and $3.350. Major Resistance Levels – $3.660 and $3.80.

Bitcoin continues to maintain upward momentum despite a recent pullback from its all-time high. Currently trading at $117,847, the asset has recorded nearly a 10% gain over the past week. The dip from peak levels, approximately a 4.1% decline, has not dampened broader investor sentiment, with several on-chain indicators suggesting renewed buying interest and reduced selling pressure. Bitcoin Whale Withdrawals Decline, While Stablecoins Flow In In a recent analysis posted to CryptoQuant’s QuickTake platform, analyst Amr Taha shared insights pointing to a strategic change in behavior among key Bitcoin holders and investors. The report, titled “Stablecoin Flood and Whale Retreat: Binance Moves Foreshadow Risk-On Sentiment”, outlined significant trends in whale activity and stablecoin flows that may support continued bullish momentum in the near term. Taha’s research highlighted a steep reduction in whale-level Bitcoin deposits on Binance. Over the past 30 days, these deposits have dropped from $6.75 billion to $4.5 billion, a $2.25 billion decline. Historically, large deposits from whales to centralized exchanges often signal an intention to sell, so the recent drop may imply a reduction in immediate sell-side pressure. This could stabilize Bitcoin’s price in the short term, especially if whales continue to hold or move assets to cold storage instead of preparing them for sale. At the same time, stablecoin flows have increased dramatically across major exchanges. On July 16, Binance and HTX saw combined stablecoin inflows exceeding $1.7 billion. Taha interpreted this as an indication that large entities, possibly institutions or whales, are preparing to accumulate digital assets. Large stablecoin deposits often precede significant buying activity, suggesting that the market could be gearing up for another leg higher, particularly if paired with reduced sell-side movements. Macroeconomic Developments and Miner Sentiment Add Context This on-chain activity is unfolding amid broader economic and political developments. Taha’s report also pointed to speculation around President Donald Trump’s comments during a private meeting, in which he reportedly considered replacing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Though later denied, the remark sparked reactions in traditional markets, including a weaker dollar and rising bond yields. These shifts signaled a rotation into risk assets, potentially benefiting crypto markets as investors reallocate capital in anticipation of a more accommodative monetary stance. Separately, CryptoQuant analyst Arab Chain analyzed Bitcoin’s miner profitability using the Puell Multiple indicator. The data shows that while miners are currently making solid profits, the level has not reached historical peaks seen during prior market tops. In the 2017 and 2021 cycles, extreme miner profitability (indicated by Puell readings exceeding 2.0–3.0) often preceded sharp price corrections. At current levels, Arab Chain believes the market is not in a euphoric state, reducing the likelihood of imminent volatility due to miner-driven selloffs. Featured image created with DALL-E, Chart from TradingView

Key takeaways Nikkei 225 rallies 34% from April lows to June highs, driven partly by post-tariff optimism despite Japan being targeted by US trade measures.Nikkei 225 outperforms globally, gaining 28% since 7 April, trailing only South Korea’s KOSPI and ahead of the Hang Seng and S&P 500.Rising 30-year JGB yields (+45 bps) spark a -4.2% Nikkei 225 pullback due to fiscal concerns ahead of Japan’s 20 July election.Strong economic & earnings data: Citigroup Surprise Index and Earnings Revisions Index support bullish fundamentals for Japanese stocks.Bullish technical breakout from flag pattern signals potential for Nikkei 225 to challenge resistance at 40,620 and 42,500/890. close Fig 5: Japan 225 CFD Index medium-term & major trends as of 18 Jul 2025 (Source: TradingView, click to enlarge chart) Fig 5: Japan 225 CFD Index medium-term & major trends as of 18 Jul 2025 (Source: TradingView, click to enlarge chart) A steepening of the JGB yield curves (30-year minus 2-year and 10-year minus 2-year) coupled with supportive fundamentals, as highlighted earlier, is likely to create another tailwind for the Nikkei 225. The major bullish breakout (steepening conditions) of the JGB yield curves since June 2022 has a direct correlation with the movements of the Nikkei 225, and the major uptrend phases of the JGB yield curves remain intact so far, in turn, may trigger a positive feedback loop into the Nikkei 225 (see Fig 4) In addition, the daily time frame technical chart of the Japan 225 CFD Index has staged a bullish breakout from a bullish continuation flag configuration on Thursday, 17 July, after a retest on its rising 20-day moving average on Monday, 14 July (see Fig 5). These observations suggest that a medium-term uptrend phase is evolving in the Japan 225 CFD Index. Watch the 39,190/38,730 key medium-term pivotal support zone for the start of a potential fresh impulsive up move sequence for the next medium-term resistances to come in at 40,620 and 42,500/890 (current all-time high and Fibonacci extension). However, failure to hold at 38,739 invalidates the bullish scenario to kickstart a medium-term corrective decline sequence to expose the next medium-term support at 36,610. 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. © {CURRENT_YEAR} OANDA Business Information & Services Inc.

Ethereum price started a fresh increase above the $3,500 zone. ETH is now showing bullish signs and might continue to rise toward the $3,800 zone. Ethereum started a fresh increase above the $3,350 level. The price is trading near $3,500 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a key bullish trend line forming with support at $3,490 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could start a fresh increase if it remains supported above the $3,350 zone in the near term. Ethereum Price Rises Further Above $3,500 Ethereum price started a fresh increase above the $3,220 zone, outperforming Bitcoin. ETH price gained pace for a move above the $3,350 resistance zone to remain in a positive zone. The bulls even pumped the price above $3,500. Finally, it tested the $3,620 zone. A high was formed at $3,627 and the price is now consolidating gains above the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $2,935 swing low to the $3,627 high. Ethereum price is now trading above $3,500 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is also a key bullish trend line forming with support at $3,500 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. On the upside, the price could face resistance near the $3,630 level. The next key resistance is near the $3,650 level. The first major resistance is near the $3,720 level. A clear move above the $3,720 resistance might send the price toward the $3,800 resistance. An upside break above the $3,800 resistance might call for more gains in the coming sessions. In the stated case, Ether could rise toward the $3,880 resistance zone or even $4,000 in the near term. Are Downsides Limited In ETH? If Ethereum fails to clear the $3,630 resistance, it could start a downside correction. Initial support on the downside is near the $3,550 level. The first major support sits near the $3,500 zone and the trend line. A clear move below the $3,500 support might push the price toward the $3,420 support. Any more losses might send the price toward the $3,350 support level in the near term. The next key support sits at $3,220. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for ETH/USD is gaining momentum in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI – The RSI for ETH/USD is now above the 50 zone. Major Support Level – $3,500 Major Resistance Level – $3,650

Bitcoin has been on a tear lately. Prices jumped past $123,000 this week. Now, new figures show that fresh money is flowing into the market again. That’s a sharp change after months of muted retail interest. Fresh Capital Flooding In According to on‑chain data from Glassnode, first‑time buyers picked up an extra 140,000 BTC over the past two weeks. Their holdings climbed from 4.77 million to nearly 5  million BTC—a 2.86% rise. That influx of fresh coins helped push Bitcoin past its latest high. It also shows that new investors are gaining confidence in the world’s biggest cryptocurrency. Short‑Term Holders Hit A New Cost Base Newer players aren’t the only ones getting active. Based on reports, entities that bought Bitcoin within the last six months now sit on a cost basis above $100,000 for the first time. They’ve held on through price swings and have not yet sold at a loss. That suggests many expect the rally to continue. At the same time, holding on tight could create pressure if prices dip below their average buy‑in point. Dip Buyers Act Fast Glassnode’s cost‑basis heatmap revealed that buyers moved quickly when Bitcoin dipped below $116,000 earlier this week. About 196,600 BTC changed hands between $116,000 and $118,000. That buying spree added over $23  million in value near what looks like a local top. It’s a sign of strong resolve from those backing the market at lower levels. Altcoin Chat Outpaces Bitcoin Searches While whales and newer buyers are busy, the crowd on Google seems less thrilled. Search activity for “Bitcoin” ticked up modestly in the last fortnight, but it’s well below the highs seen when BTC first broke $100,000 this year. At the same time, data from Santiment indicate chatter has shifted toward altcoins. With Ethereum grabbing the spotlight, many retail investors appear more excited by tokens promising bigger short‑term moves. Retail Interest Remains Muted Despite soaring prices, everyday investors haven’t jumped back in en masse. Based on reports, the broad public’s FOMO hasn’t shown up in a big way yet. That lack of widespread buzz could limit how far and how fast Bitcoin goes from here. In past rallies, it was the flood of curiosity from casual buyers that turned spikes into parabolic runs. Featured image from Meta, chart from TradingView

Bitcoin price is attempting a fresh increase above $120,000. BTC is now consolidating and might attempt a steady move toward the $125,000 zone. Bitcoin started a fresh increase from the $115,800 zone. The price is trading above $119,000 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There was a break above a bearish trend line with resistance at $119,000 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair might start another increase if it clears the $120,500 resistance zone. Bitcoin Price Eyes Fresh Upward Move Bitcoin price started a correction from the new high at $123,200. BTC dipped below the $120,000 level and tested the $115,500 zone. A low was formed at $115,730 and the price is now attempting a fresh increase. The bulls were above to push the price above the $118,000 and $118,500 resistance levels. There was a move above the 50% Fib retracement level of the move from the $123,140 swing high to the $115,730 low. Besides, there was a break above a bearish trend line with resistance at $119,000 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair. Bitcoin is now trading above $119,500 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. Immediate resistance on the upside is near the $120,200 level. The first key resistance is near the $121,400 level. It is close to the 76.4% Fib retracement level of the move from the $123,140 swing high to the $115,730 low. The next resistance could be $123,150. A close above the $123,150 resistance might send the price further higher. In the stated case, the price could rise and test the $124,200 resistance level. Any more gains might send the price toward the $125,000 level. The main target could be $126,200. Another Decline In BTC? If Bitcoin fails to rise above the $121,400 resistance zone, it could start another decline. Immediate support is near the $119,000 level and the 100 hourly SMA. The first major support is near the $117,500 level. The next support is now near the $115,500 zone. Any more losses might send the price toward the $113,500 support in the near term. The main support sits at $110,500, 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 – $117,500, followed by $115,500. Major Resistance Levels – $121,400 and $123,150.

Daniel Yan, the founder and CIO of Kryptanium Capital, a managing partner at Matrixport Ventures, and previously an executive at Bitmain and Merrill Lynch, writes today via X: “Everyone is comparing SBET to MSTR and thus concludes super-bullishly for both ETH and SBET. Together with the ETF massive flow, the logic seems impeccable… I think SBET differs massively from MSTR on two fronts… All the above point to a maximization of short-term interest.” The comparison of SharpLink Gaming (SBET) to MicroStrategy (MSTR) has become a fixture of crypto-equity chatter as Ether rallies to 16-month highs on the back of record US spot-ETF inflows. But in a post published this morning, venture investor Daniel Yan argues that the two “proxy” trades share less DNA than the market assumes. SBET Isn’t MicroStrategy—What It Means For Ethereum Price SharpLink’s metamorphosis from an i-gaming software vendor into the world’s largest corporate Ether holder has been dizzyingly fast. Since the firm announced its treasury pivot on 2 June, it has amassed 280,706 ETH (≈ $925 million) and staked nearly all of it, earning 415 ETH in rewards. To fund the spree, SharpLink sold 24.6 million shares for $413 million via an at-the-market (ATM) facility between 7 and 11 July. The company still has $257 million of authorised capital it has yet to commit to the market. Management insists dilution is offset by growing “ETH Concentration” (ETH ÷ 1,000 assumed diluted shares), which has risen from 2.00 to 2.46 ETH in just five weeks. Nevertheless, Yan warns that the very mechanism powering SharpLink’s accumulation—constant equity issuance—is also a pressure point: “This method creates a massive dilution effect on the ETH-per-share metric, which makes SBET price more vulnerable to negative shocks.” MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin strategy is held together by cheap, long-dated leverage. Since mid-2020 the firm has floated $8.2 billion of convertible notes—all funnelled into BTC—and only secondarily tapped its own ATM shelf. Because converts embed an equity option, they dilute only if MSTR’s share price leaps, effectively synchronising new issuance with bullish sentiment. Yan calls this a “flywheel” that SBET lacks. Indeed, five of MicroStrategy’s six convert issues are already deep in the money as MSTR flirts with all-time highs, turning the debt into quasi-equity on highly favourable terms. By contrast, SharpLink relies almost exclusively on equity sales; every fresh tranche increases the denominator immediately, regardless of where SBET trades. Yan also highlights governance asymmetry: SharpLink was recapitalised by “one of the largest consortium of ETH holders,” whose own SBET shares unlock in roughly five months. He frames the arrangement as a “multi-party prisoner’s dilemma,” implying insiders may be incentivised to monetise quickly rather than steward a decades-long treasury strategy. No comparable unlocking event hangs over MicroStrategy, whose executive chairman Michael Saylor owns the bulk of the voting stock and has repeatedly pledged never to sell. Yan’s comments land just as Ether ETFs smash records. US spot funds absorbed $726.6 million in net inflows on Wednesday, their best day since launch, lifting cumulative holdings above 5 million ETH. Bulls argue that such flows will continue to buoy both Ether and any equity that warehouses it. Even Yan concedes “there is merit in this for the short term.” But his analysis underscores that the path-dependency of SharpLink’s model—equity issuance first, crypto purchases later—carries different risks from MicroStrategy’s debt-driven lever. The key divergence is simple: MicroStrategy’s converts dilute only if the bet is already winning; SharpLink’s ATM dilutes so the bet can be placed. Yan is not forecasting an imminent crash—he explicitly disavows any short position in Ether—but he urges investors caught up in “the euphoric period” to scrutinise capital-structure mechanics. If SharpLink’s insiders do treat the company as a short-term vehicle and ETF momentum cools, the ATM-powered “flywheel” could spin the opposite way: more shares, lower ETH-per-share, weaker SBET. Conversely, if Ether keeps climbing and the firm times its issuance astutely, shareholders could still enjoy MicroStrategy-style convexity. The difference, as Yan makes clear, is that SharpLink’s leverage is worn on the cap table, not tucked inside a convertible note. At press time, ETH traded at $3,412.