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Over the last few weeks, XRP has creeped up slowly but surely to become one of the most talked-about cryptocurrencies in the space. Its price has also risen steadily through this time, beating the $3.6 level to reach new seven-year highs and triggering momentum for higher prices. While the community celebrates this milestone, there is the fact that the altcoin has not made a new all-time high, and even with all of the recent push, its inability to reach new peaks has become a cause for concern. Are XRP Investors Getting The Short End Of The Stick? In a TradingView post, crypto analyst ICharted made a shocking allegation, namely that XRP investors are being ripped off. The analyst pointed out that the fact that a number of bullish developments have emerged in recent times and the XRP price is still sitting well below its all-time high levels shows that investors were getting the short end of the stick. The analyst listed out seven developments that have been bullish for the XRP price and should’ve already pushed it to new peaks. First on the list is the election of US President Donald Trump, who is the first pro-crypto president in history. Despite the market surge triggered by Trump’s election, XRP has remained well below its all-time highs. Next on the list is the fact that the Ripple case brought by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in 2020 is nearing its end, and this has also triggered a surge. But it was still not enough for new peaks. This also comes amid mass adoption as Ripple becomes the foremost crypto settlement company in the industry. ICharted also pointed out the myriad of partnerships that Ripple has inked, spanning from payments to real estate, and yet the XRP price continues to struggle. This has put XRP in the eye of the public, making it a well-known cryptocurrency, especially as it plans to take on SWIFT, but it is still sitting below all-time highs. The rise in the volume in the past year is another development the analyst points to, as well as the fact that it was able to receive an ETF approval this year, which began trading last week. Then, last but not least, is the fact that the US Congress has passed multiple favourable crypto bills this year, and yet the XRP price remains below its 2018 peaks. Given that none of these have been able to push the XRP price to new all-time highs, the analyst warned investors that they are being ripped up on the price action. ICharted pointed to a possible price crash back to the $2 level soon, predicting that a free fall will begin in August. “The Feds are soon going to cut rates multiple times. Bitcoin tanks everytime that happens,” the analyst warned.

Precious metals have been the top-performing asset class in 2025, handily trouncing the U.S. stock market and bonds. Gold, platinum, and silver are all notching impressive double-digit gains, with platinum leading the way with a 54% gain year-to-date. Gold soared to a record high above $3,400 an ounce and climbed 26% in the first six months of the year. Now, analysts say, silver could be ready to take the lead after hitting a 13-year high in June, up 25% in the first half. Tightening physical supplies and increasing investment demand are set to push silver higher over the next several months. Citigroup targets gains to the $40 an ounce level in silver in the next three months and then to $43 over the next 12 months. Interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve could also help boost silver in the second half of the year, Citigroup says. Around the world, retail investors continue to accumulate silver bars and coins. India, in particular, revealed a 7% year-over-year gain in retail silver bar and coin purchases in the first six months of 2025. Why Buy Silver? Silver benefits from both investment demand as a precious metal and industrial demand for many different uses in manufacturing. In industry, silver is utilized in manufacturing and technology, which keeps physical demand high. Silver is used to manufacture solar panels, electronics, batteries, nanotechnology applications, water purification systems, and many other products. Demand for solar power has increased significantly in recent years, which has created a new industrial input for the metal. Timing Can Help Precious metals investors typically take a long-term view to wealth building and precious metals accumulation. If you are considering if now is the right time to buy, the gold/silver ratio can offer insights as an effective timing mechanism. Here’s how that works: The gold/silver ratio is a simple calculation – divide the price of an ounce of gold by the cost of an ounce of silver. Spot gold $3,348 an ounce Spot silver $38 an ounce Gold/Silver ratio = 88 Gold/Silver Ratio at 88 Signals It Remains Undervalued Compared to Gold Historically, there have been only a few occasions when the gold-silver ratio traded above 80. Readings above 80 signal that silver is severely undervalued and is a strong buy signal for the metal. Higher Silver Prices Ahead The trend for silver points to higher prices ahead. Citigroup is targeting a move to $43 an ounce over the next year. If you buy today with silver at $38 an ounce, you could lock in a 13% gain over the next 12 months. What’s in your portfolio now? Curious to explore how silver could help you to build wealth? Blanchard portfolio managers are available for a free, personalized portfolio check-up. Give us a call at 1-800-880-4653. Want to read more? Subscribe to the Blanchard Newsletter and get our tales from the vault, our favorite stories from around the world and the latest tangible assets news delivered to your inbox weekly. Photo by Zlaťáky.cz on Unsplash The post Silver Up 26% YTD. Could Climb More to $43 an Ounce, Citigroup Says appeared first on Blanchard and Company.

Precious metals have been the top-performing asset class in 2025, handily trouncing the U.S. stock market and bonds. Gold, platinum, and silver are all notching impressive double-digit gains, with platinum leading the way with a 54% gain year-to-date. Gold soared to a record high above $3,400 an ounce and climbed 26% in the first six months of the year. Now, analysts say, silver could be ready to take the lead after hitting a 13-year high in June, up 25% in the first half. Tightening physical supplies and increasing investment demand are set to push silver higher over the next several months. Citigroup targets gains to the $40 an ounce level in silver in the next three months and then to $43 over the next 12 months. Interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve could also help boost silver in the second half of the year, Citigroup says. Around the world, retail investors continue to accumulate silver bars and coins. India, in particular, revealed a 7% year-over-year gain in retail silver bar and coin purchases in the first six months of 2025. Why Buy Silver? Silver benefits from both investment demand as a precious metal and industrial demand for many different uses in manufacturing. In industry, silver is utilized in manufacturing and technology, which keeps physical demand high. Silver is used to manufacture solar panels, electronics, batteries, nanotechnology applications, water purification systems, and many other products. Demand for solar power has increased significantly in recent years, which has created a new industrial input for the metal. Timing Can Help Precious metals investors typically take a long-term view to wealth building and precious metals accumulation. If you are considering if now is the right time to buy, the gold/silver ratio can offer insights as an effective timing mechanism. Here’s how that works: The gold/silver ratio is a simple calculation – divide the price of an ounce of gold by the cost of an ounce of silver. Spot gold $3,348 an ounce Spot silver $38 an ounce Gold/Silver ratio = 88 Gold/Silver Ratio at 88 Signals It Remains Undervalued Compared to Gold Historically, there have been only a few occasions when the gold-silver ratio traded above 80. Readings above 80 signal that silver is severely undervalued and is a strong buy signal for the metal. Higher Silver Prices Ahead The trend for silver points to higher prices ahead. Citigroup is targeting a move to $43 an ounce over the next year. If you buy today with silver at $38 an ounce, you could lock in a 13% gain over the next 12 months. What’s in your portfolio now? Curious to explore how silver could help you to build wealth? Blanchard portfolio managers are available for a free, personalized portfolio check-up. Give us a call at 1-800-880-4653. Want to read more? Subscribe to the Blanchard Newsletter and get our tales from the vault, our favorite stories from around the world and the latest tangible assets news delivered to your inbox weekly. Photo by Zlaťáky.cz on Unsplash The post Silver Up 26% YTD. Could Climb More to $43 an Ounce, Citigroup Says appeared first on Blanchard and Company.

The Pudgy Penguins project has had a massive rally over the past week, stealing the spotlight in both the non-fungible token (NFT) and memecoin sectors. Amid its recent performance, some analysts suggest that the token is preparing for a 140% run to new highs. Pudgy Penguins Catch NFT And Memecoin Rally On Monday, Pudgy Penguins (PENGU) became one of the leading memecoins after surging nearly 20% in the past 24 hours. The Solana-based token saw its price climb from the $0.031 mark to a six-month high of $0.040 before retracing to the $0.036 area. Pudgy Penguins is one of the largest NFT collections, with a market capitalization of 143,897 ETH. It consists of 8,888 unique cartoons of cute penguins and sits behind CryptoPunks as the second-largest NFT collection. In December, the Pudgy Penguins project launched its official token, PENGU, on the Solana Blockchain, gathering massive attention during the Q4 2024 rally. The memecoin flipped tokens like dogwifhat (WIF) and BONK, momentarily becoming the largest Solana memecoin by market cap and the fourth-largest memecoin by this metric, just behind Dogecoin, Shiba Inu, and PEPE. During the recent crypto market performance, PENGU has significantly recovered from its April all-time low (ATL) of $0.003, which represented a 95% decline from its December all-time high (ATH) of $0.068. Over the past week, the token has reclaimed crucial levels after breaking out of its multi-month downtrend and rallied around 30%, surpassing the daily and weekly performances of SHIB and PEPE. Pudgy Penguins NFT collection also soared in the past 24 hours, with a 290% increase in trading volume, driven by the recent interest in the sector. The collection’s 16% daily surge saw its floor price rise to 16.19 ETH, or $60,242, by Monday afternoon. Notably, the NFT market cap reached its highest level since January after jumping 17% on Sunday from $5.1 billion to $6 billion, according to CoinGecko data. A recent report noted that NFT sales increased by 78% in Q2, while the number of traders increased 20% from Q1, suggesting renewed interest in the sector. PENGU Eyes 140% Surge Crypto analyst Sjuul from AltCryptoGems noted that the Solana memecoin has been showing positive signs of strength since late June, when it broke out of a textbook multi-month Cup and Handle pattern. Since then, the token has smashed past the pattern’s neckline, around the $0.018 mark, and reclaimed the $0.020 resistance as support, which propelled its 30% surge in the weekly timeframe to its $0.035-$0.040 levels. Ahead of the Monday surge, Ali Martinez highlighted that PENGU was “ready for another leg up” as it had been accumulating within a symmetrical triangle formation over the past week. Based on this pattern, the cryptocurrency could see a 140% surge toward the $0.075 barrier if it continues to hold above the $0.031-$0.033 breakout area and confirms these levels as support in the coming days. Meanwhile, two market watchers have shared optimistic targets for the cryptocurrency this cycle. Byzantine General affirmed that PENGU could go to a market capitalization of $10 billion. “If you consider that it’s the memecoin with the most mainstream adoption, with maybe the exception of DOGE, it’s not that crazy at all actually,” he detailed. Similarly, Crypto Kaleo considers that “$0.8888 is a decent target, but it’s still FUD.” To the analyst, “PENGU to $4.20 would put it at a $373B mcap. This is a much better upside target.” He explained his bold prediction, arguing that “Last bull market, SHIB hit 50% of DOGE’s peak. There’s room to have other high-quality memes do something similar this cycle.” As of this writing, PENGU trades at $0.036, a 19% increase in the daily timeframe.

Trump Media experienced a notable uptick in its stock price (DJT) on Monday, closing up 3% after an intraday rise exceeding 5% to reach $19,25 per share. This surge followed the company’s announcement that it had invested $2 billion in Bitcoin (BTC). Two-Thirds Of Assets To Bitcoin Treasury The media group, which encompasses President Donald Trump’s social media platform Truth Social, the streaming service Truth+, and the financial services brand Truth.Fi, revealed that the recent cryptocurrency purchases align with a strategy initially outlined in May to establish a Bitcoin treasury. According to Trump Media, these Bitcoin assets now represent two-thirds of its total $3 billion in assets, signaling a deepened financial commitment to the world’s largest cryptocurrency. Devin Nunes, CEO and president of Trump Media, emphasized the company’s unwavering focus on executing its publicly announced strategy. He stated that these assets are designed to secure the company’s “financial independence” and protect it from potential discrimination by financial institutions. Furthermore, Nunes mentioned plans to introduce a utility token within the Truth Social ecosystem, which could enhance user engagement and create new revenue streams. In addition to acquiring Bitcoin, Trump Media has allocated $300 million towards an “options acquisition strategy” focused on Bitcoin-related securities. Trump’s Regulatory Push Trump’s support for a more supportive regulatory environment in Washington, D.C., has resulted in significant price increases and surging adoption by public traded companies in the digital asset industry. Recently, President Trump signed legislation that establishes the first federal framework for dollar-backed stablecoins, a significant endorsement expected to foster greater adoption of these digital assets under the GENIUS Act. This move coincides with the launch of World Liberty Financial, a new crypto startup supported by Trump and his sons, which recently introduced its own US dollar-pegged stablecoin, USD1, in collaboration with BitGo. Trump Media’s ambitious plans include raising $2.5 billion to further expand its Bitcoin treasury. This approach, which blends public equity and debt issuance, has drawn inspiration from Michal Saylor’s pioneering efforts at Strategy (previously MicroStrategy), where the company’s transformation into a Bitcoin powerhouse began in 2020. Despite the stock’s recent rally, the performance of Trump Media has been volatile. Since announcing its Bitcoin treasury strategy in late May, the stock has fallen 25%, and it is down 45% year-to-date. On the other hand, Bitcoin recently reached a new record price above $123,000. Since then, however, the cryptocurrency has struggled to consolidate within its latest range of $118,000 to $119,000 and has fallen back toward its current valuation of $116,960. Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com

Asian Market Wrap Asian stock markets dipped after reaching a nearly four-year high on Tuesday, as investors awaited corporate earnings and monitored US tariff talks. MSCI's broad Asia-Pacific index (excluding Japan) hit its highest level since October 2021 earlier in the day but later fell by 0.4%. The index has gained almost 16% this year. close Source: TradingView.com (click to enlarge) Source: TradingView.com (click to enlarge) 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.

Asia Pacific equities saw profit-taking today, mirroring overnight volatility in US markets. The S&P 500 gave up early gains to close just 0.1% higher at a record 6,305, weighed by renewed tariff uncertainty. With the 1 August deadline approaching, White House Press Secretary Leavitt signalled that President Trump may issue more unilateral tariff actions. close Fig 2: Singapore 30 CFD medium-term & minor trends as of 22 July 2025 (Source: TradingView) Fig 2: Singapore 30 CFD medium-term & minor trends as of 22 July 2025 (Source: TradingView) Several technical elements are now indicating that the Singapore 30 CFD Index (a proxy for the MSCI Singapore futures) has reached an overextended up move condition from its intraday low of 396.58 printed on 23 June to Monday, 21 July’s intraday high of 438.14 Firstly, it has formed a 4-hour bearish “Shooting Star” candlestick pattern after a test on the upper boundary of a major ascending channel in place since August 2024 low. Secondly, the 4-hour RSI momentum has staged a bearish breakdown in yesterday’s US session below its former parallel ascending support from 13 June and inched lower below the 50 level mark at this time of writing (see Fig 2). These observations suggest that the Singapore 30 is likely to see a minor corrective pull-back/consolidation at this juncture after four weeks of steep bullish impulsive up moves. Watch the 438.20 short-term pivotal resistance for the next intermediate supports to come in at 422.20 and 417.20/413.50 (also the 20-day moving average). However, a clearance above 438.20 invalidates the minor corrective pull-back scenario to resume the bullish impulsive up move sequence to expose the next intermediate resistance at 450/452. 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.

An analyst has explained how Ethereum could be eyeing $10,000 next, if it manages to break past the resistance line of this technical analysis pattern. Ethereum Is Nearing A Retest Of This Resistance Line In a new post on X, analyst Ali Martinez has talked about how ETH is looking from the perspective of a technical analysis (TA) pattern. The pattern in question is a Parallel Channel, which forms whenever an asset’s price witnesses consolidation between two parallel trendlines. There are a few different types of Parallel Channels, but the one of interest in the current discussion is the variant that has its trendlines parallel to the time-axis. This type appears when the cryptocurrency shows consolidation in an exactly sideways manner. Like other consolidation patterns in TA, the upper level of the Parallel Channel is assumed to be a source of resistance and the lower one that of support. A break out of either of these bounds can signal a continuation of trend in that direction. That is, a surge above the channel can be a bullish signal, while a fall below it may be a bearish one. Now, here is the chart shared by the analyst that shows the Parallel Channel that the 1-week price of Ethereum has been trading inside for the last couple of years: As is visible in the above graph, Ethereum retested the lower level of the Parallel Channel earlier in the year and successfully found support at it. Since then, the coin has been marching up and its latest rally has brought it close to the upper level of the pattern, situated around $4,000. ETH has tested this level three times during the last couple of years and all of the instances resulted in it being rejected. In the scenario that the asset can find an escape this time, however, a bullish breakout might follow. “If Ethereum $ETH can break past $4,000, we could be looking at $10,000 next!” notes Martinez. The level is based on the fact that Parallel Channel breakouts can end up being of the same length as the height of the channel. It now remains to be seen if Ethereum will retest the upper level of the pattern in the near future and whether it would be able to find a break. In some other news, ETH has seen a surge in the supply held by First Buyers, according to data from the on-chain analytics firm Glassnode. First Buyers refer to the ETH investors who have purchased the cryptocurrency for the first time. The supply held by this type of holder has increased by 16% since early July, indicating that fresh inflows have been coming into the asset. ETH Price Ethereum has seen a rally of more than 25% in the past week, which has brought its price to $3,750.

BitGo has filed confidentially with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to go public, joining a growing list of crypto companies preparing for the stock market. The California-based firm is known for providing custody services to institutions and managing over $100 billion in digital assets. A Decade in the Game Founded in 2013 by Mike Belshe and Ben Davenport, BitGo has built its name on secure storage. Its clients include exchanges, hedge funds, and banks looking for ways to hold crypto safely. The company offers multisig wallets, insurance coverage, and detailed compliance systems. In 2023, it raised $100 million at a $1.75 billion valuation. Market Timing Looks Ideal This filing comes as Bitcoin pushes past $120,000 and the total crypto market value nears $4 trillion. Investors are finally treating the sector less like a fad and more like financial infrastructure. With new rules for stablecoins now signed into law, regulatory pressure is starting to shift toward clarity. BitGo’s move shows confidence in that direction. And it’s not the only one. Circle went public last month, raising over a billion dollars. Gemini and Bullish are also preparing to file. For now, BitGo hasn’t shared how many shares it plans to sell or at what price, which usually comes once the public paperwork is in. DISCOVER: 9+ Best High-Risk, High-Reward Crypto to Buy in July2025 Crypto IPOs Are Starting to Look Familiar Analysts say what’s changed isn’t just the price of Bitcoin, but the business models behind these companies. BitGo and its peers now look more like traditional financial firms, with recurring revenue, risk controls, and a growing list of institutional clients. That helps them tick the boxes public markets look for. BitcoinPriceMarket CapBTC$2.33T24h7d30d1yAll time Circle’s recent IPO was a strong signal. Its stock price tripled after listing. While that kind of response is rare, it sets the tone for firms like BitGo looking to follow. The key is whether these companies can stay profitable in a volatile market. DISCOVER: Next 1000X Crypto: 10+ Crypto Tokens That Can Hit 1000x in 2025 Why Custody Still Matters In a world where more institutions are handling crypto, safe custody has become non-negotiable. That’s where BitGo has an edge. Its infrastructure was built specifically for large clients who need security and compliance built in. If BitGo lists successfully, it could push other banks and asset managers to adopt similar platforms instead of building their own. A Lot Still Has to Go Right Of course, just filing doesn’t mean it’s a done deal. Markets are unpredictable, and crypto regulation is still evolving. BitGo will have to show that its model can withstand both a bear market and the pressure of public scrutiny. There’s also competition from newer platforms and legacy firms stepping into crypto. But the trend is clear. With regulators warming up and more firms showing maturity, crypto infrastructure companies are finally getting their shot on Wall Street. BitGo’s filing may not grab headlines like a flashy token launch, but it could end up being more important in the long run. DISCOVER: 20+ Next Crypto to Explode in 2025 Join The 99Bitcoins News Discord Here For The Latest Market Updates Key Takeaways BitGo has filed confidentially for an IPO with the SEC, becoming the latest crypto firm to target public markets. The company manages over $100 billion in digital assets and is known for secure custody services built for institutions. Its IPO timing follows Bitcoin’s rise past $120,000 and stronger investor interest in crypto as regulated financial infrastructure. BitGo joins a wave of crypto firms like Circle and Gemini looking to go public amid improving regulatory clarity. A successful IPO would spotlight the growing demand for institutional-grade custody as crypto adoption expands. The post BitGo Files for IPO as Crypto Firms Head to Wall Street appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

Strategy just made another huge Bitcoin move. According to a July 21 SEC filing, the company spent $739.8 million to buy 6,220 BTC, paying an average of $118,940 per coin. That brings its total holdings to 607,770 BTC. The average buy-in across all purchases sits at $71,756, putting the company up nearly $28 billion on paper with Bitcoin trading near $120,000. Stock Sales Cover the Bill To pull it off, Strategy sold 1.64 million shares of its own stock, raising around $736.4 million. It also raised an additional $3.9 million by selling off smaller positions. Altogether, the fresh cash was funneled directly into Bitcoin. At current supply rates, this single purchase consumed almost two weeks’ worth of new Bitcoin entering the market. Warnings Start Rolling In Not everyone’s impressed. James Check from Checkonchain said these kinds of strategies might work for now, but things could get ugly fast if prices take a hit. Companies chasing this model could be forced to sell Bitcoin just to prop up their stock. That means added volatility for everyone involved, not just the firms holding the coins. BitcoinPriceMarket CapBTC$2.33T24h7d30d1yAll time Matthew Sigel at VanEck agrees there’s risk. He pointed out that selling shares while they’re trading above fair value makes sense. But if prices fall too close to book value, pumping out more shares can hurt long-term investors. His view? Firms need better rules around when to raise money and when to hit pause. DISCOVER: Best New Cryptocurrencies to Invest in 2025 Following the Playbook Strategy is not alone in this approach. More and more public firms are using Bitcoin as a treasury asset. They raise funds by selling shares, then buy BTC. When markets are flying, it makes them look smart. But if things stall, the same tactic could backfire. Sigel says companies need to think harder about timing and structure before turning this into a long-term playbook. DISCOVER: 20+ Next Crypto to Explode in 2025 It’s Also a Bet on Bitcoin For all the critiques, this kind of spending shows real confidence in Bitcoin. You don’t throw $740 million into something unless you think it will last. With Bitcoin pushing past $120,000 and the overall crypto market climbing above $4 trillion, this is a signal that some investors see the space maturing. Will It Hold? The next few months will reveal whether this model holds up. If Strategy’s stock stays strong, others may follow. If it starts wobbling, the fallout could force buybacks or internal shakeups. Either way, markets will be watching closely. Strategy’s giant Bitcoin haul puts it among the biggest corporate holders in the world. That $28 billion gain looks great, but it’s only real if the company can manage risk and stay liquid. This might be a turning point, or it could be a cautionary tale in the making. DISCOVER: 20+ Next Crypto to Explode in 2025 Join The 99Bitcoins News Discord Here For The Latest Market Updates Key Takeaways Strategy bought 6,220 BTC for $739.8 million, raising its total holdings to 607,770 BTC worth nearly $73 billion at current prices. The company funded the purchase by selling 1.64 million shares and small asset positions, using every dollar to buy Bitcoin. Analysts warn that this model creates risks, especially if share prices drop and firms are forced to sell BTC to stay afloat. Strategy is part of a growing trend of public firms using Bitcoin as a treasury asset, raising money through stock sales. This massive buy signals a strong long-term belief in Bitcoin but also raises questions about volatility and financial stability. The post Strategy Drops $740 Million on Bitcoin, Now Holds Over 600,000 BTC appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

Bitcoin’s recent price movement reflects a pause in the broader uptrend, with the asset trading at $117,901 following a near 5% weekly decline. While the current downturn may signal a cooling of investor enthusiasm, on-chain indicators suggest the market may still have room to expand before reaching an exhaustion point. Notably, activity among long-term holders and derivatives traders reveals continued interest and potential for price volatility. One of the standout indicators drawing attention is the Spent Output Profit Ratio (SOPR) for long-term holders (LTH), which has climbed to a new high for 2025. SOPR Suggests Continued Room for Growth Before Cycle Peaks According to CryptoQuant analyst Gaah, this metric tracks the profitability of coins moved by holders who have kept their Bitcoin for more than 155 days. The latest reading shows that LTHs are beginning to sell at a profit, but the indicator has yet to reach historically critical levels associated with market tops. Gaah emphasized that although LTH SOPR has crossed the mid-range and currently sits slightly above 2.5, it remains well below the 4.0 threshold historically linked with macro tops in previous cycles. This implies that long-term investors are realizing gains, but not to an extent that would suggest market euphoria or widespread distribution. In past bull cycles, SOPR readings above 4.0 marked the onset of significant corrections or cycle tops. The gradual increase in profit-taking could indicate that the market is maturing while maintaining upward potential. Gaah notes that investors should interpret this as part of the natural progression of a bullish phase, though risks of correction still remain. The ongoing accumulation and realization patterns from LTHs provide insight into how confidence and caution can simultaneously exist in market behavior. Derivatives Market Remains Active Amid High Open Interest and Bullish Funding Rates In a separate analysis, CryptoQuant analyst Arab Chain highlighted ongoing activity in the Bitcoin derivatives market as another crucial component of the current market landscape. Open interest, which represents the total number of outstanding futures contracts, remains elevated near $42 billion. This level, though slightly down from recent peaks, is still near historical highs and reflects strong trader participation. Arab Chain also highlighted the role of funding rates in shaping market sentiment. Currently, rising funding rates suggest dominance by long positions, indicating a bullish market environment. When this sentiment is paired with high open interest, it may point to heightened risk of volatility, especially in an environment where leveraged trades are becoming more frequent. The analyst warned that a sudden price move could lead to widespread liquidations if funding becomes unsustainable, forcing exchanges to close out positions. Featured image created with DALL-E, Chart from Tradingview

📈 Ouro (XAU/USD) testa máximas mensais – Fatores e Fluxo atual 🔎 Contexto Atual O ouro (XAU/USD) está testando as máximas mensais, com o preço atual em US$ 3.389, refletindo um movimento técnico significativo e alimentado por diversos fatores macroeconômicos e geopolíticos. 📊 Principais Fatores que Impulsionam o Ouro Busca por Ativos de Refúgio: A crescente tensão no Oriente Médio, com prolongamento dos ataques envolvendo os EUA e o Irã, somado à instabilidade política interna em vários países do G7, tem gerado maior aversão ao risco. Fluxo Institucional de Compras: Bancos centrais continuam elevando suas reservas de ouro, principalmente na China, Índia e países emergentes. O PBoC já acumula mais de 18 meses seguidos de compras líquidas. Expectativa sobre Política Monetária do Fed: O mercado está precificando a possibilidade de um corte de juros em setembro, o que reduz o rendimento real dos Treasuries e torna o ouro mais atrativo. Fraqueza do Dólar: O índice DXY tem recuado levemente após declarações mais dovish por parte de membros do FOMC, favorecendo commodities precificadas em dólar. 📍 Níveis Técnicos Relevantes Resistência imediata: $3.395 (máxima do mês) Próxima resistência: $3.420 (extensão da expansão de liquidez) Suporte de curto prazo: $3.355 e $3.320 Média móvel de 20 dias: $3.327 (zona de pullback institucional) 💡 O que esperar? Se o preço romper e fechar acima da zona de resistência em $3.395, podemos ver uma aceleração até $3.420 ainda esta semana. O volume institucional e a retenção de liquidez acima de $3.350 mostram forte interesse comprador. Caso haja recuo, o suporte em $3.320 é o primeiro ponto onde grandes players podem buscar reacumular posições, especialmente em caso de dados fracos dos EUA. 📌 Impacto no Mercado Dólar (DXY): pode continuar pressionado se o ouro mantiver o fluxo institucional positivo. Treasuries: queda nos rendimentos favorece manutenção do viés altista do ouro. Ações de mineradoras de ouro: tendência de alta no curto prazo. Criptomoedas: podem também se beneficiar da busca por proteção, mas em menor grau que o ouro. 🧠 Opinião do analista Igor Pereira – ExpertFX School | Membro WallStreet NYSE: 📌 Acompanhe atualizações em tempo real no site da ExpertFX School e entre no nosso grupo exclusivo para traders no Instagram.

🔍💥 Glassnode detecta sinais de reversão de tendência no Ethereum (ETH) após mais de 6 meses 📌 Por Igor Pereira – Analista de Mercado | Membro Junior WallStreet NYSE A renomada plataforma de análise on-chain Glassnode divulgou nesta segunda-feira um dado técnico de alta relevância para o mercado de criptomoedas: pela primeira vez em mais de 6 meses, foram identificados sinais concretos de reversão de tendência no comportamento dos compradores de Ethereum (ETH). Segundo os dados, desde o início de julho de 2025, houve um aumento expressivo nas compras por grandes carteiras ("whales"), bem como por investidores de menor porte. Essa sincronia entre grandes players e varejo é considerada um indicativo de mudança estrutural no sentimento de mercado, saindo de um ciclo de distribuição ou apatia e entrando em uma fase de acumulação ativa. 🧠 O que esperar com base na análise institucional: A entrada coordenada de capital institucional e de grandes carteiras pode sinalizar o início de um novo ciclo de valorização do ETH. É possível que o mercado esteja antecipando eventos futuros relevantes, como a retomada do apetite por risco, desenvolvimento de novas soluções DeFi ou mesmo aproximações regulatórias mais claras nos EUA. Historicamente, movimentos de acúmulo por "whales" precedem altas significativas nos preços, especialmente em ativos com fundamentos sólidos como o Ethereum. 📊 Impactos no mercado financeiro: Um possível rali do ETH tende a influenciar positivamente o sentimento geral nas altcoins, aumentando o fluxo especulativo e o volume negociado nos pares de criptoativos. Para o mercado de ouro (XAU/USD), o movimento pode gerar leve deslocamento temporário de fluxo, caso os investidores institucionais aumentem a exposição ao risco. No entanto, o ouro continua sendo o ativo primário de proteção frente às incertezas macroeconômicas. A correlação entre criptomoedas e ativos de risco (como ações e tecnologia) pode ganhar força nas próximas semanas, o que exige atenção redobrada dos traders quanto ao calendário econômico global. 📌 Conclusão do analista: Igor Pereira O comportamento das baleias é uma ferramenta poderosa para leitura institucional de mercado. O atual padrão observado no ETH é compatível com movimentos históricos de fundo de ciclo, o que sugere uma possível recuperação no médio prazo, especialmente se acompanhado de dados macroeconômicos favoráveis e menor pressão regulatória nos EUA. Para traders de ouro, é essencial acompanhar como esse apetite por risco impactará os mercados defensivos. O ouro tende a lateralizar ou corrigir levemente durante ralis cripto, mas só perde tração real em contextos de forte otimismo global sustentável — o que ainda não é o caso. 📲 Continue acompanhando as atualizações diárias da ExpertFX School para estratégias, leituras institucionais e análises profissionais de mercado em tempo real. 📌 Por Igor Pereira Analista de Mercado Financeiro | Especialista em XAU/USD Membro Junior WallStreet NYSE

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 $3.650 zone. XRP price started a fresh increase above the $3.450 zone. The price is now trading below $3.50 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was break below a key bullish trend line with support at $3.510 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 Regains Traction XRP price started a fresh increase after it settled above the $3.250 level, beating Bitcoin and Ethereum. The price was able to climb above the $3.320 resistance level. The bulls remained in action and the price gained pace for a move above $3.450 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 and the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $2.803 swing low to the $3.660 high. There was break below a key bullish trend line with support at $3.510 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair. The price is now trading below $3.50 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. On the upside, the price might face resistance near the $3.50 level. The first major resistance is near the $3.550 level. A clear move above the $3.550 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. Downside Correction? If XRP fails to clear the $3.60 resistance zone, it could start another decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $3.40 level. 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 $3.250 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 – $3.350 and $3.320. Major Resistance Levels – $3.550 and $3.660.

As Bitcoin (BTC) continues to hover in the high $110,000 range, on-chain data suggests that a short-term price pullback may be imminent. That said, the broader market structure remains firmly bullish. Bitcoin Exchange Reserves Hit Near-Month High According to a recent CryptoQuant Quicktake post by contributor ShayanMarkets, BTC reserves on centralized exchanges have risen to their highest level since June 25. This surge in exchange-held Bitcoin may signal increasing profit-taking activity among investors. A rise in BTC inflows to exchanges typically precedes distribution phases, as more coins become available for potential sale. This shift is often interpreted as a weakening in buy-side pressure, which could lead to a short-term price decline. ShayanMarkets commented: Historically, rising exchange reserves are associated with local market tops, as more BTC becomes available for potential sale. However, this metric alone should not be seen as a definitive trigger for immediate price drops. Broader market liquidity, sentiment, and demand dynamics remain key. The analyst emphasized that while higher reserves may suggest short-term selling pressure, they don’t necessarily indicate a reversal in trend. Any correction should be evaluated in context, unless accompanied by a significant change in macroeconomic or technical indicators. In a separate CryptoQuant post, analyst Darkfost pointed out a sharp uptick in Bitcoin whale activity. Notably, the last two Bitcoin local tops occurred when monthly average inflows from whales exceeded $75 billion. Between July 14 and July 18, average monthly inflows from whale wallets surged from $28 billion to $45 billion – a $17 billion jump. This pattern suggests that some whales may be taking profits following Bitcoin’s recent all-time high of $123,218 on Binance. What Does On-Chain Data Suggest? On-chain data also shows that long-term holders are distributing their BTC, while short-term holders are increasingly accumulating. This kind of rotation is often associated with late-stage rally behavior and potential exhaustion. Still, the short-term holder Market Value to Realized Value (MVRV) ratio currently sits at 1.15, well below the typical profit-taking threshold of 1.35. This suggests that there may still be room for further price appreciation before a broader selloff begins. However, not all indicators are reassuring. The Bitcoin NVT Golden Cross – a metric that compares network value to transaction volume – is trending higher, which may point to growing market froth. Likewise, exchange data from Binance indicates that BTC could be facing a near-term pullback. At press time, Bitcoin trades at $118,052, down 0.4% over the past 24 hours.

Ethereum price started a fresh increase above the $3,750 zone. ETH is now showing bullish signs and might continue to rise toward the $3,950 zone. Ethereum started a fresh increase above the $3,750 level. The price is trading above $3,650 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a key bullish trend line forming with support at $3,720 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 Rises Further Above $3,800 Ethereum price started a fresh increase above the $3,650 zone, outperforming Bitcoin. ETH price gained pace for a move above the $3,750 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 is now consolidating gains above the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $3,031 swing low to the $3,859 high. Ethereum price is now trading above $3,700 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is also a key bullish trend line forming with support at $3,720 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. On the upside, the price could face resistance near the $3,800 level. The next key resistance is near the $3,860 level. The first major resistance is near the $3,920 level. A clear move above the $3,920 resistance might send the price toward the $3,950 resistance. An upside break above the $3,950 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 Limited In ETH? If Ethereum fails to clear the $3,800 resistance, it could start a downside correction. Initial support on the downside is near the $3,720 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 below the 50 zone. Major Support Level – $3,650 Major Resistance Level – $3,860

Bitcoin price is consolidating gains below the $118,000 resistance. BTC could start a downside correction if it breaks the $116,200 support zone. Bitcoin started a fresh decline after it failed to clear the $120,000 zone. The price is trading below $118,000 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There is a bearish trend line forming 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 Dips Again Bitcoin price started a correction after the bulls failed to clear the $120,000 resistance. BTC dipped below the $118,000 level and tested the $116,200 zone. A low was formed at $116,260 and the price is now attempting a fresh increase. The bulls were above to push the price above the $117,000 resistance level. There was a move toward the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $119,630 swing high to the $116,260 low. Bitcoin is now trading below $118,500 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. Immediate resistance on the upside is near the $118,000 level. There is also a bearish trend line forming with resistance at $118,000 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair. The first key resistance is near the $118,400 level. It is close to the 61.8% Fib level of the downward move from the $119,630 swing high to the $116,260 low. The next resistance could be $119,150. A close above the $119,150 resistance might send the price further higher. In the stated case, the price could rise and test the $120,500 resistance level. Any more gains might send the price toward the $122,000 level. The main target could be $123,200. Another Decline In BTC? If Bitcoin fails to rise above the $118,400 resistance zone, it could start another decline. Immediate support is near the $116,200 level. The first major support is near the $115,500 level. The next support is now near the $115,500 zone. Any more losses might send the price toward the $112,500 support in the near term. The main support sits at $111,200, below which BTC might continue to move down. Technical indicators: Hourly MACD – The MACD is now gaining pace in the bearish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for BTC/USD is now below the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $116,200, followed by $115,500. Major Resistance Levels – $118,000 and $120,500.

The recent three-week rally of 4.5% in the USD/JPY, from its 1 July 2025 low of 142.68 to the 16 July 2025 high of 149.19 (a three-month peak), has reached a potential inflection zone of 149.00/149.60, where the next probable move is a decline back towards the bottom of a three-month ascending sideways range configuration in place since 22 April 2025. Alternative trend bias (1 to 3 weeks) A clearance above 149.60 shifts the focus back to the bulls for a range breakout scenario to propel the USD/JPY higher for the next resistances to come in at 150.40 and 151.15/30 (medium-term swing highs of 3 March/27 March 2025). 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.

Bitcoin’s upward price trajectory has slightly cooled, with the asset now trading just below the $119,000 mark, reflecting a 3% decline over the past week. The dip follows a sustained upward trend that has seen significant interest from both institutional and retail participants in recent months. The current pause in momentum may suggest a temporary rebalancing, with market participants potentially reassessing their positions. As price movement stabilizes, on-chain analysts have begun to highlight deeper structural shifts within Bitcoin’s blockchain activity. According to CryptoQuant contributor Avocado onchain, one key trend gaining attention is the continued decline in Bitcoin’s Unspent Transaction Output (UTXO) count. While at first glance this might seem related to falling transaction volumes, the underlying cause points to a more strategic restructuring by institutional participants. Institutional Consolidation Reshaping On-Chain Structure Avocado explained that since December 2024, Bitcoin’s UTXO count has steadily decreased, a development he attributes to growing over-the-counter (OTC) activity and consolidation efforts by large holders. These entities, primarily whales and institutional investors, are reportedly merging multiple UTXOs into fewer addresses, a process that increases on-chain efficiency and reflects a preference for long-term custody. “The post-ETF approval environment has driven more assets into secure wallets, moving funds off exchanges into institutional-grade custody,” he wrote. This structural shift suggests that long-term holders are preparing for extended exposure rather than immediate market participation. Instead of dispersing funds for frequent trades, these institutions are consolidating their Bitcoin holdings into larger ones, indicating reduced near-term liquidity but possibly greater long-term market stability. The impact is visible in the on-chain footprint, where the number of active UTXOs has not kept pace with prior bull cycles. Bitcoin Muted Retail Activity and Future Market Signals While institutional activity appears to be solidifying, retail investor behavior remains subdued. Avocado noted that, unlike previous cycles where retail-driven volume increases contributed to UTXO growth, the current rally lacks that widespread grassroots engagement. The number of newly created UTXOs has remained relatively flat, reinforcing the view that retail participation is yet to catch up. Looking ahead, the analyst suggests that any renewed wave of short-term speculation, often sparked by sharp price movements, could reignite retail interest. This would be reflected in increased UTXO creation, exchange activity, and possibly greater volatility. Until then, the market appears to be led primarily by long-term strategic accumulation. Despite the current slowdown in price, underlying metrics remain constructive. Exchange inflows are moderate, long-term holders continue to accumulate, and institutional capital flows persist. These factors suggest that the market is still in a consolidative phase, rather than signaling a reversal. Should retail participation return and on-chain activity broaden, Bitcoin could see renewed upside supported by both foundational demand and speculative inflows. Featured image created with DALL-E, Chart from TradingView

At the end of the second quarter the MINING.COM TOP 50* ranking of the world’s most valuable miners had a combined market capitalization of just under $1.50 trillion, up a respectable $213 billion so far in 2025. The total stock market valuation of the world’s biggest mining companies remains nearly $250 billion below the all-time high reached three years ago however. The Top 50 also once again underperformed the broader market despite new multi-year highs and record prices for a number of major metals over the last three months. Rare event Since the inception of the Top 50, China Northern Rare Earth has been the only producer of the 17 elements in the ranking despite the frenzy surrounding the sector as China tightens control and rare earth becomes a geopolitical hot potato. At the end of Q1, these pages speculated that there are no obvious REE candidates that could join the Top 50 in short order. It took a groundbreaking deal with the Pentagon to prove investors wrong and reorder an industry that despite its high profile has few large caps. MP Materials, which operates the Mountain Pass mine in California, is now up three-fold in value year to date with the Las Vegas-based debuting at position 40 at an $11 billion valuation. The counter did come close in March 2022, but the whole mining industry was riding high at the time and the ticket for entry meant it fell just outside the ranking. While the MP Materials-DoD deal is certainly a game-changer in the US rare earth landscape, how much will filter through to the rest of the industry still suffering from depressed Chinese pricing for the magnet material is debatable. Australia’s Lynas Rare Earths have come close in the past and is up more than 50% this year for a valuation of $6.1 billion but given rare earth mining’s relatively small overall size – in the single billions of dollars – MP Materials and China Northern Rare Earth may have the field to themselves for the foreseeable future. Lithium lift Lithium’s representation in the ranking is set to increase again after Zangge Mining – controlled by Zijin Mining which comfortably occupies the no 4 slot – announced the suspension of operations at its lithium mine in China’s west. That breathed some life into lithium stocks which have been decimated since peaking in 2022 with six stocks in the ranking. Those days are long gone, but China’s Ganfeng Lithium did manage to squeak back in to join Chile’s SQM. Albemarle only just missed the cut and now ranks as the 51st most valuable mining firm at a $9.1 billion valuation but Australian producers like Minerals Resources and Pilbara Minerals have a long road ahead as does another former constituent, China’s Tianqi. Whether other producers follow Zangge’s move, which was at the behest of the local government after all, is yet to be determined but the brutal economics of EV battery lithium means the game of chicken among producers outside China must be entering its final innings. Despite the recent flicker, the value destruction caused by the slump in lithium prices has been eye-popping. Lithium stocks in the index peaked in the second quarter of 2022 with a combined value of nearly $120 billion – now the two remaining counters barely make it to $20 billion. More precious Unsurprisingly, precious metals counters dominate the best performer list and make up the majority of new entrants. After a long absence Impala Platinum returns to the ranks at no 50 after jumping 16 places to join the only other PGM representative, Valterra (formerly Anglo Platinum), which itself has gained 9 places so far in 2025. Gold, silver and PGM miners, and royalty companies now represent 31% of the value of the Top 50, up from 24% at the start of the year. The strength in precious metals has also seen Canada overtake Australia for the first time in terms of the value of miners headquartered there. At 22% of the index, the 13 Canadian companies collectively are worth $320 billion compared to $293 billion for the now five Australian firms with the inclusion this year for the first time of Sydney-based gold stock Evolution Mining. In their current form Melbourne-based BHP and Rio Tinto have been the top two global mining stocks since the turn of the century, together worth $234 billion today. Old guard For the Q2 snapshot the lowest ranked entry must now be worth $9 billion from less than $7 billion at the end of last year, providing some support for the index as the old guard continues to underperform. Mining’s traditional big 5 – BHP, Rio Tinto, Glencore, Vale and Anglo American – that trace their roots back many decades if not more than a century, were pounded down in 2024 losing a collective $120 billion over the course of the year. So far this year investors in the group have seen these counters recoup only 1% of those losses. In the past these companies would, apart from wobbles as the Chinese supercycle became just a cycle, consistently occupied the top five slots in the ranking, supported by vast asset portfolios covering a range of commodities across many regions. Now the big diversified stocks – the mining industry’s now erstwhile version of the Mag 7 – make up less than 24% of the total index, down from a height of 38% at the end of 2022. Diversification and an extensive metal portfolio is not the ticket it used to be and for the second quarter another longtime occupant drops out for the first time. Sweden’s Boliden, which operates Europe’s largest copper mine and can make the most of PGM credits at its other base metal operations, follows another European stalwart – Polish copper producer KGHM – out the door proving that despite the bellwether metal’s bright prospects, investors have become very picky. KGHM dropped out at the end of 2024 and now languishes in the mid-60s after a lacklustre year not far behind South32, a base and minor metal specialist, which exited at the end of the Q1 after an unbroken entry since being spun out of BHP a decade ago. NOTES: Source: MINING.COM, stock exchange data, company reports. Share data from primary-listed exchange at close July 18, 2025 close of trading converted to US$ where applicable. Percentage change based on US$ market cap difference, not share price change in local currency. As with any ranking, criteria for inclusion are contentious. We decided to exclude unlisted and state-owned enterprises at the outset due to a lack of information. That, of course, excludes giants like Chile’s Codelco, Uzbekistan’s Navoi Mining (the gold and uranium giant may list later this year), Eurochem, a major potash firm, and a number of entities in China and developing countries around the world. Another central criterion was the depth of involvement in the industry, and how far upstream is the bulk of its revenue, before an enterprise can rightfully be called a mining company. For instance, should smelter companies or commodity traders that own minority stakes in mining assets be included, especially if these investments have no operational component or even warrant a seat on the board? This is a common structure in Asia and excluding these types of companies removed well-known names like Japan’s Marubeni and Mitsui, Korea Zinc and Chile’s Copec. Levels of operational or strategic involvement and size of shareholding were other central considerations. Do streaming and royalty companies that receive metals from mining operations without shareholding qualify or are they just specialised financing vehicles? We included Franco Nevada, Royal Gold and Wheaton Precious Metals on the basis of their deep involvement in the industry. Vertically integrated concerns like Alcoa and energy companies such as Shenhua Energy or Bayan Resources where power, ports and railways make up a large portion of revenues pose a problem. The revenue mix also tends to change alongside volatile coal prices. Same goes for battery makers like China’s CATL which is increasingly moving upstream, but where mining will continue to represent a small portion of its valuation. Another consideration is diversified companies such as Anglo American with separately listed majority-owned subsidiaries. We’ve included Angloplat in the ranking but excluded Kumba Iron Ore in which Anglo has a 70% stake to avoid double counting. Similarly we excluded Hindustan Zinc which is listed separately but majority owned by Vedanta. With other groups like Mexico’s Penoles where refining and chemicals make up a substantial part of the business where possible the Top 50 would include separately listed operating subsidiaries that are dedicated to mining. This is also why Southern Copper represents Grupo Mexico in the ranking. Many steelmakers own and often operate iron ore and other metal mines, but in the interest of balance and diversity we excluded the steel industry, and with that many companies that have substantial mining assets including giants like ArcelorMittal, Magnitogorsk, Ternium, Baosteel and many others. Head office refers to operational headquarters wherever applicable, for example BHP and Rio Tinto are shown as Melbourne, Australia, but Antofagasta is the exception that proves the rule. We consider the company’s HQ to be in London, where it has been listed since the late 1800s. Please let us know of any errors, omissions, deletions or additions to the ranking or suggest a different methodology: email Frik Els at fels@mining.com with Top 50 in the subject line.

Ethereum’s derivatives market has erupted in the past seven days, and the trading desk at Singapore-based QCP Capital argues it is the clearest evidence yet that a long-anticipated altcoin season is finally under way. In a note to clients on Monday, the firm says total perpetual open interest (OI) in ether futures has vaulted from “under $18 billion to more than $28 billion in just a week,” a jump large enough to drag the composite “altcoin-season index” above the critical 50-point threshold for the first time since December. Altcoin Season Ignites As Ethereum Outpaces BTC While it’s no surprise that retail may be chasing the momentum, it’s becoming increasingly clear that institutions are leading the charge this cycle, driven by a shift in narratives and structural developments,” QCP writes, pointing to the unusually large sizing of recent block trades on CME and Binance. QCP singles out last Friday’s signing of the GENIUS Act as the pivotal spark behind the rotation. The law creates a comprehensive federal regime for dollar-backed stablecoins, forcing issuers to hold 100 percent short-term Treasury or cash reserves and submit to Bank Secrecy Act oversight. The White House cast the statute as “historic legislation that will pave the way for the United States to lead the global digital-currency revolution.” With regulatory clarity finally in hand, corporate treasuries “are racing to build their stockpile,” QCP says, treating ether and other smart-contract platforms—Solana, XRP Ledger and Cardano among them—as the infrastructure layer that will benefit most from an explosion in stablecoin issuance. The desk compares the emerging strategy to the hard-money playbook adopted by publicly listed bitcoin bellwethers such as MicroStrategy and Japan’s Metaplanet. The note argues that the policy tailwind is already reshaping capital flows. Spot ether ETFs attracted $602 million on July 17, out-pulling bitcoin ETFs’ $522 million and marking the first daily flow victory for ETH in the eighteen-month history of US crypto ETPs. BlackRock’s iShares Ethereum Trust recorded the single largest subscription and, according to QCP, is “broadcasting confidence” that its pending amendment to allow on-chain staking will secure SEC approval later this year. Industry analysts concur: the agency is widely expected to rule on the batch of staking amendments before year-end despite BlackRock’s late filing. Derivatives positioning mirrors the spot-market exuberance. QCP highlights “aggressive” demand for out-of-the-money call spreads such as the ETH-26 Sep 25 $3,400/3,800 and ETH-26 Dec 25 $3,500/4,500 structures, along with a persistent bid for call-side risk reversals across all listed tenors. Implied volatility skews now favour calls by their widest margin since the April 2024 meme-coin frenzy, signalling traders’ willingness to pay up for upside exposure through the fourth quarter—precisely the window in which ETF staking approval could drop. The Ether surge has already carved four percentage points out of bitcoin’s market-share lead, driving BTC dominance down to 60 percent while lifting ETH’s share from 9.7 percent to 11.6 percent, QCP notes. If that trend holds—and the firm stresses that sustained follow-through in the options market is a key litmus test—“the next leg of altcoin season may already be in motion.” For now, QCP is monitoring three metrics: perpetual OI growth, the altcoin-season index, and relative ETF flows. A decisive break of bitcoin above $121,000 could delay rotation, the desk concedes, but the structural forces unleashed by the GENIUS Act and the prospect of yield-bearing ether ETFs give institutions a tangible reason to diversify. As QCP puts it, “we’ll be watching these signals closely—and if anything else confirms the thesis, you’ll be the first to know.” At press time, ETH traded at $3,846.

XRP is making headlines once again as its network records a dramatic surge, surpassing $1 billion in daily transfer volume for the first time in over a month. The spike comes on the heels of a powerful price rally, with possible signs that large holders, also called whales, may be playing a key role in driving the cryptocurrency’s next leg. XRP Transactions Hit Major Highs The XRP network is showing renewed strength and growth as transaction volumes have skyrocketed to over $1.07 billion. This spike follows a massive 67% rally in the digital asset’s price, which climbed above $3.5 earlier this month after a long period of consolidation. This impressive price surge marks one of the most aggressive upward moves in recent months. The resurgence in both network activity and price signals is growing market momentum and possibly a shift in sentiment among investors and traders. Notably, XRPScan, a platform that records data from the XRP Ledger, revealed that the large-scale transfer volume was recorded on July 18, representing the cryptocurrency’s largest single-day figure in over a month. What’s particularly notable about this recent volume surge is that it does not appear driven by speculative churn alone. The elevated flow of funds between accounts and the increase in user addresses suggest a deeper level of network usage. Data from XRPScan shows that XRP payment volume from one account to another rose to 1.72 billion on July 18. Additionally, the number of successful transactions executed around the same time totalled over 2.08 million. New active accounts have also climbed significantly, with July 18 recording the highest daily count over the last month at 10,279. With blockchain metrics flashing green and XRP’s price reclaiming bullish momentum, the surge in daily transfer volume signals a fresh wave of bullish confidence among holders. Typically, such synchronised growth may point to deliberate accumulation or distribution by whales, who often move large sums during pivotal market shifts. Whales Go Long On XRP Ahead Of Potential Surge New reports from analysts indicate that XRP whale activity is back in full swing, with specific holders going long just days after the cryptocurrency network surged past $1 billion in transfer volume. Multiple long positions totalling over $3.8 million have been opened at a price point near $3.44, raising speculation that deep-pocketed investors may be acting on insider-level confidence. KingXRP, an analyst on X social media, revealed that a whale recently entered a $1.52 million long on XRP, just as buzz grows around the impending RealFi integration that could enable the XRP Ledger to unlock a massive $650 trillion market. Related Reading: XRP Open Interest Just Hit A Fresh ATH Above $10 Billion, Will Price Follow Next? Adding fuel to the hype, Radar, another market expert, reported that two additional whale-sized positions, worth $1.02 million and $1.31 million, were opened within the same price range. This move signals a clear shift in whale sentiment, suggesting increased confidence in XRP’s breakout potential.

The months-long takeover battle for Australian copper developer New World Resources (ASX: NWC) is drawing a conclusion after Canadian private equity firm Kinterra Capital lodged an improved offer to beat out Central Asia Metals (LON: CAML) On Thursday, Kinterra, through its Critical Materials & Infrastructure Opportunities Fund II, made a revised off-market bid of A$0.066 per share, or A$0.067 if its relevant interest in New World exceeds 30% by the end of trading on July 24. The firm currently owns about 19.99% of New World. Upon assessing the offer, which was declared by Kinterra to be unconditional, New World’s board determined that it will “reasonably be expected to lead to a superior proposal” compared to CAML’s latest offer of A$0.065 per share. It subsequently gave the latter five business days (until July 24) to match this bid. On Monday, the Australian miner said CAML has conveyed its decision not to match Kinterra’s offer, and therefore, is withdrawing its previous recommendation of CAML’s proposal to shareholders. Instead, the board has unanimously recommended shareholders to accept the Kinterra offer “without delay”, so that they can receive the increased consideration of A$0.067 per share prior to the July 24 deadline. New World’s shares traded at exactly A$0.066 in Sydney by market close Monday, down 1.5% for the day, with a market capitalization of A$255.9 million. Copper assets in play CAML’s withdrawal from the bidding process clears the way for Kinterra to become the potential new owners of the Antler project in Arizona – touted as one of the highest-grade undeveloped copper assets in the US. Located 15 km east of Yucca, the Antler property is host to a high-grade, polymetallic deposit with a resource of 11.4 million tonnes grading 4.1% copper equivalent. This resource was used to underpin a 2024 prefeasibility study, which outlined a 12-year mine producing 341,100 tonnes of copper equivalent during that span. The project’s post-tax net present value (discounted at 7%) is estimated at $498 million, with an internal rate of return of 30.3% and a payback period of 3.3 years. About 75 km southeast of Antler, New World also holds the exploration-stage Javelin project, which hosts a contiguous series of mining claims linked to high-grade volcanogenic massive sulphide deposits that it believes are of similar age and style to the Antler deposit. These copper assets have been in play since May, when CAML first lodged its bid to acquire New World. In the same month, Antler was designated a Transparency Project under the FAST-41 framework, highlighting its strategic importance to the US critical minerals supply chain. Kinterra made its first bid to rival CAML a month after, and the parties have since raised their respective bids to secure New World’s assets.

Ethereum is once again in the spotlight as institutional capital continues to flood into the market at an unprecedented pace. This surge in demand reflects institutional investors who are increasingly viewing ETH as a valuable asset. Ethereum Turns Heads As Inflows Accelerate According to Axel Gaubert’s post on X, ETH is pumping hard after $2.77 billion was added to BlackRock’s Ethereum ETF (ETHA). This signals immense institutional appetite for the asset and underscores growing confidence in Ethereum’s role as both a financial instrument and a foundational layer for decentralized applications. Gaubert notes that the inflows reflect mainstream validation, but create questions around Satoshi’s philosophy. The core ideals of decentralization and independence from traditional finance are being tested as legacy institutions like BlackRock move in, and Ethereum is a very opinionated blockchain. The fact that BlackRock can now build on Ethereum and accumulate ETH at scale reflects Ethereum’s core philosophy, open access, programmable money, and institutional-grade architecture. Ethereum continues to make history as institutional interest surges to unprecedented levels. In the past week, spot Ethereum ETFs saw $2.18 billion in net inflows last week, which is the highest weekly inflow the products have ever recorded. This surge underscores the growing confidence institutional investors have in Ethereum’s long-term value, particularly as regulatory clarity improves and ETH cements its place as a core layer of infrastructure. Over 20% Weekly Gains Signal Strong Market Momentum As mentioned by Vincent on X, Ethereum has gained momentum, and trading between $3,100 and $3,600 at the time of the post, reflecting a 20% rally within a week. This surge is fueled by strong inflows into spot ETH ETFs and rising institutional demand, both of which are acting as major tailwinds for the asset. The ETF data has confirmed rising interest, and shows over $2.1 billion flowed into spot ETFs last week. This surge marks one of the largest weekly inflows for ETH ETFs, reflecting a broader trend of capital rotation toward crypto contract platforms. BlackRock Ethereum Trust (ETHA) now holds an impressive $9.17 billion in assets, which is nearly half of all capital invested across Ethereum ETFs. Furthermore, the Regulatory developments are supportive. The recent GENIUS Act tightens Stablecoin oversight while reinforcing trust in ETH settlement infrastructure. This dual effect positions ETH as a more credible and robust network for institutional activity. ETH currently secures $76 billion in DeFi TVL and $128 billion in Stablecoin supply. On-chain signals show strength as Staking participation continues to rise, a sign of long-term confidence among holders. The futures open interest has reached a record of $51 billion. This reflects deep institutional engagement. Meanwhile, ETH supply is deflationary due to burns and staking. Finally, Vincent sees $4,000 ETH as the next resistance level and stated that May’s Pectra upgrade will improve smart accounts, staking UX, and L2 integration, which are bullish for utility and scalability.

Titan Mining Corporation (TSX: TI; OTCQB: TIMCF) announced Monday that over half of the equipment necessary to begin construction of its processing facility for its Kilbourne graphite project has been delivered. The company, which is aiming to become the first fully Integrated graphite producer in the US in over 70 years, is developing the Kilbourne project at Empire State Mines LLC, its wholly owned subsidiary in St. Lawrence County, New York. Titan, part of the Augusta Group based in Vancouver, Canada, is aiming to expand its 100%-owned Empire State Mines zinc operation, a large complex that comprises one operational mine, six historic mines and a 5,000-tonne-per-day mill. In June, the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) approved a $15.8 million financing to support the company’s zinc and critical minerals portfolio in New York state. In addition to the zinc expansion, the company is also focused on developing the Kilbourne graphite deposit, discovered in 2023. There is only one producing graphite mine in North America, Northern Graphite’s Lac des Iles in Quebec. The arrival and placement of the ball mill marks another significant milestone in advancing toward operational readiness, Titan said, adding that installation will start in August, with commissioning targeted for Q4 2025. The company said over 90% of the equipment is being sourced in North America, a majority from the US, and that the Kilbourne graphite project positions it to be able to meet a majority of projected US graphite demand in key sectors. “Graphite is a critical material, yet the U.S. has gone decades without domestic production. The current resource outlined at Kilbourne represents only 8,300 ft of strike length tested of a known total strike length of 25,000 ft. Kilbourne has significant resource expansion potential to meet the demands of U.S, natural flake graphite over a long- term period,” Titan CEO Don Taylor said in a news release. “Our facility is a major step toward restoring U.S. industrial graphite capability and delivering a fully Made in America natural graphite product in 2025,” Taylor said. Titan said all key operating permits have been secured and the project is on track to deliver domestically sourced and processed natural graphite in Q4 2025, with sales qualification targeted for Q1 2026.