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XRP is starting to draw attention again as signs of a potential breakout begin to take shape. With market sentiment gradually shifting and XRP holding key support levels, analysts suggest that the stage may be set for the next impulse wave. If momentum continues to build and critical resistances are cleared, XRP could be on the verge of an explosive price rally to $8.5. Elliott Wave Points To Major XRP Price Breakout Paul Webborn, a crypto analyst on X (formerly Twitter), has released a new XRP forecast update, reinforcing his bullish stance on the third-largest cryptocurrency. In his analysis, the market expert reveals that XRP may be entering a powerful impulse phase, with projected targets potentially reaching or even surpassing $8 in the current cycle. Webborn’s analysis applies Elliott Wave Theory to track XRP’s price movements from its June 2022 low, identifying that point as the start of a new bullish cycle. The chart provides a visual roadmap of XRP’s next moves based on the impulse wave structure. The cryptocurrency is expected to experience a short-term rise to initial targets below $8, followed by a brief pullback before a final rally that could push XRP to new all-time highs. Notably, the chart shows that primary Waves A and B have already played out, and XRP is now progressing through Wave C, which is unfolding in five intermediate waves. Intermediate waves 1 through 4 appear complete, with Wave 5 still forming. Webborn notes that this final fifth wave is expected to break down into five smaller minor waves. Minor wave 3 is projected to push XRP toward the $5 and $6 range, while the full extension of Wave C could carry it to between $8 and $10. The analyst has set an invalidation level at $1.90, meaning any move below that would break the current bullish structure and possibly lead to further downward pressure on the XRP price. Webborn predicts that if the $1.90 level is broken, XRP could potentially experience a crash toward new lows around $0.287, marking more than an 87% decline from its present market price. However, the chart suggests that this low has already been reached, further reinforcing the bullish narrative that the altcoin may be on the verge of a major upward breakout. While Webborn has provided no specific timeline for his optimistic forecast, the analyst believes that the coming few months could be explosive as the market enters the next phase of the impulse. Update On Price Action Lately, the XRP price has maintained strong support above $2, showing strength despite an extended consolidation period. CoinMarketCap data shows that the cryptocurrency is currently trading at $2.22, reflecting a modest 1.35% rise over the past day. Although XRP is still priced significantly below its all-time high, data from CoinCodex shows that market sentiment remains highly bullish. The cryptocurrency’s Fear and Greed Index also currently sits at 64, firmly in the ‘Greed’ zone.

Ramaco Resources (NASDAQ: METC, METCB) released on Tuesday summary results of the preliminary economic assessment (PEA) of its Brook rare earth mine in Wyoming. The Fluor PEA states that the project is both commercially and technologically feasible, the company said, and builds on Fluor’s earlier interim preliminary techno-economic analysis. The Brook mine holds what is believed to be the nation’s largest unconventional deposit of rare earth elements and critical minerals sourced from coal and carbonaceous ore. The results of the Brook Mine PEA outline NPV8 (net present value using an 8% discount rate) of $1.197 billion and NPV10 (net present value using a 10% discount rate) of $898 million (pre-tax) and an internal rate of return (IRR) of 38% with a total initial capital cost estimate of $473 million (excluding a 22% capital expenditure contingency). The results outline that based upon the current mine plan of a 2 million ton per annum production of coal that the adjusted EBITDA from the rare earth and critical mineral operation would be $134 million by 2028. Steady state adjusted EBITDA of $143 million would be reached by 2029 on $378 million of annual revenue. At steady state, 1,242 annual short tons of oxide are projected to be produced, which include 456 tons of gallium, germanium, scandium, terbium, dysprosium, neodymium, and praseodymium. Given the size of the Brook mine deposit, this level of both mining and processed oxide production is scalable, the company said. Unlike traditional rare earth element (REE) deposits, which often involve complex, high-cost processing and the management of radioactive elements contained in the ore, the Brook mine deposit is composed of soft, friable clay and rock associated with coal and negligible radioactive elements, the company said, adding that this geological profile significantly reduces the cost and requirement for energy-intensive processing typically required in hard rock mining. As a result, the project is expected to benefit from a more efficient separation and extraction process with lower capital intensity than with hard rock deposits. A flowsheet for the Brook mine project comprises a conventional comminution circuit, a multi-stage liberation process, followed by purification, separation, and calcination to produce separated critical mineral oxides. An initial mine life of 42 years is assumed in the PEA. However, the initial mine life consumes less than 4% of the estimated total mineral inventory at the Brook Mine deposit. This highlights the large-scale long-term potential of this mine to be a major domestic producer of rare earths and critical minerals. Initial mining activities have commenced at the Brook mine to procure representative ore for the upcoming pilot scale metallurgical testing. “This report marks an important milestone in Ramaco’s transition to become both a rare earth and critical mineral, as well as metallurgical coal producer. The development of our Brook Mine deposit is important not only to Ramaco but also to our country,” said Ramaco CEO Randall Atkins said in a news release. “This analysis from Fluor, an internationally recognized independent engineering firm, validates our continued pursuit of the development of this potentially valuable and nationally strategic deposit. “When we are in production, the Brook Mine will be one of only two domestic sources of rare earth elements,” Atkins said. “It will be the only domestic source of both heavy rare earth elements and critical minerals that are vital to our nation’s defense industry. Based on just the magnet rare earth oxides projected to be produced at current levels, we believe the Brook Mine would support 3-5% of total United States permanent magnet demand or more than 30% of the demand for US defense applications estimated at 10% of total US magnet metal demand.” The full PEA from Fluor will be available on or before July 8 on the company’s website. Ramaco’s stock was traded 7,180,892 times on the NASDAQ Tuesday, closing the day down 24%. Average daily trading volume is 899,018. The company has a $506.8 market capitalization.

Solana has returned to the spotlight as speculation around a potential Solana ETF approval gains momentum. While still unconfirmed, growing signals from market insiders suggest that regulatory green lights may not be far off. If approved, a Solana ETF would mark a major milestone for the ecosystem, opening the door to traditional capital flows and broader institutional exposure, similar to what Bitcoin and Ethereum experienced following their own ETF breakthroughs. For long-term investors, this development could set the foundation for a new phase of sustainable growth. Supporting this bullish outlook is fresh data from Glassnode, which shows that the number of wallets holding over 0.1 SOL has reached a new all-time high. This milestone marks an increase in retail participation and growing confidence in Solana’s long-term potential. As the network continues to mature, the rise in small holders also signals expanding grassroots adoption—an encouraging sign during a period of market uncertainty. While short-term price action may still be driven by broader macro trends, sentiment around Solana is clearly improving. If ETF approval becomes a reality, the combination of increased accessibility and rising on-chain adoption could significantly boost Solana’s market position in the coming months. Solana Growing On-Chain Adoption Solana is currently trading below the $150 mark after experiencing a sharp retracement from its May high. The asset has lost more than 20% in value since peaking earlier this cycle, driven largely by broader market consolidation and declining risk appetite across altcoins. Despite the recent pullback, SOL continues to hold a strong support zone near the $135–$140 range, which has proven resilient during previous sell-offs. Analysts remain cautiously optimistic, noting that a sustained push above key supply zones—particularly the $155–$165 range—could reignite bullish momentum. However, the market remains in a phase of indecision. Price action across major assets, including Solana, reflects uncertainty as traders wait for a clear breakout or breakdown to confirm the next move. Without a strong catalyst, SOL may continue to consolidate alongside the broader altcoin market. Amid the sideways price action, one encouraging signal is the growing on-chain adoption. Top analyst Ali Martinez shared data from Glassnode showing that the number of wallets holding over 0.1 SOL has reached a new all-time high, now exceeding 11.44 million. This steady rise in non-zero wallets points to expanding retail participation and long-term holder confidence, even as short-term volatility persists. The divergence between price action and user adoption suggests that Solana’s fundamental growth remains intact. If momentum returns and macro conditions improve, Solana may be well-positioned for a breakout, especially with ETF rumors fueling speculative interest. For now, the $150 level remains a psychological pivot as the market watches for signs of direction. SOL Price Action Details: Key Levels To Watch Solana (SOL) is currently trading at $149.30, just below the key resistance confluence of the 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day moving averages, all clustered between $150 and $151. This area has acted as a strong technical barrier, and SOL’s repeated failure to reclaim it reflects the market’s hesitancy amid broader uncertainty. After rallying to $159.99 earlier in the session, bears stepped in and pushed the price back down, closing the candle with a bearish wick, signaling ongoing selling pressure. The chart reveals a prolonged consolidation pattern that has developed since the mid-May rejection near $180. Despite several bounce attempts, SOL has not been able to regain bullish momentum. The volume profile also suggests fading interest during upswings, a common trait during accumulation or exhaustion phases. Notably, price remains above the March low, preserving a key higher low structure, which is crucial for the broader bullish outlook. If SOL breaks above the $151–$155 range with sustained volume, it could trigger a move toward $180. However, failure to clear this resistance might lead to another test of support around $135. Traders should watch for a decisive close above the moving average cluster to confirm trend continuation, especially with ETF speculation fueling long-term optimism. Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView

Log in to today’s North American session Recap for July 1, 2025 Today marked a second consecutive session of subdued volumes and muted market moves in North America, as Canadian markets were closed for Canada Day. Expect similar conditions tomorrow, but volatility is likely to return on Thursday with the release of the highly anticipated Non-Farm Payrolls report at 8:30 A.M. ET (expected at 110K). The session took a slightly upbeat turn following a surprise beat in U.S. economic data. The S&P ISM Manufacturing PMI printed at 49.0 vs. a 48.8 consensus, and a better-than-expected JOLTS report helped lift sentiment after a positive overnight session. This triggered a rebalancing across U.S. indices—flows rotated into the Dow Jones, which closed up 1.06%, while the Nasdaq lagged, ending down 0.83%. In Europe, inflation data came in broadly in line with expectations but failed to support equity markets, with most indices closing in the red ahead of the U.S. data boost. Commodities finished mostly in positive territory. Oil remains range-bound but edged higher, while Gold posted a second consecutive +1% session—lifting broader industrial and precious metals along with it. Read More: Dow leads US Indices on strong Manufacturing PMI beat 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.

Canada’s C$4.4-billion plan to cope with a poisonous legacy at a former gold mine in the Northwest Territories risks complicating local efforts to find a permanent solution. Ottawa is moving ahead with efforts to freeze a 237,000-tonne underground pile of arsenic trioxide dust for at least 100 years at the former Giant mine in Yellowknife, said Natalie Plato, a federal government official in charge of the cleanup. As permafrost thaws, officials see the method as the best way to minimize risks that the waste – a byproduct of gold mining that could fill seven 11-storey buildings and kill humanity several times over – could leak into water systems. The strategy has met with mixed reactions in the community – including objections from locals who argue that the freeze should only be temporary. The Giant Mine Oversight Board (GMOB), an independent watchdog that makes recommendations on the cleanup and oversees research aimed at solving the environmental issue once and for all, says it “remains convinced” that the arsenic trioxide dust can be extracted and treated safely and successfully. “We are proceeding with the freeze. It is the best technology and that is what we will be doing. Our project is approved for 100 years, so that’s the timeframe we are looking at,” Plato, deputy director in charge of remediation at Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada, told The Northern Miner in an interview. “The freeze is our remediation strategy.” Bankruptcy Located on a 10-sq.-km site on Yellowknife’s northern edge, Giant produced 7.6 million oz. of gold from 1948 to 2004, primarily as an underground operation, before shutting down after miner Royal Oak went bankrupt. Giant – along with the former Con mine – was one of two main gold-mining operations in the city that triggered a post-war economic boom. “Yellowknife was built because of these mines and you cannot deny that Giant contributed a lot economically and socially, but today it’s all about the environmental consequences,” Ryan Silke, a Yellowknife-born historian who works at a local museum, said in an interview. “The remediation project is huge. We want this to be done right.” Gold found in the area was lodged in arsenopyrite, a mineral that also contained arsenic. To release the metal, Giant and other mines roasted the ore at very high temperatures – a process that also ejected arsenic gas into the environment. Miners eventually began collecting the dust and storing it underground. First Nations families using snowmelt for drinking water were sickened in the 1950s and at least one child died from arsenic poisoning. Government studies of the problem didn’t begin until the 1970s. Giant’s toxic baggage is one of the elements that gives the story universal appeal, says Christian Broadhurst, a vice president at London-based production house Rare TV. His firm is in the early stages of developing a documentary on the mine. “The environmental legacy of the Giant nine is shocking,” Broadhurst said in an interview. “Wherever you go in the world, there have been communities that have relied on mining and been torn apart by mining. So even though this is a Canadian story, it’s one that a lot of mining communities globally can relate to.” Labour dispute Before becoming known for its arsenic waste, Giant made headlines of a different kind. In May 1992, as Royal Oak was cutting costs to offset declining grades, a bitter labour dispute erupted that saw management bring in replacement workers and union vandalism fester. That September, striking miner Roger Warren went underground and planted a bomb that killed nine workers. It took a year to arrest the culprit. “The bombing was a watershed event,” Silke says. “Nobody ever accepted responsibility for the events of the strike, and Yellowknifers suffered a lot of trauma with all the violence. Since Yellowknife was a small place, the common social thread was destroyed and the legacy of gold mining really started to wane after that.” These days, Canada owns the underground portion of the site while the NWT owns the surface land. The property’s eight open pits pose “potential safety risks to workers and the public and risks to the environment from future flooding,” according to a 2024 report published by the Giant Mine Remediation Project (GMRP), the body that’s leading the cleanup. Ottawa has spent two decades assessing the site, developing a remediation plan and consulting the community. Remediation officially began in 2021 with a test program to freeze the arsenic. It’s expected to run until 2038, after which the site will require maintenance and monitoring in perpetuity. Mine sealed Recent work has included stabilizing underground stopes while backfilling the chambers that contain the arsenic trioxide dust with cemented paste. The underground mine was sealed off in late 2024, and the townsite, an area that once housed workers, was demolished and decontaminated. “Sealing off the underground was a big milestone,” Plato said. “The arsenic dust chambers are located underground and we had to make sure they were secured, vaulted and contained so we could start our freeze program.” As cleanup work ramps up, costs have climbed. The planned budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year, which ended March 31, was $325.4 million, about seven times the fiscal 2019-20 spending, according to GMRP’s latest annual report. Although expenditures will probably rise again next year, Plato is adamant the overall budget isn’t at risk. “A peak year for activity is 2026, so (spending) should be levelling” afterwards, she said. “We had our budget of $4 billion and we’re still sticking to it..” While crews press ahead with plans to freeze the arsenic, researchers overseen by GMOB are testing various methods to remove the waste permanently. Time issue Marc Lange, one of GMOB’s six board members, is optimistic that the research will eventually pay off. The problem is the amount of time it will take. “It’s complex, but we think this nut is crackable,” said Lange, an ecologist who was nominated to GMOB by the Yellowknives Dene First Nation. “We think we’re making very good strides.” A permanent solution, Lange says, will need to include at least four components – stabilizing the dust, extracting it from below ground, storing it and managing residuals. After that, years of studies, environmental assessments, public consultations and permitting will be required to implement the technology. That’s why Lange estimates GMOB will need at least five years before recommending a permanent method. As for when that solution could be put in place? That might take 25 years. “And that’s a best-case scenario,” he said. “So we’re not around the corner. But the lens for this project is perpetuity. This is a forever problem, so 25 years from today is pretty good.” Arsenic to glass Dundee Sustainable Technologies CEO Jean-Philippe Mai, whose company has developed a way to turn arsenic trioxide into glass that’s being tested by researchers associated with the project, is growing frustrated. “It’s very disappointing to see the capital that’s being injected into a non-permanent solution,” Mai said in an interview. “The frozen block model is known by all not to be a permanent model. It’s difficult to make sense as to why we’re not more advanced on a project of the importance of Giant with a technology that’s as recognized as ours.” One of the issues with vitrification is the amount of material – and storage space – required. To make glass, nine teaspoons of sand are needed for every teaspoon of arsenic dust, says Lange. “When you stabilize the arsenic, it expands,” he said. “So when I’m pulling 237,000 tonnes of arsenic, I need nine times that amount in sand. Where am I storing this?” Funding, too, could become an issue. If GMOB recommended a different remediation solution than freezing, “it would be a different project and we would have to go back (to Ottawa) for approvals and funding,” Plato said. Even so, the remediation project head is eager to reassure residents that Ottawa’s plan is the best one for the times. “The 237,000 tonnes is there and it’s been there for decades,” she said. “I quite feel comfortable, happy and proud to be a Yellowknifer. Into the future, once it’s frozen, I’ll feel quite confident knowing that it’s frozen and that the water will be treated.” Some residents, like Silke, would like nothing better than to share that optimism. “Hopefully the project will be good for Yellowknifers,” he said. “The site will look completely different when they’re done. Hopefully the fish will come back and whatever hydrocarbons contamination in the soil will be removed.”

Tron (TRX) is once again in the spotlight as it tests the upper and lower boundaries of a key consolidation range that has held for months. The price has been oscillating between $0.211 and $0.295—a range that has acted as both support and resistance since the start of the year. With volatility gradually returning to the crypto market, a breakout from this zone could set the stage for a major directional move. A confirmed push above $0.295 could open the door for a rally toward uncharted territory, while a break below $0.211 might signal a deeper correction. According to new data from CryptoQuant, large transactions are currently driving volume dominance on the Tron network. While the majority of transactions on TRON are under $1,000 in size—showing that retail users are actively engaged—it is the high-value transfers that account for most of the total volume, highlighting growing institutional or whale interest in the network. As broader market conditions remain uncertain and altcoins begin to show signs of life, the coming weeks will be critical for TRX. Whether bulls or bears take control will likely depend on how the price reacts to this well-defined consolidation range. Tron Eyes Expansion Amid Growing Network Activity Tron has captured significant attention in recent weeks, driven by a combination of major announcements and strong on-chain activity. A report two weeks ago revealed that Tron is preparing to go public via a reverse merger with Nasdaq-listed SRM Entertainment. While full details have yet to be confirmed by official channels, sources familiar with the matter suggest the process is underway. If completed, this move could mark a historic moment for the blockchain space, giving Tron greater exposure to traditional investors and boosting institutional legitimacy. Despite these developments, price action remains locked in a consolidation phase. The broader market’s volatility and macro uncertainty continue to suppress directional momentum for TRX. However, network fundamentals tell a different story—Tron’s on-chain activity is booming. Top analyst Darkfost highlighted a key insight: large transactions currently drive volume dominance on the TRON network. Although more than 1 million USDT transactions on TRON are below $1,000, just 16,000 transfers above $100,000 dominate in terms of volume. This divergence shows that while retail usage is high, major players are still actively moving large amounts of capital on the network. The consistent dominance of small transfers reflects Tron’s accessibility and everyday utility among users, while the growing transaction count signals expanding adoption. Together, these factors suggest that Tron is building strong foundations, regardless of short-term price direction. The coming weeks could be pivotal, especially if the public listing advances and TRX breaks its multi-month price range. TRX Consolidates Near Resistance Amid Growing Momentum Tron is currently trading at $0.2787 after several weeks of sideways movement, as shown in the chart. The asset remains in a well-defined consolidation range between the $0.211 support zone and the $0.295 resistance. Despite several attempts, TRX has been unable to decisively break through the upper boundary, signaling market hesitation. However, the overall price structure remains constructive. The 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day simple moving averages (SMA) are all trending upward, with price currently testing the 50-day SMA as dynamic resistance. This alignment supports the argument for a longer-term bullish structure, even as short-term consolidation continues. Volume has slightly picked up in recent days, suggesting a growing interest among traders. A clear breakout above $0.295 would likely trigger a new upward phase and bring fresh highs into play. Until then, traders are watching for confirmation, as the market tests the upper boundary of the range. With strong fundamentals, increasing on-chain activity, and speculation about Tron’s public listing via reverse merger, momentum could accelerate soon. If bulls can maintain the $0.27–$0.28 level and push above $0.295, TRX could enter price discovery for the first time in months, opening the door to higher valuations. Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView

Crypto analyst Rekt Capital has warned about a potential crash for the Bitcoin price, after the flagship crypto closed below a critical resistance level. The analyst also highlighted the level that BTC needs to reclaim to invalidate this bearish setup. Bitcoin Price Risks Crash With Weekly Close Below Resistance In an X post, Rekt Capital revealed that the Bitcoin price has closed below the final major weekly resistance at around $108,890. Based on this, he remarked that a possible early-stage Lower High resistance may be developing at around $107,720, with BTC at risk of crashing. The analyst added that Bitcoin will need to reclaim $108,890 as support on the daily to invalidate this Lower High. In an earlier X post, Rekt Capital highlighted how significant it would have been if the Bitcoin price had closed above this final major weekly resistance. He noted that BTC had never performed such a weekly close. As such, if that had happened last week, he claimed it would not only be “historic” but would enable BTC to enjoy a new uptrend into new all-time highs (ATHs). However, the Bitcoin price now appears to be on a downtrend, having failed to hold above the $107,720 level successfully. BTC had reached an intraday high of $107,970 but has since then been on a decline and is now at risk of losing the $106,800 macro level. Crypto analyst Kevin Capital has warned that BTC being below this level puts it in the danger zone. Meanwhile, based on historical bull market cycles, Rekt Capital has suggested that the Bitcoin price still has some more upside left. In an X post, he stated that history suggests that Bitcoin may end its bull market in two to three months. BTC Still Fuel In The Tank Despite the recent Bitcoin price drop, crypto analyst Titan of Crypto declared that the flagship crypto still has fuel in the tank. He claimed that the weekly market structure remains strong with a series of higher highs and higher lows. The analyst added that the Relative Strength Index (RSI) is pushing towards its trendline. His accompanying chart showed that the Bitcoin price could still rally to as high as $140,000 between September and November later this year based on these higher highs and lows. Crypto analyst Stockmoney Lizards also recently predicted that BTC could reach as high as $145,000 by September. He alluded to dojis that had formed for the flagship crypto in its current corrective channel and declared they were bullish for Bitcoin. At the time of writing, the Bitcoin price is trading at around $106,800, down in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap.

🏦 Federal Reserve Aumenta Liquidez a Wall Street com 3 Ferramentas: Desconto, Compras e Repo Por Igor Pereira – Analista de Mercado e Membro Junior Wall Street NYSE Com os sinais crescentes de estresse no sistema financeiro dos EUA, o Federal Reserve vem reforçando o suporte de liquidez aos mercados em três frentes simultâneas: 🧰 Os 3 canais de injeção de liquidez: 1. Discount Window (Janela de Desconto) Volume de uso disparou em junho: maior desde o colapso do SVB em 2023. Permite que bancos obtenham empréstimos emergenciais diretamente do Fed. É geralmente ativada em momentos de estresse sistêmico e falta de liquidez interbancária. 2. Compras Regulares de Ativos (QE Light) Embora não haja um QE formal em andamento, o Fed continua reinvestindo vencimentos de títulos . Isso sustenta a liquidez no mercado secundário de Treasuries, oferecendo estabilidade de preços. Na prática, é um suporte constante à curva de juros, especialmente na ponta longa. 3. Operações de Recompra (Overnight Repo) Houve um salto inédito de +11.000% no volume de repo overnight, atingindo US$ 11 bilhões no dia 30/06/2025, conforme dados do FRED. O repo permite que instituições usem Treasuries como garantia para receber dinheiro líquido do Fed. Este tipo de operação é indicativo de um aperto repentino de liquidez entre grandes players institucionais. 📉 Por que o Fed está agindo agora? A explosão no uso dessas ferramentas reflete o retorno do risco sistêmico no mercado. Os principais fatores que explicam esse comportamento são: 🔸 Alta nos custos das tarifas comerciais de Trump, impactando previsões de inflação 🔸 Debilidade nos dados de emprego e atividade 🔸 Expectativas crescentes de corte de juros ainda em 2025 🔸 Incertezas fiscais e desconfiança sobre a sustentabilidade da dívida americana 🔸 Aumento na demanda por liquidez de curto prazo por bancos e fundos 🪙Impacto no XAU/USD (ouro) O ouro reage fortemente a essa mudança estrutural: ✅ Aumento da liquidez => Enfraquecimento do dólar ✅ Injeções emergenciais => Maior risco sistêmico percebido ✅ Apoio ao sistema bancário => Demanda por porto seguro institucional Resultado: O XAU/USD tende a manter sua trajetória de suporte, especialmente com a sazonalidade favorável em julho e a queda da volatilidade implícita (GVZ), que barateia a exposição via opções . 💵Impacto não-dólar (DXY) A ampliação das intervenções do Fed por múltiplas frentes: ❌ Aumenta a oferta monetária ❌ Envia sinal dovish aos mercados ❌ Reduz o diferencial real de juros frente a outras moedas (ex: EUR, JPY) DXY caiu mais de 10% em 2025 até agora, sua pior performance semestral desde 1973. E com liquidez adicional, essa tendência pode se intensificar. 🧠 O que esperar? Com base no atual conjunto de ferramentas acionadas pelo Fed, é possível afirmar: Indicador Expectativa Política Monetária Cortes prováveis a partir de setembro Risco Sistêmico Elevado, com foco em liquidez bancária Ativos Reais (ouro) Fortes fluxos institucionais Dólar (DXY) Pressão negativa contínua Treasuries curtos Demanda crescente 📌 Conclusão Técnica:

After rebounding from a local bottom of around $75,000 in April, Bitcoin (BTC) appears to be stuck in the $100,000 to $110,000 range, showing little indication of a clear directional trend. One key data point reflecting this indecision is Bitcoin’s network volume. Bitcoin Network Volume Stuck In Balance Zone According to a recent CryptoQuant Quicktake post by contributor AxelAdlerJr, Bitcoin’s network volume has stabilized in a state of ‘stable equilibrium,’ reminiscent of the mid-2021 consolidation phase that preceded a major move. For the uninitiated, Bitcoin network volume refers to the total value of BTC transferred across the blockchain over a specific period, typically used to gauge market activity and capital flow. Higher network volume suggests increased investor engagement and liquidity, while lower volume may indicate reduced interest or market stagnation. Notably, when BTC reached the upper end of its current range – around $110,000 – its average network volume surged to as high as $67 billion. Since then, the metric has slightly declined and now hovers around $58.7 billion. Since January 2024, Bitcoin’s average network volume has ranged between $40 billion and $80 billion. According to the CryptoQuant analyst, this corridor has become a key indicator of network activity balance and broader market sentiment. Historically, when the Bitcoin average volume approached the upper-end of the range at $80 billion, it coincided with local price peaks of $70,000 and $100,000. On the contrary, moves toward the lower-end – around $40 billion – were associated with short-term pullbacks, though these dips were often quickly bought up by market participants. Currently, the $58.7 billion reading sits near the midpoint of this range, mirroring the consolidation phase observed in mid-2021. The analyst explained: As long as the indicator remains above the $40 billion level, we can speak of a stable fundamental market condition. Rising volumes above the $80 billion mark will confirm strengthening activity and fresh capital inflow. On the other hand, a sustained drop below $40 billion will indicate weakening network demand and may be a harbinger of a deeper correction. Is BTC Preparing For A Big Move? While Bitcoin network volume suggests the market is in a state of equilibrium, some on-chain metrics hint at a potential breakout building in the background – possibly paving the way for renewed bullish momentum. For example, the BTC short-term holder floor has been rising steadily in recent months, currently hovering around $98,000. This provides a strong support base, potentially preventing a sharp downside correction. However, selling pressure from miners and long-term holders is also beginning to increase – casting some uncertainty over BTC’s short-term price trajectory. At press time, BTC trades at $106,528, down 0.9% in the past 24 hours.

CRYPTOWZRD, in his latest update on X, highlighted Ethereum‘s indecisive close, suggesting the market is still searching for clear direction. Despite the uncertainty, he remains optimistic, noting that both Bitcoin and BTC dominance are showing strength that could benefit ETH in the near term, with $2,800 marked as the next major resistance. Mixed Signals Across Ethereum Key Timeframes In the post, CRYPTOWZRD pointed out a mixed close for Ethereum across key timeframes. While the monthly candle ended indecisively, signaling some short-term hesitation, the quarterly candle closed with strong bullish conviction. This, he suggests, sets the stage for more upward movement in the coming months as higher timeframes begin to assert dominance. He emphasized that today’s daily candles for both ETH and ETHBTC closed similarly indecisive, reflecting the current uncertainty in the market. However, with Bitcoin dominance starting to decline, he sees potential for ETHBTC to pick up strength, which could, in turn, fuel Ethereum’s next leg up. According to CRYPTOWZRD, ETHBTC is already showing signs of life, moving upward from a monthly double-bottom formation. He believes that clean, bullish candles forming from the 0.02270 BTC region would inject fresh momentum into Ethereum, helping to drive it toward the $2,800 resistance, a key level on the radar. He added that unless any negative fundamental developments occur, $2,400 remains Ethereum’s main daily support zone. As long as this holds, the broader structure remains intact, and the bullish thesis stays valid. Looking ahead, CRYPTOWZRD plans to keep his attention on the lower timeframes tomorrow. With volatility in play and setups brewing, he’ll be watching closely for quick scalp opportunities as Ethereum navigates through this critical range. Waiting On Chart Confirmation For The Next Intraday Move In his closing remarks, the analyst noted that Ethereum’s intraday chart experienced heightened volatility throughout the day. Despite the choppy price action, he sees clear setups forming that could present solid trading opportunities in the near term. A decisive breakout and close above the $2,550 resistance level would be a strong bullish signal, potentially opening the door for a long entry. On the flip side, if the price pulls back toward the $2,380 support and forms a bullish reversal pattern, that too could serve as a valid trigger for a long position. With these scenarios in mind, the analyst plans to closely monitor the intraday chart. His focus will be on spotting a clean and high-quality setup, one that aligns with price structure and momentum to time the next scalp trade effectively.

Gold prices climbed by more than 1% on Tuesday, as continued weakness in the US dollar and economic uncertainty surrounding global trade ignited demand for the safe-haven metal. Spot gold rose 1.1% to $3,340.90 per ounce by noon ET, after hitting a weekly high of $3,357.85. US gold futures shot up 1.4% to $3,353.80 per ounce in New York. Click on chart for Live Prices Meanwhile, the dollar softened as US President Donald Trump’s massive tax cut and spending bill stoked fiscal worries, which, combined with concern over trade deals, weighed on market sentiment. Rhona O’Connell, head of market analysis for EMEA & Asia at StoneX, said the rally in gold is a function of “bargain hunting, dollar weakness (and) continued uncertainty” about the July 9 tariff deadline set by Trump. Gold is likely to average $3,000/oz for the fourth quarter and possibly even lower by year-end, O’Connell added. US debt, tariff worries Earlier in the day, US Senate Republicans were struggling to pass Trump’s sweeping tax and spending bill amid concerns that the legislation would add about $3.3 trillion to the nation’s debt pile. On the trade front, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned on Monday that countries could be notified of sharply higher tariffs before July 9, when Trump’s 90-day pause on ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs expires. Investors are also watching out for US ADP employment data due on Wednesday, and Thursday’s payrolls data for cues on the Federal Reserve’s interest rate policy path. Fed Chair Jerome Powell, addressing a forum in Portugal, said the US economy “was in a pretty good position,” adding that inflation was behaving as expected and hoped, excluding the tariffs. Markets are currently expecting two rate cuts totaling 50 basis points this year, starting in September, according to Reuters. A lower interest rate, coupled with the ongoing trade concerns, would bode well for gold. So far this year, the precious metal has risen by nearly 27%. (With files from Reuters)

The Dow is outperforming all major U.S. indices, fueled by a stronger-than-expected U.S. Manufacturing PMI report in today's session. The data, released at 10:00 ET, came in at 52.9 versus the forecasted 52, signaling not just expansion, but some form of resilience in the sector. S&P Global’s Chief Business Economist commented: “June saw a welcome return to growth for U.S. manufacturing production after three months of decline, with higher workloads driven by rising orders from domestic and export customers. Reviving demand has also encouraged factories to hire additional staff at a rate not seen since September 2022.” This uptick in manufacturing momentum suggests that the feared economic damage from tariffs may have been overstated, though price pressures remain very real. The latest JOLTS report, which showed continued labor market strength, added to the bullish tone. As a result, market sentiment improved, with the Healthcare and Consumer Defensive sectors leading gains, while names like NVIDIA and Tesla continue to feel pressure from ongoing political scrutiny. As cyclical sectors outshine tech, the Dow Jones has taken the lead among U.S. indices, currently up 1% on the session. 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.

🗣️ Powell Confirma: Fed Teria Cortado Juros se Não Fossem as Tarifas de Trump Por Igor Pereira – Analista de Mercado e Membro Junior Wall Street NYSE Durante o Fórum de Política Monetária do BCE em Sintra, o presidente do Federal Reserve, Jerome Powell, deixou claro nesta terça-feira (01/07) que o Fed já teria cortado juros se não fosse o impacto inflacionário gerado pelas tarifas comerciais de Donald Trump. As declarações, que vieram em tom moderadamente dovish, reprecificaram parte do mercado e devem ter efeitos diretos sobre o XAU/USD, dólar e ativos de risco nos próximos dias. 💬 Principais destaques das declarações de Powell: 📌 “Esperamos leituras inflacionárias mais altas durante o verão.” 📌 “A economia dos EUA está em uma boa posição.” 📌 “A inflação está se comportando exatamente como esperávamos.” 📌 “Teríamos cortado juros se não fossem as tarifas.” 📌 “Vemos um arrefecimento gradual no mercado de trabalho.” 📌 “A maioria sólida do Fed espera cortes ainda este ano.” 📌 “O caminho fiscal dos EUA não é sustentável.” 📉 Impacto no XAU/USD (Ouro) A fala de Powell fortalece a tese de afrouxamento monetário gradual no segundo semestre de 2025, o que tende a: ✅ Enfraquecer o dólar (DXY) ✅ Reforçar o suporte institucional ao ouro como proteção contra inflação tarifária ✅ Aumentar a atratividade relativa do ouro em relação aos Treasuries Ponto-chave: Powell sinalizou apoio aos cortes de juros assim que o risco inflacionário via tarifas for melhor compreendido, o que tende a reforçar o comportamento sazonal de alta do ouro em julho. Níveis técnicos do XAU/USD: Suporte imediato: US$ 3.280 Resistência: US$ 3.386 e US$ 3.465 Volatilidade (GVZ) ainda baixa: ambiente ideal para estratégias com opções e call spreads 💵 Impacto no Dólar (DXY) As falas reforçaram a fraqueza estrutural do dólar, já em sua pior performance semestral desde 1973, com DXY em queda de mais de 10% no ano: Powell não defendeu elevação futura dos juros Reconheceu que a política tarifária é o principal impeditivo para cortes Confirmou que a inflação está “dentro do esperado” Conclusão: o DXY tende a manter a trajetória de baixa, especialmente se os dados do Payroll (05/07) vierem fracos. 📈 Impacto nos Treasuries A confirmação de que “a maioria sólida do Fed” prevê cortes ainda em 2025 reforça: Compra de Treasuries curtos (2Y–5Y), já que são os mais sensíveis à política monetária Achatamento da curva, caso o Payroll confirme desaquecimento Alta demanda institucional por duration nas próximas semanas 🪙 Impacto no Bitcoin Ambiente de: Cortes de juros no horizonte Dólar em queda Inflação “sob controle” segundo Powell Dívida americana em trajetória insustentável ...compõe o cenário ideal para ativos escassos e descentralizados como o Bitcoin, que já ultrapassou os US$ 107.600. A fala sobre a necessidade de um “framework para stablecoins” também confirma que o Fed está atento ao crescimento dos criptoativos. 📊 Conclusão: Powell prepara o mercado para corte em setembro Apesar de manter o discurso prudente, Powell: Validou que os fundamentos para corte já existem Admite que o risco inflacionário vem de fora (tarifas), e não do ciclo interno Sinalizou que o Fed não vai esperar a recessão para agir 🔍 O que monitorar agora: Evento Data Impacto Esperado ISM Manufacturing PMI 02/07 Termômetro da atividade industrial Payroll (Emprego) 05/07 Principal gatilho para confirmar cortes Deadline de tarifas (Trump) 09/07 Potencial disrupção inflacionária global FOMC 30/07 Última reunião antes do provável corte 2º Trimestre de resultados Julho Pode determinar apetite por risco 📌 Resumo técnico para o site:

A crypto analyst has forecasted a powerful Wave 3 Bitcoin price rally that could take it toward new all-time highs between $160,000 and $200,000. Notably, this surge is expected to come with rising Bitcoin Dominance (BTC.D) and a delayed altcoin season, particularly if BTC can make a clean break above the $108,500 resistance level. Bitcoin Price Breakout To Spark Next Bull Run The Bitcoin price is currently hovering below a critical resistance level at $108,500, and according to a crypto analyst known as ‘BigMike7335’ on the X social media platform, a clean breakout and flip of this level into support could ignite an explosive Wave 3 bull run. Based on Elliott Wave Theory and Fibonacci Extension analysis, a successful move above this threshold could open the door to a bullish price surge with potential targets set in the $160,000 to $200,000 range. The analyst’s chart shows that Bitcoin has already completed its Wave 1 of a five-wave impulse move, followed by an ABC corrective Wave 2. The market is also currently consolidating, and Bitcoin’s bullish momentum appears to be rebuilding. These positive developments are supported by a rising Stochastic Relative Strength Index (RSI) from the oversold region and a neutral-to-bullish RSI, both of which point toward upward price action. Notably, the 0.618 and 1.0 Fibonacci Extensions around $117,795 and $137,421, respectively, are highlighted as interim resistance zones where price momentum could temporarily slow before continuing upward. A clean breakout above $108,500 could also place Bitcoin above a heavy volume node visible in the volume profile within the chart, suggesting less overhead resistance and a stronger potential for a price rally. Furthermore, the analysis implies that during this powerful Wave 3 phase, Bitcoin Dominance will likely climb toward 70%. This increase in BTC.D would mean capital is concentrating in the leading cryptocurrency, which historically results in altcoins underperforming. As a result, the expected altcoin season for this cycle may be postponed, following the completion or cooling of Wave 3. Analyst Predicts $375,000 Bitcoin Bull Run Peak Crypto analyst TechDave has just sounded the alarm on what he calls the Bitcoin “launch signal”, a rare trigger that has only appeared four times in history and each time marked the start of major bull market rallies. This signal previously appeared in October 2012, July 2016, and July 2020—all preceding major upward moves that ended in new cycle peaks. Currently, the same signal is emerging this July, aligning with the previous cycle structures and reinforcing the expectation of a breakout phase. Notably, the formation has led to exponential gains, with each bull market run typically peaking months later. Following this historical pattern, TechDave now predicts a fresh cycle top for Bitcoin at $375,000.

Leading Bloomberg ETF analysts Eric Balchunas and James Seyffart think that the odds of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approving spot exchange-traded funds (ETFS) for Solana, Litecoin and XRP have surged to a unprecedented 95% for 2025. Could this be a transformative moment for altcoins, potentially opening the floodgates for institutional and retail investors seeking regulated exposure beyond the big two -Bitcoin and Ethereum? On 30 June 2025, Seyffart took to X to say that the duo is expecting “a wave of new ETFs in the second half of 2025.” The first US Solana staking ETF launches tomorrow, 2 June 2025. Notably, over 70 crypto ETF decisions remain delayed. Explore: 9+ Best High-Risk, High–Reward Crypto to Buy in July 2025 Crypto ETFs Attract $3.69 Billion Net Inflows Investors have poured a whopping $3.69 billion in net inflows into crypto ETFs. Importantly, this marks the first month of positive net inflows in 2025. Furthermore, cumulative net inflows for 2025 reached $5.99 billion by the end of April, the second-highest on record. This figure only trails the record-breaking $42.33 billion seen in 2024, surpassing the $2.69 billion recorded in 2021. There are 304 crypto ETPs with 756 listings globally. Interestingly, April alone saw the introduction of 23 new digital asset ETPs. Global assets under management (AuM) in crypto ETFs stood at $146.27 billion at the end of April. This was the fourth-highest level ever. This is just below the all-time high of $170.94 billion se in January 2025. Despite the influx of new capital, crypto ETF AuM declined by 3.8% from $152.10 billion at the end of December 2024. Explore: Top 20 Crypto to Buy in July 2025 Key Takeaways Balchunas and Seyffart’s optimism is rooted in shifting regulatory attitudes and increasing market maturity. Their analysis suggests that the SEC is preparing for a “wave of new crypto ETFs” in the second half of 2025. A crypto index ETF could gain approval as soon as this week, broadening institutional access to altcoins. The post Bloomberg Analysts Predict 95% Chance of Solana, Litecoin, XRP ETF Approvals in 2025 appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

Blockchain developer Peersyst Technology unveiled a significant update to the XRP Ledger with the launch of a mainnet Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) sidechain. This development enables Ethereum-based protocols and dApps to run seamlessly within the XRP ecosystem. Recent XRP price analysis suggests that this expansion could boost market sentiment and support potential price gains, especially as XRP approaches key resistance levels. By integrating Ethereum compatibility, the XRP Ledger broadens its functionality and taps into a larger developer community and liquidity pool. Ripple’s continued use of the Ledger for cross-border payments, digital asset liquidity, and central bank digital currency initiatives means this upgrade may enhance network activity and strengthen XRP’s long-term value. Peersyst confirmed the sidechain’s launch on X, highlighting that Ethereum-native applications can now operate directly on the XRP Ledger, Ripple’s foundational blockchain platform. XRP Price Prediction For July 2025 – Eyes Key Resistance After Side-chain Launch (XRPUSDT) On Monday, XRP’s price increased as it sought to break free from an extended consolidation period. The token has remained below the $2.65 resistance level for nearly three months. A daily close above the next key resistance at $2.30 could indicate a shift in momentum and signal the end of this sideways trading. On the other hand, a drop below the June 22 low of $1.90 would challenge buyers and may prompt XRP to test the important psychological support near $2. Such a move could trigger liquidity gathering before any renewed upward push. By connecting the XRP Ledger with the Ethereum ecosystem, this development may draw more users and developers into the XRP network, potentially boosting demand for XRP as the native currency facilitating transactions on the Ledger. DISCOVER: What Are the Best New Presales to Buy in July 2025? Key Takeaways The new EVM-compatible sidechain lets Ethereum-based dApps run on the XRP Ledger, expanding its functionality and attracting more developers. XRP price analysis: XRP has been consolidating, but a daily close above $2.30 could signal a momentum shift and the start of a price rally. A drop below the $1.90 support level would weaken buying pressure and may lead to a retest of the important $2 psychological support. This integration bridges Ethereum and XRP ecosystems, likely increasing user activity and demand for XRP as the native token on the Ledger. The post ETH Comes to XRP Crypto: XRP Price Prediction Shifts Hopes appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

Copper climbed to a three‑month high on Tuesday, driven by tightening supply on the London Metal Exchange (LME) and an improved risk appetite linked to hopes of easing US–China trade tensions. Market attention remains fixed on tariffs, which continue to shape global metal flows. Supply squeeze LME copper prices are set to close out the first half of the year with a gain of 12%, beaten only by the tin market, largely due to the investigation into US copper imports announced by President Trump in February. There’s been a rapid drawdown in inventories on the London Metal Exchange and in China recently after traders moved record volumes to the US in a bid to front-run tariffs proposed by the White House. LME stocks have dropped by about 65 % this year, while CME warehouse holdings more than doubled. Spot copper contracts traded at steep premiums to those for later delivery, a market structure known as backwardation that indicates tight supply. The so-called Tom/next spread, the premium of copper due for delivery in one day to contracts expiring a day later, widened again on Tuesday after peaking at $98 a ton last week, the highest since 2021. Improved risk sentiment, amid signs of thawing trade discussions between China and the US, helped push prices even higher. Copper rose 0.9% to $9,960 a ton on the LME as of 8:39 a.m. local time. It touched $9,984 earlier, the highest since March 27. Copper for delivery in September rose more than 2.16% to a high of $5.1925 per pound, or $11,423 per tonne, in early trading on the Comex market on Tuesday—approaching the all-time high of $5.277 per pound set in March. In a recent note quoted by Bloomberg, investment bank Goldman Sachs said it expected LME prices to rise to a 2025 peak of roughly $10,050 a tonne in August, as supplies outside the US continue to tighten. “The market is expecting Chinese smelters to lift exports to help fill the supply-chain gaps, but until they do the London copper market is a dangerous place for bears,” Reuters columnist Andy Home wrote. “Everything will change again when the US administration decides whether to impose import tariffs. That presages more turbulence ahead of the November deadline for the Section 232 investigation into US imports to be completed.” (With files from Reuters and Bloomberg)

Shaun Donelly knows a hot item when he sees one – and Bitcoin’s the hottest item of them all. The CEO of the Lingerie Fighting Championship plans to build the company’s own Bitcoin treasury, and he’s taking inspiration from an unlikely source: GameStop. Is this a flash in the pan, or is the Lingerie Fighting Championship onto something? And what does it mean for the future of Bitcoin treasuries – and for innovative applications of the blockchain? From GameStop, to Strategy, and Back Again Remember the glory days of GameStop stonks? Back when Robinhood, the trading platform, and GameStop were household names, at least for a certain sector of the trading populace. Since the heady days of $81.25 $GME stock, back in 2021, GameStop has largely trundled along, doing its own thing. Over the past year, it traded in a fairly narrow range, up a little under 5%. But GameStop did make a big splash a few weeks ago, when it announced that it was taking a step back from Michael Saylor’s Strategy approach, and would be amassing its own Bitcoin treasury. Ironically, back in 2020 and 2021, when $GME was soaring, Michael Saylor had already started to take the approach with (Micro)Strategy that would make him famous, purchasing Bitcoin early and often. And as Bitcoin’s price rose, Strategy’s strategy paid off. So when GameStop announced that it would follow in Saylor’s footsteps, some heads turned. And without further ado, GameStop purchased 4,170 Bitcoin. GameStop Inspires LFC Back to Shaun Donelly. The LFC CEO watched GameStop make its big Bitcoin purchase and decided to follow suit. To that end, the LFC will purchase $230K of Bitcoin in the next month; they plan to spend up to $2M in the next six months. The move comes ahead of a series of first-ever UK shows, with key fighters in the LFC ready to take the stage. It’s not a trendsetting move, but rather one that follows a Bitcoin treasury strategy that has been adopted by companies both large and small alike, and even by the US government itself. And there’s every sign that GameStop isn’t done – the company has $450M of a potential $2.25B ready to deploy to bolster its Bitcoin supply, according to a recent SEC filing. Donelly hopes that his company can tap into the same energy Strategy did, and maybe even a bit of the same profit over the next decade; since making its first Bitcoin purchase, $MSTR stock is up 3,170%. There’s another project in the works that aims to take advantage of the healthy crypto climate. SUBBD Token aims to spice up the $85B content creation market with a combination of AI + blockchain. SUBBD Token ($SUBBD) – Bringing Fans and Creators Together with $SUBBD The SUBBD Token ($SUBBD) is another red-hot commodity. The SUBBD platform unleashes AI content management and production, bringing both together in one place for the first time. Creators gain new ways to connect with their fans, who can use $SUBBD to access exclusive content and receive subscription discounts. At the same time, the $SUBBD platform offers several AI tools, including: AI profile creation AI voice notes AI video generator AI livestream The entire suite can be used to boost AI influencers and to manage content from human creators. And with $SUBBD, both fans and creators alike can token-gate exclusive content to create new and more personal ways of interacting. The SUBBD Token presale, now on, has raised over $714K so far. Tokens are priced at $0.0558. Our price prediction shows the token price could reach $0.438by by the end of 2025, returning 684% to current investors. Learn how to buy SUBBD Token with our guide. Visit the SUBBD Token presale to learn more. From SUBBD to the LFC From GameStop to MicroStrategy and now to the Lingerie Fighting Championship, the Bitcoin treasury strategy continues to ripple across unexpected sectors. Shaun Donelly’s $2M commitment to BTC might seem unconventional, but it reflects a broader realization: Bitcoin – and crypto more broadly – is no longer fringe; it’s foundational. Projects like SUBBD Token are capitalizing on blockchain’s flexibility, merging AI, content creation, and fan engagement in powerful new ways. In the ring and online, the crypto fight is heating up. Remember to always do your own research; this isn’t financial advice.

Tom Lee, the market strategist known for his insightful predictions on Bitcoin (BTC) and broader crypto prices, has taken on the role of chairman of the board at BitMine Immersion Technologies, a Bitcoin mining company now setting its sights on becoming the largest publicly traded holder of Ethereum (ETH). Tom Lee Appointed Chairman At BitMine Lee’s appointment comes alongside an ambitious plan to raise $250 million in a private placement aimed at implementing a strategy that positions Ethereum as the primary treasury reserve asset, while still maintaining its core Bitcoin mining operations. This initiative reflects a growing trend within the financial services sector, where the convergence of traditional finance and cryptocurrency is gaining momentum, further highlighted by President Trump’s decision to establish a strategic crypto reserve. Lee highlighted this shift during an appearance on CNBC’s “Squawk Box,” stating, “The financial services industry and crypto are converging, and it really started with stablecoins.” Lee likened stablecoins to the “ChatGPT of crypto,” emphasizing their widespread adoption among consumers, businesses, and financial institutions, including major players like Visa. Interestingly, stablecoins have gained a major victory in Congress last week with the passage of the GENIUS Act which aims to provide a new regulatory framework for these crypto assets. Transforming Into An Ethereum Treasury Powerhouse According to Lee, Ethereum serves as the foundational architecture for stablecoins, making it crucial for BitMine to accumulate ETH in order to influence and secure its position within the network. The company’s strategy will include monitoring the value of Ethereum held per share as a key performance metric, akin to Strategy’s (previouisly MicroStrategy) well-known “BTC Yield” metric for Bitcoin. During his interview, Lee explained that BitMine plans to enhance the value of ETH per share through reinvestment of cash flows, capital market activities, and the appreciation of Ethereum itself. As more companies explore treasury management strategies beyond Bitcoin, BitMine is not alone in its pivot. It joins other firms like SharpLink Gaming, which initiated its own Ethereum treasury strategy earlier this year, and DeFi Development, which is focusing on Solana. This announcement sparked a major surge for the Bitcoin mining company which started the day with a market capitalization of just $26 million. However, following Lee’s interview, the number skyrocketed beyond the $200 million mark. BitMine’s stock, trading under the ticker name BMNR, also saw a major surge on Monday closing the day at $33.90 per share. According to Yahoo Finance data, this means a nearly 700% surge for the mining firm’s shares. On the other hand, Ethereum has retraced 1% below the key $2,500 level in the 24-hour time frame to its current price of $2,470 per token. Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com

Crypto scammers have evolved their tactics. According to a recent report by the blockchain security firm CertiK, crypto hacks have evolved into social engineering of victims to reveal sensitive information instead of targeting contract vulnerabilities. So far in 2025, more than $2.2 billion has been stolen from investors by crypto hackers. The report by CertiK suggests that a sizeable chunk of these crypto hacks have come from phishing attacks and wallet compromises. Additionally, the report emphasises that a few major incidents among numerous hacks have caused significant losses and can be traced back to state-backed perpetrators or critical infrastructure flaws. Notably, CertiK mentions that the attacks on Bybit and Cetus Protocol have somewhat skewed the data since they accounted for about $1.78 billion of total losses, pushing these 2025 numbers above last year. Bybit suffered the biggest attack on its assets this year in February 2025, which left a $1.5 billion hole in its pocket. In the case of Cetus Protocol, a decentralised exchange based on Sui, the hackers used spoofed tokens and price manipulation to drain liquidity, leading to a loss of $225 million. Sui validators were able to freeze and return $162 million from the larger stolen amount. As scams and hacks surge, physical attacks on private crypto holders are growing more brutal. According to Jameson Lopp, a bitcoin security advocate, this year has already seen reports of 32 wrench attacks (physical attacks), putting 2025 on track to surpass 2021’s record of 36. Nearly one-third occurred in France. In May alone, French authorities arrested 25 suspects tied to a Paris-based kidnapping ring. Notable cases include the January kidnapping and mutilation of Ledger co-founder David Balland during a failed ransom attempt, impostors posing as couriers abducted a trader’s father, severed a finger, and demanded €7 million, kidnappers attempted to take Paymium CEO Pierre Noizat’s daughter and grandson, and abductors in Las Vegas drove the victim into the Arizona desert. Explore: 9+ Best High-Risk, High-Reward Crypto to Buy in June 2025 Key Takeaways Crypto hackers are now socially engineering victims to gain access to sensitive information Investors have lost more than $2.2B to crypto scams in H1 2025 Between January and June of 2025, crypto hackers carried out 334 attacks that amounted to a loss of $2.47 billion The post Crypto Hacks Surge in H1 2025, Surpassing 2024 Losses as CertiK Logs $184M in Recoveries appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

The question is a good one for the precious metal – It seems that markets are rebalancing flows towards Gold to start this session. Canadian traders are off for Victoria Day and there is potential for overall less volume overall as this is typically a week that major market players decide to take off in North America, with also the 4th of July on Friday. These lower volumes haven't translated to any sign of reversal for the US Dollar, and this has started to put its weight on Gold Bears – Prices rallied more than $100 in two sessions. Positive sentiment and lackadaisical pushes to new highs led to more than 5% of correction from war highs, however yesterday's month-end rebalancing led to some decent buying in the metal – Buyers stepped in at the main daily upwards trendline that propelled the metal to new ATH several times, something to keep an eye on. Maybe there is something that markets do not know yet, but one thing for sure is that the first day of July is not starting as Risk-On as the flows from last month, letting both Gold and Oil rally. Before starting the Technical Analysis on Gold, quick reminder to not forget the US ISM PMIs at 10:00. Read More: Seasonal flows for the month of July close Gold 1H Chart, July 1, 2025 – Source: TradingView Gold 1H Chart, July 1, 2025 – Source: TradingView Prices broke out decently of the Hourly descending channel formed towards the end of last week, and the 1H Timeframe reconfirms how sellers haven't had a single chance in this two session rebound. There is immediate resistance at $3,360, and way overbought momentum provides some chances for bears to step in. As long as prices remain above the $3,300 Main Pivot, bulls remain in control Any break below that pivot and further break below the Daily ascending trendline will give back the hand to the sellers. Safe Trades! Opinions are the authors'; not necessarily that of OANDA Business Information & Services, Inc. or any of its affiliates, subsidiaries, officers or directors. The provided publication is for informational and educational purposes only. If you would like to reproduce or redistribute any of the content found on MarketPulse, an award winning forex, commodities and global indices analysis and news site service produced by OANDA Business Information & Services, Inc., please refer to the MarketPulse Terms of Use. Visit https://www.marketpulse.com/ to find out more about the beat of the global markets. © {CURRENT_YEAR} OANDA Business Information & Services Inc.

The question is a good one for the precious metal – It seems that markets are rebalancing flows towards Gold to start this session. Canadian traders are off for Victoria Day and there is potential for overall less volume overall as this is typically a week that major market players decide to take off in North America, with also the 4th of July on Friday. These lower volumes haven't translated to any sign of reversal for the US Dollar, and this has started to put its weight on Gold Bears – Prices rallied more than $100 in two sessions. Positive sentiment and lackadaisical pushes to new highs led to more than 5% of correction from war highs, however yesterday's month-end rebalancing led to some decent buying in the metal – Buyers stepped in at the main daily upwards trendline that propelled the metal to new ATH several times, something to keep an eye on. Maybe there is something that markets do not know yet, but one thing for sure is that the first day of July is not starting as Risk-On as the flows from last month, letting both Gold and Oil rally. Before starting the Technical Analysis on Gold, quick reminder to not forget the US ISM PMIs at 10:00. Read More: Seasonal flows for the month of July close Gold 1H Chart, July 1, 2025 – Source: TradingView Gold 1H Chart, July 1, 2025 – Source: TradingView Prices broke out decently of the Hourly descending channel formed towards the end of last week, and the 1H Timeframe reconfirms how sellers haven't had a single chance in this two session rebound. There is immediate resistance at $3,360, and way overbought momentum provides some chances for bears to step in. As long as prices remain above the $3,300 Main Pivot, bulls remain in control Any break below that pivot and further break below the Daily ascending trendline will give back the hand to the sellers. Safe Trades! Opinions are the authors'; not necessarily that of OANDA Business Information & Services, Inc. or any of its affiliates, subsidiaries, officers or directors. The provided publication is for informational and educational purposes only. If you would like to reproduce or redistribute any of the content found on MarketPulse, an award winning forex, commodities and global indices analysis and news site service produced by OANDA Business Information & Services, Inc., please refer to the MarketPulse Terms of Use. Visit https://www.marketpulse.com/ to find out more about the beat of the global markets. © {CURRENT_YEAR} OANDA Business Information & Services Inc.

XRP has slipped the leash that has restrained it since the mid-January peak at $3.40, with the latest weekly candle closing a fraction above the descending trend-line that has defined the upper boundary of its six month trendline. At press time the token is quoting $2.22 on major spot venues, having tagged an intraday high of $2.31 a few hours after the weekly open. XRP Flashes Triple Breakout The technical alignment behind today’s move is unusually tight. The price itself has edged through trend-line resistance traced from the 16 January swing high, but the same behaviour is evident beneath the surface. On the momentum pane the weekly relative-strength index, muted since late March, has poked above its own falling resistance line at 54, ending a sequence of lower RSI highs that mirrored each failed rally in price. A similar story is unfolding on the WaveTrend Oscillator: the fast and slow signal lines have curled upward and printed a tentative positive cross just below the zero-line. Taken together, the trifecta—price above pennant roof, RSI above trend-line, WTO signals turning—constitutes what technicians refer to as confluence: three independent tools broadcasting the same directional bias on the same timeframe. The only missing ingredient is conviction in volume. Seasoned chart-watchers will want to see that metric expand in the coming sessions to validate the move. Independent analyst Maelius (@MaeliusCrypto), who posted the chart that first drew the community’s attention, summed up the state of play in a single line: “XRP teasing us with a breakout! Asking for volume to follow!” The plea is well-placed. Trendline resolutions that lack a parallel surge in activity are prone to fail-back tests; a decisive influx of bids is required to flip the freshly conquered trend-line into reliable support. Support for the bullish case is also visible on slower-moving gauges. The 50-week exponential moving average now rises through $1.84, its steepest positive slope in more than two years, and the current candle sits comfortably above that long-term trend proxy. Should the breakout hold and attract the liquidity Maelius is watching for, classical chart theory projects an initial objective near the midpoint of January’s supply shelf around $3.00. A weekly close back beneath the trend-line, by contrast, would neutralise the pattern and expose the high-volume node at the demand zone near $2.0 and the $1.84 price tag if bears regain momentum. For now the market is balanced on the knife-edge between promise and proof. Price, RSI and WTO have all stepped over their respective fault lines; only the tape itself remains to confirm that traders are prepared to follow through. Whether this triple breakout marks the beginning of XRP’s next leg higher—or merely another feint within a larger consolidation—will be determined in the sessions ahead. At press time, XRP traded at $2.21.

Strategy (previously MicroStrategy), the leading corporate holder of Bitcoin (BTC), is on the verge of reaching a significant milestone as it approaches the acquisition of 600,000 tokens. In its latest move, the company purchased 4,980 Bitcoin between June 23 and June 29 for an average price of $106,801 each, totaling approximately $531.9 million. This latest purchase has brought the company’s total Bitcoin holdings to 597,325, acquired for around $42.4 billion. Strategy Shares Surge 4.7% Despite Bitcoin’s price remaining relatively stable at around $107,000 and $107,500 over the past 24 hours, Strategy’s shares, MSTR, increased by 4.7% to $402.07 on Monday, reflecting investor confidence in the company’s financial moves. The value of Strategy’s Bitcoin holdings now stands at roughly $64 billion. Funding for these latest acquisitions came through the sale of stock under various at-the-market offerings. Benchmark analyst Mark Palmer noted that the company’s Bitcoin yield, which measures the change in the ratio of its Bitcoin holdings to total shares outstanding, was 19.7% between January 1 and June 29. Strategy’s Chairman, Michael Saylor, who is often regarded as one of Bitcoin’s most vocal advocates, hinted at the recent purchase in a social media post over the weekend. He stated, “In 21 years, you’ll wish you’d bought more,” alongside a chart illustrating the performance of Strategy’s Bitcoin portfolio since its initial investment in late 2020, which shows the aggressive purchases that have increased over the past year. Bitcoin Price Hovers Around $107,000 Interestingly, the company had made a smaller purchase of 245 Bitcoins between June 16 and June 22, considerably less than its usual massive acquisitions. For context, Strategy had previously acquired 10,100 Bitcoins in just six days during the period from June 9 to June 15. This shows that while the company often makes large purchases, it can also vary its acquisition strategy based on market conditions. Over the past month, the market’s leading cryptocurrency has seen a notable volatility spike with prices failing to tackle its current record price of $111,800 reached during last month’s rally. Since, Bitcoin has managed to endure subsequent price drops, with the most recent plunging BTC toward the $98,000 zone. However, the cryptocurrency has managed to record a 2.4% recovery on the weekly time frame, currently consolidating at $107,000. Originally founded as an enterprise software firm, Strategy has transformed into a leveraged play on Bitcoin, allowing investors to gain exposure to cryptocurrency without directly owning it. Since August 2020, the company has consistently increased its Bitcoin reserves by selling stock and debt. This has prompted criticism from analysts who believe this could be dangerous if the Bitcoin price drops below the firm’s average buying price. Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com

News that the first-ever Solana ETF will go live in the US tomorrow (July 2) has driven the market. The price of Solana has yet to react to the news, with SOL currently down 0.5% on the day but up 3.5% in the past seven days. Coupled with Bloomberg increasing the DOGE spot ETF approval odds to 90%, taking it to FIVE altcoins with approval odds above 90%, the 2025/2026 bull market looks set to outperform every bull run that came before. Bloomberg now gives Dogecoin a 90% approval chance of receiving a spot ETF by the end of 2025, with Grayscale, 21Shares, and Bitwise all filing for spot DOGE ETFs. However, the SEC has delayed deciding on the 21Shares filing, noting that it needs an additional 45 days to approve or deny the spot Dogecoin ETF prospectus. This isn’t out of the ordinary in the process for crypto ETFs, with the prediction markets platform Polymarket not being deterred by the delay. The ‘Doge ETF approved in 2025’ market has a 73% chance of a yes, pairing perfectly with Bloomberg’s 90% approval rate 2025 for a Dogecoin ETF. (SOURCE) The other four altcoins with ongoing spot ETF listings are Litecoin (LTC), Solana (SOL), Cardano (ADA), and Ripple (XRP). Bloomberg has DOGE and ADA at a 90% chance of approval in 2025, with the other three at 95%. The ETF news hasn’t helped the DOGE price, with Dogecoin dropping 2.4% in the past 24 hours. Memecoin sentiment is currently down, with Bitcoin holding steady just below its all-time high. The remainder of the crypto market shows signs of slow bleeding as we head into the second half 2025. If the Summer proves to be red across the crypto market, September is when things likely pick up. September marks the next Federal Reserve FOMC meeting, in which there is a strong belief that interest rates will be cut by at least 25 basis points (BPS). A rate cut in September would likely lead to a surge of liquidity back into risk assets, with crypto assets representing the pinnacle of risk. A boost to the market at the tail end of Q3, leading into a slew of altcoin ETF approvals in Q4, could lead to a parabolic run throughout crypto to close the year. All eyes are on the spot Solana ETF, as many analysts believe it will be the first of the five altcoin filings to receive approval. SOL currently has the most filings of any altcoin, with Grayscale, VanEck, 21Shares, Canary, Bitwise, Franklin Templeton, Fidelity, Coinshares, and Invesco all pushing for a spot Solana ETF. DISCOVER: Best Meme Coin ICOs to Invest in 2025 Join The 99Bitcoins News Discord Here For The Latest Market Updates The post Altcoin ETFs To Spark Parabolic Phase Of The Bull Run? First US Solana ETF Goes Live Tomorrow appeared first on 99Bitcoins.