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🔍 Bitcoin e assinatura pró-cripto de Trump gerou alertas entre analistas institucionais 📌 Preço Atual: US$ 118.530,30 📈 Variação no dia: +1,3% 📊 Tendência de curto prazo: Altista moderada com sinais de exaustão 🧠 Contexto e Narrativa do Mercado Nas últimas 24h, o Bitcoin operou com forte viés emocional e institucional, impulsionado pelas expectativas de assinatura de leis pró-cripto por Donald Trump, e uma narrativa de "adoção do blockchain como base dos pagamentos do futuro". A declaração do assessor Bessent, alinhado à administração Trump, de que “o dólar em breve estará no blockchain” reforçou o sentimento de otimismo. Contudo, a euforia gerou alertas entre analistas institucionais, que observam o risco de um movimento clássico de “buy the rumor, sell the news” — especialmente com o BTC tendo subido mais de 12% nas últimas semanas, em antecipação à assinatura da nova legislação. ⚠️ Possível “Armadilha de Alta” no BTC: Analistas alertam para o padrão informalmente apelidado de "накуканивание" (popularizado entre traders russos), que caracteriza: Compras eufóricas no topo; Venda silenciosa por grandes players; Distribuição de liquidez enquanto o varejo continua comprando; E eventual queda abrupta para liquidar posições superalavancadas. Com o BTC superando os US$ 118.000, esse padrão pode estar se formando, à medida que os volumes institucionais diminuem e a dominância emocional do varejo aumenta. 📉 Impacto Esperado com Assinatura do Projeto por Trump: Caso o presidente assine hoje a legislação cripto, o impacto pode variar conforme a reação dos players institucionais: Cenário Reação Esperada Impacto no BTC "Buy the rumor, sell the news" Lucros realizados imediatamente Queda rápida para a zona de US$ 113.000–114.000 Confirmação institucional (fundo soberano, ETF, bancos) Entrada de capital nova Abertura de alvo em US$ 123.000–125.000 Ambiguidade legal no texto Incerteza Volatilidade e lateralização entre US$ 115.000–119.000 📍 Pontos Técnicos de Interesse Resistência imediata: US$ 119.800 – último topo intradiário Zona crítica de distribuição: US$ 120.000–121.000 Suporte de curto prazo: US$ 116.700 (pivô intradiário) Zona de liquidez inferior (stop hunts possíveis): US$ 114.400–113.000 📊 Índice de Força Relativa (RSI): 72 — em zona de sobrecompra 💰 Open Interest (dados derivativos): em alta, com concentração em calls acima de US$ 120K 🧭 O Que Esperar? Nas próximas horas: A assinatura de Trump pode ser um gatilho imediato para realização de lucros; Se houver confirmação de suporte institucional adicional (ex: FED, Tesouro, JP Morgan) ao setor cripto, o BTC pode tentar romper a zona dos US$ 120.000; Caso contrário, pullback corretivo saudável para a faixa de US$ 114K–115K é provável antes de nova perna de alta. 📌 Resumo do Analista Igor Pereira – ExpertFX School

🇺🇸 Trump Redefine o Significado de “Acordo Comercial”: Tarifas Agora São Consideradas Negociações Nas últimas semanas, Donald Trump e membros de sua administração vinham prometendo à imprensa uma série de grandes acordos comerciais com diversas nações. No entanto, em vez de anúncios formais de pactos comerciais, o que se materializou foi o envio massivo de cartas tarifárias com ameaças de aumento de tarifas de importação. Segundo fontes de Washington, mais de 25 países já receberam essas “cartas de tarifas” — com o conteúdo prevendo tarifas punitivas de até 35% ou 40% sobre bens importados para os EUA. Trump ainda afirmou que pretende expandir essa ofensiva, enviando cartas para mais de 150 países. 🧾 “Cartas de tarifas” agora são consideradas acordos Durante uma conferência recente, Trump foi ainda mais direto ao declarar: Na prática, Trump está redefinindo o conceito de acordo comercial: enviar uma ameaça tarifária já é, segundo ele, um acordo. O conteúdo da “negociação” seria a imposição unilateral de tarifas como forma de forçar concessões comerciais. 📌 O que esperar e qual o impacto no mercado? 1. Aumento de volatilidade nos mercados globais: As bolsas asiáticas e europeias já reagem com cautela à possibilidade de uma nova onda protecionista. Commodities como cobre e petróleo tendem a sofrer diante da perspectiva de desaceleração comercial. 2. Reprecificação de ativos de risco: A imposição de tarifas sobre uma gama mais ampla de países pode levar a uma revisão das projeções de crescimento global. Isso tende a beneficiar ativos de proteção como o ouro (XAU/USD) e o iene japonês (JPY). 3. Potencial resposta internacional: Países afetados podem retaliar, desencadeando novas disputas comerciais multilaterais, como ocorreu na guerra comercial EUA-China de 2018-2019. Isso pode afetar exportadores europeus, latino-americanos e asiáticos. 4. Pressão sobre cadeias globais de suprimento: Tarifas elevadas aumentam custos logísticos e reduzem margens industriais — o que impacta empresas listadas no S&P 500, especialmente nos setores de tecnologia, automotivo e manufatura pesada. 🎯 Conclusão Analítica – Por Igor Pereira A nova abordagem de Trump é claramente coercitiva e voltada a maximizar concessões via pressão tarifária, não via diplomacia multilateral. Essa postura pode agradar setores industriais dos EUA no curto prazo, mas gera incertezas macroeconômicas relevantes para o médio e longo prazo. O mercado deve se preparar para um aumento na aversão ao risco, com potencial valorização do ouro (XAU/USD), do dólar americano (DXY) frente a moedas emergentes, e queda de ativos cíclicos e sensíveis a exportações. 📊 Acompanhe o fluxo institucional no ouro e os próximos pronunciamentos oficiais de Trump para avaliar pontos de entrada em ativos de proteção.

📈 OURO (XAU/USD): Viés Altista Intacto, Mas Tensões Surpreende Por Igor Pereira – Analista de Mercado Financeiro | Membro WallStreet NYSE 🧭 Cenário Geral e Impactos Recentes O ouro (XAU/USD) permanece com viés altista mesmo diante de um ambiente de incertezas quanto à trajetória dos juros norte-americanos, fortalecimento do dólar e riscos geopolíticos crescentes. O metal subiu 0,17% nesta segunda-feira, sendo cotado a US$ 3.350,10, com a realização parcial de lucros após forte demanda por proteção nas últimas sessões. Apesar da retração intradiária, o ouro se mantém bem apoiado pela combinação de ameaças tarifárias, inflação resiliente e preocupações com a independência do Federal Reserve, todos fatores que sustentam sua atratividade como ativo de refúgio institucional. 🏴‍☠️ Fundamentos em Destaque Tensões Comerciais em Alta: O presidente Donald Trump confirmou tarifas de 30% sobre importações da União Europeia e México a partir de 1º de agosto, reacendendo receios de uma guerra comercial global. A medida provocou inicialmente uma onda de compras em ouro, mas o fôlego perdeu força após a UE adiar sua retaliação. Inflação Surpreende em Alta: O índice CPI de junho nos EUA avançou para 2,7% ao ano, complicando o cenário para cortes de juros. A inflação elevada alimentada por tarifas pode restringir a margem de manobra do Fed. Expectativas de Cortes em Queda: Apesar do tom dovish do governador Waller, os fortes dados de vendas no varejo e a queda nos pedidos de auxílio-desemprego reduziram as apostas de cortes de juros para 45bps até o fim de 2025, contra 50bps anteriormente. Dólar em Alta Pressiona Commodities: O Dollar Index (DXY) subiu 0,61%, tornando o ouro mais caro em outras moedas, o que pressiona sua cotação no curto prazo. Contudo, temores quanto à independência do Fed e a possibilidade de renúncia de Jerome Powell (conforme rumores recentes) mantêm suporte estrutural ao ouro. 🔍 Análise Técnica – XAU/USD O gráfico diário do ouro permanece com viés comprador (bullish bias) em contexto de “buy-the-dip”, onde recuos são vistos como oportunidades de entrada por grandes players institucionais. 📌 Níveis Técnicos Importantes: Resistência (UTAD) chave: $3.451,53 — o rompimento desse nível pode confirmar nova perna de alta com alvo em $3.518 e, posteriormente, $3.600. Suportes (Break Of Structure, BOS) relevantes: $3.310,48 (nível de pivô semanal) $3.244,41 (suporte estrutural e fundo recente) Chave: Enquanto o preço se mantiver acima de $3.310, o ouro continua operando em estrutura técnica favorável a compras, mesmo em meio a realizações de curto prazo. 📊 Expectativas para o Mercado O que esperar: Novas falas de Powell nesta terça-feira podem ser decisivas. Rumores indicam forte pressão da equipe de Trump para que o presidente do Fed renuncie, em meio à resistência em acelerar cortes de juros. Caso confirmada a renúncia, o impacto pode ser explosivo nos mercados, impulsionando ouro, treasuries longos e ativos defensivos, enquanto o dólar pode perder força temporariamente. Impacto no mercado financeiro: Caso o Fed seja percebido como politizado, a confiança institucional no dólar pode enfraquecer, ampliando a busca por proteção via ouro físico, ETFs e contratos futuros. Novas medidas retaliatórias da Europa ou México também podem elevar a volatilidade e sustentar o ouro acima dos $3.350. 🧠 Conclusão do Analista Igor Pereira O cenário para o ouro segue tecnicamente robusto, mesmo com oscilações táticas. O nível de $3.451 é o mais importante do momento, com potencial para liberar forte fluxo comprador caso rompido com volume. Enquanto isso, qualquer movimento abaixo de $3.310 ainda representa oportunidade de entrada estratégica, considerando a deterioração da estabilidade política nos EUA e o ambiente de juros real persistentemente negativo. No Clube ExpertFX atualizamos diariamente os níveis técnicos e análises detalhadas sobre XAU/USD.

🚨 URGENTE: RUMORES SOBRE POWELL PODEM ABALAR OS MERCADOS (Análise Técnica e Fundamentalista – ExpertFX School) 🗞️ Resumo da Informação Segundo rumores que circulam nos bastidores de Washington e de fontes ligadas à administração Trump, o presidente do Federal Reserve, Jerome Powell, estaria sofrendo forte pressão do governo para reduzir as taxas de juros imediatamente. Relatos indicam que Powell pode anunciar sua renúncia já na próxima terça-feira, durante seu discurso programado. A recusa em cortar os juros teria motivado o impasse com a Casa Branca. 📊 O Que Isso Significa para o Mercado? 🔻Powell irá renunciar: Alta volatilidade nos mercados de renda variável e Forex; Rali especulativo no ouro (XAU/USD) como ativo de proteção; Dólar (DXY) pode sofrer liquidação inicial, mas com possível recuperação dependendo do sucessor; Criptomoedas podem se beneficiar temporariamente com a aversão ao risco institucional. 🏛️ Contexto Político: A administração Trump tem defendido abertamente uma política monetária mais expansionista, com foco em impulsionar os mercados e a economia no curto prazo. O Fed, por sua vez, tem adotado uma postura mais cautelosa frente aos sinais persistentes de inflação e superaquecimento em setores estratégicos. 🔮 Expectativas do Mercado: Caso o rumor se confirme na terça-feira, espera-se um aumento abrupto na demanda por ativos defensivos e um ambiente de incerteza institucional. Trechos do discurso de Powell devem ser analisados em tempo real por analistas e algoritmos institucionais. Um sucessor mais alinhado com Trump pode levar a cortes agressivos nas taxas ainda em 2025, o que traria impacto direto sobre Treasuries, commodities e ações de tecnologia. 🟡 Impacto no ouro (XAU/USD): Rompimento de resistências técnicas pode ocorrer em caso de renúncia, especialmente se o mercado antecipar um Fed mais dovish. Atenção especial à zona dos $3.275 – $3.290, com potencial para breakout até $2.420–$2.450. O ouro se fortalece como ativo de confiança em cenários de instabilidade institucional. 💬 Comentário do Analista Igor Pereira – ExpertFX School 📌 O que monitorar: Discurso de Powell na terça-feira (horário a confirmar); Reação imediata do mercado futuro de juros e swaps; Comportamento do índice do dólar (DXY), ouro e S&P 500; Posicionamento de ETFs institucionais. Deseja receber a análise completa dos níveis técnicos em XAU/USD e os possíveis cenários após o discurso de Powell? 👉 Entre para o Clube ExpertFX e receba nossos relatórios Premium. 📊 Análise técnica + leitura institucional por Igor Pereira, Membro WallStreet NYSE.

🌍 GUERRA COMERCIAL EUA x EUROPA — Europa deve evitar retaliações contra os EUA, diz Secretário de Comércio O Secretário de Comércio dos Estados Unidos, Daniel Lattnik, afirmou neste domingo (20) que não acredita que a União Europeia adotará medidas de retaliação contra os produtos americanos, mesmo após o prazo de 1º de agosto, quando entra em vigor o novo pacote tarifário imposto por Washington. 📦 Contexto: Tarifas e tensões comerciais Desde que os EUA anunciaram novas tarifas sobre veículos elétricos, aço e produtos agrícolas europeus, aumentaram os temores de uma escalada protecionista entre as duas potências econômicas. Bruxelas prometeu “avaliar medidas apropriadas”, mas ainda não apresentou uma resposta concreta. Nos bastidores, diplomatas europeus demonstram preocupação com os efeitos econômicos de um confronto comercial direto, principalmente em um momento de desaceleração na indústria da Zona do Euro e incertezas geopolíticas globais. 📉 Impacto no mercado financeiro 1. Dólar Americano (DXY): O índice DXY renovou máximas nesta segunda-feira, atingindo o maior patamar desde 23 de junho, impulsionado pela percepção de força econômica dos EUA e menor risco imediato de retaliação comercial. 2. Ouro (XAU/USD): A ausência de retaliações pode gerar alívio nos mercados de risco, o que tende a reduzir temporariamente a demanda por ouro como proteção, especialmente após a forte valorização das últimas semanas. 3. Ações europeias: O euro e os índices acionários europeus podem reagir positivamente à ausência de resposta agressiva por parte da UE, embora o setor automobilístico continue vulnerável. 🔍 O que esperar? Curtíssimo prazo: Diminuição da aversão ao risco e impulso ao dólar, com possível correção no ouro. Médio prazo: Caso a União Europeia opte por não retaliar, isso pode ser lido como sinal de fraqueza diplomática, especialmente diante de um governo Trump mais agressivo no comércio internacional. Atenção do mercado: Continuidade das falas de autoridades europeias nesta semana. Qualquer indicativo de retaliação ainda pode mudar o cenário abruptamente. 🧠 Análise do analista Igor Pereira – ExpertFX School A fala do secretário Lattnik busca gerar estabilidade em um momento de tensão política entre Washington e Bruxelas. No entanto, a ausência de retaliação pode refletir o temor europeu de agravar a recessão industrial já em curso. Para o trader institucional, o foco deve estar em pares como EUR/USD, que pode seguir pressionado, e no XAU/USD, que pode corrigir antes de retomar tendência altista.

Despite the excitement surrounding what President Donald Trump has dubbed “Crypto Week,” experts caution against premature celebrations in the cryptocurrency space. The House of Representatives recently passed three significant bills aimed at regulating digital assets, marking a pivotal moment for the industry. However, these legislative changes are not expected to take effect for quite some time. Three Key Crypto Bills Passed The three bills—the Genius Act, the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, and the Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act—are seen as crucial steps toward establishing a regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies. This development has been fueled by intense lobbying efforts from industry players like Coinbase Global, which have successfully influenced politicians, including Trump. In anticipation of this legislative week, Bitcoin prices soared to record highs beyond the $123,000 mark for the first time, alongside significant gains for other cryptocurrencies like Ethereum (ETH) and XRP. However, TD Securities analyst Jaret Seiberg notes that it could take over a year for the new legislation to come into effect. Among the passed bills, only the Genius Act has also cleared the Senate, and Trump signed it into law shortly thereafter. This act establishes a framework for regulating payment stablecoins requiring issuers to maintain one-to-one reserves in US dollars or Treasury securities. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has argued that this law could generate an additional $3.7 trillion demand for T-bills, although some analysts, like Raymond James’ Ed Mills, express skepticism about such projections. Implementation Timeline Remains Uncertain Despite the signing of the Genius Act, there will be no immediate impacts on stablecoin issuers such as Circle Internet Group or Tether. As reported by ABC news, the Treasury Department is expected to draft rules within a year detailing the qualifications for issuing stablecoins and the conditions under which foreign-pegged stablecoins can enter the US market. This process will involve public commentary and could lead to litigation, suggesting a lengthy timeline before any real changes are felt in the industry. The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, on the other hand, is particularly important as it delineates the regulatory oversight of crypto exchanges, brokers, and tokens between the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). With bipartisan support in the House, there is optimism that the Senate will pass its version before the upcoming August recess, potentially delivering a unified law for the president’s signature by September. The Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act, the third piece of legislation, aims to prevent the Federal Reserve from issuing a central bank digital currency (CBDC). This bill, which passed with narrower margins, was attached to a national defense bill, and its future in the Senate will likely involve protracted negotiations, possibly extending until December. Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com

The Litecoin price has been on an impressive run over the last few weeks, mirroring the improving climate of the altcoin market in that period. In the past week, the LTC token put out a strong bullish display, returning above the psychological $100 mark for the first time since mid-May. The Litecoin price has not stopped at the breach of the $100 level, climbing above the $110 mark on Saturday, July 19, to cap off an exhilarating week. Interestingly, the price of LTC seems to only be at the beginning of an extended rally, as pointed out on X by an expert crypto trader. Is LTC About To Witness A 900% Surge? In a recent post on the X platform, Chartered Market Technician (CMT) Tony Severino painted an excitingly bullish picture for the Litecoin price even after its recent market exploits. According to the crypto expert, the price of LTC is on the verge of a bullish breakout that could decide its trajectory over the next few months. This bullish projection is based on a multi-year contracting (or symmetrical) triangle pattern on the Litecoin 2-week chart. The contracting triangle is a pattern in technical price analysis marked by a falling upper boundary (connecting a series of lower highs) and a rising lower trendline (connecting a series of higher lows). In a symmetrical triangle pattern, the asset price continuously contracts and moves toward the apex. Eventually, the price will breach the upper trendline for a breakout or breach the lower trendline for a breakdown. This chart formation could be a continuation or reversal pattern depending on the break’s direction (breakout or breakdown) and the initial trend direction. However, symmetrical triangles are often continuation patterns, meaning the price tends to break in the initial trend direction before it fell into the triangle pattern. So, if history is anything to go by, the Litecoin price is likely to continue its upward trend after it breaks out of the current setup. As Severino pointed out, the Litecoin price is preparing to break out of this multi-year symmetrical triangle and could be on track to break above its current all-time high of $410. In a contracting triangle formation, the price target is determined by adding the length of the widest point of the triangle (or base) to the breakout point. Going by this logic, the price of Litecoin could be on the verge of an over 900% surge over the next few months. Litecoin Price At A Glance As of this writing, the price of LTC sits at around $112.5, reflecting a nearly 11% gain in the past 24 hours.

Historically, one indicator of an upcoming bull run is when “dino” coins start to surge in value. Recently, XRP has led the way, reaching a new all-time high (ATH) of $3.65 on July 16. Now, Tezos has emerged as the latest OG dino coin to make waves, experiencing an increase of over 55% in just 24 hours. While ETH continues to inch slowly upward toward $4,000 and Bitcoin sits comfortably under $120,000 following its significant run, OG coins such as Ripple (XRP), Tezos (XTZ), and Litecoin (LTC) are all making big moves. (SOURCE) XTZ Surges Back Over $1 As Tezos Crypto Is The Latest OG Coin To Pump Tezos crypto, a token that has been around since 2018, experienced an overnight surge, with a +40% pump that has taken the OG coin back over $1 for only the second time this year. It is an often-forgotten OG cryptocurrency, a Layer-1 protocol that was once a top 10 token by market cap, back in February 2020. At that time, there were significantly fewer digital assets on the market, and XTZ was a relatively new and hyped project. Remarkably, the daily trading volume for XTZ has exceeded $1.2 billion, equalling the Tezos cryptocurrency market cap, highlighting the demand for OG coins at present. Even with its latest price increase, Tezos crypto is now only the 101st largest token by market capitalization, a significant decline from its once prominent position among the likes of Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, and EOS. In reclaiming $1, XTZ has also reclaimed its coveted $1 billion market cap status, and any further move from here will likely place it back into the top 100 cryptocurrencies. Tezos crypto is currently facing significant resistance between $1.15 and $1.20; however, if it manages to break through this level, it could easily rally towards $3. Due to its longevity and time at the top, XTZ is available on all major exchanges, including Binance, Coinbase, OXK, ByBit, and many more. It is a contributing factor to the 800% increase in trading volume experienced by Tezos, as it is widely available on exchanges worldwide. DISCOVER: Top 20 Crypto to Buy in July 2025 Dinosaur Coins Pumping Across The Board As LTC And XRP Also Hit New Heights Over the years, Ripple has continued to develop its platform and attract new investments. The latest fuel for the XRP moon mission is its RLUSD stablecoin, a USD-backed stablecoin that has amassed a $500 million market cap since its launch in December 2024. This growth is expected to lead to the potential listing of an XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) later this year. Bloomberg analysts estimate a 90% chance that an XRP ETF will be approved in 2025. All of Ripple’s growth over the past year has been driven by a settlement of the longstanding legal dispute between XRP and the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Official confirmation is expected to be made later this month, which should finally resolve the nearly five-year case between Ripple and the SEC. EXPLORE: 10 Best AI Crypto Coins to Invest in 2025 Join The 99Bitcoins News Discord Here For The Latest Market Updates The post Tezos Crypto: The Latest Dinosaur Coin To Pump After XRP Hits New All-Time High appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

Gold proponent Peter Schiff hit out at US President Donald Trump’s support for cryptocurrency, calling Bitcoin a “decentralized Ponzi scheme” wrapped in the American flag. He warned that pushing digital assets at home could erode trust in the dollar. Schiff said that, while some may cheer weaker paper money, it will be gold that wins when Bitcoin finally stumbles. Dollar Confidence In Question According To Schiff, encouraging domestic investment in Bitcoin and crypto “undermines the US economy and speeds up the dollar’s collapse.” He argued that millions of Americans buying digital tokens won’t prop up the world’s main reserve currency. Schiff believes real damage comes when retail investors swap dollars for speculative coins, tipping the scales against greenbacks in global markets. Ponzi Scheme Allegations Schiff described recent cryptocurrency bills as little more than a way to “cloak Bitcoin—nothing more than a decentralized Ponzi scheme—in the trappings of legitimacy.” He claimed insiders use new laws to drive prices up, then get out at higher levels. “The industry is using them to hype Bitcoin and other cryptos so insiders can cash out at higher prices. It’s a legislative low point,” he wrote on X. Stablecoins Under Scrutiny Based on reports, Schiff sees stablecoin plans as a false promise for dollar dominance. He pointed out that a stablecoin backed by any fiat currency offers no real edge. That stability, he warned, will soon give way. He also pointed out tht dollar‑backed coins are only as stable as the underlying money. Echoes Of Tulip Mania Invoking Charles Mackay’s 1630s tale, Schiff compared the digital token craze to the Dutch tulip bubble. He quoted Mackay: “They go mad in herds, and only recover their senses slowly, and one by one.” In that era, bulb prices soared before crashing overnight. Schiff said swapping tulips for Bitcoin makes the same point. Gold Set To Benefit Schiff predicted that, even if Bitcoin supporters toast short‑term dollar weakness, gold will be the real winner. He said that shaky digital schemes will collapse at some point, just as tulip contracts became worthless. When that happens, he expects gold prices to climb. Featured image from Pexels, chart from TradingView

Despite gold’s recent slump, CIBC Capital Markets still expects the yellow metal to reach new heights this year, with prices averaging $3,600 per ounce in the second half. Behind the bullish forecast is “a banquet of uncertainty around the world” boosting the appeal of alternative reserve assets, according to analysts led by Anita Soni. Amongst the key drivers cited by Soni’s team are expectations for lower interest rates, geopolitical uncertainty and continued stockpiling by central banks. “We continue to expect a positive macroeconomic setup for gold,” Soni wrote in a report last week. “We believe [US] rate cuts are likely and it’s a matter of ‘when and how fast’, and not ‘if.’” “Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and Russia remain elevated,” she added. “All this uncertainty has led to the acceleration of de-dollarization, supporting gold prices.” Further upside Gold, seen as the ultimate safe-haven asset during uncertain times, has climbed by nearly 30% this year amid rising global trade tensions. In April, the metal soared to a record of $3,500 per ounce. CIBC’s gold forecast would represent another 3% upside to the all-time peak. In December 2024, the team led by Soni predicted prices to average $2,800 this year, which has been easily surpassed. Click on chart for Live Prices Moreover, Soni expects the $3,600 average gold price forecast to remain through next year, before pulling back to around $3,300 in 2027 and $3,000 in 2028. With a fresh gold outlook, the CIBC analysts also boosted their price targets for a basket of Canadian gold mining stocks, including Agnico Eagle Mines (TSX: AEM), Kinross Gold (TSX: K), Alamos Gold (TSX: AGI), Franco-Nevada (TSX: FNV) and Discovery Silver (TSX: DSV).

A major Dogecoin whale is making a bold $21.24 million leveraged bet just days after locking in a multi-million-dollar profit. The move, which was revealed by Lookonchain, sparked interest among crypto investors on the social media platform X. This comes as Dogecoin is starting to deviate from its bearish Q3 history with a strong performance in the past seven days. Whale Makes High-Stakes On Dogecoin According to on-chain transaction monitor Lookonchain, a crypto whale identified as address 0x6adb recently closed a previous long position on Dogecoin with a tidy $2.14 million profit. According to data from HyperDash, this position was open for 63 hours and was eventually closed on July 18. The entry was spot on, and the position was able to take full advantage of Dogecoin’s push from $0.19 to $0.24 within this time period. However, what makes this trade notable isn’t just the size of the gain but the fact that the whale immediately re-entered the market with even more confidence. A few hours after exiting, the whale opened a new 10x leveraged long position on 84.08 million DOGE, which was worth approximately $21.24 million at the time. Interestingly, the new long position was timed nearly perfectly again. As noted by Lookonchain, the position quickly moved in the whale’s favor, racking up an unrealized profit of $1.64 million. Dogecoin Enters Q3 With 53% Gain Dogecoin’s strong performance in July has marked a positive start for its price action in Q3 2025. Interestingly, the last time Dogecoin ended Q3 with a positive close was in 2020. Since then, the memecoin has posted Q3 losses for six consecutive years, ranging from 6.9% in 2023 to as high as 18% in 2021. However, as it stands, data from CryptoRank shows that Dogecoin is now experiencing a 53.6% increase in Q3 2025. At the time of writing, Dogecoin is trading at $0.253, marking a 28% increase from $0.197 just a week ago. According to CoinGlass data, Dogecoin’s open interest on the derivatives market has crossed over the $4 billion mark for the first time since February. This data shows that there are a large number of active participants and strong interest in Dogecoin, which is a positive outlook for its price action in the new week. The $0.25 price level is now a support zone and Dogecoin could embark on a strong move to $0.30 and beyond in the new week if this floor holds. However, any decisive drop below it will flip sentiment fast. For a trader with a 10x long position, even a 10% dip in Dogecoin’s price will push the trade deep into negative territory. The whale’s position could be liquidated or severely impacted if Dogecoin retraces to earlier support levels around $0.22 or lower. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView

Bitcoin’s run above $120,000 has drawn fresh selling from the very people who dug it up. On July 15, miners sent a hefty 16,000 Bitcoin to exchanges—the most in a single day since April—raising questions about how long the rally can keep climbing. According to CryptoQuant data, those daily outflows edged past the earlier high, signaling that miners are cashing in on recent gains. That kind of supply surge can weigh on prices, at least for a little while. Miner Sales Hit Yearly High Based on reports from CryptoQuant, the jump to 16K BTC occurred as miners sensed a chance to lock in profits after Bitcoin’s latest spike. Earlier this year, on the way up from $75K to just over $100K, miners offloaded roughly 17K BTC in April alone. Now, with prices pressing past $120K, they’re back at it. Miners often sell when their hardware costs are covered and they stand to pocket hefty gains, but when they all sell at once, it can tip the market into choppy waters. Mid-Range Holders Offload 3K BTC Big miners aren’t the only ones stepping to the exits. Wallets holding between 100 and 1,000 BTC cut their balances from 68K BTC to 65K BTC since mid‑June—about 3K BTC shed in just a few weeks. During the April rally, that same group sold close to 5K BTC before shifting back into buy mode when prices settled into a range. Now, they’re a key source of extra supply as the latest breakout attracts their attention. Exchange Inflows Can’t Keep Up At the same time, the total amount of crypto sent to exchanges shot up from around 13K BTC per day to about 58K BTC this week. That four‑fold rise shows profit‑takers rushing to offload coins. Bitcoin At $118K At the time of writing, Bitcoin was trading at $118,000, still down 0.3% in the last 24 hours, CoinMarketCap data shows.

Bitcoin reached a new all-time high of $122,838 on July 14, but has since slipped into a phase of consolidation around the $118,000 level. The recent pause in upward momentum hasn’t dampened market sentiment, which remains firmly bullish. According to Coinmarketcap’s Fear & Greed Index, Bitcoin is still currently sitting at a greed level of 68. This sentiment, combined with technical analysis of the Logarithmic Growth Curve (LGC), shows that Bitcoin is still on track for powerful upward moves. Greed Returns To The Market, But Not Yet Overheated Bitcoin’s price action has spent the majority of the past 48 hours holding above $118,000 after a wave of profit-taking took place just after it peaked at $122,838. However, on-chain data shows an interesting overview of Bitcoin investors. Particularly, crypto analyst Axel Adler Jr. shared data from CryptoQuant showing that the 30-day moving average of the Fear and Greed Index has climbed back into the optimism zone, now sitting at 66.2%. Although sentiment surrounding the leading cryptocurrency is currently in greedy territory, this level is well below the 75% to 80% range, which coincided with new price highs in March 2024 and December 2025 The current 66% reading, while in the green level, suggests there’s still room for bullish sentiment to grow before the market enters a euphoric blow-off phase. In essence, this metric shows that if Bitcoin continues to consolidate and push higher without the sentiment entering into extreme greed levels between 75% and 80%, it will continue on a sustainable push to new heights. Image From X: @AxelAdlerJr Bitcoin Re-Enters Resistance Zone On Growth Curve As mentioned earlier, Bitcoin’s break above the $120,000 price level and its subsequent peak were followed by a wave of profit-taking. The trend saw Bitcoin’s price correct to $116,000 very briefly before stabilizing around $118,000. Interestingly, technical analysis of the weekly candlestick timeframe shows that Bitcoin re-entered the first band of the Logarithmic Growth Curve (LGC) resistance zone as it reached this price peak. This band, which is identified as the light pink region in the chart below, has always served as the profit-taking area in each of Bitcoin’s past bull markets. Interestingly, Bitcoin briefly tapped this area in December 2024 and January 2025 before being rejected, in a pattern similar to that of January 2021’s first top in the previous bull cycle. Image From TradingView: TradingShot Basically, this indicator implies that Bitcoin is now at the start of a final build-up phase. According to crypto analyst TradingShot, who posted the analysis on the TradingView platform, the ultimate top for this cycle is going to be between October and November 2025. Depending on the timing and strength of factors like anticipated US rate cuts in September, Bitcoin’s peak could land anywhere between $140,000 and $200,000. At the time of writing, Bitcoin is trading at $118,152. Featured image from Pexels, chart from TradingView

Over the past week, the Ethereum (ETH) market recorded a solid positive price performance, reaching as high as $3,600. Notably, the second-largest cryptocurrency, among many altcoins, is experiencing a strong bullish momentum as evidenced by price gains of 45.48% over the last month. Amid the present market euphoria, Dutch market analyst Gert Van Lagen has backed Ethereum’s chances for sustained price gain based on an Elliott wave analysis. Ethereum To Complete Bull Market Cycle On High Note – Analyst The Elliot wave theory is a technical framework used to predict price targets by identifying repetitive patterns in price movements driven by investor psychology. In an X post on July 18, Van Lagen explains that this price forecast framework indicates that Ethereum may be entering the final phase of its bull market cycle, with a potential price target of $10,000. According to the analyst, the ETH bi-weekly trading chart suggests the cryptocurrency is completing a textbook five-wave cycle that began in 2022, with the fifth and final wave now unfolding in the form of an expanding diagonal. For context, the Elliot wave theory identifies a single price cycle in five waves, each composed of subwaves abc. As seen in the chart above, this includes the wave I marked by an initial impulse rally, followed by a sharp corrective Wave II as seen between 2022 and 2023. Wave III is defined by explosive momentum, pushing Ethereum to new highs, before entering a lengthy Wave IV consolidation characterized by a flat correction. Finally, there is wave V, i.e., the current status of the market, which is usually a final price surge. After breaking out of the upper boundary of the Wave 3–4, Gert Lagen explains that Ethereum is about completing subwave a of wave V following its most recent price gains. Therefore, investors should expect a brief pullback to retest the breakout zone, which would complete subwave ‘b’. After that, a blow-off rally forming subwave ‘c’ is on the cards, i.e., a price move that could push Ethereum to the $10,000 mark based on a broader Elliott wave analysis on the Ethereum bull market stretching from 2019 to date. Ethereum Price Overview At press time, Ethereum is trading at $3,657, posting gains of 1.79% over the past 24 hours and 21.8% over the last seven days. However, daily trading volume has dropped by 46.03%, signaling a potential weakening in the bullish momentum behind the current price surge. Following its most recent gain, the altcoin continues to retain its position as the second-largest cryptocurrency with a market cap of $441.14 billion and 11.1% market share.

Ethereum has revived a long-lost faith in its investors following its recent impressive price action, which saw the altcoin reclaim the $3,000 level. While the ETH token is still a fair distance from its all-time-high price, the “king of altcoins” has started to reclaim its somewhat lost reputation in the crypto market. While the Ethereum price has somewhat slowed this weekend, the second-largest cryptocurrency has managed to hang around the $3,600 level. However, the latest on-chain data has cast doubt on the capacity of the ETH token to continue its bullish rally in the coming days. Ethereum’s Binance Reserve Hits New High In a Quicktake post on the CryptoQuant platform, CryptoOnchain revealed that Ethereum recently hit its highest reserve level on the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, Binance. This on-chain observation was based on the Exchange Reserve metric, which measures the total amount of Ether tokens being held in wallets on a crypto exchange (Binance, in this case) at a given time. It also gives an insight into the netflow into these Binance wallets. When inflows overshadow the outflows, the Binance Ethereum reserve increases, meaning there is more ETH token on the exchange. On the other hand, more outflows compared to the inflows means the exchange reserve decreases. According to the analyst, the last time the Binance Ethereum reserves hit a new high was in November 2022. This latest occurrence indicates increased strength in exchange activity over the past weeks. CryptoOnchain further explained that while this increased activity might mean potential selling pressure for the cryptocurrency, the context suggests that the opposite is the case. With the Ethereum price experiencing its bullish rally, this growth in market participation could be a result of renewed bullish sentiment. ETH Dominance Regains Lost Ground CryptoOnchain also reported that Ethereum’s dominance is reaching levels it had previously lost in its periods of poor performance. The relevant on-chain indicator here is the Market Cap ETH Dominance, which measures the percentage of Ethereum’s market capitalization compared to other cryptocurrencies’ market capitalization. This indicates Ethereum’s share in the overall crypto market, and is usually represented in a Renko chart. The Renko chart shared by the analyst reflects a “strong bounce” from the critical 8% support zone, as it heads towards 11.2%. The online pundit further explained that with a notable divergence seen on the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD), this strength could mean growing Ethereum leadership as Bitcoin’s momentum cools. CryptoOnchain, however, expects this growing dominance to face resistance around the 14% level. If Ethereum’s dominance holds, and its price manages to stay above $3,500, there might be further upside movement. The analyst, however, preached caution in market involvement as Ethereum approaches the aforementioned resistance, which might cause possible short-term corrections. As of this writing, Ethereum is valued at about $3,655, reflecting a 1.5% increase in the past 24 hours.

Recent developments paint a complex picture of crypto in Asia, where, on one hand, established firms are doubling down on regulated digital assets, while law enforcement agencies grapple with surging wrench attacks and criminal misuse of cryptocurrencies. Metaplanet Acquired South Korea’s SGA To Strengthen Its Bitcoin Strategy The Japanese Bitcoin Treasury firm, Metaplanet, has acquired a controlling stake in the South Korean publicly listed software company, SGA. If finalised, SGA would be able to acquire Bitcoins as part of a broader digital strategy. According to an article published on 15 July 2025, the company’s CEO, Simon Gerovich, entered into a consortium with Hong Kong-based Moon Inc., Bangkok’s Kliff Capital, Taipei’s crypto-focused venture capital firm, Sora Ventures and UTXO Management, a Bitcoin-focused investment and advisory firm, to advance its Bitcoin accumulation campaign in Asia. The move reflects an industry trend of a broader adoption of digital assets by established financial firms, bridging traditional finance with digital assets. Since regulated crypto investment options in Asia remain limited, the VCIG Bitcoin Fund aims to improve the region’s crypto infrastructure. The fund aims to boost liquidity, enhance custody solutions, and attract participation from a wider array of family-run offices and institutional asset managers. Explore: 20+ Next Crypto to Explode in 2025 Key Takeaways Metaplanet entered into a consortium with Moon Inc., Kliff Capita, Sora Ventures and UTXO Management to further its Bitcoin accumulation strategy in Asia Wrench attacks have doubled in the APAC region compared to 2021 figures, with 35 cases reported so far India’s FIU is probing Binance regarding suspicious cross-border crypto transfers to private wallets VCI Global launched the VCIG Bitcoin Fund to offer investment options to institutional and high-net-worth investors in Asia The post This Week In Crypto Asia: Metaplanet Bets On South Korea, Binance Cooperates With India’s FIU appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

Africa crypto news: Kenya is considering the “Travel Rule” in VASP as Sui Foundation launches a blockchain hub in Nigeria. MoneyBadger of South Africa raises $400,000. The Sui Foundation has launched a blockchain hub in Nigeria to boost the country’s developer ecosystem. In South Africa, the crypto startup Moneybadger has raised $400,000 in its pre-seed round to boost Bitcoin payments. Meanwhile, in Kenya, the government is seeking to implement the “Travel Rule” in the recently proposed VASP bill. These, and more stories, make the continental headlines for the week: Nigeria Crypto News: Sui Foundation Launches Blockchain Hub in Lagos Sui Foundation, which is behind SUI, is investing in a blockchain hub in Nigeria to grow the country’s developer ecosystem. This launch extends Sui Foundation’s grassroots outreach effort in the African and Asian markets. South Africa boasts one of the most impressive crypto payment adoption rates, and this platform aims to leverage this growing market to become an industry leader. DISCOVER: The 12+ Hottest Crypto Presales to Buy Right Now Kenya Crypto News: Legislation To Introduce ‘Travel Rule’ The Government of Kenya is considering introducing the “Travel Rule” Virtual Assets Providers (VASP) Bill, which continues to take shape. This rule requires crypto service providers to collect and share information, including transaction history and physical addresses, with other service providers and financial institutions with which they engage. This requirement is an effort to comply with international requirements by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and related global regulators. Crypto regulations will always be a delicate balancing act. This is because the initial premise of crypto, even the best new cryptos to invest in, was to offer an alternative to mainstream finance. That said, crypto service providers operate in a reality where they need to create working relationships with local governments. As such, Kenyan operators could soon face this reckoning. DISCOVER: Next 1000x Crypto – 12 Coins That Could 1000x in 2025 Africa Crypto News: Kenya Travel Rule, Sui In Nigeria Nigeria Crypto News: Sui Foundation launches blockchain hub in Lagos South Africa Crypto News: MoneyBadger raises $400,000 to drive Bitcoin payments Kenya Crypto News: Government considers introducing “Travel Rule” in the VASP bill The post Africa Crypto News Week: Sui Foundation Launches Hub In Nigeria, MoneyBadger Raises $400,000 As Kenya Considers Crypto “Travel Rule” appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

Aside from a new all-time high in the Bitcoin market, the last trading week also heralded some altseason shouts as a slight price decline by the premier cryptocurrency coincided with significant price rallies by major altcoins. A popular market analyst with the X username PlanD has weighed in on these recent market developments, highlighting three factors that would confirm the presence of an altseason. A BTC.D Retest At 63% May Mark Crucial Altseason Moment – Analyst Over the last week, a bullish rise in the altcoin market cap to $1.45 trillion sparked widespread speculations about the current status of the altseason. Interestingly, in an X post on July 19, PlanD outlines three market events that will signal the altseason’s commencement, namely a potential pullback in both Bitcoin and Ethereum, alongside a critical technical development in Bitcoin dominance (BTC.D). Following Bitcoin’s ascent beyond $121,000 and Ethereum’s price rise above $3,400, PlanD says the first two signals to watch for are healthy corrections in these assets’ prices. Specifically, the analyst explains that pullbacks toward the $111,000 and $3,250 regions for Bitcoin and Ethereum, respectively, present an ideal situation that would allow capital to rotate from Bitcoin into altcoins, effectively causing a decline in BTC.D. Far from indicating weakness, PlanD says this retracement could actually catalyze the rise broader crypto market. Notably, if Ethereum finds support at $3,250, the ETH/BTC pair could strengthen, creating a favorable setup for altcoin rallies. This is because a stronger ETH/BTC pair is often a precursor to altcoin outperformance, as it signals increased investor appetite beyond Bitcoin. The third and perhaps most pivotal signal is unfolding in Bitcoin dominance. After months of holding above a rising support trendline, Plan D notes BTC.D has broken below it, signaling a potential change in market structure. However, the next test lies at the 63.40% dominance level. Should BTC.D retest this zone and fail to reclaim it, the analyst believes a new downtrend in dominance may begin, i.e., presenting the largest hallmark of altseason. In case of this scenario, PlanD also tells investors to expect strong bullish momentum in tokens linked to sectors such as real-world Assets (RWA), artificial Intelligence (AI), and gaming beyond the large and medium-cap tokens on popular blockchains. Crypto Market Overview At the time of writing, the total crypto market cap is valued at $3.83 trillion following a 0.20% decline in the past day. More data from CoinMarketCap shows the Fear & Greed index sits at 69, suggesting a healthy level of risk appetite from investors. Importantly, the altseason index ranks at 42, indicating a rising momentum in the market’s favor for altcoins.

Ethereum is holding firm above the $3,500 level, a key support reclaimed last Friday, signaling renewed strength in the market. After surging over 70% since late June, ETH appears to have entered a new bullish phase driven by rising demand and institutional interest. The momentum has shifted clearly in favor of the bulls, with technical structure and price action aligning to support further upside. Adding to the bullish outlook, CryptoQuant data shows that Ethereum open interest has reached an all-time high, pointing to growing trader activity and rising capital in ETH derivatives markets. This surge in open interest often precedes large price movements, suggesting that Ethereum could see heightened volatility and expansion in the coming days. The combination of sustained price levels, strong trend continuation, and increasing participation sets the stage for a potentially explosive move. If bulls can maintain control above $3,500, Ethereum could be gearing up for a fresh leg higher in the short term. As the market awaits confirmation, all eyes are on ETH to see whether this momentum can drive it toward new 2025 highs. The coming week could prove pivotal for Ethereum’s medium-term trend. Ethereum Open Interest Hits Record ATH Ethereum’s market setup continues to strengthen, with open interest in ETH derivatives reaching a new all-time high of $50 billion, according to CryptoQuant data shared by analyst Ted Pillows. “Buckle up and enjoy the Ethereum ride,” Pillows stated, highlighting the elevated volatility ahead as a potential springboard for aggressive price action. This level of open interest is historically significant and often signals that large players are positioning for a major move. Such a dramatic increase in capital committed to ETH futures and options suggests rising investor confidence and heightened anticipation of directional momentum. While high open interest can lead to either a sharp rally or a correction, current on-chain and macro fundamentals indicate that the market may be leaning bullish. Ethereum’s network growth remains steady, with rising active addresses, validator participation, and increased activity on Layer 2s. More importantly, the recent passage of the GENIUS Act in the US provides legal clarity for stablecoins and lays the foundation for broader crypto regulation, benefiting Ethereum directly as the base layer for DeFi and real-world asset tokenization. ETH Breaks Out With Eyes On Key Resistance Ethereum (ETH) has confirmed a powerful breakout above the psychological $3,500 level, closing at $3,588.26 on the 3-day chart. The move follows a strong rally from late June lows, with the price now up over 70% in less than a month. Importantly, ETH has broken past all major moving averages, including the 50, 100, and 200 SMAs, signaling a shift toward bullish momentum across longer timeframes. Volume has increased significantly during this breakout, reinforcing the strength of the move. The next major resistance lies at $3,742.95, a level that previously acted as a local top earlier in the year. A successful close above this mark could open the door for a retest of the $4,000–$4,200 range. On the downside, $2,852.16 now serves as a key support level. This level marked previous consolidation and breakout, aligning with the confluence of former resistance and the 200-day moving average. Holding above this zone is critical to maintain the current bullish structure. Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView

After years of trading below its previous all-time high from 2018, XRP finally broke through the $3.40 ceiling to hit a fresh record of $3.65 on Friday, July 18. The move capped off a rally that had seen the cryptocurrency rise by 68% from its July open. However, XRP has returned to hovering around the $3.40 to $3.50 zone following the breakout, and attention is shifting to the possibility of a strong pullback. Interestingly, prominent XRP analyst Egrag Crypto says that a retest to $3.12 might be necessary before any further price increase. Analyst Points To $3.12 As Retest Zone In a new post on social media platform X, respected crypto analyst Egrag Crypto cautioned that XRP may be due for a retest of the $3.12 level. The analyst referenced the Fibonacci 0.888 level, which currently sits at $3.1279, as a logical support zone if XRP were to retrace from its current price zone. According to his technical chart, XRP is currently consolidating within a descending channel on the 4-hour candlestick timeframe chart since it peaked at $3.65. However, it is still trading above $3.40, which is a bullish sign. “Staying above Fib 1.0 ($3.40) is a super bullish sign,” he noted, “but we still need to keep an eye on the descending channel.” Keeping this in mind, XRP could break below the $3.40 level, and a retest could happen at Fib 0.888 ($3.12). The $3.12 level stands out not just because of Fibonacci symmetry, but also because it coincides with an order block that formed as XRP pushed to new highs. If XRP returns to test this level and holds firm, it may confirm strength in the current rally structure and build the foundation for a continued climb toward the 1.21 Fibonacci extension, which is situated at $4.16. Chart Image From X: Egrag Crypto Bullish Momentum Still Intact Although some investors may see a drop to $3.12 as a setback, Egrag believes the outcome could actually be bullish in the bigger picture. “If we do see a retest here, it could set us up for another launchpad,” he explained. However, skipping the retest entirely would be even more telling as a clear sign that the bulls are stronger than anticipated. A clean hold above $3.40 in the coming days would point to bullish dominance, especially if XRP breaks out of the yellow descending channel featured in Egrag’s chart. On the other hand, a controlled revisit to the $3.12 zone may offer a better entry point for new investors and prepare XRP for its next leg up to the $4.16 price target highlighted in the analysis. At the time of writing, XRP is trading at $3.49. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView

Chainlink is entering a pivotal moment in its market cycle, with bullish sentiment returning after a prolonged period of underperformance. Since late June, LINK has surged over 70%, marking its strongest rally in months and reigniting investor confidence. The price action signals that this could be more than just a relief bounce—it may be the start of a broader recovery trend. Market participants are paying close attention, especially as fresh on-chain data from Santiment reveals a surge in whale accumulation. Addresses holding large amounts of LINK have been steadily increasing their positions, a trend often associated with confidence in further upside. This accumulation, paired with strengthening technicals, suggests that the market may have finally established a local bottom. Chainlink’s price breakout is also occurring within the broader context of an altcoin resurgence, as Ethereum reclaims critical levels and overall sentiment shifts toward risk-on behavior. For Chainlink holders and observers alike, the next few weeks will be crucial. Whale Accumulation, Regulatory Clarity Signal Bullish Path For Chainlink Chainlink appears to be gearing up for a potential breakout as strong fundamentals align with renewed bullish sentiment. According to top crypto analyst Ali Martinez, on-chain data shows that whales have accumulated over 8 million LINK tokens in the past month. This buying spree suggests that large holders are positioning themselves for a significant upside move, reinforcing the view that Chainlink may be entering the early stages of a bullish continuation. Since February, LINK has experienced a deep and often volatile consolidation phase. Despite moments of upward momentum, the token struggled to break above key resistance levels—until now. The latest rally, coupled with visible whale accumulation, indicates that the consolidation could be ending, opening the door for a new leg higher. If momentum holds, Chainlink could begin targeting higher supply zones last tested during the late 2024 rallies. Adding to the bullish outlook, recent developments on the regulatory front could provide long-term tailwinds. The passage of the GENIUS Act and Clarity Act in the US Congress has created a more favorable environment for blockchain projects with real-world utility. Bulls Reclaim $18: Momentum Builds After Breakout Chainlink (LINK) has surged past the $18 mark, closing at $18.45 after gaining 3.48% on the day. The recent breakout comes as LINK extends a strong uptrend that began in late June, with price climbing nearly 70% from its local bottom. On the daily chart, LINK has decisively broken through key moving averages: the 50-day ($14.07), 100-day ($14.42), and 200-day ($16.21), signaling a strong shift in momentum. This breakout is significant, as the $16–$17 range had acted as a key resistance zone for several months. The latest candle shows a clean push above this range with little wick on the top, reflecting bullish conviction. Technically, the move suggests that bulls are in control and the path to higher levels—possibly towards $20–$22—may be open if volume and buying pressure continue. LINK’s ability to reclaim and hold above the 200-day moving average after a prolonged period of sideways consolidation adds further strength to the bullish narrative. While short-term pullbacks may occur, the current structure points to a market that has absorbed prior selling pressure and is now trending with strength. Continuation above $18.50 could set the stage for a broader recovery in the altcoin market. Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView

Dogecoin (DOGE) prices surged by over 17% in the past week, in line with a bullish altcoin performance, pushing the total crypto market cap to $4 trillion. The prominent altcoin is now facing major resistance at the $0.25 price level, the result of which bears significant implications for the current positive momentum. Popular market analyst Ali Martinez has weighed in on this situation, highlighting a chart pattern that favours a massive price breakout in the DOGE market. Double Bottom Formation Tips DOGE For 82% Rally In an X post on July 18, Ali Martinez presented a bullish technical analysis of the DOGE daily chart, hinting that the altcoin holds significant potential for a sustained rally in the short term. Martinez’s post shows that DOGE price movement over the six months has carved a textbook double bottom pattern, i.e., a technical setup that typically signals a positive trend reversal. The double bottom pattern is a classic bullish formation, featuring two roughly equal lows separated by a peak, i.e, the neckline in between. In the chart above, this pattern is noticed with DOGE forming lows near $0.13–$0.15 in April and June, separated by a rally toward $0.25 in May, representing the pattern’s neckline. Notably, the crypto market surge over the last month has pushed DOGE towards $0.24 again, thereby completing the W shape of the double bottom pattern. However, to validate the bullish potential of this chart pattern, market bulls must hold a decisive breakout above $0.25 resistance, which will typically be interpreted as a strong buy signal, projecting further gains ahead. This is a highly possible scenario as the steep recovery from the June lows shows increasing bullish momentum with buyers stepping in with higher volume, pushing price action upward in a nearly uninterrupted fashion. According to Ali Martinez, a successful clearance of the $0.25 neckline paves DOGE’s way for a rally to $0.42, hinting at a potential 82.3% gain on present market prices. On the other hand, another consecutive rejection around $0.25 price region would dent the current bullish momentum and possibly initiate a return to support levels around the $0.13–$0.15 region. Related Reading: Ethereum Road To $10,000: Replay Of May’s Playbook Predicts Another Breakout DOGE Price Overview At the time of writing, DOGE trades at $0.25 following a 7.84% increase in the past 24 hours. Meanwhile, the asset’s daily trading volume is up by 108.5% suggesting suggesting a surge in market participation and growing bullish momentum, as traders continuously position themselves for a prolonged uptrend. With a market cap of $34.95 billion, DOGE retains its position as the ninth-largest cryptocurrency and largest memecoin in the world.

A new technical analysis by market expert Austin Hilton points to the potential for an explosive surge that could drive XRP to insane price levels. These bullish projections come as XRP hits price levels not seen in the past seven years. The analysis also outlines how the cryptocurrency could perform through the end of July and what targets it might hit by year-end. XRP On Track To $5 By End Of July In one of his latest video analyses on X (formerly Twitter), Hilton shared his outlook on where XRP could be heading in the next few weeks. The analyst pointed out that the cryptocurrency’s price trajectory has already accelerated significantly since breaking above the $3.5 level earlier this week. Over the past 24 days, XRP has also posted an impressive 77% gain, further fueling bullish sentiment. Thanks to its strong price performance these past few days, Hilton notes that XRP is now less than 10% away from reclaiming its all-time high of $3.84, set almost eight years ago. He emphasized that the popular altcoin is currently exceeding expectations, with its price surging well ahead of schedule. With bullish momentum showing no signs of slowing down, the analyst predicts that XRP could reach $5 by the end of July. He attributes this potential upswing to strong liquidity flowing across the broader market, combined with rising demand and sustained bullish sentiment as the market enters a new phase of its cycle. Backing his forecast, Hilton mentioned the recent surge in XRP capital inflows. He noted that the cryptocurrency’s market value has surged from around $140 – $150 billion to over $207 billion in just one week. He further credited this influx of capital to growing institutional interest, compounded by Fear Of Missing Out (FOMO), driving fresh entries into the market. Year-End Forecast Sees XRP Gunning For $20 Looking further out, Hilton has revised his end-of-year projection, citing the ongoing strength of XRP’s rally and improving market fundamentals. Initially, when XRP was trading within the $2 range, the analyst had projected a conservative year-end target between $5 and $10, even describing the lower end of that range as extremely modest. However, with the altcoin‘s price now solidly sitting above $3, he sees the potential for a more aggressive push in the months ahead. His updated outlook includes a baseline target of $10, which he now views as the low end of his bullish possibilities. On the higher end, he sees $15 as a realistic stretch target, and a run to $20 as a possible explosive climax before the year ends. Several factors have been suggested as potential catalysts for this optimistic prediction, including XRP’s rising market capitalization, anticipation of a potential XRP ETF, and the long-awaited resolution and settlement of the Ripple-SEC lawsuit. Hilton has suggested all these factors are aligning to place XRP in a prime position for an explosive rally this year. Featured image from Pexels, chart from TradingView

Over the past week, the Bitcoin (BTC) market recorded a new all-time high at $123,091 on July 14. However, the premier cryptocurrency has experienced a slight price retracement since reaching this milestone. Interestingly, this fall in Bitcoin market prices has collided with a widespread gain in the altcoin market, with specific large-cap tokens notching up remarkable gains. 7-Day SMA Bitcoin Whale Exchange Transfers Near 12,000 BTC – Glassnode In an X post of July 18, prominent blockchain analytics firm Glassnode shares a profound on-chain insight on the Bitcoin market, stating that the volume of whale transfers to exchanges is presently on the rise. Notably, this development comes as Bitcoin experiences a moderate price correction after reaching a new ATH earlier last week, as previously stated. Glassnode explains that the 7-day simple moving average (SMA) of BTC transferred from whale wallets to exchanges is approaching 12,000 BTC, one of the highest weekly volumes recorded in 2025. Interestingly, this surge in transfer mirrors levels last seen in early November 2024, a period that preceded a popular crypto bull run. When large holders move their BTC to centralized exchanges, it typically suggests they are preparing to liquidate some or all of their positions, either to take profits or to rotate capital into other opportunities. However, the latter scenario seems likely, especially considering recent trends in the altcoin market. Amidst Bitcoin’s price correction, several altcoins have recorded significant price gains, prompting ideas that the altseason may have begun. For context, data from CoinMarketCap shows that the premier cryptocurrency experienced a mere 0.27% gain over the past week, while altcoins such as Ethereum, XRP, and Solana registered price surges of 19.98%, 25.98%, and 8.86%, respectively. Historically, this development mirrors a characteristic altseason, when other cryptocurrencies generally outperform Bitcoin, leading to a decline in Bitcoin’s market dominance. Altseasons are triggered when investors begin reallocating profits from BTC into higher-beta assets, seeking larger returns due to the lower market caps of these tokens. However, more data from CoinMarketCap shows the altseason index is at 36/100, indicating that while altcoins are beginning to gain momentum, the market has not yet fully transitioned into a confirmed altseason. An index value below 50 suggests that Bitcoin is still outperforming a majority of altcoins over 90 days. Investors should stay alert for a cross above 75 which would suggest a full-fledged altseason to be declared. Bitcoin Price Overview At the time of writing, Bitcoin trades at $118,377 following a 0.49% decline in the past day.

A popular XRP proponent recently projected a clear path for XRP to reach $1,000. Particularly, crypto commentator BarriC laid out a multi-stage price forecast that places the XRP price on a trajectory toward $1,000. The statement, posted on the social media platform X, follows XRP’s recent surge to a new all-time high for the first time since 2018. Expert Predicts Multi-Stage XRP Price Explosion XRP has been on an interesting price run since the beginning of the month, which kicked off when it broke out of its long-term consolidation below $2.2 on July 5. This was followed by a string of inflows alongside the rest of the crypto market as Bitcoin pushed to new price territories above $120,000. However, although Bitcoin peaked at $122,800 on July 14 and has since entered a corrective phase below $120,000, the altcoin has managed to keep up its gains in the days after July 14. This detachment from Bitcoin’s momentum started after the SEC’s approval of ProShares’ XRP ETFs, which has contributed to the crypto asset’s push to a new all-time high of $3.65 in the past 24 hours and its market cap breaking the $200 billion threshold. Interestingly, XRP’s price is now trading in unknown territory, and the next price target for bulls is $4. BarriC’s post begins with a near-term target of $4 for XRP, which many bullish analysts have been watching closely for weeks. From there, BarriC anticipates a rapid expansion into double digits, forecasting a range between $10 and $20. Although the projection did not come with a technical analysis of XRP’s price action, the outlook that truly captures attention is his final projection: a “clear path” that leads XRP beyond the $100 mark and ultimately to a $1,000 valuation. $1,000 XRP: Path Or Pipe Dream? The notion of XRP reaching $1,000 has been discussed in the past but remains a controversial subject. To achieve a price point in the triple digits, its market capitalization would need to exceed $50 trillion, more than double the value of the most valuable public companies in the world combined. Central to BarriC’s prediction of a $1,000 XRP price is based on the belief that its utility in cross-border payments and banking infrastructure will drive its long-term value. A $1,000 XRP becomes realistic only when mass institutional adoption from banks turns transactional demand into structural demand. On the other hand, price targets like $10 and $100 in the coming years are still realistic based on the current fundamentals of the altcoin and the XRP Ledger. The first step is a break above $4, which can only be possible if XRP manages to secure $3 as its new base price going forward. At the time of writing, XRP is trading at $3.44, up by 22% in the past seven days. Featured image from Pexels, chart from TradingView