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Despite a harsh fall in the US Dollar, US Indices are starting the week on a rally, with a seemingly positive sentiment all around. The past week's University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment survey had came in slightly worse than expected but showing better outlooks from firms in terms of expected impact and inflation from tariffs, coupling with a more than decent earnings season and renewed Dovish comments from Waller. The ongoing bull momentum is countering the profit-taking seen on Friday. Both the Nasdaq and S&P 500 are making all-time highs again while the Dow is still within its range, therefore let's take a look if the roof-breaking momentum in Tech can ripple through the more-industrial focused Dow to bring it back to its highs. Read More: The US Dollar falls off to start the week 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.

Rare earth magnets are vital for electric vehicles (EVs), wind turbines, and advanced technologies—and demand is rising fast. Currently, EVs and wind account for just 17% of global magnet use. But by 2030, that share could jump to 42% to stay on track for Net Zero by 2050. EVs alone are expected to drive 22% of this demand, overtaking wind. This infographic by MINING.COM and The Northern Miner highlights the key rare earth metals for magnets—neodymium, praseodymium, dysprosium, and terbium—and the growing need to secure their supply. Watch: In this 18-minute presentation at the CentralMinEX conference in Newfoundland, TNM Group President Anthony Vaccaro examines how the world is fracturing into competing spheres of control. (By Anthony Vaccaro; Files from: Ali Ravaghi; Creative: James Alafriz)

Bitcoin continues to trade within a tight range, consolidating above the $115,000 level and just below the key psychological barrier at $120,000. While the price structure remains bullish, market analysts are increasingly divided. Some expect Bitcoin to break higher toward uncharted territory, while others warn of an incoming correction, citing historical patterns and profit-taking behaviors. Adding weight to the cautionary outlook, new data from CryptoQuant reveals a significant spike in whale activity. The Whale to Exchange Flow monthly average has surged by nearly $17 billion in just four days. This kind of jump historically coincides with either profit realization or increased volatility, as large holders adjust their positions. Although bulls are still in control of the trend, this level of whale inflow to exchanges may introduce short-term selling pressure, especially as Bitcoin hovers near its all-time high. The coming days could prove pivotal, as market participants assess whether this activity marks the beginning of a larger distribution phase or simply a healthy rotation within a bullish uptrend. Whale Inflows Surge, But Daily Trend Suggests Potential Easing Top analyst Darkfost has drawn attention to a critical development in Bitcoin’s market structure. According to his analysis, during the last two major market tops, exchange inflows from large holders surpassed $75 billion—an event that marked the beginning of a sharp correction or an extended consolidation phase. These inflows are a key signal, often indicating that whales are beginning to distribute their holdings after a strong rally. Currently, the data suggests a similar pattern could be unfolding. Between July 14 and July 18, the Whale to Exchange Flow monthly average surged from $28 billion to $45 billion, marking a $17 billion increase in just four days. While the recent 80,000 BTC transfer—linked to the Satoshi-era whale—likely played a role in this jump, it also reflects a broader trend: whales may be capitalizing on the recent all-time high to lock in profits. However, there’s an important nuance. Darkfost notes that while the monthly average has spiked, daily inflow data shows a noticeable decline. This suggests that the selling pressure from whales may be subsiding—at least temporarily. If the trend continues, it could provide the market with room to stabilize and potentially prepare for another leg up. Bitcoin Consolidates Below Resistance Amid Bullish Structure Bitcoin continues to trade within a narrow consolidation range between $115,724 and $122,077, as shown on the 4-hour chart. Despite recent pauses in upward momentum, the broader structure remains bullish. The alignment of the 50, 100, and 200 simple moving averages (SMAs) confirms a healthy uptrend, with all three moving averages sloping upward and supporting the price action from below. The $122K level has proven to be a formidable resistance, rejecting multiple attempts to break higher. Meanwhile, the $115,724 support has remained intact, forming a clear short-term range. Volume has decreased over the last few sessions, which suggests indecision or a lack of conviction from bulls and bears alike. This kind of consolidation often precedes a breakout, especially when aligned with strong trend structure. A decisive move above $122,077 with strong volume would likely confirm the next bullish leg, possibly targeting the $130K zone. Conversely, if bears gain ground and break below the $115,724 support, BTC could test the 100 SMA near $114,800 or even revisit deeper support zones. Until then, traders should closely monitor the volume profile and structure around these levels to anticipate the next breakout or breakdown. Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView

The US Dollar has started to show some signs of relative weakness after an almost flawless beginning to July. Between a rebirth in Tariff talks, extended until the 1st of August and some general volatility in global Geopolitics, there has been some sell-side covering for the Greenback. The rally has (at least for now) concluded through last week's bout of Middle East tensions (with intense Syrian local conflicts), encouraging PPI Data and FED's Waller starting the Blackout Period from the US Central Bank with some repeating of his dovish comments. For those who haven't seen the headlines, Japan's Prime Minister and his electorate have lost the majority which has created some movement in JGBs (Japanese Governement Bonds) and led to a strengthening of the Yen (with Japan markets off today) – Another contributor of a weaker dollar to start the week – USDJPY is down close to 1% on the session. Markets were also concerned by talks around Jerome Powell, whose term finishes in May 2026, getting fired from his FED Chair role – US Treasury's Scott Bessent has denied such outcomes, however markets had still sold off some treasuries which trickled to the Dollar on the last weekly close – Any possibility has to get priced in! Let's take a look at what technicals indicate to spot potential trends for this starting week. Read More: Japan Election Results Add to Yen Uncertainty, Earnings Season Continues and FTSE 100 Hovers at 9000 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 percentage of Bitcoin’s long-term holders’ supply has reached a 15-year high, providing a bullish outlook for the flagship crypto. Asset manager Ark Invest highlighted this development in a recent report and explained what this could mean for BTC going forward. Bitcoin Long-Term Holders Supply Hit 74% According to the Ark Invest report, the long-term holders’ supply has reached 74% of Bitcoin’s total supply, marking a 15-year high for this metric. The asset manager noted that this trend indicates growing market conviction in BTC’s role as a store of value or “digital gold.” These long-term holders refer to addresses that have held for 155 days or longer. This development comes at a time when Bitcoin is witnessing massive demand from institutional investors through the ETFs and treasury companies. These investors are considered better ‘diamond-hands’ than retail investors, which means that this metric could keep rising, with long-term holders gaining more control of BTC’s total supply. This institutional buying has also driven the Bitcoin price to several all-time highs (ATHs) this year, with BTC reaching as high as $123,000 last week. The flagship crypto appears to still be in price discovery, as ETFs led by BlackRock and treasury companies, led by Saylor’s Strategy, continue to accumulate at an unprecedented pace. Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest is ultra bullish on the Bitcoin price, predicting that it could reach $1.5 million by 2030. They expect BTC to reach this target due to the rising institutional investment and global recognition of Bitcoin’s ability to serve as a store of value. In a CNBC interview, Cathie Wood also doubled down on this prediction. She explained that they expect BTC to take a significant share from gold or grow the store of value market. Wood added that institutions are still just testing the waters despite the massive accumulation so far. As such, she still expects a rise in adoption for these companies. Meanwhile, only about 1 million unmined Bitcoins are remaining. Other Bullish Metrics For BTC The Ark Invest report also revealed that global liquidity per bitcoin reached a 12-year high. This metric reached this high with $5.7 million in global M2 supply per BTC in circulation. The asset manager remarked that this ratio could continue to rise given Bitcoin’s diminishing future supply growth and the continued expansion of global liquidity. Meanwhile, in June, Bitcoin managed to hold above the support between $96,000 and $99,000 and is now well above these levels. $98,888, $96,278, and $71,393 are BTC’s short-term holder cost basis, 200-day moving average, and on-chain mean, respectively, which is why this development is bullish for the flagship crypto. At the time of writing, the Bitcoin price is trading at around $19,100, up in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap.

South Africa’s Sibanye-Stillwater (JSE: SSW) (NYSE: SBSW) will acquire Metallix Refining, a US-based precious metals recycler with two processing and recycling plants in North Carolina, for $82 million. Metallix recovers gold, silver and platinum group metals (PGMs) primarily from industrial waste. Last year, it produced 21,000 ounces of gold, 874,000 ounces of silver, 48,000 ounces of palladium, 48,000ounces of platinum, 4,000 ounces of rhodium, 3,000 ounces of iridium, and 263,000 pounds of copper. The company services a global customer base from additional facilities in the United Kingdom and South Korea. Shares in Sibanye-Stillwater jumped on the news. They were trading more than 5% higher in New York to $9.57 mid-morning. That leaves the company’s market capitalization at $6.8 billion. Sibanye-Stillwater says the acquisition will enhance its US operations in Montana and Pennsylvania by adding proprietary technology, processing capacity, and technical expertise. “We are excited to be adding Metallix to our existing recycling footprint – the scale, technology and know-how adds positively to our existing recycling operations and advances our urban mining strategy,” Sibanye-Stillwater Chief Executive Officer, Neal Froneman, said detailing the transaction. Froneman noted the deal is expected to unlock “significant value” through synergies with Sibanye’s current operations. The move follows Sibanye’s 2023 acquisition of the Reldan Group, which marked its first major expansion into the recycling sector. The acquisition of Metallix is expected to close in the September quarter.

CoinDCX, a leading Indian crypto exchange, suffered a $44.2M hack on July 19, targeting an internal wallet. Customer funds remain safe, as the breach did not affect reserves. Crypto exchanges combine three core components of trading: settlement, execution, and custody. In traditional finance, these functions are segregated, making exchanges like the NYSE and NASDAQ resilient to failures that could result in massive losses. However, in the crypto industry, the landscape is entirely different. Tokens for which exchanges provide liquidity are decentralized, and exchanges are responsible for securely storing user assets to protect them from hackers. Over time, hackers have become increasingly sophisticated, executing some of the largest heists, resulting in billions of dollars in losses, impacting even some of the top Solana meme coins. This year, Bybit lost over $4 billion but quickly recovered without pausing operations. DISCOVER: 20+ Next Crypto to Explode in 2025 CoinDCX Hacked for $44 Million On July 19, CoinDCX, one of India’s largest crypto exchanges, lost over $44 million in USDC and USDC from an internal operational wallet. Crucially, this wallet was separate from the exchange’s reserves, ensuring that user funds, often verified through proof-of-reserves, were unaffected. The breach, first detected by ZachXBT and Cyvers Alerts on X, revealed unauthorized transfers from the exchange, raising concerns about the vulnerabilities of centralized exchanges. Analysts noted that the breach targeted an internal wallet used for liquidity provision on a partner exchange. As mentioned, this wallet was separate from CoinDCX’s published proof-of-reserves. The attacker initiated the exploit using 1 ETH, sending funds to Tornado Cash, a crypto mixer. https://twitter.com/CyversAlerts/status/1946625586597888163 Subsequently, the hacker executed multiple transactions to obscure the original transfer, converting stolen funds to ETH ▲2.03% and SOL ▲5.58% before bridging them across different blockchains. By dispersing funds across multiple intermediary wallets, the hacker aimed to complicate tracing efforts. EthereumPriceMarket CapETH$460.30B24h7d30d1yAll time DISCOVER: Next 1000X Crypto: 10+ Crypto Tokens That Can Hit 1000x in 2025 Intervention: User Funds Unaffected CoinDCX did not immediately detect the breach. According to ZachXBT, stolen funds were moved 17 hours before the exchange disclosed the hack. This delayed response has drawn sharp criticism from the community, with some questioning the exchange’s transparency and preparedness. https://twitter.com/zachxbt/status/1946626657218863302 In response, Sumit Gupta, the CEO, emphasized that no customer funds were lost, as funds remained segregated. The platform announced it would absorb the loss from its corporate treasury reserves, ensuring no financial impact on its user base. https://twitter.com/smtgpt/status/1946867532327240088 Furthermore, CoinDCX temporarily suspended crypto services, including fiat withdrawals, though some core trading operations remained unaffected. The exchange is collaborating with partner exchanges and external cybersecurity firms to investigate the incident and recover stolen assets. The attacker’s wallet addresses have been made public, and on-chain sleuths have been asked to assist in tracking the stolen funds. To enhance its security, CoinDCX launched a recovery bug bounty program. Those who participate and help the exchange recover funds will receive up to 25% of what they recovered. https://twitter.com/smtgpt/status/1947215040899158359 Last year, WazirX, another Indian exchange, was hacked, losing $235 million due to an exploit in its multisig wallet. The stolen amount was nearly 50% of its total reserves, and included losses of some of the best cryptos to buy. Similar to the CoinDCX hack, the attacker, linked to the Lazarus Group, used Tornado Cash to obfuscate transfers. DISCOVER: Next 1000x Crypto – 12 Coins That Could 1000x in 2025 CoinDCX $44.2M Crypto Hack: Customer Funds Safe CoinDCX hacked for $44 million Customer funds not affected Tornado Cash crypto mixer used CoinDCX to absorb loss and recoup stolen funds from its treasury The post CoinDCX Suffers $44.2M Security Breach; Customer Funds Confirmed Safe appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

DIA crypto up 160% in 3 days. Rising crypto and Ethereum prices, mainnet staking, and the oracle grants program are driving demand. The past three days have been eventful. First, Donald Trump signed the GENIUS Act into law in the United States. Second, BlackRock applied with the SEC to allow staking of its spot Ethereum ETFs. Stablecoins are a key part of crypto, particularly Ethereum. On the other hand, staking for spot Ethereum ETF issuers would open new avenues for institutions to generate substantial profits. These developments are massive for protocols anchoring Ethereum, facilitating trade, and enabling smart contracts to perform even better. While Chainlink is widely known, there is an alternative: DIA, an on-chain oracle provider that allows smart contracts to execute with up-to-date, tamper-proof external data. DISCOVER: 20+ Next Crypto to Explode in 2025 DIA Crypto Spikes 160% in 3 Days Over the weekend, DIA crypto was among the top performers, rising with the crypto and Ethereum tide to post a massive 160% gain in three days. The surge was impressive, outperforming some of the top Solana meme coins. Not only did DIA break above key resistance levels, but the upward movement was accompanied by massive trading volumes, indicating strong interest from traders and investors. From the daily chart, the uptrend remains. With DIA crypto trading above key resistance levels and, specifically, Q2 2025 highs, the path of least resistance is upward. Traders are optimistic, with some on X projecting DIA to soar 10X in a move that would easily surpass December 2024 highs, placing DIA among the best cryptos to buy in 2025. DIAPriceDIA24h7d30d1yAll time While DIA could be rising because the entire industry is rallying, with Ethereum reviving demand and lifting ERC-20 tokens, DIA developers have been actively working. Since launching in 2018, it has been a rollercoaster for DIA as a project, and token holders have endured periods of high volatility. What’s special about DIA is that it sources first-party data directly from 90 markets, supporting price feeds for more than 3,000 tokens. Additionally, its layer-2 network, Lasternet, ensures that trustless and verifiable data is delivered to over 20 platforms, including Avalanche and Polkadot. DISCOVER: Next 1000X Crypto: 10+ Crypto Tokens That Can Hit 1000x in 2025 Why is DIA Rallying? In its mission to be the go-to hub for financial data powering DeFi protocols across multiple chains, DIA has been building and incentivizing users and token holders. In late June, it rolled out its mainnet staking program, releasing 2 million DIA to secure the Lasernet layer-2 on Ethereum. (Source: DIA on X) Staking rewards are tied to Oracle usage, creating a virtuous cycle since the same rewards cover Oracle fees for developers. According to Zygis Marazas, Head of Product at DIA, staking on layer-2 isn’t just about yield but also about “utility and alignment.” Since the program’s release, DIA crypto rose 25%, building a solid base for the surge over the weekend. DIA also launched an Oracle Grants Program alongside staking. The goal is to offer developers free access to its Lumina oracle stack for up to 12 months across 15 blockchains, including Arbitrum and Avalanche. Notably, the pilot on Arbitrum is backed by a 30,000 ARB grant. The program has been positively received, with a user on X calling it a “game-changer” that could spark development on supported chains with DIA powering data sources. They also joined forces with Mafia AI, a platform by Chedda Finance, which will see DIA oracles power the protocol’s AI-driven DeFi products. DISCOVER: 13 Best Crypto Presales to Invest in July 2025 – Top Token Presales DIA crypto Up 160% in 3 Days: What's Going On? DIA crypto up 160% in 3 days Rising crypto prices driving demand Developers release DIA staking on the mainnet DIA launches the Oracle Grants Program The post DIA Crypto Pumps 160% in 3 Days: Here’s Everything You Need To Know About This Altcoin appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

Bitcoin is holding its ground, hovering comfortably near the $118,500 mark. But hold onto your hats, because Ethereum is absolutely flying. ETH briefly rocketed past $3,800 fueled by institutional move, before a slight dip to $3,760. ETH could be targeting $4,000 before the weekend. And then there’s XRP’s comeback with its brand new all-time high. Riding the wave of positive US crypto legislation news, XRP is at 2+% gain, alongside BNB and Solana. XRP could be eyeing the $6 to $10 range. Its a full-blown altcoin frenzy. 2 hours ago Could ETH Reach $15,000 by Year-End 2025? By Akriti Seth Today Ethereum reached an intraday high of $3812 – highest since December 2024. ETH price movements reflect a strong bullish momentum, with the altcoin breaking through key resistance levels. Even the $3,800 level represents a significant psychological barrier. Analysts believe that crypto silver a.k.a Ethereum could reach $4,000 before July end and $15,000 before year end. Tom Lee from Fundstrat Global Advisors said that ETH is “Wall Street’s preferred choice” for blockchain infrastructure. “Layer-1 platforms like Ethereum, because they power entire ecosystems, often warrant higher valuation multiples, similar to how software firms command richer pricing than consumer businesses,” Lee said. The post Crypto News Today: Latest Updates for 21 July 2025 – Bitcoin at $118.5k, Altcoins on the Move as ETH Targets 4k, XRP Targets $6-$10 appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

In 2025, many first‑time crypto buyers could be hunting for an affordable entry point. Bitcoin is near $120,000 and Ethereum trades above $3,500. At around $3.60, XRP looks easier on the wallet yet still sits third in market cap. That sweet spot of price and reputation has caught the eye of retail investors. Retail Investors Priced Out According to EasyA co‑founder Dom Kwok, the high cost of Bitcoin and Ethereum is pushing newcomers toward cheaper tokens. He says that when a single Bitcoin hits six figures, it feels out of reach. XRP, by comparison, offers big‑league standing without the sticker shock. That mix of affordability and credibility is drawing a wave of small buyers. Based on reports from past crypto cycles, tokens with low unit prices tend to grab attention. It can be remembered that Shiba Inu used to trade at roughly $0.00000000001. Buyers could scoop up billions for just a few dollars. Dogecoin rode a similar hype wave. XRP stands apart because it actually moves money across borders quickly and cheaply. That real‑world use adds a layer of trust missing in many meme coins. Mixed Signals From Legal Battle According to updates on Ripple’s US lawsuit, the final court ruling could swing sentiment dramatically. A win for Ripple might cement XRP’s appeal and keep retail flows strong. A loss could spook buyers and send prices tumbling. Retail investors are quick to react when legal clouds clear one way or the other. Holder Base Dominated By Small Players Based on the XRP Rich List, nearly 6.7 million wallets hold the token today. Of those, about 5.7 million belong to retail investors—accounts with under 1,000 XRP. Within that group, close to 3 million wallets have between 0 and 20 tokens, while 2.52 million wallets carry between 20 and 500. This broad distribution shows that everyday buyers have already jumped in, rather than just big institutions. According to several market watchers, excitement in the XRP community is palpable. Analysts predicted more XRP millionaires than Bitcoin millionaires. Many holders believe the token is still in its early days despite its 2012 debut. Critics warn that runaway optimism can reverse fast if the broader market cools down. Looking Ahead On Market Mood Based on current trends, XRP’s low price and high rank could keep retail interest alive—at least until something new steals the spotlight. If Bitcoin dips under $100,000 or a fresh token captures headlines, retail flows may shift again. For now, though, XRP’s $3.55 price tag and large‑cap status have made it the token to watch for many first‑timers seeking their first crypto win. Featured image from Judicature – Duke University, chart from TradingView

Australia-based AVZ Minerals said on Monday a new agreement between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and US-backed KoBold Metals violates an international arbitration order tied to the disputed Manono lithium and tin project. Kinshasa announced last week a preliminary deal with KoBold, an AI-driven exploration firm backed by billionaire investors including Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos, to jointly develop the southern portion of the Manono deposit. The site is one of the world’s largest untapped lithium sources. AVZ, which holds a majority stake in Dathcom Mining —the company originally granted the license to develop Manon— has been locked in a legal battle with the Congolese government since 2023. That year, Congo’s mines ministry revoked AVZ’s permit, citing a lack of progress, and reassigned the rights to a subsidiary of China’s Zijin Mining. The move prompted AVZ to file claims with the International Court of Arbitration and the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID). In January 2024, ICSID issued interim orders requiring Congo to recognize Dathcom Mining as the rightful license holder and to protect AVZ’s rights throughout the arbitration process. In May this year, KoBold inked a deal with the DRC to buy AVZ Mineral’s stake in Manono, which included a $1 billion framework to develop the project and compensate AVZ Minerals for relinquishing its claims. AVZ argues the new KoBold agreement violates ICSID orders, undermining international legal proceedings and raising concerns about Congo’s respect for arbitration rulings. US push into Congo The Manono partnership comes as the US steps up efforts to counter China’s dominance in global mineral supply chains. Congo, already the world’s largest cobalt producer and second-largest source of copper, also holds major reserves of lithium and tantalum—making it a strategic focus for American interests. Washington has signalled a growing commitment to Congolese mining. A US-linked group, including a firm run by former special forces members, is now the leading candidate to acquire Chemaf Resources, a major copper and cobalt producer in the DRC. KoBold’s Congo deal marks the company’s second major push into Africa. The California-based startup, which uses artificial intelligence to locate critical minerals, recently led the largest copper discovery in the country in nearly 100 years. It already operates about 60 projects globally.

Overview: The US dollar begins the new week with a softer bias, but it still needs to run the North American gauntlet, which has tended to be more constructive than other centers recently. As seemed likely, less than a year after losing its majority in the lower, the LDP and Komeito coalition lost its majority in the upper chamber yesterday. Japanese domestic markets were closed for a national holiday, but the yen strengthened om the news, even before the US 10-year yield extended its pullback for the fourth consecutive session. The greenback is mostly softer against the G10 currencies and most emerging market currencies today. Except for Taiwan and Australia, most large equity markets rose in the Asia Pacific region. Europe's Stoxx 600 is little changed and US index futures are slightly firmer. Benchmark 10-year yields are softer. In Europe, yields are mostly 3-5 bp lower and the 10-year Treasury yield is off a little more than three basis points to about 4.38% to slip below last week's low. Gold is trading firmly but must resurface last week's high a little above $3377 to lift the tone. August WTI reversed lower after reaching after setting the week's high before the weekend almost $69. Follow-through selling today has seen it slip slightly through $66.90. The 200-day moving average is near $66.70. USD: From the July 1 low through last Thursday's high, the Dollar Index appreciated by almost 2.7%. Although DXY was softer ahead of the weekend, it settled near session highs, as once again North American participants seemed to have a more constructive attitude toward the dollar than other centers. The Dollar Index is but softer within last Friday's range. A move above 99.00 could signal a test on the June 23 high closer to 99.40. Last Wednesday's low near 97.70 is important. A break of it will strengthen ideas that the upside correction is over. This is a relatively quiet week for US data, and Fed officials will be quiet ahead of the FOMC meeting at the end of the month. The notable exception is Fed Chair Powell's welcoming remarks at a regulatory conference tomorrow. On tap today is the index of leading economic indicators, which does not typically elicit much of a market response. EURO: The ECB meeting on Thursday is the highlight of the week, but the risk of a surprise rate cut seems slim to none. The euro's downside correction this month is the fifth this year that lasted a week or more. It has lasted about two-and-a-half weeks in duration so far and the magnitude of the pullback (~2.3%) is less than the average correction (~3.2%). An average pullback would take it to around $1.1450, which is where the (50%) retracement of the rally since mid-May is found, while the (38.2%) retracement is near $1.1535. That said, we remain more inclined to suspect that the euro's correction is over or nearly so and a move above $1.1720-25 boosting our confidence. A move above last Friday's high (~$1.1670) would be constructive. The session high has been recorded in the European morning slightly above $1.1650. Options for 1.8 bln euros at $1.1640 expire today. CNY: Last Wednesday's range remains important for the dollar against the offshore yuan (~CNH7.1685-CNH7.1920). Beijing wants a broadly stable dollar-yuan exchange rate. So, while the dollar declines, the yuan tends to decline against most other currencies, but when the dollar is trading higher, like it has this month, the yuan tends to appreciate against its other trading partners. That is very much the case. The yuan has risen against all the G10 currencies here in July, and most emerging market currencies. The PBOC has been bringing down the dollar's fix. The low fix last week was the lowest since early November 2024. Today's reference rate was set at CNY7.1522 (CNY7.1498 before the weekend. It is the fifth increase in the last six sessions. Unsurprisingly, Chinese banks left their loan prime rates steady at 3.0% and 3.5% for one- and five-year tenors, respectively. Given the low rate of inflation, real interest rates seem high, but Chinese officials seem in no hurry to cut rates. While the conventional narrative attributes the low inflation to weak consumption, we argue it is more a function of over-investment. In recent weeks, Beijing has expressed concern about the excess capacity, and this may be echoed by the politburo meeting expected to take place in the last week of the month. We also have highlighted that Chinese companies have access to patient capital (state-owned banks), which affords them the opportunity to compete for market share. In contrast, companies in the US rely more on impatient markets that want to see earnings growth on a quarterly basis, spurring competition for profits rather than market share. JPY: The release of government stockpiles of rice drove the price to a five-month low, but it did not prove sufficient for the LDP and its junior coalition partner, Komeito to retain its majority in the upper house. The coalition fell three seats shy. The last three LDP prime ministers that lost an upper house majority left office within two months of the loss. Some think that the agriculture minister and son of the former prime minister, Koizumi, has gotten high marks for the pullback in rice prices and is a potential successor to the beleaguered Prime Minister Ishiba. The dollar continues to trade within last Wednesday's trading range (~JPY146.90-JPY149.20). It is heavier today, and in a roughly JPY147.70-JPY148.65 range. The robust, even if not stable, 30-day correlation between changes in the exchange rate and changes in the 10-year US Treasury yield suggests it may offer directional clues. The six-week-old cap around 4.50% on the US 10-year yield held last week. It is off three basis points today to around 4.37%. Last week's US TIC data show private sector foreign demand for Treasury bonds was strong. They bought almost $120 bln of Treasuries in May after having bought a cumulative $172 bln in the previous four months. GBP: Despite a string of disappointing UK data, sterling looked like it formed a base last week around $1.3365-75. It recovered a cent before the weekend but was turned back in North America. It has largely held above $1.3400 today and reached $1.3465 in early European activity. A move above the $1.3475-85 area would help lift the technical tone. Options for almost GBP700 mln at $1.3475 expire today. CAD: The greenback set the high for the month last Thursday near CAD1.3775. It had started the session around CAD1.3680. That range is important. The high was in front of more formidable resistance near CAD1.3800, and the low was the upper end of a band of support extends to CAD1.3650. It is trading in an exceptionally narrow range today, ~CAD1.3710-CAD1.3735. Options for about $715 mln struck at CAD1.3745 expire today. The Bank of Canada's business surveys will be released today. They typically are not impactful. The swaps market expected the central bank to remain on hold here in Q3 and has slightly less than a 50% chance of a cut in October is discounted. AUD: The Australian dollar recovered from around $0.6455 on Thursday to slightly above $0.6540 ahead of the weekend. In one fell swoop, it retraced (61.8%) of the decline from the July 11 high for the year (~$0.6595). But it was not able to sustain the upside momentum and returned to almost $0.6500 in the North American afternoon. It is trading quietly today, between $0.6500 and $0.6525. There are A$820 mln options at $0.6500 that expire today. A close below the $0.6480 area would sour the near-term technical tone. The minutes from the recent Reserve Bank of Australia meeting will be released early tomorrow and are expected to underscore the message from Governor Bullock that the surprise decision to stand pat turned on the timing not the direction of travel. After last week's disappointing employment report and a jump in the unemployment rate, the futures market is even more confident of a rate cut at next month's meeting. The current cash rate target is 3.85% and the futures market implies a year-end rate of a little less than 3.20%. That suggests in the next four meetings, the futures market is discounting two cuts fully and around a 60% chance of a third. Lastly, we note that a softer Q2 inflation report helped encourage speculation that the Reserve Bank of New Zealand will cut rates when it meets next month. The implied odds in the swap market rose to about 85% today from about 68% before the weekend. MXN: The US dollar spent the last three sessions coiling with last Tuesday's range of roughly MXN18.65 to MXN18.8850. It continues to coil today in about a MXN18.6940-MXN18.7475 range. Daily momentum indicators are constructive. As a proxy for the near-term trend, the five- and 20-day moving average is useful. The dollar's five-day moving average has been below the 20-day moving average since mid-April. They may cross today or tomorrow. Given carry, if one is already a long peso, one is still being paid to be long. If one is looking to buy pesos, be patient but opportunistic. The upside risk may extend toward MXN19.00. The mid-July CPI, due Thursday is the data highlight, and the headline right may have softened for the third consecutive time. Disclaimer

NFT collections, including CryptoPunks, Bored Apes, Moonbirds, and Pudgy Penguins, are experiencing a sudden surge in demand, with the floor prices of some collections increasing by double digits overnight. This spike in interest aligns with the rising prices of Ethereum and Solana, the blockchain networks behind most major NFT collections. Ethereum reached a peak of $3,800 on Monday, its highest point in 2025, while SOL climbed to $190, its strongest level in five months. (SOURCE) The total NFT market cap is now sitting at over $6.7 billion, nearly doubling from $3.2 billion less than a month ago. With the growing demand for NFTs, this provides another signal that investors are cycling out of Bitcoin and back into more speculative plays. Other signs include a near 7% decline in Bitcoin’s market dominance to around 60.8% over the past month, according to TradingView data. 24-hour trading volume across the NFT sector has spiked to $45.8 million, while just a month ago, NFTs were barely scraping $10 million in daily volume —a huge signal of trader interest returning to digital art. This rise across the NFT sector is partly due to the increase in the prices of Solana and Ethereum, the two networks responsible for the majority of the NFT market. Also contributing to the resurgence is the success of PENGU, the native token behind Pudgy Penguins. It has increased by 300% in just 30 days and is now around 850% higher than its yearly low of $0.0037 from April of this year. Its rise has generated a lot of chatter and attention in the NFT market as a byproduct of PENGU being part of a wider NFT ecosystem. PENGU’s success has created fresh demand for the Pudgy Penguin and Lil Pudgy NFT collections, with their floors sitting at 16.75 ETH ($63,000) and 1.8 ETH ($6,750), respectively. However, all talk right now is back on CryptoPunks, the original NFT collection that has seen a nearly 20% increase in the past 30 days, with huge buys returning to the most talked-about digital art collection of 2021. DISCOVER: The 12+ Hottest Crypto Presales to Buy Right Now CryptoPunks Are Back: One Whale Just Went On An $8M Shopping Spree Beyond the most high-profile NFTs such as CryptoPunks, most top collections also saw a boost. Bored Ape Yacht Club has risen nearly 23% in 24 hours, to over $50,900. It has seen $3.8 million in trading volume over the past day. Azuki, another prominent NFT collection from 2021, has spiked 26% in the last day. Its floor price has spiked to 2.43 ETH ($9,100), after it had fallen under 2 ETH earlier this year. Milady Maker, a popular profile picture (PFP) NFT collection that is popular across social media, has surged a modest 10% overnight, spiking in volume at the same time. Milady has quietly led much of the recent rally, with floor prices up around 30% to $9,800 so far in July. Investor and former banker Tyler Warner, who goes by the handle TylerD on X, believes that many people are underestimating the enthusiasm for NFTs among the 2021 class. Jason Yanowitz, co-founder of Blockworks, also noted that NFTs are moving as if there are NFT treasury vehicles on the horizon. Meanwhile, digital artist Mike Winkelmann, known as Beeple, who famously sold the NFT “Everydays: The First 5000 Days” for $69 million in 2021, marked the price surge with a new artwork that he appears to have titled “Big Sweep.” EXPLORE: 10 Best AI Crypto Coins to Invest in 2025 Join The 99Bitcoins News Discord Here For The Latest Market Updates The post Are NFTs Back? One Whale Just Swept 45 CryptoPunks For $8 Million appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

Dogecoin begins the new trading week in an unusually precarious spot on its higher‑time‑frame chart: technically triumphant, yet visibly stretched. A cluster of weekly studies shared by pseudonymous market technician Cantonese Cat shows the meme‑coin pressing into resistance after an abrupt two‑week rally that added roughly 80 percent from the June lows. The analyst cautions that the move, though structurally bullish, may require a brief pullback to consolidate before further gains. Dogecoin Overextended? On the logarithmic Fibonacci retracement drawn across the 2024–25 range, last week’s candle managed to close marginally above the 0.618 level at $0.262 — a zone that has capped every breakout attempt since January. The close was technically significant: in classical market geometry, recapturing the 61.8 percent retrace often signals a transition from recovery to trend expansion. “It broke above the 0.618 log fib which can use a bullish back‑test,” Cantonese Cat observed, adding that a return to that same area “would flush back down to back‑test” the double‑bottom that formed around $0.15 earlier in the quarter. The Bollinger‑Band panel underscores the risk of near‑term mean‑reversion. Dogecoin’s weekly close at $0.267 is the first in eleven months to settle outside the upper band, which currently sits near $0.262. Such closes are rare on a high‑time‑frame chart and are typically followed by at least one candle that re‑enters the bands. “It’s above the Bollinger band,” the analyst notes. Historically, Dogecoin has struggled to maintain altitude when that spread becomes extreme, often retreating to the middle band — now near $0.19 — or, in stronger cycles, to the upper band itself on the subsequent week. The Ichimoku snapshot tells a similar story of progress meeting inertia. Price has vaulted both the conversion line (Tenkan‑sen) and the baseline (Kijun‑sen), confirming bullish momentum on those metrics, but remains pinned beneath the underside of the weekly cloud. The Senkō Span B that defines that lower cloud boundary sits around $0.28–$0.29, almost exactly where Dogecoin stalled on the final trading day of last week. Cantonese Cat labels that area “Ichimoku cloud resistance” and warns that until a decisive close pierces the cloud, the level should be treated as supply. A brief dip, therefore, would allow the Kijun‑sen (roughly $0.23) and the 0.618 Fibonacci level to compress into a confluence that could provide the next higher low. Supporting that idea is the supply‑demand band highlighted in grey on the fourth chart. It spans approximately $0.24 to $0.25 and corresponds to the base of February’s breakdown range. In chart‑pattern terms, the area acts as the neckline of the double‑bottom Cantonese Cat references. A retracement into that former resistance‑turned‑support could satisfy both the Fibonacci back‑test requirement and the Bollinger re‑entry, while leaving the broader reversal structure intact. The analyst sketches exactly that path on the chart: a pullback into the grey zone, followed by a renewed advance toward the mid‑$0.30s. Importantly, none of these observations undermine the longer‑term shift in market structure. The double‑bottom around $0.15 resolved higher in July with a weekly candle that engulfed eleven weeks of prior supply, signalling a change of control from sellers to buyers. The most recent candles, though smaller, have held every gain from that breakout. As the analyst summarizes: “Overall, these are very bullish developments, even if it dips down early this week to reset some technicals.” At press time, DOGE traded at $0.277.

XRP just blew past its 2018 high, hitting $3.70 as daily transaction volume on the XRP Ledger surged 50% to $1.4 billion. This is a full ecosystem breakout. Activity across the XRPL is accelerating at a record pace, drawing fresh attention from both institutions and retail traders. Can XRP break $10 this year? Here’s our prediction below: “We’re witnessing an unprecedented spike in XRPL activity, marking renewed confidence from both the developer ecosystem and institutional players.” – David Schwartz, CTO at Ripple (XRPUSDT) DISCOVER: 9+ Best High-Risk, High-Reward Crypto to Buy in July 2025 Donald Trump: XRP All-Time High Soon? Open interest in XRP derivatives is climbing alongside spot activity. We’ve got a textbook golden cross on the chart: the 20-day SMA has just crossed above the 200-day SMA, signaling bullish momentum. That’s already attracting short-term attention and could signal a broader trend reversal if volume follows through. With the MACD and signal line now both above zero, XRP has locked in a bullish crossover that strengthens the case for continued upside. On the policy front, the token’s perceived acceptability in Washington could give it the kind of regulatory breathing room other projects lack. Most importantly, we’re seeing what looks like a cup and handle pattern forming. If XRP can break above the $3.52 level with strong volume, that would likely confirm the breakout. Key support levels to watch: $3.44: Local support near Bollinger Band midline $3.35: Handle bottom and psychological level $3.28: 200-day SMA, strong longer-term base DISCOVER: Next 1000X Crypto: 10+ Crypto Tokens That Can Hit 1000x in 2025 New XRP All-Time High Coming Soon? XRP is currently hovering around $3.54, just shy of its $3.66 all-time high. If it maintains support above $3.38, a retest—and potential break—of those highs is likely. Meanwhile, XRP dominance (XRP.D) is approaching 5.75%, a key resistance level untouched in over 2,200 days. If this level is cleared, XRP could be poised for explosive price action toward the $7–$10 range, according to multiple 99Bitcoins analysts. Final Thoughts: XRP May Lead the Next Altcoin Leg XRP is flashing all the classic signs of a top-performing altcoin entering the next bullish phase: high transaction activity, surging price, rising derivatives interest, White House support, and institutional ETF rumors. That said, warning signs from new wallet data and HODLer behavior suggest a short-term pullback or consolidation could be next. Watch the 0.038 BTC resistance on the XRP/BTC chart and the 5.75% mark on XRP.D for the next signal. If history repeats, XRP’s biggest run might still be ahead. VISIT BTC BULL Token EXPLORE: Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino Hopes For Net Positive From US Elections, Says Bitcoin Strategic Reserve Is A Great Idea: 99Bitcoins Exclusive Join The 99Bitcoins News Discord Here For The Latest Market Updates Key Takeaways XRP just blew past its 2018 high, hitting $3.70 as daily transaction volume on the XRP Ledger surged 50% to $1.4 billion. XRP could be poised for explosive price action toward the $7–$10 range, according to multiple 99Bitcoins analysts. The post Is XRP the New Bitcoin? Ripple Ledger Surges as Price Hits Multi-Year High appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

The 1841-O Seated Liberty Half Dime is a cherished numismatic gem minted at the New Orleans Mint during a formative period in United States history. American history buffs will recall that presidential transition and westward expansion as part of “Manifest Destiny” dominated the national scene in 1841. 1841: A Memorable Year in American Presidential History In an unusual year, America saw three different U.S. presidents sit in the White House in 1841. President Martin Van Buren’s term ended, William Henry Harrison was inaugurated, only to die shortly after from pneumonia, and his Vice President, John Tyler, assumed the presidency. In 1841, the American economy was still recovering from the Panic of 1837, and the nation was confronting controversial issues, including banking reform, states’ rights, and the debate over slavery. Against this backdrop, the U.S. Mint played a critical role in supporting commerce and the growing population by producing trusted gold and silver coinage. New Orleans Mint Quickly Became a Critical Southern Institution Congress authorized the New Orleans branch mint in 1835, and it quickly became a significant southern institution, producing millions of gold and silver coins for the rapidly growing population of the South. Its strategic location near the Gulf of Mexico facilitated the distribution of coinage throughout the Mississippi Valley and beyond. Today, the “O” mintmark is treasured within the numismatic community, especially among southern specialists. Coins minted at the New Orleans mint often saw heavy circulation in the dynamic port city and surrounding regions. Seated Liberty Half Dime Series The Seated Liberty Half Dime series was minted from 1837 to 1873. It replaced the earlier Capped Bust design. These half dimes were among the smallest silver denominations in U.S. coinage, valued at five cents—hence the name “half dime.” The half dime series is celebrated for its elegant portrayal of Liberty and its adaptability to changing artistic tastes and minting technology over the decades. Christian Gobrecht, the Chief Engraver of the U.S. Mint, designed the Seated Liberty half dime, along with contributions from sculptor Robert Ball Hughes. The obverse features Liberty seated on a rock, holding a shield in one hand and a liberty pole in the other, symbolizing vigilance and freedom. The reverse displays a decorative wreath surrounding the denomination. Over the years of minting the Seated Liberty half dime series, slight modifications were made, such as the addition of drapery to Liberty’s elbow and changes to the number of stars. The 1841-O Seated Liberty Half Dime is a prized collectible with high grades that are hard to find. The Seated Liberty Half Dime series is popular among collectors who aim to assemble complete date-and-mintmark sets. The 1841-O is an essential, yet elusive, piece in that collection. This coin, minted at the New Orleans Mint during an exciting time in our nation’s history, is a tangible link to the antebellum South and is a window into the history of America. The extremely low survival rate in high grades makes it an especially rewarding acquisition for collectors. Blanchard recently placed this historic ultra-rarity. Here at Blanchard, we regularly place highly sought-after coins like the 1841-O Seated Liberty Half Dime with collectors. Blanchard has owned and sold more than half of the coins in Whitman Publishing’s 100 Greatest U.S. Coins list. If you are searching for a specific classic American coin, let us know today. We have deep roots in the numismatic community and are often able to source challenging and hard-to-find coins. The post The Highly Desirable 1841-O Seated Liberty Half-Dime appeared first on Blanchard and Company.

The 1841-O Seated Liberty Half Dime is a cherished numismatic gem minted at the New Orleans Mint during a formative period in United States history. American history buffs will recall that presidential transition and westward expansion as part of “Manifest Destiny” dominated the national scene in 1841. 1841: A Memorable Year in American Presidential History In an unusual year, America saw three different U.S. presidents sit in the White House in 1841. President Martin Van Buren’s term ended, William Henry Harrison was inaugurated, only to die shortly after from pneumonia, and his Vice President, John Tyler, assumed the presidency. In 1841, the American economy was still recovering from the Panic of 1837, and the nation was confronting controversial issues, including banking reform, states’ rights, and the debate over slavery. Against this backdrop, the U.S. Mint played a critical role in supporting commerce and the growing population by producing trusted gold and silver coinage. New Orleans Mint Quickly Became a Critical Southern Institution Congress authorized the New Orleans branch mint in 1835, and it quickly became a significant southern institution, producing millions of gold and silver coins for the rapidly growing population of the South. Its strategic location near the Gulf of Mexico facilitated the distribution of coinage throughout the Mississippi Valley and beyond. Today, the “O” mintmark is treasured within the numismatic community, especially among southern specialists. Coins minted at the New Orleans mint often saw heavy circulation in the dynamic port city and surrounding regions. Seated Liberty Half Dime Series The Seated Liberty Half Dime series was minted from 1837 to 1873. It replaced the earlier Capped Bust design. These half dimes were among the smallest silver denominations in U.S. coinage, valued at five cents—hence the name “half dime.” The half dime series is celebrated for its elegant portrayal of Liberty and its adaptability to changing artistic tastes and minting technology over the decades. Christian Gobrecht, the Chief Engraver of the U.S. Mint, designed the Seated Liberty half dime, along with contributions from sculptor Robert Ball Hughes. The obverse features Liberty seated on a rock, holding a shield in one hand and a liberty pole in the other, symbolizing vigilance and freedom. The reverse displays a decorative wreath surrounding the denomination. Over the years of minting the Seated Liberty half dime series, slight modifications were made, such as the addition of drapery to Liberty’s elbow and changes to the number of stars. The 1841-O Seated Liberty Half Dime is a prized collectible with high grades that are hard to find. The Seated Liberty Half Dime series is popular among collectors who aim to assemble complete date-and-mintmark sets. The 1841-O is an essential, yet elusive, piece in that collection. This coin, minted at the New Orleans Mint during an exciting time in our nation’s history, is a tangible link to the antebellum South and is a window into the history of America. The extremely low survival rate in high grades makes it an especially rewarding acquisition for collectors. Blanchard recently placed this historic ultra-rarity. Here at Blanchard, we regularly place highly sought-after coins like the 1841-O Seated Liberty Half Dime with collectors. Blanchard has owned and sold more than half of the coins in Whitman Publishing’s 100 Greatest U.S. Coins list. If you are searching for a specific classic American coin, let us know today. We have deep roots in the numismatic community and are often able to source challenging and hard-to-find coins. The post The Highly Desirable 1841-O Seated Liberty Half-Dime appeared first on Blanchard and Company.

Will Bitcoin crash? The answer is YES, if the U.K. has its say so. British officials are preparing to dump a crypto fortune of over 61,000 BTC ▲0.40% tied to a busted Chinese Ponzi scheme onto the market. The U.K. just never gets any breaks, does it? This is the largest crypto seizure ever liquidated by a Western state, and it’s happening just as Chancellor Rachel Reeves looks for ways to plug a widening fiscal hole for 2025. But the move is already drawing criticism, with investors asking if Britain is once again selling the future to patch the present. BitcoinPriceMarket CapBTC$2.36T24h7d30d1yAll time DISCOVER: Next 1000X Crypto: 10+ Crypto Tokens That Can Hit 1000x in 2025 Will Bitcoin Crash? A Budget Crisis Meets the UK’s Crypto Stash With Britain facing a shortfall of up to £20 billion, the Treasury believes selling its cache of digital assets, which are tied to a multi-billion-dollar Chinese fraud scheme, could generate more than £5 billion based on current prices. The comparison to Gordon Brown’s infamous gold sale lingers in the background. In the early 2000s, Brown sold off nearly half of the U.K.’s gold reserves at a generational low, just $275/oz. Today, that gold is worth over $3,300/oz, making the decision one of the worst-timed selloffs in modern financial history. Now, critics are asking whether Bitcoin — up more than 1,000% over five years — is next to make the U.K. eat crow. DISCOVER: 20+ Next Crypto to Explode in 2025 Regulatory Signals and U.S. Collaboration Chancellor Reeves has publicly called for closer coordination with U.S. regulators to build more consistent global crypto frameworks. This is what makes the U.K.’s upcoming Bitcoin sale even stranger, and it could become a case study in how governments handle digital asset seizures. For now, Britain is content to play second fiddle in the digital asset race, letting U.S. regulators define the rules of engagement. Could the Sale Rattle Bitcoin Markets? With BTC cruising at $117K, the idea of 61,000 coins hitting the open market has traders watching closely. No one expects a full-on dump but even a slow drip of that scale can twist sentiment fast. Volatility is back on the menu, boys, and, in some cases, ‘gals? How the U.K. handles this sale — legally, economically, and operationally — will shape international standards for public asset recovery in the crypto age. EXPLORE: Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino Hopes For Net Positive From US Elections, Says Bitcoin Strategic Reserve Is A Great Idea: 99Bitcoins Exclusive Join The 99Bitcoins News Discord Here For The Latest Market Updates Key Takeaways Will Bitcoin crash? The answer is YES, if the U.K. has its say so. British officials are preparing to dump a crypto fortune of over 61,000 BTC. No one expects a full-on dump but even a slow drip of that scale can twist sentiment fast. The post Will Bitcoin Crash? UK Home Office Plans to Liquidate $7 Billion Bitcoin to Boost Public Finances appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

Asian Market Wrap Asian stocks and the yen stayed steady on Monday after Japanese elections delivered bad news for the government, but nothing worse than expected. Meanwhile, Wall Street is gearing up for earnings reports from major tech companies. Most Read: July PMI Week, NZ Inflation and ECB's Rate Decision – Markets Weekly Outlook Investors are also hoping for progress in trade talks before President Donald Trump's August 1 tariff deadline. US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick remains optimistic about reaching a deal with the European Union. There are also reports that Trump and China's leader Xi Jinping are getting closer to setting up a meeting, though it likely won’t happen until October. In the meantime, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is ahead of the game and will meet with Xi on Thursday. close Source: TradingView.com (click to enlarge) Source: TradingView.com (click to enlarge) Follow Zain on Twitter/X for Additional Market News and Insights @zvawda Opinions are the authors'; not necessarily that of OANDA Business Information & Services, Inc. or any of its affiliates, subsidiaries, officers or directors. The provided publication is for informational and educational purposes only. If you would like to reproduce or redistribute any of the content found on MarketPulse, an award winning forex, commodities and global indices analysis and news site service produced by OANDA Business Information & Services, Inc., please refer to the MarketPulse Terms of Use. Visit https://www.marketpulse.com/ to find out more about the beat of the global markets. © {CURRENT_YEAR} OANDA Business Information & Services Inc.

The Japanese yen has started the week with strong gains. In the European session, USD/JPY is trading at 147.71, down 0.73% on the day, Japanese PM on shaky ground after election drubbing Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba's ruling coalition failed to win a majority in the election for the upper house of parliament on Sunday. The result is a humiliating blow to Ishiba, as the government lost its majority in the lower house in October. The stinging defeat could be the end of the road for Ishiba. The Prime Minister has declared he will remain in office, but there is bound to be pressure from within the coalition for Ishiba to resign. 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.

Veteran investor Robert Kiyosaki has sounded a stark warning for markets that have just seen Bitcoin hit a fresh all‑time high of $123,000. According to Kiyosaki, long‑running bubbles in the US economy are primed to burst, and Bitcoin could slide right along with stocks and bonds. The cryptocurrency is already off its peak, trading past the $118,000 mark after profit‑taking by long‑term holders. Major Debt And Sticky Inflation Based on reports, the US national debt has climbed to over $36 trillion, a level few would have imagined a decade ago. At the same time, June’s Consumer Price Index shows inflation isn’t cooling as fast as hoped. Those figures have left many investors on edge. Kiyosaki, who has championed Bitcoin as a hedge against currency weakness, believes these pressures will trigger a broad market pullback. He warned that gold, silver and Bitcoin may see sharp corrections when the wider “bubbles” finally burst. Still, he made it clear he views any drop as a chance to buy more. Whales Move To Exchanges On‑chain data tell a similar story of caution. According to Glassnode, the 7‑day simple moving average of whale‑to‑exchange transfers is approaching 12,000 BTC—the highest level seen in 2025 so far. That surge mirrors activity from November 24, 2024, when large holders began shifting coins onto trading platforms to lock in gains. Bitcoin has already climbed over 50% since its April lows, so some pullback was almost inevitable. Miners have also started moving coins, suggesting they too are taking profits. Firms Double Down On Bitcoin Institutional appetite remains strong, even amid talk of a crash. Twenty‑one firms added roughly $810 million of Bitcoin to their balance sheets last week alone as part of their treasury plans. Spot Bitcoin ETFs are still drawing steady inflows, offering a regulated path for investors to gain exposure. Those continued purchases could soften the blow if a bigger sell‑off takes hold. Market observers see a tug‑of‑war playing out. On one side, big holders are cashing in after a historic rally. On the other, companies and funds are piling in, betting that any dip will be short‑lived. Short‑term traders may try to ride the volatility. Long‑term backers, like Kiyosaki, are eyeing deeper discounts before they pull the trigger on new buys. The coming weeks could test Bitcoin’s resilience. If debt concerns and stubborn inflation dominate headlines, volatility may spike. Yet the ongoing institutional support and Kiyosaki’s buy‑the‑dip stance hint that any slide could set the stage for a fresh rally. Featured image from Meta, chart from TradingView

Asia Pacific stock markets opened the week on a mixed note. Singapore’s Straits Times Index (STI) led the pack, surging 0.5% intraday to a new all-time high of 4,225, breaking above the psychological 4,200 mark and continuing its bullish run. close Fig 2: Gold (XAU/USD) minor trend as of 21 July 2025 (Source: TradingView) Fig 2: Gold (XAU/USD) minor trend as of 21 July 2025 (Source: TradingView) The recent minor sideways range compression of Gold (XAU/USD) in place since 3 July has reached a potential tipping point for at least a minor breakout scenario. Two key elements have increased the odds of a bullish breakout scenario. Firstly, Gold (XAU/USD) has retested the medium-term ascending trendline support in place since 31 December 2024 low for the third time on last Thursday, 21 July. Secondly, in conjunction with the third retest on the medium-term ascending trendline support of Gold (XAU/USD), the hourly MACD trend indicator has traced a bullish divergence condition on 17 July, inched higher, and staged a MACD-Signal line bullish crossover in today’s Asia session at this time of writing. Watch the US$3,328 short-term pivotal support, and a clearance above US$3,374 upside trigger level may see a minor bullish breakout unfolding for the next intermediate resistances to come in at US$3,400 and US$3,450 in the first step. On the flip side, failure to hold at US$3,328 invalidates the bullish scenario for another round of minor choppy corrective decline sequence to expose the next intermediate supports at US$3,309, and US$3,293/3,282. 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.

Pseudonymous market technician Dr Cat has laid out a tightly argued roadmap that would see XRP triple from its current range to between six and ten dollars within the next two months—provided Bitcoin’s ongoing advance carries the benchmark asset to $144,000. XRP Poised For $10 If This Happens In a series of posts over the weekend, the analyst noted that XRP’s monthly chart against BTC is “coiling” just beneath a crucial Ichimoku Cloud threshold at 2,674 satoshis. “If this month closes above 2 674 I think we should go at least to 4 135 in the next couple of months,” Dr Cat wrote, adding that such a close would deliver the first bullish monthly kumo twist for the pair since 2018 and place XRP in a “support‑and‑regain” configuration rarely seen in altcoins during the current cycle. The 4,135–7,600 satoshi band marks what Dr Cat calls the “resistance / take‑profit zone.” He argues that price seldom reloads immediately after such a multi‑year breakout and that a wick to the upper end of the zone is likely once momentum ignites. “All in all, if BTC goes to 144 K on this weekly move, this price range for XRP in USD translates to $6–$10,” the analyst told followers, pencilling the move in for August or September if Bitcoin’s trend steepens. Dr Cat conceded that the optimal risk‑reward evaporates above 7,600 sats—“Would you risk a 10× unrealised gain for another 0.7×?”—and said he would rotate out of the position even though longer‑term targets above $30 remain “plausible” into 2026. On the XRP‑USD chart the picture is similarly constructive. Sunday’s weekly close above $3.37 turned both the cloud and the Kijun‑sen higher and produced a textbook Chikou Span breakout in week 27 of the Ichimoku time cycle, the so‑called Henka‑Bi candle. Dr Cat’s price‑projection grid aligns traditional Fibonacci extensions with Ichimoku price‑measurement theory: the N‑wave objective sits at $4.53, the E‑wave at $6.31 and the 2E extension at $9.22. “With the condition of this weekly close all of them are on the table for the next one to two months and $4.5 should be the absolute minimum,” he wrote, recalling that the same $4.5 target had been floated as “minimum” when XRP traded at $1.89 in early April. Market context lends partial support to the thesis. Bitcoin is trading just above $118,500 after a subdued weekend session, consolidating a 20 percent rally since the start of July, while ether holds near $3,760 and dominance continues to erode in favour of large‑cap altcoins. XRP itself is hovering around $3.55 following a 50‑percent weekly burst. Technically, the “monthly close above 2,674 sats” remains the gating criterion. A failure to secure that level would postpone the kumo twist and risk another quarter of range‑bound drift versus Bitcoin. Conversely, a decisive move into the 4,135–7,600 satoshi band would confirm the first bullish market‑structure shift on the long‑term ratio chart in seven years and almost certainly drive speculative flows into the XRP‑USD pair. Traders watching for additional confirmation will be tracking whether the Chikou Span can clear price on the weekly timeframe “this or next week”—a rare but powerful signal that the analyst warns could invalidate the “healthy cross” caveat and send the market vertical even before the textbook Tenkan‑Kijun crossover materialises. For now, the path to $6–$10 hinges on Bitcoin’s ability to extend its breakout toward the six‑figure mark. If the flagship asset stalls below $120,000 the proportional upside for XRP compresses; should the rally continue, Dr Cat’s stacked Ichimoku‑Fibonacci objectives argue that $4.5 comes first, $6 follows quickly and the fabled $10 print is finally “on the table” as the trifecta of cloud twist, time‑cycle symmetry and momentum converge. At press time, XRP traded at $3.55.

Bitcoin has already shown a lot of strength in recent times, pushing as high as $123,000 before trailing back down toward $117,000. So far, it looks like the digital asset has hit a roadblock and is now possibly looking at a peak. But analyst Merlijn The Trader has explained that it is far from over for Bitcoin with more rallies to come. He reveals that the Bitcoin price is yet to stage its ‘final act’, which must happen before there are talks of a top. Bitcoin 4-Year Cycle Is Still In Play After the Bitcoin price rallied to new all-time highs pre-halving, which had never happened before, there were talks that the 4-year cycle had been broken. For clarification, the 4-year cycle is tied to the Bitcoin halving events, which take place every four years, cutting block rewards for miners in half. However, the reduction in block rewards is not the only interesting thing about the 4-year cycle, because each halving also ushers in a new bull market. This has been the case for the past three bull cycles, and Bitcoin is also expected to follow this. Historically, the market rallies for around a year after the halving, with the top being reached one year later. Going by this trend, the Bitcoin price and the crypto market at large are expected to keep rallying before topping later this year. Pointing to this 4-year cycle, the analyst forecasts another stretch of price increases. The chart shows that price often declines for one year and then rallies for three years, and so far, the Bitcoin price has only been rallying for two, leaving 2025 as another year for rallying. Additionally, Bitcoin is still a long way from levels that have previously marked the top of previous bull markets. Thus, there is still a while before it hits its peak in 2025. Besides, each bull cycle has seen Bitcoin rise 3x higher than its previous all-time highs, and it is year to hit even 2x higher than its previous $69,000 high. How High Can BTC Go? If the 4-year cycle is still in play, then it means that the Bitcoin price rally is far from done. In the analyst’s chart, he shows the possible top for Bitcoin based on past cycles, and BTC is still in the middle of the box. The top of this box puts the BTC price at around $200,000 before a top can be reached. The analyst warns that Bitcoin is about to enter what he refers to as the “greenest stretch of them all”, pointing to another rally to all-time highs. If this forecast plays out, then Bitcoin is expected to see another 50% rally before the bull market is done.