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The global crypto fund world saw another banner week as investors piled in. According to CoinShares data, net inflows into digital‑asset products jumped to $4.40 billion—beating the prior record of $4.27 billion set after the 2024 US elections. It was the 14th straight week of positive flows, lifting year‑to‑date inflows to $27 billion and driving total assets under management to a fresh high of $220 billion. Trading also heated up: exchange‑traded product turnover hit nearly $40 billion in a single week, underscoring a surge in both interest and liquidity. Record Inflows Hit New High Last week’s $4.40 billion haul wasn’t just a marginal uptick. It smashed the old record by $120 million. Investors have now pumped capital into these funds every week since early April, showing a clear shift toward digital assets as part of broader portfolios. Total AUM of $220 billion means these products now rival many traditional asset classes in sheer scale. And with $39 billion in weekly turnover, bid‑ask spreads are likely tighter—making it easier for big players to move in and out without major price swings. Ethereum Leads The Charge Based on reports, Ethereum was the standout draw. It pulled in a little over $2 billion—nearly double its previous weekly high of $1.2 billion. Over the past week, ether climbed 24.5%, briefly topping $3,800 for the first time in more than seven months. That price pop clearly caught buyers’ eyes. Bitcoin stayed strong too, with $2 billion in inflows, even if that was down from $2.7 billion the week before. Notably, ETPs made up 55% of Bitcoin’s total exchange volume, signaling that institutions are hunting exposure via these regulated vehicles. US Market Drives The Wave Regional flows tell their own story: the US was by far largest with $4.30 billion of last week’s inflows. Switzerland contributed $47 million, Australia $17 million, and Hong Kong $14 million. Meanwhile, Brazil and Germany experienced minor outflows of $28 million and $15 million as domestic investors booked profits or changed strategy. The sheer magnitude of US demand is evidence of both regulatory certainty regarding spot crypto ETFs and increasing comfort on the part of asset managers to apply those products. Featured image from Meta, chart from TradingView

On 19 July 2025, major Indian cryptocurrency exchange CoinDCX suffered a security breach resulting in the theft of approximately $44.2 million in USDC and USDT. Despite the hack, CEO Sumit Gupta took to X on 22 July 2025 to say that “CoinDCX remains financially strong, fully operational, and firmly committed to building for the long term. For us, it’s business as usual.” “We have processed 100%, I repeat, one hundred percent of INR withdrawal requests on the platform,” Gupta insisted. Now, it has come to light that the hack could possibly be attributed to the North Korean Lazarus Group – an internationally notorious, state-owned, cybercrime syndicate known for targeting crypto platforms. Cybersecurity firm Cyvers reported that the theft was executed within just five minutes. It involved seven high-speed transactions. The hackers showed cross-chain expertise to exploit operational wallets on the Solana blockchain Subsequently, the hacker executed multiple transactions to obscure the original transfer, converting stolen funds to ETH ▼-2.82% and SOL ▲4.09% before bridging them across different blockchains. By dispersing funds across multiple intermediary wallets, the hacker aimed to complicate tracing efforts. DISCOVER: 20+ Next Crypto to Explode in 2025 Key Takeaways North Korea’s Lazarus Group is behind CoinDCX’s security breach that resulted in the theft of approximately $44.2 million in USDC and USDT. Cybersecurity firm Cyvers reported that the theft was executed within just five minutes. It involved seven high-speed transactions. The post Is Lazarus Group Behind India’s $44M CoinDCX Heist? Cyvers Report Says Yes appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

Banks may soon begin crypto-backed lending for digital assets such as Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH). According to a recent Financial Times report, published on 22 July 2025, JPMorgan Chase is exploring the possibility of lending against its clients’ holdings of crypto assets, starting next year. If this goes through, JP Morgan Chase would become the largest American bank to endorse crypto. The financial institution, however, has cautioned that its plans are subject to change. With the ability to use Bitcoin and Ethereum as collateral, crypto-backed lending opens new financial avenues for users. The shift by leading US banks toward these services aligns with the pro-crypto regulatory stance of the Trump administration. Explore: Top 20 Crypto to Buy in July 2025 The bank’s CEO, Jamie Dimon, has previously made known his displeasure with crypto, calling it a fraud. Furthermore, according to a source quoted by the Financial Times, Dimon had once stated his intention to fire any trader trading crypto. His stance on stablecoins has shifted, however, acknowledging stablecoins as “real” and confirming JPMorgan Chase’s involvement in both deposit tokens and stablecoins. However, he has also questioned its practicality compared to traditional payment systems. His comments came during an earnings call on 15 July 2025, where he stated that the bank will be engaging with the asset class to “understand it” and “be good at it” Dimon’s comments coincided with Citigroup’s announcement of its intention to join the stablecoin space as well. Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser said that the bank may roll out a stablecoin to power payment solutions. Explore: Top Solana Meme Coins to Buy in July 2025 JPMorgan Already Supports Crypto-Backed Lending For Select Clients While a more mainstream lending apparatus against crypto is being explored by the bank, it already has provisions to let its clients borrow against crypto. Since June 2025, the bank has allowed select clients to borrow against crypto ETFs. BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust comes to mind. Moreover, JPMorgan Chase has stated that it plans to expand access to other funds after the rollout. The offering is targeted towards high-net-worth individuals and is a marked shift in now cryptocurrencies can now influence creditworthiness. If lending against ETFs is the first phase, then the next major step would logically be the allowance of loans backed by actual digital assets. However, to do so, JPMorgan Chase would need to address technical hurdles, especially the management of crypto collateral in case of default. Dimon has previously stated that the bank will soon permit its clients to buy Bitcoins, although it won’t provide any custody service. “I don’t think you should smoke, but I defend your right to smoke. I defend your right to buy Bitcoin,” Dimon had then said. The bank’s decision to lend against crypto follows a broader shift in US policy towards crypto, as highlighted by US President Donald Trump’s endorsement of the GENIUS Act, signed last week. Explore: Best New Cryptocurrencies to Invest in 2025 Key Takeaways JPMorgan Chase may commence its crypto-backed lending program for BTC and ETH starting next year with subject to change The bank’s CEO has softened his stance on stablecoins JPMorgan Chase will be the biggest American bank to endorse crypto if it follows through The post JPMorgan Chase To Start Crypto-Backed Lending Against BTC And ETH Starting Next Year appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

CryptoInsightUK believes the long-awaited altcoin season has finally begun—and that XRP could be its headline act. In a 13-minute market update posted on July 21, the British analyst argued that last week’s dramatic collapse in Bitcoin dominance “erased 19 weeks of Bitcoin strength in a single candle,” a move he called the first clear signal of a sustained rotation into altcoins. “Volume tells the story,” he said, pointing to the outsized red bar that accompanied the dominance drop. The pattern, he noted, mirrors the December 2020 setup that preceded the last explosive altcoin cycle. If dominance continues to unwind at a comparable speed, it could slip to the 39 percent zone within seven weeks—giving altcoins room to outperform. XRP Could Rally 500% Against Bitcoin That macro backdrop matters because, in the same breath, XRP just printed the highest weekly close in its history. CryptoInsightUK highlighted an “accumulation-then-breakout” structure on the XRP/USD chart that resembles Bitcoin-dominance’s own staircase lower. “It’s continuation, in my opinion,” he said, adding that XRP’s breach of its 2017-2018 all-time-high band could usher in a series of higher highs. Liquidity data bolsters the thesis. Heat-maps from TradingDifferent show “significant liquidity to the upside… all the way now up to about $4.26,” the analyst said. He expects XRP to attack that magnet “probably within this week” and believes a run to $4.50 is “imminent” if Bitcoin breaks its nearby resistance shelf. The bolder call, however, is denominated in satoshis. With XRP/BTC perched just below its last meaningful resistance, CryptoInsightUK sees scope for a rally of “at least another 200 percent—potentially up to 500 percent—against Bitcoin” once the pair clears the level. Such a move, he argued, would propel XRP’s market-share to the 14–20 percent range, up from roughly 2 percent today, and would likely coincide with Bitcoin itself pushing toward the $135,000–$150,000 corridor. “Things are going to get exciting pretty quick,” he warned, urging followers to prepare profit-taking plans in advance. Though the video focused on XRP, the analyst revealed he recently took full profits on his sizeable Ethena (ENA) position after a 100 percent gain in two weeks, citing over-exposure and extreme daily RSI readings. The sale, he said, lifted his cash buffer from 2 percent to about 5 percent, giving him “the opportunity to hold my XRP bag for longer”. CryptoInsightUK acknowledged that timing any cycle top is notoriously difficult. “No one nails the cycle,” he conceded, promising to disclose his own exit strategy in real-time once price action justifies it. For traders who do not “live the charts,” he recommended a disciplined take-profit plan rather than aiming for absolute peaks. For now, the spotlight stays on two charts: Bitcoin dominance and XRP/BTC. A decisive breakdown in the former and a clean breakout in the latter would, in the analyst’s words, “ignite altseason” and validate the 500 percent upside scenario. Whether that firework display begins this week or takes a little longer, he insisted, “there’s no reason we couldn’t do something like this”—and sketched a near-vertical path higher. At press time, XRP traded at $3.46.

Bitcoin has surged back above $118,000 after a minor dip yesterday night, showing that the crypto bull run might be in its early phase. This recovery has also positively impacted other major cryptos, including Ethereum, Hyperliquid, XRP, and Solana, which have all bounced. This rebound comes amidst growing institutional demand and positive market sentiment. Inflows into crypto have increased, and altcoins like Ethereum and Solana are benefiting. Additionally, regulatory developments like the US crypto bills are contributing to the overall bullish trajectory. Bitcoin is leading, and analysts are eyeing the $120,000 mark as the next significant resistance level. Some are also predicting a potential rally if this threshold is breached. Ethereum, the second-largest crypto, is priced at close to $3,700. It has also shown resilience, supported by strong ETF inflows and growing adoption in DeFi applications. Market watchers are optimistic about its potential to reach new all-time highs in the coming months. Major alts like Solana, XRP and HYPE have emerged as stong altcoins. Sol new ETFs, XRP’s resolution of legal challenges, and Hyperliquid innovative approach to decentralized trading have boost these altcoins with utilities. The crypto market is demonstrating resilience, with Bitcoin and major altcoins rebounding from recent dips. Let’s watch what today brings for them. DISCOVER: Next 1000X Crypto: 10+ Crypto Tokens That Can Hit 1000x 1 hour ago Undervalued Crypto Altcoins: 3 Life Changing Altcoins During This BTC Pump By Akiyama Felix The market is currently bouncing after experiencing a slight dip, with ETH bouncing after dropping below $3,700, and many crypto altcoins are now available at a discount. Investors are now seeking the best undervalued crypto altcoins to buy as the market experiences a slight pullback. Find them here. 1 hour ago Hype Running Above $44 After A Dip To Low $43 By Akiyama Felix Hyperliquid is running back after a US lunchtime dip yesterday; the chart is screaming a big rally. The post [LIVE] Bitcoin Back Above $118K After Slight Crypto Dip Yesterday Night: ETH, HYPE, XRP, And Solana Bounce appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

2021 A military junta led by Général d’Armée Assimi Goïta seized power in Mali. August 2022 Mali’s Minister of Economy and Finance ordered an audit of the mining sector. The audit, conducted by Inventus Mining, run by former Barrick staff, and Mazars Senegal, took place through 2022 and 2023. March 2023 Preliminary audit findings aired on national TV criticized the mining sector but omitted industry responses. Observers claimed the report was biased and flawed. August 2023 Mali adopted a new mining code without consulting the industry, despite repeated calls for inclusive dialogue. October 2023 The government launched a review of existing mining contracts, led by the same audit group—raising conflict-of-interest concerns. The 2023 code didn’t legally apply to pre-existing contracts, including Barrick’s. Barrick offered to transition to the new framework, if exemptions could preserve project viability. It submitted several proposals, but the Renegotiation Committee refused to engage with data-driven terms. Late 2023–2024 Barrick made successive concessions during MoA talks, while Mali increased demands. In parallel, authorities launched unfounded investigations and detained local Barrick staff. October 2024 Barrick paid $83 million in good faith and outlined a path to resolve disputes. Authorities released the detained employees. November 2024 Four more employees were arrested on unproven charges and remain in detention. Authorities also issued an arrest warrant for Barrick’s CEO. Since November 14, 2024 Mali has blocked gold export authorizations, halting Barrick’s exports. December 2024 Barrick initiated ICSID arbitration over violations of its legal rights. 2025 January Authorities seized over three tonnes of gold, forcing Barrick to suspend Loulo-Gounkoto operations. Negotiations briefly resumed later in the month, but the Renegotiation Committee backtracked. It then submitted a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA). February 17 To secure its employees’ release, Barrick signed the MoA. The government never countersigned and escalated tensions by asking a local court to place the mine under provisional administration. May 29 The company asks the arbitration tribunal of the World Bank to intervene in the legal proceedings. June 16 The Bamako Tribunal of Commerce appointed Soumana Makadji as provisional administrator. He has indicated plans to resume gold exports and restart operations. July Arbitration proceedings advanced. A hearing on provisional measures is scheduled for late July. On July 7, local lawyers finally got an appeal heard regarding the employees’ detention—months late. A ruling is expected July 22. Government helicopters landed unannounced at Loulo-Gounkoto on July 10, seizing over a tonne of gold, likely for sale by the provisional administrator. The situation remains fluid. A Malian judge rejected on July 22 Barrick’s appeal to release the four employees arrested in November, calling the motion “unfounded.” The company has said the arrests are baseless and part of the broader dispute over taxes and operations ownership. ** Data sources: Barrick Mining and MINING.COM archives.

Overview: The foreign exchange market is quiet. The greenback is narrowly mixed against the G10 currencies. Leaving aside thinner traded New Zealand dollar and Norwegian krone, the other currencies are mostly +/- 0.1%. Emerging market currencies are also mixed and mostly +/- 0.2%. The approaching August 1 expiration of the postponement of US "reciprocal tariffs" casts a pall of anxiety over the markets and spurs hope of last-minute deals. Asia Pacific equities today featured the return of Tokyo markets from a long-holiday weekend. Japanese equity indices were little changed, while China and Hong Kong extended their recent gains. South Korea and Taiwan's main indices fell over 1%. Europe's Stoxx 600 is off for the third consecutive session and the seventh session in the past eight. US index futures are sporting a softer profile. Bond markets are also under a little pressure. European benchmark 10-year yields are mostly 1-2 bp higher, and the 10-year US Treasury yield is 1 bp higher near 4.39%. Japan's 30- and 40-year bond yields were slightly higher. Japan is set to sell new 40-year bonds tomorrow. Gold edged a little higher today to reach near $3403 but was greeted by sellers that drove it to almost $3383 in late Asian turnover. After reversing lower before the weekend from nearly $69, it fell to about $66.50 yesterday and slightly more today. Last week's low was closer to $65.40. USD: The Dollar Index traded to a three-day low yesterday near 97.70, which nearly met the (50%) of this month's rally and approached the 20-day moving average. It has not been unable to resurface above 98.00 today and this keeps the downside pressure intact. The next retracement (61.8%) is near 97.35. Surveys from the Philadelphia Fed (non-manufacturing activity) and the Richmond Fed manufacturing index and business conditions will be reported. They are not typically market movers even in the best of times. And given that Fed officials are downplaying survey data, it is especially true now. The Fed has entered the blackout period ahead of next week's FOMC meeting, we should not expect any discussion of the outlook for monetary policy or the state of the economy from Fed Chair Powell in his opening remarks at the conference on the Fed's Integrated Review of the Capital Framework for Large Banks. EURO: The euro's downside correction appears to have ended last week slightly ahead of $1.1555. It held above $1.1680 today and is holding slightly below yesterday and last week's high slightly around $1.1720. The $1.1725 area (the 61.8% retracement of the pullback from July 1) would lend credence a more constructive outlook for the euro. The eurozone calendar is quiet until Thursday with the flash PMI, which is expected to tick slightly higher and the ECB meeting. There is little chance of a change in policy. The swaps market is discounting the next cut in December, which would bring the deposit rate to 1.75%. Currently, the market suspects that it will be the terminal rate but has about a 1-in-3 chance of a cut next year discounted. CNY: Through the higher dollar fixes in recent days, the PBOC seems to be trying to slow the appreciation of the yuan. The PBOC set the dollar's reference rate higher for five of the past six sessions before today, but today's was not simply lower (CNY7.1460 vs CNY7.1522 yesterday) but it is a new low fix of the year. The greenback remains in the range set last Wednesday (~CNH7.1685-CNH7.1910) amid the heightened speculation at time that Fed Chair Powell's dismissal was imminent. A base appeared to have been carved that extends toward CNH7.1660. Many observers still do not appreciate that China's dominance of several important supply chains is a source of leverage. While rare earth exports jumped around 660% month-over-month in June after the US-China deal was clarified, a new front has opened. Beijing indicated it was adjusting existing restrictions in light of the evolution of the technology to require licenses for eight key technologies used in the manufacturing process for EV batteries. This puts at risk Ford's plans for an EV battery plant in Michigan. It had planned on licensing technology from China's CATL. JPY: Many observers attributed the yen's sharp gains yesterday to unwinding carry trades, but the evidence was sketchy, and it seemed like a simple explanatory narrative. For example, if the yen was the funding currency, what was bought with it? Of the three best performing high-yielding Latam currencies (MXN, BRL, COP) the Mexican peso and Brazilian real appreciated yesterday. Speculators in the CME futures, as of the latest CFTC data (through July 15) are net long yen. The net long position reached a record of almost 180k contracts in late April but were pared back. Still, at around 103.6k contracts, the net long position would still be a record. We note that the US 10-year yield fell by nearly half-of-a-dozen basis points yesterday and is off 15 bp from last week's high. The rolling 60-day correlation between the changes in the exchange rate and the US yield is at its highest level in four months (~0.45) and the 30-day correlation of changes is slightly below 0.77, which remains near the year's high set last week, near 0.80. The dollar rallied from around JPY142.70 on July 1 to last week's high slightly shy of JPY149.20. The (38.2%) retracement is near JPY146.70. The dollar held above JPY147 yesterday and is consolidating in about a JPY147.25-JPY147.95 range today. The (50%) retracement is a little below JPY146. The 20-day moving average is a smidgeon above JPY146. GBP: Sterling reached a six-day high yesterday, slightly above $1.3510. Recall that it peaked on July 1, near $1.3790, and forged a low last week around $1.3365. The $1.3525 area is the (38.2%) retracement of this month's decline and the $1.3570-80 area houses the (50%) retracement and the 20-day moving average. It is in about a third of a cent range today below $1.35. The UK reported government finance figures earlier today, and although the market is aware of the fiscal straits of the Labour government, the monthly data prints tend not to be the focus. That said, government borrowing was greater than expected. The June deficit was GBP20.7 bln, which was about GBP6.6 bln more than a year ago and above the GBP17.5 bln median forecast in Bloomberg's survey. News over the weekend suggested that the government is considering selling cryptocurrencies previously seized. It is not clear how much the crypto is worth, but an estimate in the Telegraph that a single raid in 2018 netted 61k Bitcoins, making that alone worth about GBP5 bln (though Chinese victims of the investment fraud have asked that the BTC is returned). CAD: Weaker Bank of Canada business surveys did not offset the broadly softer US dollar. The greenback pulled back to the shelf forged last week in the CAD1.3670-80 area. The 20-day moving average is found at the lower end of that range. The CAD1.3665 area corresponds to the (50%) retracement of this month's bounce and the (61.8%) retracement is around CAD1.3640. It is a quiet week for Canadian data, leaving it, arguably, at the mercy of the greenback's general direction. May retail sales are due Thursday and a drop in auto sales may have driven overall sales around 1% lower. Excluding autos, economists expect the third consecutive decline in Canada's retail sales. AUD: The Australian dollar traded firmly but inside the pre-weekend range yesterday. Last Friday's high was slightly above $0.6540 and yesterday's high was slightly below it. It is trading quietly between about $0.6505 and $0.6530 today. The $0.6540 area corresponds to the (61.8%) retracement of the leg down from this year's high recorded on July 11 (~$0.6595). The 20-day moving average is near there, as well. The minutes from the central bank meeting earlier this month confirmed what Governor Bullock said at the time. The unexpected decision to stand pat was a question of timing not the direction of policy. Most board members, and overall vote was reported for the first time (6-3 decision), that cutting rates for the third time in four meetings did not meet its forward guidance for proceeding cautiously and gradually. Undeterred, the futures market is fully discounting a quarter-point cut at the next meeting on August 12. MXN: The dollar fell to a six-day low against the Mexican peso yesterday, near MXN18.6250. The greenback peaked last Tuesday around MXN18.8850. The low for the year was recorded on July 9 slightly above MXN18.5525. A move above MXN18.72-75 would suggest the corrective/consolidative phase has more work to do. Mexico reports May retail sales and the IGAE report on economic activity, which serves the function of a monthly GDP estimate. Retail sales slumped 1% in April nearly offsetting in full the cumulative increase in Q1. The median forecast in Bloomberg's survey is for a 0.4% increase. The IGAE report is expected to have risen by about 0.20. That would put the April (0.54) and May average somewhat below the Q1 average. The Mexican economy eked out 0.2% growth in Q1 after it contracted by 0.6% in Q4 24. The median forecast in Bloomberg's survey for Q2 calls for a 0.1% decline in output. It will be reported next week. Disclaimer

The Japanese yen has posted small gains on Tuesday. In the European sesssion, USD/JPY is trading at 147.51, up 0.10% on the day. Earlier, the yen weakened as much as 0.4% before paring these losses. Will Ishiba cling to power? The fallout continues from the coalition's stinging election defeat on Sunday. The coalition lost its majority in parliament after failing to hold onto a majority in the upper house. The immediate question is whether Prime Minister Ishiba will keep his job after the election debacle. Ishiba has declared he will remain in office, there have already been calls for his resignation and his days as prime minister may be numbered. 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.

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

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

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

Everyone buys BTC ▼-0.06% at the price they deserve, and Polymarket soon believes that will be $125,000. A majority now backs BTC to clear $125,000 before July’s clock runs out; another sign that institutional and retail euphoria is outpacing caution as crypto legislation takes shape in D.C. Current odds show 36% betting on a $125K breakout, while belief in loftier highs thins out fast: only 11% see $130K in reach, with just 3% gunning for $140K and a lone 1% clinging to $150K. Here’s what the TA says if Bitcoin can rise to $125,000: (Polymarket) Trump Signs Pro-Crypto Bills as Market Momentum Builds This market optimism follows a flurry of legislative victories for the crypto sector. On Friday, President Donald Trump signed the GENIUS Act into law, marking the first major federal framework for stablecoins. The House also advanced the CLARITY Act and Anti-CBDC Act, marking what Republicans called “Crypto Week” in Washington. Speaker Mike Johnson echoed the administration’s full-throated support for the digital asset industry: “The CLARITY Act, GENIUS Act, and Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act deliver on President Trump’s vision to make crypto a core pillar of the U.S. economy.” – Mike Johnson via X (BTCUSD) Despite the hype Bitcoin is starting to show some concerning weakness here. After a bounce off the $117,000 level, we’re now seeing a potential double top pattern starting to form. Definitely something to keep an eye on. 20 SMA just crossed below the 200 SMA, signaling a classic death cross (that is since slowly reversing). Bollinger Bands are tightening up after a volatile stretch, hinting at a bigger move coming soon. No sign of a clean bullish pattern—if anything, the choppiness and MACD divergence hint at indecision or bearish pressure building. Trump might have injected the market with lots of clarity and bullish news, but TA-wise, Bitcoin still looks a little shaky unless bulls defend $117K hard. Polymarket Eyes U.S. Comeback After $112M QCX Deal In a parallel development, Polymarket announced a $112 million acquisition of QCX, a U.S.-regulated derivatives exchange, to bring its platform back into the American market. The move follows the conclusion of DOJ and CFTC investigations, which had previously restricted the platform’s operations in the U.S. “We are laying the foundation to bring Polymarket home,” said founder and CEO Shayne Coplan in a Monday press release. With compliance in hand, Polymarket could become more than a VPN sideshow. This could be the start of a new digital Las Vegas. 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 A majority now backs BTC to clear $125,000 before July’s clock runs out; another sign that institutional and retail euphoria is outpacing caution. After a bounce off the $117,000 level, we’re now seeing a potential double top pattern starting to form. The post $125,000 Bitcoin by End of July? Polymarket Wagers Say Yes appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

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

Michael Saylor’s Strategy (MicroStrategy) just scooped up another 6,220 Bitcoin between the 14th of July and the 20th of July, spending a whopping $740 million. This mega-buy happened as Bitcoin cooled off slightly from its $123k all-time high. With this latest purchase, Strategy now holds a staggering 607,770 BTC, which accounts for 3.05% of all circulating BTC ▼-0.06% worth nearly $72 billion. Fueled by equity and debt, Saylor’s conviction is loud and clear. Bitcoin isn’t just a reserve; it’s the entire thesis. BitcoinPriceMarket CapBTC$2.36T24h7d30d1yAll time Michael Saylor’s Strategy Latest Crypto Power Move Saylor’s latest move came during a volatile but bullish stretch in mid-July. After BTC peaked at $123,000 on the 14th of July, the price dipped to ~$116,000 during the week, making an entrance for Michael Saylor to grab once again. Strategy averaged in at $118,940 per BTC, totaling $739,8 million for the 6,220 BTC acquired. These figures were confirmed by a Form 8-K filed with the SEC on July 21, 2025. The timing aligns perfectly with Saylor’s usual style. Buying fear, riding hype. DISCOVER: Top 20 Crypto to Buy in 2025 As of the 20th of July, their YTD yield hit 20,8% creeping closer to their 25% target. This metric, introduced back in August 2024, is central to Strategy’s financial thesis. It’s not just about holding, but it is about outpacing shareholder dilution with BTC gains. Meanwhile, the overall market context couldn’t be more fitting. Bitcoin’s price action in July was turbocharged by regulatory clarity and bullish legislation, giving institutions like Strategy the green light to double down. Saylor’s crew is using market volatility as an opportunity and not a risk, and this latest purchase proves their belief that BTC remains the best-performing treasury asset available. DISCOVER: 20+ Next Crypto to Explode in 2025 Join The 99Bitcoins News Discord Here For The Latest Market Updates Key Takeaways Michael Saylor with another BTC buy for $740 million. Strategy is the biggest BTC holder with over $71 billion in BTC. The post Michael Saylor Adds Another 6,220 BTC to Strategy’s Stash appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

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

Asian Market Wrap Asian stock markets dipped after reaching a nearly four-year high on Tuesday, as investors awaited corporate earnings and monitored US tariff talks. MSCI's broad Asia-Pacific index (excluding Japan) hit its highest level since October 2021 earlier in the day but later fell by 0.4%. The index has gained almost 16% this year. close Source: TradingView.com (click to enlarge) Source: TradingView.com (click to enlarge) Follow Zain on Twitter/X for Additional Market News and Insights @zvawda Opinions are the authors'; not necessarily that of OANDA Business Information & Services, Inc. or any of its affiliates, subsidiaries, officers or directors. The provided publication is for informational and educational purposes only. If you would like to reproduce or redistribute any of the content found on MarketPulse, an award winning forex, commodities and global indices analysis and news site service produced by OANDA Business Information & Services, Inc., please refer to the MarketPulse Terms of Use. Visit https://www.marketpulse.com/ to find out more about the beat of the global markets. © {CURRENT_YEAR} OANDA Business Information & Services Inc.

Asia Pacific equities saw profit-taking today, mirroring overnight volatility in US markets. The S&P 500 gave up early gains to close just 0.1% higher at a record 6,305, weighed by renewed tariff uncertainty. With the 1 August deadline approaching, White House Press Secretary Leavitt signalled that President Trump may issue more unilateral tariff actions. close Fig 2: Singapore 30 CFD medium-term & minor trends as of 22 July 2025 (Source: TradingView) Fig 2: Singapore 30 CFD medium-term & minor trends as of 22 July 2025 (Source: TradingView) Several technical elements are now indicating that the Singapore 30 CFD Index (a proxy for the MSCI Singapore futures) has reached an overextended up move condition from its intraday low of 396.58 printed on 23 June to Monday, 21 July’s intraday high of 438.14 Firstly, it has formed a 4-hour bearish “Shooting Star” candlestick pattern after a test on the upper boundary of a major ascending channel in place since August 2024 low. Secondly, the 4-hour RSI momentum has staged a bearish breakdown in yesterday’s US session below its former parallel ascending support from 13 June and inched lower below the 50 level mark at this time of writing (see Fig 2). These observations suggest that the Singapore 30 is likely to see a minor corrective pull-back/consolidation at this juncture after four weeks of steep bullish impulsive up moves. Watch the 438.20 short-term pivotal resistance for the next intermediate supports to come in at 422.20 and 417.20/413.50 (also the 20-day moving average). However, a clearance above 438.20 invalidates the minor corrective pull-back scenario to resume the bullish impulsive up move sequence to expose the next intermediate resistance at 450/452. Opinions are the authors'; not necessarily that of OANDA Business Information & Services, Inc. or any of its affiliates, subsidiaries, officers or directors. The provided publication is for informational and educational purposes only. If you would like to reproduce or redistribute any of the content found on MarketPulse, an award winning forex, commodities and global indices analysis and news site service produced by OANDA Business Information & Services, Inc., please refer to the MarketPulse Terms of Use. Visit https://www.marketpulse.com/ to find out more about the beat of the global markets. © {CURRENT_YEAR} OANDA Business Information & Services Inc.

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

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

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

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

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

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

XRP price started a fresh increase and surged above the $3.350 zone. The price is now consolidating gains and might continue to rise above the $3.650 zone. XRP price started a fresh increase above the $3.450 zone. The price is now trading below $3.50 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was break below a key bullish trend line with support at $3.510 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could start another increase if it stays above the $3.350 zone. XRP Price Regains Traction XRP price started a fresh increase after it settled above the $3.250 level, beating Bitcoin and Ethereum. The price was able to climb above the $3.320 resistance level. The bulls remained in action and the price gained pace for a move above $3.450 barrier. Finally, the price tested the $3.650 zone. A high was formed at $3.660 and the price is now consolidating gains. There was a move below the $3.60 level and the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $2.803 swing low to the $3.660 high. There was break below a key bullish trend line with support at $3.510 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair. The price is now trading below $3.50 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. On the upside, the price might face resistance near the $3.50 level. The first major resistance is near the $3.550 level. A clear move above the $3.550 resistance might send the price toward the $3.650 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $3.720 resistance or even $3.80 in the near term. The next major hurdle for the bulls might be near the $4.00 zone. Downside Correction? If XRP fails to clear the $3.60 resistance zone, it could start another decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $3.40 level. The next major support is near the $3.350 level. If there is a downside break and a close below the $3.350 level, the price might continue to decline toward the $3.320 support. The next major support sits near the $3.250 zone. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for XRP/USD is now losing pace in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for XRP/USD is now below the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $3.350 and $3.320. Major Resistance Levels – $3.550 and $3.660.

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