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Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG) quietly lodged an S-1 with the US Securities and Exchange Commission late on July 8, seeking approval for the “Truth Social Crypto Blue Chip ETF.” Despite a swirl of social-media posts placing the paperwork in early June, the SEC’s time-stamp confirms the filing date as July 8. The prospectus sketches a five-coin portfolio weighted approximately 70 percent to bitcoin, 15 percent to ether, 8 percent to solana, 5 percent to Cronos and 2 percent to XRP, making it the first Trump-branded product to diversify beyond the two largest digital assets. The trust, structured as a Nevada business trust and sponsored by boutique issuer Yorkville America Digital, aims to list its shares on NYSE Arca. Foris DAX Trust — the US institutional arm of Crypto.com — is named digital-asset custodian, while authorized participants will create and redeem blocks of 10,000 shares in kind or for cash, subject to NYSE rule changes. The prospectus also discloses that staking rewards on ether, solana and cronos may be passed through to the fund, a design choice that would set a precedent among US spot-crypto ETFs. Analyst Eric Balchunas of Bloomberg distilled the filing in two succinct posts on X: “New filing for the Truth Social Crypto Blue Chip ETF, which will be a spot crypto basket holding Bitcoin, Ether, Solana, XRP and Cronos,” he wrote; in a follow-up, he reproduced the pivotal language: “the Trust’s allocation… is initially expected to approximate 70% bitcoin, 15% ether, 8% SOL, 5% CRO and 2% XRP.” Those percentages now serve as the market’s working model for how the Trump universe ranks crypto’s ‘blue chips.’ Why Solana, Cronos And XRP? Overall, the allocation may serve as an implicit ranking of the top five crypto assets as viewed through the lens of Trump’s inner circle. Binance top trader by PnL Nachi (@alphawifhat) commented via X: “I think it’s useful to look at the allocation ratio of the Truth Social Crypto ETF […] I see this as an indication of how Trump’s crypto team looks at the top crypto assets and what are the top 5 they want to value the most. This could be a catalyst to pump CRO as it’s a dark horse.” Solana’s climb to an 8 percent weight is more than a momentum trade. CME Group this spring announced cash-settled Solana futures pending CFTC sign-off, extending the same institutional rails that helped bitcoin and ether graduate into ETF form. Notably, the SEC has set a July deadline for spot Solana ETF refilings, indicating a potential approval before the October 2 deadline. Cronos leaps over better-capitalized tokens because Crypto.com is literally powering Trump’s ETFs. “We are proud to partner with Trump Media and Yorkville… including the first-of-its-kind basket of tokens featuring CRO,” Crypto.com co-founder Kris Marszalek said in March when the multi-year, roughly $2.7 billion partnership was unveiled. Under the agreement, Crypto.com supplies custody, liquidity and back-end order routing for all Truth-branded funds. XRP brings up the rear at two percent, reflecting both its renewed legitimacy and its still-nascent institutional plumbing. On June 27, Ripple Labs announced that it will withdraw its cross appeal against the SEC. The token’s modest two-percent slice is politicized as much as it is financial. In early March a staffer from Ballard Partners—the K-Street shop that counts Ripple as a client—slipped Donald Trump draft language for a Truth Social post urging that XRP, Solana and Cardano be placed in a national “Crypto Strategic Reserve.” Trump hit “post” and only later discovered the Ripple connection; insiders told Politico he “was furious and felt like he’d been used.” Despite that, the inclusion of XRP still shows Trump’s ties with Ripple. At press time, XRP traded at $2.33.

The Australian dollar is almost unchanged on Wednesday. In the European session, AUD/USD is trading at 0.6532, up 0.03% on the day. China's PPI declines 3.6% China's producer price index surprised on the downside in June, with a steep 3.6% y/y decline. This was below the May decline of 3.3% and the consensus of -3.2%. China has posted producer deflation for 33 successive months and the June figure marked the steepest slide since July 2023. Monthly, PPI declined by 0.4%, unchanged over the past three months. 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.

Injective Protocol is trending as the daily active addresses soar 10X from January 2025. INJ crypto prices are flat, but the EVM testnet release may drive the coin above $12. The second quarter of 2025 has been a dynamic period for Injective Protocol, a layer-1 blockchain optimized for decentralized finance (DeFi). Despite the total value locked (TVL) rising from approximately $20 million in April to $33 million by July, the INJ crypto price has yet to see major gains. (Source) DISCOVER: Best Meme Coin ICOs to Invest in 2025 Will Injective Crypto Break $12? The question on investors’ minds is whether Injective’s recent developments, including its Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) testnet launch and focus on real-world asset (RWA) tokenization, will propel INJ (No data) above $12, breaking above the local resistance level. Market data indicates that INJ has been trading sideways, confined within a tight $3 range between $9 and $12. INJPriceINJ24h7d30d1yAll time For bulls to take control, there must be a high-volume breakout above the $12 liquidation level. Such a move could drive INJ toward $14, retesting the Q2 2025 highs printed in May. Despite the lacklustre price gains, on-chain metrics paint a bullish picture. According to Artemis, daily active addresses on the Injective network have skyrocketed nearly 10X over the past six months, climbing from 5,000 to over 81,000 by early July 2025. (Source) This surge in activity suggests growing user engagement, even as INJ prices remain subdued. INJ crypto prices fell from $25, as printed in early January 2025, to a low of $6 in April. Injective EVM Testnet Released The spike in network activity aligns with Injective’s technological advancements. Unlike Ethereum, it can process 20,000 transactions per second, offering near-zero fees and instant transaction finality. This high-performance infrastructure, combined with interoperability across Ethereum, Cosmos, and non-EVM chains like Solana, positions Injective as a compelling DeFi platform. The recent launch of the Injective EVM testnet on July 2, 2025, marks a major milestone. This testnet introduces the first layer-1 blockchain with native EVM integration, enabling Ethereum-compatible smart contracts to operate seamlessly without external bridges. The MultiVM Token Standard (MTS) further enhances this by allowing tokens to function across various Ethereum-compatible environments, boosting code composability and user experience. Focus on RWA Tokenization The upgrade will be key as Injective seeks to gain market share in the fast-growing tokenization sector, cementing its position among the best cryptos to buy. Thus far, Helix, the top DeFi dapp on Injective, supports the trading of over 25 tokenized securities, including stocks like Apple and Tesla, and commodities such as gold and silver. Moreover, strategic partnerships with industry giants like BlackRock, through the integration of the BUIDL index and collaborations with Aethir and Google Cloud, underscore their ambition to dominate the tokenization sector. On X, one trader thinks the INJ bulls run is getting started. In his analysis, the trader thinks the coin may 2X to $23 in the coming weeks, outpacing some of the best Solana meme coins. DISCOVER: Best New Cryptocurrencies to Invest in 2025 – Top New Crypto Coins Injective Protocol Trending After EVM Testnet Launch, INJ Crypto To $12? Injective Protocol is trending as DAUs rise by 10X from January 2025 Developers release the EVM testnet Injective focusing on RWA tokenization Will INJ crypto break $12? The post Injective Crypto Gains Momentum: Will EVM Testnet Launch and RWA Tokenization Push INJ Price Above $12? appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

Tether Holdings, the issuer of the market’s largest stablecoin, USDT, has revealed that it maintains a vault in Switzerland to safeguard an impressive $8 billion stockpile of gold. According to Bloomberg, the firm’s significant reserve of nearly 80 tons positions Tether as one of the largest gold holders globally, surpassed only by central banks and sovereign nations with the company based in El Salvador expressing intentions to expand its gold reserves further. Tether Reveals 5% Of Reserves In Precious Metals In a recent interview, Tether’s CEO, Paolo Ardoino, emphasized the security of their vault, claiming it to be among the most secure facilities worldwide. While he confirmed the vault’s location in Switzerland, he opted not to disclose its exact whereabouts, citing security concerns. Tether is best known for its stablecoin, USDT, which aims to maintain a one-to-one value with the US dollar. According to CoinMarketCap data, USDT dominates the stablecoin market with a capitalization of $158 billion. Circle’s USDC follows closely behind with a capitalization of $61 billion. However, both companies are expected to see a major surge in this metric as the recently approved US Senate stablecoin bill, the GENIUS Act, aims to provide issuers with a new regulatory framework that could further boost adoption and usage of the assets by traditional financial companies. The company also generates revenue by exchanging dollars for USDT tokens and investing the collateral in various assets, including US Treasuries. According to Tether’s latest financial report, precious metals now account for nearly 5% of the company’s reserves. Benefits Of The Gold-Backed XAUT Token In addition to USDT, Tether has introduced a gold-backed token known as XAUT, with each token representing one ounce of gold. Token holders have the option to redeem their XAUT for physical gold, which can be collected directly from the Swiss vault. Ardoino articulated a growing belief in gold as a safer asset compared to national currencies, particularly in light of rising concerns over the increasing debt levels in the United States. He noted that as these concerns grow, investors may seek alternatives, such as gold. The firm’s CEO further highlighted that every central bank within the BRICS nations is actively purchasing gold, which he believes has contributed to the rising price of the precious metal. Per the report, the decision to establish Tether’s own vault rather than relying on traditional precious metals vault operators was primarily influenced by cost considerations. As of press time, Circle’s newly launched stock, CRCL, has closed the trading day at $204, approximately a 31% gap between current valuations and their record price of $298. Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com

Japan’s Investment firm Metaplanet, touted to be akin to Michael Saylor’s Strategy, holds 15,555 Bitcoin as of July 2025. The company has revealed its target of acquiring 210,000 BTC by 2027 – 1% of all BTC available. The Tokyo-listed company is the world’s fifth-largest corporate buyer of Bitcoin. Interestingly, the company doubled its trading volume in June 2025 – from ¥997.6 billion yen ($6.82 billion) in May 2025 to ¥91.86 trillion yen ($12.87 billion) in June 2025. Talking to Financial Times on 8 July 2025 Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich may have hinted at the possibility of acquiring a Japanese digital bank. He said that the company was in “a bitcoin gold rush” that could provide the launch pad to expand into areas such as digital financial services. DISCOVER: Next 1000X Crypto: 10+ Crypto Tokens That Can Hit 1000x in 2025 Key Takeaways Metaplanet’s CEO, Simon Gerovich, describes the company’s approach as a “Bitcoin gold rush.” The firm is racing to amass as much Bitcoin as possible. This aggressive accumulation mirrors the strategy of Michael Saylor’s Strategy, which holds over 597,000 BTC. The post Is Metaplanet Acquiring A Digital Bank? Japanese Firm Reports Nearly Doubled Trading Volume appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

Overview: The US tariff saga continues. Yesterday, President Trump announced a 50% tariff copper, sending the red metal screaming higher (13%+), and threatening 200% tariffs on pharma. Other sectoral investigations are expected to wrap up toward the end of the month. There is a vigorous effort to check "transshipments," but it is not clear how it will be defined. How much domestic input is required, and how will it be decided? In any event, outside of copper than has pulled back a little today, the capital markets have taken it in stride and are fairly subdued so far today. The greenback is narrowly mixed against the G10 currencies, mostly within yesterday's ranges. Emerging market currencies are lower, except for the Russian ruble and Mexican peso. The peso has reached its best level since last August today. Equities were mixed in the Asia Pacific, with gains in Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, among the large bourses, while China, Hong Kong, Australia, and New Zealand moved lower. Europe's Stoxx 600 is higher for the third consecutive session, which if sustained would be the longest advance in a month. US index futures are firm. Asia Pacific yields rose, with the Antipodean 10-year rates jumping 5-8 bp. European yields are around a basis point lower and the US 10-year Treasury yield is flat near 4.40% ahead of today's $39 bln sale. Gold is trading heavier and reached a new seven-day low a little below $3283 today. The near-term risk extends toward $3250. August WTI edged higher to almost $69 to reach its best level since June 23. The $69.50 area is the (38.2%) retracement objective of the sell-off from June 23 high near $78.40. USD: After initially retreating on the first batch of tariff notification from the US, the Dollar Index turned better bid in Europe and continued through most of the North American morning. It reached almost 97.85, to kiss the 20-day moving average, and approach the (50%) retracement of the leg down from June 23, found near 97.90. It is consolidating in a narrow range, mostly 97.50-97.70. We suspect there is more downside potential in North America. A break of 97.40 could see 97.20 initially. The US economic calendar today features wholesale trade and inventories, minutes from last month's FOMC meeting, and sale of $39 bln 10-year notes. There had been a sharp rise in wholesale inventories in Q1 partly in anticipation of US tariffs and partly to rebuild after a cumulative decline in wholesale inventories in 2023 and 2024. Some of the decline in wholesale inventories in Q2 may have been shifted to retail. Inventories are often a volatile component to GDP (captured by investment). The FOMC minutes may be interesting in that the median "dot" still anticipated two cuts this year, the dispersion of views increased. Still, the market has once again converged with the Fed and the futures market has two cuts nearly full discounted. EURO: The euro made a marginally new seven-day low yesterday, slightly below $1.1685. That is where the (38.2%) retracement of the euro's rally since the June 23 low is found. The euro is holding above $1.1700 so far today but has not been able to resurface above $1.1730. The next retracement (50%) and the 20-day moving average are near $1.1640. Even without the goading by Washington, the EU relations with China have deteriorated, and reports last week suggested that Beijing intends to cancel the second day of the two-day summit initially slated for July 24-25. Reciprocal curbs have been announced on medical device procurement. There are other sources of trade friction. China's aid to Russia is also a stumbling block for the EU. Moreover, recently reports suggest that Chinese navy vessel operating out its base in Djibouti fired a laser at a German air force plane flying over the Red Sea. There had seemed to be a brief opportunity for rapprochement. In crude terms, it is an exchange of Taiwan for Ukraine and better/fairer trade. Reports suggest China cannot allow Russia to lose in Ukraine because than the US turns its full attention on it. At the same time, Europe cannot allow Russia to win without the risk of continued intimidation and appeasing a territorially hungry dictator who seems to think nearly wherever Russians live ought to be its sphere of influence. Europe typically does not project its power into the Pacific, but recent reports suggest the UK, France, and Italy are coordinating the deployment of aircraft carriers into the Indo-Pacific. CNY: The greenback reached almost CNH7.1855 yesterday, its best level since June 23. It settled above the 20-day moving average (~CNH7.1760) for the second consecutive session. The June 23 high near CNH7.1925 is the next target and so far, today it has reached about CNH7.1880. The dollar has not traded above CNH7.20 since June 3. For the first time since then, the PBOC set the dollar's reference rate higher for the second consecutive session (CNY7.1541 vs. CNY7.1534). China's June CPI rose by 0.1% year-over-year after three months of -0.1% readings. There is more to it than the common narrative of weak demand. Some parts of the CPI basket, for example, like food (-0.3% year-over-year), are more about supply than demand. The last time food prices rose on a year-over-year basis was in January. Services prices rose by 0.5% and have not fallen since February. Core prices, excluding food and energy rose by 0.7%. Earlier this week, Switzerland reported its core prices rose by 0.6% year-over-year in June. Producer price inflation deepened. The 3.6% decline year-over-year (-3.3% in May) is the most since July 2023. Gradually, the under-consumption explanation appears to be slowly giving way to the over-investment. In part, the under-consumption narrative conflates consumer goods and capital equipment. It is not so obvious that boosting household consumption, for example, would absorb, say the immense steel or concrete output. We have also underscored that Chinese companies often compete for market-share rather than profits. This may reflect the access to cheap and patient capital (state-owned banks) rather than the impatient capital of the markets, which focuses on quarterly returns. JPY: The dollar reached its best level against the Japanese yen since June 23, near JPY147.20 today. However, it has come under pressure and has returned to session lows near JPY146.55 in the European morning. A break could see JPY146.20. The consensus is that the dollar has been decoupled from interest rates. Yet, on July 1, the US dollar bottomed near JPY142.70. The same day, the US 10-year yield slipped below 4.20% for the first time in two months. It reached 4.43% yesterday, the highest level since June 20. The rolling 30-day correlation of change in the exchange rate and the US 10-year yield reached almost 0.60, a three-month high. It bottomed below 0.10 on May 20. Long-term Japanese rates have soared over the past 5-6 sessions (though consolidating today) but offered the yen little meaningful support. Real wages in Japan fell by 2.9% in the year through May. It matches the largest decline since April 2023. After a quiet June, rates at the long end of the Japanese yield curve have surged. The 30-year yield was near 2.85% last Thursday and reached 3.10% yesterday (~3.06% today). The peak in May was near 3.20%. Last Wednesday, the 40-year yield was around 3.05%. It reached nearly 3.40% yesterday (~3.36% today). The May peak was almost 3.70%. Inflation remains elevated at 3.5% in May. The government not only failed to get the US to compromise its 24% "reciprocal tariff” announced in early April but it actually was raised to 25%, which does not include the sector tariffs (autos, steel, and more to come). GBP: Sterling briefly frayed the (61.8%) retracement objective of the rally from the June 23 low. That retracement was roughly $1.3530, and sterling fell a few hundredths of a cent below it before recovering back to almost $1.3600. It is trading quietly today, mostly between $1.3565 and $1.3610. Nearby resistance is seen in the $1.3640-50 area. The 10-year UK Gilt yield is near its highest level in a month (~4.65%). As former Prime Minister Truss noted, the yields are above where they were in the September 2022 crisis. This year's down trendline is near 4.75% at the end of the week. Paradoxically, a disappointing May GDP report on Friday may not be sufficient to cap yields as weaker growth translates to a larger deficit as a percentage of GDP, which risks greater supply. CAD: The US dollar remained firm against the Canadian dollar yesterday. It essentially held CAD1.3940 and reached almost CAD1.3695. The (50%) retracement of the losses from the June 23 high is near CAD1.3680. The (61.8%) retracement is a little above CAD1.3700. The greenback is firm today (~CAD1.3660-CAD1.3695). The stronger IVEY PMI (53.3 vs. 48.9) flies in the face of the S&P PMI where all three reading (manufacturing, services, and composite) weakened further below the 50 boom/bust level. The data focus is on Friday's June labor market report. US President Trump announced a 50% tariff on copper yesterday. Last year, Canada was the second largest source of US imported copper with about a 16.5% market share (second to Chile with a 70% market share). Given the nature of the commodity, a tariff is unlikely to re-shore production but will simply raise revenue. AUD: The Reserve Bank of Australia's surprise decision to stand pat at yesterday's meeting lifted the Australia dollar to almost $0.6560. It did not trade above $0.6550 in Europe or North America yesterday, and by the time European markets closed, the Aussie had given back all of the gains scored in the wake of RBA's decision, recording a low slightly beneath $0.6510. The $0.6510 level held today, and the Aussie reached $0.6545 in the consolidative activity. The Reserve Bank of New Zealand did not surprise the market, which had around a 13% chance of a hike discounted. It left the cash target rate unchanged at 3.25%. A cut is fully discounted at the October meeting, but the odds of an August cut crept up to about 68% from 60% yesterday. The New Zealand dollar slipped through low yesterday (~$0.5980) but held the (61.8%) retracement of the gains from the June 23 low ($0.5975). It popped back above $0.6000 in European turnover. MXN: The early dollar upticks to almost MXN18.74 were greeted with new sales against the peso. The greenback fell through MXN18.60 to about MXN18.5850, the lowest level since last August. It has made a marginal new low today near MXN18.5775. The lower Bollinger Band is near MXN18.5160, but the next interesting chart area is closer to MXN18.40. The Mexico reports June CPI today. The headline pace is expected to tick lower to 4.3% from 4.42%. The core rate may rise to 4.22% from 4.06%. If so, it will be the first decline in the headline rate since January. On the other hand, an increase in the core rate would lift it to its highest since last April. Yesterday, Brazil reported an unexpected 0.2% decline in May retail sales after a 0.3% decline in April. Tomorrow, Brazil reports June IPCA CPI. It is expected to be flat around 5.3% year-over-year. The dollar gapped higher against BRL on Monday. The top of the gap, Monday's low (~BRL5.390) was taken out and the dollar recorded a low near BRL5.4355. The bottom of the gap, last Friday's high (~BRL5.4260) is the next obvious target ahead of BRL5.40 that held last week, the lowest since last September. Disclaimer

Crypto-market commentator “Quantum Ascend” devoted a 8 June video to a single idea: the price structure that once catapulted Ethereum Classic to its bull-market peak is about to do the same for Cardano—and could deliver a twenty-fold advance if history “rhymes rather than repeats.” Speaking to his followers, the analyst opened by noting that ADA’s weekly chart “looks so similar” to the multi-year pattern that preceded Ethereum Classic’s vertical move in early 2021. “They have the same market makers,” he asserted, pointing out that Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson had early involvement in both projects. “It’s almost like a cheat code for this thing.” Cardano Set For 2,000% Explosion To illustrate the parallel, Quantum Ascend overlaid the two assets’ Elliott-wave counts. In his reading, Ethereum Classic completed its fifth impulsive wave during the last cycle, whereas Cardano is “waiting on that fifth wave” after a prolonged flag-shaped consolidation. He then dropped a Fibonacci retracement on Ethereum Classic’s 2020–21 third-to-fourth-wave segment, showing the final thrust topped out “just shy of the 2.36”—and repeated the exercise on Cardano’s current structure, which has advanced to the same proportional level. “Come on, it’s not perfect,” he conceded, “but you guys see how similar these structures are.” A second Fibonacci projection, stretching Cardano’s initial three-wave span to a full 1.618 extension, points to a conservative target “up around four bucks,” he said. But a more ambitious extrapolation of Ethereum Classic’s 3.618 climax would propel ADA into a zone between roughly 10.67 and 12.55—an area he calls his “primary” and “secondary” objectives. From the current price such a run would exceed 2,000 percent. “That’s violent,” he remarked after flicking his cursor to the comparative surge on the ETC chart. “Hopefully you can see how clean this is, because I feel really good about Cardano getting up into that $10 level.” Quantum Ascend argued that the temporal spacing is also lining up. Ethereum Classic’s listing in August 2016 meant its multiyear base completed roughly four and a half years later; Cardano’s analogous base, begun in late 2017, is now of similar duration, though “the whole chart has taken a little bit longer on the consolidation.” For him, that extension merely “loads the spring” for a sharper repricing once last season begins in earnest. The analyst did allow for interim turbulence. In his scenario, ADA could hit the former all-time-high region around $3.12, “reject back down to $1.67” during a broader market-wide wave-four shake-out, and only then launch into a blow-off toward the upper Fibonacci cluster. Still, even that corrective loop reinforces the fractal: “Over here with Ethereum Classic it got to its last all-time high, rejected, and then went on one more big run.” Quantifying his own risk appetite, Quantum Ascend told viewers he is “pretty hyped on Cardano” and wants the token “in my portfolio because it is one of my higher-conviction plays for what’s about to happen here.” He concluded by sketching three tiers of price objectives—$4.90 (conservative), $10.67 (primary) and $12.45 (secondary). Whether altseason’s starting gun fires as cleanly as the fractal implies remains to be seen, but Quantum Ascend’s thesis hinges on a single proposition: when the same market makers move two historically linked assets through mirror-image patterns, ignoring the setup may prove costlier than betting against it. At press time, ADA traded at $0.59.

After years stuck in reverse, the Polkadot crypto price just slammed the gearshift. DOT ▲4.26% has broken free from a two-year falling wedge, a textbook reversal pattern for traders who still believe in the long-term potential of this coin. 99Bitcoins analysts observed DOT reclaiming key resistance zones at $3.40 and $3.45, now acting as support. Volume is also ticking up, now over $159 million in the last 24 hours, and the market is watching to see if the move has real staying power. “Could be the start of the uptrend we’ve waited way too long for,” said Crypto Winkle, a longtime DOT trader. PolkadotPriceMarket CapDOT$5.56B24h7d30d1yAll time Polkadot Crypto: Technical Signals Suggest More Upside Polkadot is lower than it was at the bottom of October 2023. Things were looking quite grim, but momentum is clearly rising. Trading volumes have surged, and DOT’s price structure has flipped bullish for the first time in months. 99Bitcoins analysts now point to $10 as a potential medium-term target, representing more than 150% upside from current levels. This isn’t pure speculation. The breakout aligns with broader market trends and precedes a major upgrade to Polkadot’s core infrastructure expected in 2025. Meet JAM: Polkadot’s 2025 Protocol Overhaul While most chains chase market pumps, Polkadot is digging in to become Web3’s foundation. It’s less about speculation, more about rewiring how data, value, and apps move across the internet. Thanks to its parachains and cross-chain links, Polkadot isn’t trying to replace Ethereum or Bitcoin—it’s trying to connect them. And in a space still defined by fragmentation, that might be the most important role of all. (X) The next leap for Polkadot is JAM, short for Joint Accumulate Machine, and is a radical redesign of its core blockchain. JAM transforms Polkadot into a RISC-V-based virtual machine capable of running any software, effectively turning the network into a decentralized supercomputer. Polkadot co-founder Gavin Wood has already demoed JAM by running vintage games on it. Once deployed at scale, JAM will allow developers to write complex apps with broader compatibility and power than ever before, making Polkadot a true operating system for Web3. Polkadot Crypto Eyes $10 As Fundamentals and Tech Align With the falling wedge now broken and momentum back on the rise, DOT is in a critical window. For traders and builders alike, Polkadot’s breakout is worth watching. While DOT’s price action has been one of the worst over the last five years, this could finally be the start of something bigger. EXPLORE: XRP Price Jumps 11% After SEC Crypto Unit Tease XRP ETF Progress Join The 99Bitcoins News Discord Here For The Latest Market Updates Key Takeaways The next leap for Polkadot is JAM, short for Joint Accumulate Machine, and is a radical redesign of its core blockchain. While DOT’s price action has been one of the worst over the last five years, this could finally be the start of something bigger. The post Polkadot Crypto Breaks Out of Two-Year Downtrend as Momentum Builds appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

Institutional money is pouring back into U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs at record rates. Bitcoin exchange-traded funds kicked off the week with a combined $217 million in net inflows, while Ether ETFs added another $62.11 million, continuing a strong start to July. BTC ▲0.19% volatility may be on summer break, but with this sort of volume, Q3 and Q4 are set to send many coins to all-time highs. Increasingly, investors are asking: Why wouldn’t the world adopt the Bitcoin standard instead of impotently complaining about the inflation of fiat currencies year after year? Here’s what’s next for the price of Bitcoin: BlackRock’s IBIT Bitcoin ETF Smashes Through 700,000 BTC According to Glassnode data, BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) now holds over 700,000 Bitcoin, equivalent to 3.52% of the total circulating supply, a milestone reached just 18 months after launch. With nearly $53 billion in net inflows, IBIT has become the fastest-growing ETF in financial history. According to financial analyst Jamie Elkaleh, Bitget Wallet, “If ETF inflows continue, we could be entering the early stages of a structural supply squeeze.” Ether funds are also gaining traction. BlackRock’s ETHA saw $53.21 million in new inflows, with Fidelity’s FETH adding $8.9 million. The fund reported zero outflows for the week, indicating growing investor confidence in Ethereum’s long-term prospects. Market Calm May Mask Coming Volatility Despite the bullish inflows, 99Bitcoins analysts warn that current price stability may not last. Bitcoin is trading within 2% of its all-time high, but volatility is near historic lows. According to QCP Capital, the market has priced in a “Goldilocks” scenario if we are to see delayed tariffs, rate cuts, and sustained fiscal spending. BitcoinPriceMarket CapBTC$2.16T24h7d30d1yAll time Total ETF trading volume for Tuesday exceeded $2.89 billion, with net assets across all crypto-linked products rising to $135.71 billion for Bitcoin and $10.71 billion for Ethereum. Bitcoin ETFs Aside, Trump’s Tariff Deadline Looms as Macro Wildcard Markets are watching closely as President Donald Trump’s August 1 tariff deadline approaches. So far, risk assets, including BTC, have brushed off the threat, assuming a delay or backpedal. As the “Taco” saying coined by the Financial Times goes: TRUMP ALWAYS CHICKENS OUT However, should Trump follow through, it could reshape the second half of the year. For now, crypto ETFs are thriving on calm macro conditions and bullish momentum. But with volatility compressed and geopolitical risk brewing, investors should be prepared for sharp moves in either direction for the summer. EXPLORE: XRP Price Jumps 11% After SEC Crypto Unit Tease XRP ETF Progress Join The 99Bitcoins News Discord Here For The Latest Market Updates Key Takeaways Institutional money is pouring back into U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs at record rates. Markets are watching closely as President Donald Trump’s August 1 tariff deadline approaches. So far, risk assets, including BTC, have brushed off the threat. The post US Spot Bitcoin ETFs See Strong Momentum with Over $800M Inflows in Three Days appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

Pakistan has launched the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) to oversee its crypto sector. The move was announced on the 8th of July and signals Pakistan’s intention to join and become one of the key digital finance hubs in South Asia. PVARA will license and monitor Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPS), ensuring compliance with FATF, IMF, and the World Bank standards. Backed by a large informal crypto market and young population, Pakistan eyes innovation but must navigate the IMF assessment and energy policy changes. BitcoinPriceMarket CapBTC$2.16T24h7d30d1yAll time PVARA: Pakistan’s Bid To Dominate South Asia’s Crypto Scene With the 8th of July 2025 launch of the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA), the country is officially entering the global race to regulate and capitalize on crypto. The authority aims to formalize Pakistan’s $300 billion crypto economy. License Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs), and bring transparency to digital finance. This led to the creation of the Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC) and the proposed Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, which is part of a bigger picture to build a regulatory framework for crypto innovations. Without a strong enforcement mechanism, Pakistan could struggle to gain the trust of crypto players and regulators. PRAVA’s long-term success will depend on three things. Robust oversight, global cooperation, and domestic stability. If the organization can achieve a balance between those three, it may well position Pakistan as a digital assets powerhouse in South Asia. DISCOVER: 20+ Next Crypto to Explode in 2025 Join The 99Bitcoins News Discord Here For The Latest Market Updates Key Takeaways Pakistan launches PRAVA crypto organization. The IMF rejects the dedication of 2,000 MW of surplus energy for mining. The post Pakistan Establishes Independent Digital Assets Regulator PVARA appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

Robinhood is trending, and share prices spiked 26%. The broker has acquired crypto exchange Bitstamp and is tokenizing U.S. stocks and making them available to European traders. On a day when the crypto market was see-sawing and even red at some point, the stock market was pumping, with Robinhood among the top gainers. Records show that HOOD, the share of Robinhood, rose 26% following key strategic announcements. DISCOVER: 9+ Best High-Risk, High-Reward Crypto to Buy in July 2025 The Rise Of Robinhood, Acquisition of Bitstamp The surge was primarily propelled by the recent launch of its tokenized equities platform for European Union traders. Moreover, completing their $200 million acquisition of Bitstamp, a crypto exchange regulated in the European Union (EU), fanned demand. Johann Kerbrat, General Manager of Robinhood Crypto, said their acquisition of Bitstamp allows them to expand their footprint outside the United States. For analysts and traders, the deal further cemented the broker’s pivot toward crypto and blockchain, drawing the attention of institutions and retailers tracking some of the best meme coin ICOs. Slowly but surely, Robinhood is slowly bridging tradFi with DeFi, and crypto investors are closely tracking its moves, especially as it pushes to bring tokenized United States securities to European traders. Since rolling out crypto trading in 2018, Robinhood has steadily grown. As of May 2025, its user base rose to over 25 million funded accounts and more than 14 million monthly active users. Its commission-free model, sleek interface, and suite of over 10 crypto assets, including some of the best cryptos to buy, like DOGE ▲1.68%, make Robinhood a retail favorite. DogecoinPriceMarket CapDOGE$25.72B24h7d30d1yAll time The mass appeal also stems from the fact that, though the Robinhood interface is simple, the broker is compliant with United States laws. As such, by adding Bitstamp into its fold, it automatically integrates over 50 global licenses from the crypto exchange, bolstering its regulatory clout, especially in Europe. DISCOVER: 20+ Next Crypto to Explode in 2025 Focus on RWA Tokenization Although there are some questions about the legality of their tokenized stock receipts tied to popular United States stocks like Tesla, the goal was to enable 24/7 trading via Arbitrum, the Ethereum layer-2. However, Robinhood plans to launch its layer-2 later. All settlements will still be handled in the traditional markets. To address concerns, especially those raised by OpenAI, a representative of the Bank of Lithuania, which regulates Robinhood in the European Union, said they are “awaiting clarifications regarding the structure of OpenAI and SpaceX stock tokens as well as the related consumer communication” After they receive and evaluate this information, they will “assess the legality and compliance of these specific instruments. The information for investors must be provided in clear, fair, and non-misleading language.” Even with this hitch, Vald Tenev, the CEO of Robinhood, believes the tokenization of securities will eventually address inequalities and boost access. This drive mirrors the platform’s mission of democratizing finance for all. By expanding to Europe, Robinhood is tapping into the more permissive regulatory environment under MiCA. Under this framework, regulated entities can offer tokenized assets without investor restrictions, as in the United States. At the same time, the broker is taking advantage of the more supportive crypto environment in the United States. By innovating and tapping into the blockchain, Robinhood is directly improving trading efficiency and transparency. DISCOVER: 10 Best Crypto Presales to Invest in July 2025 – Top Token Presales Robinhood Soars 26% On Bitstamp, RWA Tokenization Drive Robinhood share price jumps 26% Broker acquires Bitstamp for $200 million Robinhood to tokenize U.S. stocks for European traders Broker linking TradFi with DeFi The post Robinhood Shares Soar 26% on the Back of Tokenized Equities Launch and Bitstamp Acquisition appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

With one week already gone in the month of July, Ethereum has already begun to perform better than Bitcoin. While the gap is still very close, the outperformance of Ethereum over Bitcoin for only the second time this year could signal the entrance of better things for the altcoin market. If this continues, then an altcoin season might be on the horizon, as historical data shows it always begins with ETH outperforming BTC. So, let’s take a look at how both assets have been performing. Ethereum Barrels Ahead Of Bitcoin In July So far, in the month of July, the Ethereum price has been putting in more green candles, suggesting that bulls are making their move again. This has led to a small outperformance when compared to the Bitcoin price over this time period and could be the signal that altcoin season could be starting soon. Data from the CryptoRank website shows that Ethereum is already up more than 2.50% since the start of July. Meanwhile, the Bitcoin price, while having seen some price increases, is up only 1.20% at the time of this writing. Thus, Ethereum is already performing better in the month of July. If this outperformance continues, then this would be only the second time that the Ethereum price will be doing better than the Bitcoin price so far in 2025. The first was back in May, when the Ethereum price rallied by over 41% in one month. This was major compared to Bitcoin’s 11.1% move in that month. However, while the Bitcoin rally in the month of May saw its price reach new all-time highs, Ethereum continues to struggle and remains below its $4,800 all-time high levels. Nevertheless, Ethereum’s rally did translate to bullishness for the altcoin market as the likes of PEPE and BONK rallied by more than 100% in response to this. Given that Ethereum has led the altcoin season in the past, its outperformance of Bitcoin at this level remains a positive. If it continues, then the altcoin market could start to see further increases in price. And if Ethereum rises another 41% from here, it would put it right on the path to $4,000. However, the month of July has not historically been the best month for Ethereum, with an average return of +5.13%. The whole of the third quarter of the year is also a mixed bag for the altcoin, with an equal number of green and red closes over the last decade. Thus, it remains to be seen how the ETH price will perform this quarter and if it can successfully outpace Bitcoin.

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As the crypto market moves sideways, Solana (SOL) compresses between two key levels. Some analysts suggest that the cryptocurrency is about to break out and reclaim a crucial resistance level, which could trigger the long-awaited retest of the $200 barrier. Solana Holds Key Support After recovering from last month’s downtrend, Solana has been attempting to reclaim the crucial $160 level to continue its bullish rally. The cryptocurrency traded between the $140-$180 range for two months, but briefly lost its post-breakout range in late June. Two weeks ago, SOL fell below the $130 area, hitting a two-month low of $126 on June 22. Since then, the altcoin has recovered, fueled by last week’s launch of a Solana staked crypto Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) in the US by Rex Shares. Following the news, Solana’s price jumped toward the $160 resistance level but was rejected, hovering between the $145-$155 price range for the past week. On Tuesday, SOL fell below the $150 level, hitting the $147 support before bouncing. Analyst Ali Martinez noted that the $147.59 area is one of the most important support levels for Solana, as losing this level could trigger a pullback to the next key zone around the $141 mark. Similarly, market watcher Man of Bitcoin affirmed that SOL’s key support to maintain is around $141.91, adding that “a sustained break below this level would suggest that wave-C of (ii) is already underway.” The analyst previously warned that there is a potential scenario “with one more low in wave-5,” if the cryptocurrency doesn’t hold about the $148 mark. However, maintaining this support would build a base to target the local highs. SOL About To Retest $160? Analyst Carl Runefelt from The Moon Show affirmed that SOL is “about to break off” a triangle formation and test the $162 resistance. As the price compresses between the upper and lower boundaries, the analyst suggested that the cryptocurrency’s breakout is around the corner. Notably, Solana has been forming a one-week symmetrical triangle pattern in the daily chart. If the cryptocurrency successfully breaks above the $152-$153 zone, it could see a 10.87% jump toward the technical target of $167. The Cryptonomist highlighted that SOL broke out of a multi-day diagonal resistance on Sunday, which was retested and confirmed as support after bouncing around the $147 twice since the breakout. The analyst considers that the cryptocurrency is preparing for a continuation of its rally, targeting the one-week high and resistance of $160. Meanwhile, Crypto Jelle noted that despite the April downside deviation, Solana continues to trade within its $125-$180 Macro Range, currently hovering around the mid-range. To him, “it looks like it’s just waiting for BTC to break out. Once it reclaims $160, $200 should come quickly. Above there, new all-time highs are within reach.” As of this writing, Solana is trading at $151.51, a 3.6% increase in the weekly timeframe.

On-chain data shows the Binance Exchange Reserve has diverged between Bitcoin and the stablecoins. Here’s what this could mean for the market. Bitcoin & Stablecoin Exchange Reserves Have Decoupled On Binance In a CryptoQuant Quicktake post, an analyst has talked about the latest trend in the Binance Exchange Reserve for Bitcoin and the stablecoins. The “Exchange Reserve” here refers to an on-chain metric that keeps track of the total amount of a given asset that’s sitting on the wallets attached to a centralized exchange. When the value of this metric rises, it means the holders are making net deposits of the asset to the platform. Generally, investors use exchanges when they want to participate in trading activities, so them making inflows could signal appetite for trading the coin away. For cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, this is something that can naturally have a bearish impact on the price. The same, however, isn’t true in the case of the stablecoins, as they are, by definition, always stable around the same value as the fiat currency that they are pegged to. Investors usually store their capital in the form of these tokens when they want to avoid the volatility associated with assets like Bitcoin. Many of them, however, plan to eventually return back to the volatile side. Once they have decided to make the switch, they transfer their stablecoins to exchanges. When they make the swap to a coin like Bitcoin, its price naturally observes a buying boost. As such, stablecoin inflows can be bullish for the volatile cryptocurrencies. Now, here is the chart shared by the analyst that shows the trend in the Exchange Reserve of Binance for Bitcoin and the stablecoins over the last couple of years: As displayed in the above graph, the Binance Exchange Reserve for the two asset classes showed some correlation in 2024. But by the end of the year, a shift had occurred, with the stablecoins witnessing sharp inflows and Bitcoin outflows. The two have remained decoupled in 2025 so far, although their trends no longer diverge as extremely. The stablecoin Binance exchange reserve has recently been trending sideways, while the one for Bitcoin has rapidly been moving down. Thus, it would appear that there is a large amount of fiat-tied tokens on the exchange potentially waiting to be deployed into the volatile side and at the same time, investors are also pulling out BTC supply, hinting at ongoing accumulation. This could hint at bullish conditions aligning on the largest cryptocurrency exchange, but it only remains to be seen whether the setup would reflect in the Bitcoin price or not. BTC Price Bitcoin is holding steady as its price is still trading around the $108,800 level.

Ethereum co-founder and ConsenSys CEO Joe Lubin believes that Ethereum is starting to gain real ground in how traditional finance thinks about digital assets. He sees a growing number of companies holding ETH in their treasuries as a strategic choice that could influence how Wall Street treats crypto as a whole. Joe Lubin says the Ethereum treasury trend is gaining traction as more companies treat ETH as a real working asset, not just a headline grab. Treasuries as the New Gateway Lubin’s view is that Ethereum is beginning to play a role similar to what cash or even gold once did for corporate treasuries. It is not just about buying crypto to sit on a balance sheet. He makes the case for ETH as a functional part of the financial stack. Lubin points to Bitcoin’s entry into corporate treasuries as the early spark but says Ethereum takes it further because of what it can do. Unlike Bitcoin, Ethereum has built-in yield through staking and utility through smart contracts. Lubin argues that this gives companies more tools to manage their assets, earn passive income, and stay involved in a network that keeps evolving. Ethereum as a Financial Backbone Ethereum’s flexibility is what makes it different from other cryptocurrencies since it is not only a store of value. Lubin explains the fact that ETH can be deployed programmatically for yield, risk management, or even service payments within decentralized systems. Source: CNBC One example comes from SharpLink, a publicly traded company that recently moved a chunk of its treasury into Ether. The company is not just holding ETH, they’re staking it, using it to generate yield, and folding it into their long-term planning. That, according to Lubin, could become the new playbook for other firms. DISCOVER: Best New Cryptocurrencies to Invest in 2025 Why This Matters Lubin is also making the case that if companies treat ETH like any other working financial asset, the perception around it will shift. This could have ripple effects throughout traditional finance, especially in how investors and regulators classify crypto assets. EthereumPriceMarket CapETH$314.89B24h7d30d1yAll time It also hints at the idea that crypto is maturing in the eyes of people who typically operate outside the space. Lubin thinks Ethereum is positioned well to become a bridge between tech innovation and mainstream financial strategy. It is no longer just about holding a token, it is about what the token can actually do when put to work. DISCOVER: 20+ Next Crypto to Explode in 2025 The Road Ahead Lubin believes that a growing focus on Ethereum treasury moves could lead to more serious attention from traditional finance. If more companies begin holding and using ETH as part of their treasury operations, it could change the way Wall Street evaluates digital assets. Lubin sees this as a turning point. It is not just the value of Ethereum that matters now, it is the structure it offers for financial tools, investment strategies, and future products. As more firms explore staking, on-chain finance, and DeFi integration, Ethereum’s role in the global financial system could expand significantly. Lubin believes that the future may already be taking shape. Whether or not Wall Street fully catches on this year, Ethereum’s push into corporate treasuries is gaining attention. And for now, Joe Lubin is betting that ETH has more to offer than just price action. It may be laying the groundwork for a more dynamic and programmable financial future. DISCOVER: 20+ Next Crypto to Explode in 2025 Join The 99Bitcoins News Discord Here For The Latest Market Updates Key Takeaways Joe Lubin believes Ethereum’s entry into corporate treasuries is more than a trend and could shift how Wall Street sees digital assets. Ethereum offers built-in yield through staking and smart contract utility, making it more functional than traditional treasury assets. Public companies like SharpLink are already staking ETH from their treasury, using it for yield and long-term planning. Lubin sees Ethereum as a financial backbone, not just a store of value, with use cases in asset management and decentralized payments. If more firms adopt ETH as a working treasury asset, it could lead to broader acceptance of crypto in traditional financial strategies. The post Joe Lubin Predicts Ethereum Treasury Moves Will Shift Wall Street Attitudes appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

Trump Media & Technology Group, the company behind Truth Social, is expanding deeper into the crypto space. It has filed paperwork with the SEC for a new exchange-traded fund called the Crypto Blue Chip ETF. This new filing builds on earlier efforts by the company to launch Bitcoin-only and Bitcoin-Ethereum ETFs, but this time it goes further by including a wider range of major tokens. The Truth Social ETF is Trump Media’s latest step into crypto, offering a simple way to invest in big-name tokens like Bitcoin and Ethereum. What’s in the Fund The Crypto Blue Chip ETF proposes a mix of five digital assets. Bitcoin would make up the majority at 70 percent, followed by Ethereum at 15 percent. Solana, Cronos, and XRP would round out the portfolio with smaller allocations. Source: SEC.gov The fund would be managed by Yorkville America Digital, and custody services would be handled by Crypto.com’s Foris DAX Trust Company. Investors would get broad exposure to several top crypto assets without needing to buy or manage them individually. Why Now This move comes as the SEC has shown more willingness to greenlight crypto-related ETFs. The timing suggests that Trump Media is positioning itself to ride the wave of investor interest that has grown since spot Bitcoin ETFs entered the market last year. These new products have opened up crypto exposure to a broader set of investors, and the idea behind this fund is to simplify access to multiple top-performing coins in one place. DISCOVER: 9+ Best High-Risk, High-Reward Crypto to Buy in July2025 A Bigger Push into Crypto The ETF filing is not a one-off. It fits into a larger strategy by the Trump-linked company to make crypto a bigger part of its overall business. Alongside the ETF filings, the company recently announced plans for a large Bitcoin treasury product and a new fintech platform called Truth.Fi. These developments suggest a clear focus on combining political capital with growing digital asset interest, particularly among retail traders and crypto-aligned voters. BitcoinPriceMarket CapBTC$2.17T24h7d30d1yAll time Former President Trump, once skeptical of Bitcoin, has more recently taken a friendlier stance toward the space. Ripple, the company behind XRP, reportedly donated to his inaugural committee. That change in tone has not gone unnoticed by the crypto community or by his critics. DISCOVER: Next 1000X Crypto: 10+ Crypto Tokens That Can Hit 1000x in 2025 There is Some Pushback Not everyone is comfortable with the overlap between politics and finance in this case. Critics argue that using political momentum to drive interest in financial products creates potential ethical issues. There are concerns about whether this strategy blends campaign goals with investment promotion in a way that raises questions about fairness and transparency. What Are the Next Steps? For the ETF to go live, it will need regulatory approval from the SEC, both for the fund registration and for the exchange listing. If approved, the Crypto Blue Chip ETF would likely be listed on NYSE Arca. That would place it among a growing group of crypto ETFs already gaining traction, though this one would stand out for its political connection and multi-asset design. Whether the ETF gets the green light or not, it signals something bigger. Crypto is no longer sitting quietly at the edge of politics. It is increasingly becoming a talking point, a campaign topic, and now, a potential investment offering from a former president’s media company. If the SEC signs off, the Truth Social ETF could land on the NYSE and bring crypto investing one step closer to the mainstream. DISCOVER: 20+ Next Crypto to Explode in 2025 Join The 99Bitcoins News Discord Here For The Latest Market Updates Key Takeaways Trump Media has filed for a Crypto Blue Chip ETF, expanding beyond earlier Bitcoin-only proposals to include Ethereum, Solana, Cronos, and XRP. The proposed fund allocates 70% to Bitcoin, 15% to Ethereum, with the rest split across other major tokens, offering broad crypto exposure. This move builds on Trump Media’s wider push into crypto, including plans for a Bitcoin treasury product and a fintech platform called Truth.Fi. Critics question the ethics of merging political influence with financial products, raising concerns about transparency and investor impact. The ETF still needs SEC approval, but its political ties and multi-asset design would make it a unique entry in the growing crypto ETF space. The post Trump’s Truth Social Files for Crypto Blue Chip ETF appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

A long‑time figure in the world of digital money and a noted XRP advocate stepped out of the shadows this week, sparking fresh chatter among investors and developers alike. Arthur Britto, who co‑founded Ripple Labs in 2012, broke a 14‑year silence with a single emoji on X. That tiny message carried big weight. His name rarely surfaces in headlines, but his work helped build XRP into one of the top assets by market value. Impact Of A Secretive Founder According to reports, Britto kept a low profile while helping craft the XRP Ledger’s code. He holds a 2% stake in XRP under a deal made when the company launched. That slice of holdings could be worth billions if the token’s price ever climbed high enough. Some in the market worry that if Britto ever sold even part of that stake, it might send prices tumbling. The Satoshi Connection Based on reports, comparisons to Bitcoin’s creator have swirled around Britto for years. Some fans point to the fact that Satoshi Nakamoto’s last known post came just as the XRP Ledger went live. That timing alone has led people to whisper that Britto could be Satoshi under a different name. No proof supports that idea. Experts say it’s more likely just a coincidence. Britto’s lone emoji on X was verified by Ripple CTO David Schwartz. That confirmation set off a wave of theories about what might come next. Some speculated a new protocol update. Others thought it hinted at a partnership or a fresh product launch. So far, nothing public has followed the post. Behind The Scenes At PolySign While he stayed away from interviews, Britto never stopped working. He co‑founded PolySign, a crypto custody firm that now operates under Ripple Custody. That arm provides secure storage for institutions holding digital coins. Based on filings, PolySign handled an estimated $1.5 billion in assets last year. Its integration into Ripple’s services shows Britto’s influence lives on, even if his name doesn’t show up on conference schedules. Future Moves And Market Watch With XRP trading near its recent range, some investors say they’re watching for any hint of action from Britto’s wallet. Price targets in the community sometimes stretch to $10,000 per XRP. Those figures come without verification, and many traders treat them as wishful thinking. Still, a lot can happen if even a fraction of Britto’s holdings moves. Featured image from Meta, chart from TradingView

Dogecoin started a fresh increase above the $0.1680 zone against the US Dollar. DOGE is now consolidating and might aim for a move above $0.1720. DOGE price started a fresh increase above the $0.1650 and $0.1680 levels. The price is trading above the $0.1680 level and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There is a bullish trend line forming with support at $0.1680 on the hourly chart of the DOGE/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The price could start a fresh rally if it clears the $0.1720 and $0.1750 resistance levels. Dogecoin Price Eyes More Gains Dogecoin price started a fresh increase from the $0.1650 zone, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. DOGE was able to climb above the $0.1665 and $0.1680 resistance levels. The bulls even pushed the price above the $0.170 resistance. There was a steady increase and the price even spiked above the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $0.1722 swing high to the $0.1657 low. Dogecoin price is now trading above the $0.1680 level and the 100-hourly simple moving average. Besides, there is a bullish trend line forming with support at $0.1680 on the hourly chart of the DOGE/USD pair. Immediate resistance on the upside is near the $0.1720 level. The first major resistance for the bulls could be near the $0.1730 level or the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $0.1722 swing high to the $0.1657 low. The next major resistance is near the $0.1750 level. A close above the $0.1750 resistance might send the price toward the $0.180 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $0.200 level. The next major stop for the bulls might be $0.2120. Another Decline In DOGE? If DOGE’s price fails to climb above the $0.1750 level, it could start another decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $0.1680 level or the trend line zone. The next major support is near the $0.1650 level. The main support sits at $0.1610. If there is a downside break below the $0.1610 support, the price could decline further. In the stated case, the price might decline toward the $0.1550 level or even $0.1520 in the near term. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for DOGE/USD is now gaining momentum in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for DOGE/USD is now above the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $0.1680 and $0.1650. Major Resistance Levels – $0.1720 and $0.1750.

Bitcoin (BTC) has remained range-bound between $100,000 and $110,000 since May 7, aside from a few dips to as low as $98,000 in June, which were quickly followed by daily candle closes above the $100,000 level. Recent analysis reveals that BTC has withstood sustained selling pressure on Binance Derivatives throughout this period. Bitcoin Withstands Binance Derivatives Sell-Off According to a CryptoQuant Quicktake post by contributor BorisVest, taker users on Binance Derivatives have consistently engaged in sell-side activity for at least the past 45 days. Notably, the Cumulative Volume Delta (CVD) has remained negative throughout this time. For the uninitiated, the CVD measures the net difference between market buy – aggressive buying – and market sell – aggressive selling – orders over time. It helps traders identify whether buying or selling pressure is dominating, even if price remains stable. BorisVest noted that Binance Derivatives traders are treating each BTC bounce or rally as a selling opportunity, opening aggressive short positions via market sell orders. However, this strong sell pressure has failed to push prices lower, as BTC continues to absorb the selling activity and maintain support above $100,000. The analyst added that as long as BTC remains within its current range – between $100,000 and $110,000 – while absorbing sell pressure, the potential for upside remains intact. He explained: The CVD metric plays a crucial role here. It aggregates both taker and maker activity to provide a real-time picture of net buy/sell pressure. The fact that CVD remains in decline confirms the dominance of sell-side flow. Yet, the inability of price to drop further despite this pressure may signal that Bitcoin is being absorbed by institutional or large players in the background. That said, other analysts interpret the persistent selling pressure differently. For example, fellow CryptoQuant analyst Crazzyblockk recently observed that new buyer demand is struggling to keep pace with the combined supply pressure from newly mined BTC and selling by long-term holders. BTC Eyeing A Breakout Ahead? Bitcoin’s resilience in the face of heavy selling on Binance Derivatives has once again sparked speculation about a potential breakout. Several additional data points suggest that BTC may be poised to move into a higher price range soon. For instance, recent on-chain data shows that “weak hands” are offloading their BTC holdings to larger, more established investors – indicating a broader shift in sentiment favoring Bitcoin. Meanwhile, institutional interest in the asset continues to grow. Additionally, the Bitcoin Yearly Percentage Trend suggests that BTC could top out around $205,000 by the end of 2025. At press time, BTC trades at $108,589, up 0.4% in the past 24 hours.

XRP price started a fresh increase above the $2.30 zone. The price is now showing positive signs and might climb above the $2.32 resistance. XRP price started a fresh increase above the $2.280 zone. The price is now trading above $2.280 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a key bullish trend line forming with support at $2.280 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could start another increase if it stays above the $2.250 zone. XRP Price Eyes Fresh Increase XRP price started a fresh increase after it settled above the $2.2620 level, beating Bitcoin and Ethereum. The price was able to climb above the $2.280 resistance level. The recent move was positive and the bulls pushed the price above the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $2.353 swing high to the $2.251 low, and tested the $2.32 zone. Besides, there is also a key bullish trend line forming with support at $2.280 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair. The price is now trading above $2.280 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. On the upside, the price might face resistance near the $2.320 level. The first major resistance is near the $2.330 level or the 76.4% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $2.353 swing high to the $2.251 low. A clear move above the $2.330 resistance might send the price toward the $2.350 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $2.40 resistance or even $2.420 in the near term. The next major hurdle for the bulls might be near the $2.50 zone. Another Decline? If XRP fails to clear the $2.320 resistance zone, it could start another decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $2.280 level and the trend line zone. The next major support is near the $2.250 level. If there is a downside break and a close below the $2.250 level, the price might continue to decline toward the $2.220 support. The next major support sits near the $2.20 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 – $2.280 and $2.250. Major Resistance Levels – $2.330 and $2.350.

Ethereum price started a fresh increase above the $2,550 zone. ETH is now consolidating gains and might aim for a fresh move above $2,620. Ethereum started a fresh increase above the $2,550 level. The price is trading above $2,580 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a key bullish trend line forming with support at $2,550 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could start a fresh increase if it remains supported above the $2,550 zone in the near term. Ethereum Price Gains Pace Ethereum price started a fresh increase above the $2,560 zone, beating Bitcoin. ETH price gained pace for a move above the $2,600 resistance zone and entered a positive zone. The price even tested the $2,620 resistance. A high was formed at $2,627 and the price is now consolidating gains. It is stable above the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $2,515 swing low to the $2,627 high. Ethereum price is now trading above $2,580 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. Besides, there is a key bullish trend line forming with support at $2,550 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. On the upside, the price could face resistance near the $2,620 level. The next key resistance is near the $2,650 level. The first major resistance is near the $2,680 level. A clear move above the $2,680 resistance might send the price toward the $2,780 resistance. An upside break above the $2,780 resistance might call for more gains in the coming sessions. In the stated case, Ether could rise toward the $2,880 resistance zone or even $2,920 in the near term. Are Downsides Limited In ETH? If Ethereum fails to clear the $2,620 resistance, it could start a fresh decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $2,570 level. The first major support sits near the $2,520 zone and the trend line. A clear move below the $2,520 support might push the price toward the $2,450 support. Any more losses might send the price toward the $2,350 support level in the near term. The next key support sits at $2,320. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for ETH/USD is losing momentum in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI – The RSI for ETH/USD is now above the 50 zone. Major Support Level – $2,520 Major Resistance Level – $2,620

Bitcoin has broken out of the orange bull flag on the 1-hour chart. After consolidating within a tight range, the breakout suggests that momentum is shifting back in favor of the bulls, and potentially setting the stage for a rapid push toward higher resistance levels. Pullback Or Launchpad? What Bitcoin’s Next Move Could Look Like According to MaxFINEancial’s latest analysis on X, he highlighted that a large green double bottom is forming within an orange bull flag on the 1-hour chart, which is a bullish continuation setup. The local high was a test of the trigger line of the double bottom, which signaled intent from the bulls. BTC is retesting the upper edge of the bull flag, aligning with the 1-hour 200-day MA, a critical dynamic support level that often dictates short-term momentum. MaxFINEancial projects a small pink bullish pennant forming and setting up for a continuation move higher. However, a rare diamond top pattern could also be taking shape, a bearish reversal formation that, if validated, may trigger a sharp downside move. If BTC loses the 1-hour 200-day MA, he advises shifting focus to the 4-hour 200-day MA, which is the line of defense. The important bullish area targets are $113,700, $115,867, $117,030, and $122,143, while the bearish diamond top target is $103,079. Market analyst A_y has also highlighted that Bitcoin is consolidating below the $110,000 resistance on the 4-hour chart, with the structure forming a textbook ascending triangle. This setup is the rising higher lows against horizontal resistance that precedes a strong breakout. If BTC manages to break above $110,000, the move could accelerate toward the $112,000 to $114,000 range, marking a bullish trend. However, failure to breach this ceiling may lead to a pullback toward $104,000, where previous demand has stepped in. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is neutral, suggesting that there is room for momentum to build, while the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) shows a bullish crossover, that is hinting at potential upward momentum, BTC is still trading below the EMA, which means bulls need to prove strength for a confirmed breakout. Bitcoin Stable At $108,000 — Market Cooling, Not Crashing In an update on X, Chad_TattoosMD also emphasized that Bitcoin is showing resilience and holding strong around the $108,000 level despite the recent dip. BTC is maintaining its structure and refusing to break lower, which is a sign of underlying buyer confidence. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) sits at neutral 54, indicating no extreme momentum in either direction. Meanwhile, the Stochastic (RSI) has entered overbought territory and is now cooling off, hinting at a potential short-term pullback. However, nothing on the chart suggests a breakdown is imminent. Chad_TattoosMD also points to $106,000 as the key support, and $112,000 as the resistance, which remains in a tight zone on the chart.

Bitcoin price remained supported above the $107,500 zone. BTC is now recovering losses and might aim for a move above the $109,200 resistance. Bitcoin started a recovery wave above the $108,000 zone. The price is trading above $108,500 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There is a bearish trend line forming with resistance at $109,050 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair could start a fresh increase if it stays above the $107,500 zone. Bitcoin Price Eyes Upside Break Bitcoin price started a fresh decline after it failed near the $110,000 zone. BTC declined below the $108,500 and $108,000 levels before the bulls appeared. A low was formed at $107,650 and the price started a recovery wave. There was a move above the $108,500 resistance zone. The price climbed above the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $109,700 swing high to the $107,500 low. Bitcoin is now trading above $108,500 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. The first key resistance is near the $109,050 level. Besides, there is a bearish trend line forming with resistance at $109,050 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair. The next resistance could be $109,200 or the 76.4% Fib level of the downward move from the $109,700 swing high to the $107,500 low. A close above the $109,200 resistance might send the price further higher. In the stated case, the price could rise and test the $110,000 resistance level. Any more gains might send the price toward the $112,000 level. The main target could be $115,000. Another Decline In BTC? If Bitcoin fails to rise above the $109,200 resistance zone, it could start another decline. Immediate support is near the $108,400 level. The first major support is near the $108,200 level. The next support is now near the $107,500 zone. Any more losses might send the price toward the $105,500 support in the near term. The main support sits at $103,500, below which BTC might continue to move down. Technical indicators: Hourly MACD – The MACD is now gaining pace in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for BTC/USD is now above the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $108,500, followed by $107,500. Major Resistance Levels – $109,200 and $110,000.

While Bitcoin struggles to break above its all-time high and altcoins face difficulty finding solid support, one corner of the crypto market continues to expand: stablecoins. Since the beginning of the bull run, the stablecoin market has shown consistent growth, cementing its reputation as one of crypto’s most reliable and scalable use cases. Unlike volatile assets, stablecoins offer stability, liquidity, and utility across DeFi, trading, and settlement. Top analyst Darkfost recently shared fresh data and highlighted a key development many have overlooked — the total supply of ERC-20 stablecoins is rising again. As of today, it has reached a new all-time high of $121 billion. This milestone signals renewed demand and liquidity entering the crypto ecosystem, at a time when other sectors appear stagnant. The rise in stablecoin supply underscores the sector’s resilience and importance. While speculative tokens face resistance, stablecoins thrive on utility and adoption. Whether for hedging, yield strategies, or capital movement, their role in crypto remains foundational. As the broader market waits for its next move, the silent growth in stablecoin supply could be an early signal of renewed momentum across the board. The stablecoin narrative is far from over — in fact, it may just be starting. Stablecoin Growth Accelerates: On-Chain Data Points To Renewed Liquidity Stablecoins have emerged as one of the most impactful innovations in crypto, creating a vital bridge between traditional finance (TradFi) and decentralized finance (DeFi). This narrative gained massive traction in June when Circle (NASDAQ: CRCL), the company behind USDC, went public on the New York Stock Exchange. Initially priced at $31 per share, Circle’s IPO exceeded all expectations — closing the day at $82.84, marking a 167% gain. Today, CRCL trades nearly six times above its IPO price, giving the company a $42 billion market cap and reinforcing confidence in the stablecoin business model. On-chain insights shared by Darkfost add another layer to the story. According to the data, the total supply of ERC-20 stablecoins has started rising again and just hit a new all-time high of $121 billion. ERC-20 stablecoins are cryptocurrencies built on the Ethereum blockchain that follow the ERC-20 token standard. They are designed to maintain a stable value, usually pegged to fiat currencies like the US dollar (e.g., USDC, USDT, DAI). This surge in supply is critical because stablecoins are minted on demand — their issuance directly reflects user demand and fresh liquidity entering the system. This expanding supply meets the needs of protocols and exchanges that face rising user activity and capital inflows. While market sentiment remains cautious, if the stablecoin supply continues to grow, it would signal renewed risk appetite and capital deployment. In that case, stablecoins may once again serve as the early catalyst for the next major phase in the crypto bull cycle. Dominance Hovers Below 8%: A Neutral Yet Strategic Positioning The weekly chart shows stablecoin dominance currently sitting at 7.90%, a level that reflects cautious but sustained interest in liquidity reserves across the crypto market. After a sharp climb between 2020 and mid-2022—when stablecoin dominance peaked above 16% during risk-off periods—dominance has gradually declined, aligning with risk-on rotations into Bitcoin and altcoins during bull runs. However, since early 2024, dominance has consolidated between 7% and 10%, signaling a more balanced environment. The current level remains just above the 50-week and 100-week moving averages (7.76% and 8.02%, respectively), suggesting strong horizontal support. Meanwhile, the 200-week moving average at 9.30% acts as a long-term ceiling. This neutral position implies that market participants are neither fully risk-on nor risk-off. If dominance rises from here, it could either reflect increased fear (capital flowing out of volatile assets) or fresh liquidity entering the market, especially if paired with a rise in stablecoin supply, which we’re already witnessing with ERC-20 tokens. Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView