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ChatGPT Agent went live on July 17, allowing users to delegate high-frequency trading logic and crypto analysis to AI. The tool is already changing how traders interact with markets. But that’s not all. Sam Altman confirmed this week that OpenAI GPT-5 will be here in early August. Today, the best crypto trades are being made using AI tools. Here’s what you should know: Why ChatGPT Agent Matters for Crypto Traders AI in crypto is nothing new. Yet what makes this new suite of upgrades different is execution. ChatGPT Agent combines browser tools, terminal access, spreadsheets, code interpreters, and API integrations into a unified desktop. It can monitor charts, track whale activity, analyze social sentiment, and prepare trade signals all while pausing for user confirmation before doing anything irreversible. Stop. Read all that again. There’s no reason to be underperforming that market in 2025. AI-driven crypto trading doesn’t have to be a black box. With ChatGPT Agent, the process is dead simple: Start Agent Mode: Just type /agent. The interface boots up. Drop a Prompt: “Pull ETH/BTC chart, compute RSI, alert if above 70.” Let It Run: Data comes in. Charts generate. Analysis populates in real-time. Act or Export: Grab a CSV, save the chart, or route trades through a connected Binance or Coinbase API (with your sign-off, of course). Traders are using it for everything from tracking prices to spotting token unlocks and arbitrage windows. GPT-5 Is Coming, And It’ll Get Smarter The release of GPT-5, expected in August 2025, will add even more firepower. Early testers have hinted that it combines the reasoning capabilities of OpenAI’s o-series with traditional models, giving it more context awareness and coding ability. Multiple versions (nano, mini, full) will be rolled out through the API, with deep integration planned for agent-based workflows. ChatGPT Agent and OpenAI GPT-5 are breakthroughs in crypto automation. Sure, it won’t do everything but it’s an essential co-pilot for investors. Traders who learn how to guide this tech, verify its outputs, and build smart prompts will gain a major edge. Those who trust it blindly may find themselves in trouble. 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 ChatGPT Agent went live on July 17, giving users a way to delegate high-frequency trading logic and crypto analysis to AI OpenAI GPT-5 are breakthroughs in crypto automation. The post Using OpenAI GPT-5 to Trade Crypto and Make Money appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

Russia just went beast mode on Bitcoin crypto mining. In just six months, registered mining firms skyrocketed from 91 to over 1,000. This explosive growth follows new energy-use regulations that force large-scale operations to go legit or risk getting shut down. And it’s not just some made-up story for show, Russia’s cashing in big. The state could rake in up to $700 million annually in taxes, all while holding down the #2 spot globally in BTC ▼-2.92% hashrate. With AI investments and tighter rules, the game is only heating up. BitcoinPriceMarket CapBTC$2.29T24h7d30d1yAll time Regulations Spark a Mining Bitcoin Crypto Rush in Russia The game completely changed in late 2024 when Russia rolled out its first real legal framework for crypto mining. The law signed by President Putin demands that firms using more than 6,000 kWh of electricity per month register with the Federal Tax Service. Before that, the entire sector lived in a grey zone, flying under the radar. But with the new rules in place, mining firms had two choices: go legit or go dark. And clearly, most chose the former, with the number of registered mining firms jumping tenfold in just half a year. DISCOVER: 20+ Next Crypto to Explode in 2025 Still, there’s tension and illegal miners haven’t disappeared, and the state is aggressively cracking down. Reports highlight new registries for tracking mining gear, raids on electricity theft, and strict caps on residential energy usage. If this trajectory continues, Russia’s crypto mining sector could be a future tech export powerhouse, fueled by regulation, AI, and raw hashrate power. DISCOVER: 9+ Best High-Risk, High-Reward Crypto to Buy in 2025 Join The 99Bitcoins News Discord Here For The Latest Market Updates Key Takeaways Russian crypto mining surges tenfold. $760 million will flow from taxes in Russia. The post Russian Crypto Mining Registrations Surge Tenfold appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

Bitcoin faced heavy selling pressure after the news that Galaxy Digital reportedly sold off 10,000 BTC worth $1.18 billion. They later added more pressure by sending another 2,850 BTC ($330 million) to exchanges just minutes before the market started to slide. Over the last 24 hours, more than $731 million in crypto positions were liquidated, according to CoinGlass. Nearly 214,000 traders were caught in the move, many of them betting on further price increases. Ethereum dropped 1.3% to $3,598 and saw $104 million in long positions wiped out. Dogecoin took an even bigger hit, falling 7% to $0.22 and losing $26 million in longs. Despite the drop, crypto sentiment remains bullish. Bitcoin recently hit an all-time high of $123,100 on July 14. The Crypto Fear & Greed Index is still showing “Greed” with a score of 66. (BTCUSDT) Bitcoin is pulling back after rejecting near $122,000 and is now holding just above the $115,600 support level. If this level breaks, the next key support sits around $108,300. The overall trend remains bullish above that zone, but short-term momentum is weakening. A bounce from current levels could retest $119K–$120K, while a deeper correction might target $108K if selling accelerates. But for now, traders are cautious. If BTC drops back to $119,500, around $3 billion in short positions could be at risk. EXPLORE: The 12+ Hottest Crypto Presales to Buy Right Now Bitcooin Latest News – BTC Price Drops But These Altcoins Are Showing Strength While large caps dipped following the news of huge sell-offs, some altcoins surged. SYRUP by Maple Finance jumped 24.5% after being listed on Upbit, one of South Korea’s top exchanges, and is now up 33% on the day. Meanwhile, Graphite (GP) is up over 40% in the last 24 hours and nearly 4500% in one month, showing that not all crypto assets are following Bitcoin’s lead. Graphite Protocol is a creator-focused platform starting on Solana, aiming to simplify project launches across multiple blockchains like ETH and Polygon. It offers no-code tools, minting infrastructure, and on-chain utilities like casino games. In general, the rest of the altcoins are recovering from the overnight dump with BONK already up 8% and ETH recovering a 3%. 28 minutes ago BonkFun, BONK’s Launchpad, Hits New All-Time High in Market Share By Fatima BonkFun has reached a record 82.8% share of the launchpad market, its highest since launching three months ago. In the past 19 days, since becoming the leading launchpad, it has generated $26.73 million in fees, averaging $1.41 million per day. A total of 58% of BonkFun fees go directly into buying BONK: 50% is used to buy and burn BONK 4% goes to the Strategic BONK Reserves 4% funds the BonkRewards program Yesterday, BonkFun collected $1.98 million in fees, once again outperforming Solana, Ethereum, and Fantom in daily revenue. (DUNE) Many see BONK as the next big hype trade, with some comparing it to the early days of HYPE. Supporters believe Bonk is now on its way to a $10 billion+ market cap. The post [LIVE] Bitcoin Crypto News: BTC Dumps $1.18B as Liquidations Hit $731M – But Altcoins Like SYRUP and Graphite Soar appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

A seven-day rally in global equities paused during Thursday’s Asian session, following a mixed overnight performance on Wall Street. The Dow Jones Industrial Average and Russell 2000 slid 0.7% and 1.4%, respectively, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 pushed to fresh record highs, up 0.1% and 0.3%. Gains were driven by mega-cap tech names including Nvidia (+1.7%), Amazon (+1.7%), Microsoft (+1%), and Alphabet (+0.9%). Asia’s longest winning streak since January ends Asia-Pacific markets snapped their longest winning streak of the year. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index dropped 0.9% intraday after hitting a 3.5-year high, while Japan’s Nikkei 225 fell 0.9%, just shy of its all-time peak at 42,427. Singapore’s Straits Times Index also saw profit-taking, down 0.3% after a record-breaking 14-session rally. Profit-taking and the US dollar rebound pressure Asian equities Today’s Asian regional pullback likely reflects overbought conditions and a technical rebound in the US dollar after a four-day losing streak. The US dollar Index’s intraday firm tone is weighing on risk assets in Asia as traders reassess their short-term bullish momentum. The worst performers against the US dollar at this time of writing are CAD (-0.17%), AUD (-0.16%), and GBP (-0.13%) The intraday bounce seen in the US dollar is also reinforced by a slowdown in growth in Japan’s leading inflation gauge, where Tokyo’s core-core CPI (excluding food and energy) advanced at a slower pace of 2.9% y/y in July, a drop from 3.1% recorded in June. Gold slips further as US dollar firms, support levels in focus Gold (XAU/USD) declined for the third straight session, falling 0.4% intraday. The yellow metal is now approaching key support at its 20- and 50-day moving averages near US$3,333, amid headwinds from a strengthening US dollar. Economic data releases Fig 1: Key data for today’s Asia mid-session (Source: MarketPulse) Chart of the day – Hang Seng Index at risk of minor corrective decline Fig 2: Hong Kong 33 CFD Index minor & medium-term trends as of 25 July 2025 (Source: TradingView) The price actions of the Hong Kong 33 CFD Index (a proxy of the Hang Seng Index futures) have rallied as expected. Recap our previous Chart of the day – Start of a potential impulsive bullish sequence for Hang Seng Index. The two weeks of advancement have hit the upper boundary of a major ascending channel from the January 2024 low, now acting as an intermediate resistance at 25,750. The hourly RSI momentum indicator has just staged a bearish breakdown below a parallel ascending support from 19 June. These observations suggest that bullish momentum has waned, and the Hong Kong 33 CFD Index is likely to stage a potential imminent minor corrective decline to retrace some of the gains seen from the prior rally from the 4 July 2025 low to the 24 July 2025 high (see Fig 2). Watch the 25,750 key short-term pivotal resistance, and a break below 25,260 may reinforce the minor corrective decline sequence on the Hong Kong 33 CFD Index to expose the next intermediate support at 24,940/850. On the flipside, a clearance above 25,750 revives the bullish tone for the continuation of the bullish impulsive up move sequence to seek out the next intermediate resistance at 26,030/26,220 (Fibonacci extension and medium-term swing high areas of 20/26 October 2021). 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. © 2025 OANDA Business Information & Services Inc.

In an interview hosted by Kyle Chassé, Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan and Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart weighed in which spot ETF could attract more inflows– XRP or Solana–if approved on the same day. Both concluded that the initial wave of capital would likely favor XRP, even as longer‑term asset accumulation could tilt toward Solana. XRP or Solana: Which Spot ETF Will Dominate? Seyffart grounded his view in the performance of existing derivative‑based products. “We did have, we had a kind of a situation like this where we had futures Solana ETFs and leverage futures or derivatives based ETFs that have exposure to Solana launched before the XRP versions. And the XRP versions have got more assets and flows than the Solana version,” he said. While cautioning that “derivatives based products are nowhere near as high in the list of demand for investors as the spot products would be,” he cited that precedent alongside the strength of XRP’s retail community. According to Seyffart, a “pseudo spot product from Rex Osprey that went through a whole bunch of loopholes and end arounds to try and get exposure to spot Solana with staking” has also “done very well,” but not enough to alter his near‑term ranking. “I think in the near term, I would bet on XRP, but over the long term, I’d probably bet on Sol getting more assets,” Seyffart continued, pointing to mass‑market familiarity with XRP narratives—“anyone I know who doesn’t really know this space at all…they like XRP. They think it’s gonna be the backend settlement system for all banks”—and the persistent volume of XRP‑related discussion across TikTok, Reddit and other social platforms. “The ground game is unreal,” he said, before adding that institutional conversations skew differently: “From an institutional point of view…there seems to be a lot more serious people looking at Solana…definitely I lean Solana or Ethereum from my point of view.” Hougan concurred with the sequencing. “I actually agree. I think XRP would do better out of the gate,” he said, emphasizing that the intensity of a committed minority, rather than broad sentiment, drives day‑one ETF flows. “I think the average opinion of Solana is better than it is for XRP across crypto investors, but that’s not who buys the ETF on day one. It’s the passion, right?” Recounting his experience at an XRP‑focused event, he underscored the depth of that base: “I went to an XRP conference in Vegas on a Saturday. There were 1,200 people in the room. Every seat was taken. That’s crazy…There is an army of people who are really passionate about XRP, and I think it would do exceptionally well out of the gate. It doesn’t matter, again, that 90% of people hate it. What matters is 10% of people love it.” Hougan added that Solana’s eventual trajectory would depend on its “narrative transition,” suggesting a shifting storyline around the network could influence timing-sensitive allocations. “If Solana is ripping…it would do well,” he said. “But my base case out of the gate would be XRP, at least for the first few months.” Taken together, the analysts’ assessments outline a bifurcated path: an early surge in XRP spot ETF inflows propelled by a highly mobilized retail constituency, followed by a potential reversion in which Solana, benefiting from deeper institutional engagement and evolving narratives, could surpass XRP in total assets over time. At press time, XRP traded at $3.06.

Solana Lifts Block Capacity to Manage More Traffic Solana has increased its block capacity by 20 percent in response to growing transaction volume. The change bumps the limit from 50 million to 60 million compute units per block, giving the network more room to process activity during busy periods. The update was proposed and approved under SIMD-0256 and went live on July 23. Why Compute Units Matter Compute units measure how much work a transaction requires. A simple token transfer takes up very little. Something more complex, like a multi-swap or an advanced DeFi interaction, uses more. The more units per block, the more transactions that can fit before things start getting congested. Raising the ceiling means fewer hold-ups when usage spikes. Performance Gains During High Demand Mert Mumtaz, CEO of Helius Labs, said the increase should lead to lower fees during steady traffic and improve consistency across the board. Others in the developer community agreed, pointing out that events like major NFT launches or airdrops often push the network to its limits. By increasing the capacity, the network can handle those moments with less friction. Still a Trade-Off for Validators More room in each block sounds great for users, but it also means more work for the machines running the network. Bigger blocks require more powerful hardware, which not every validator has. That’s part of the ongoing discussion behind the scenes. Brennan Watt from Anza noted that developers are already talking about whether future limits should go to 100 or even 120 million compute units, but nothing has been finalized yet. DISCOVER: Best New Cryptocurrencies to Invest in 2025 Small Steps After Past Congestion This is not the first capacity change Solana has made. In June, the network quietly increased the limit from 48 to 50 million units as a precaution during volatile trading. The jump to 60 million is a more noticeable step and continues a pattern of gradual upgrades. These decisions are often based on lessons from periods of extreme congestion, like those caused by meme coin trading in the past. SolanaPriceMarket CapSOL$97.40B24h7d30d1yAll time DISCOVER: 20+ Next Crypto to Explode in 2025 Bigger Plans Still Under Debate Some developers are pushing for more ambitious upgrades. One proposal, SIMD-0286, suggests increasing the limit to 100 million compute units. That kind of change would prepare the network for much heavier use, but it also raises concerns about whether all validators would be able to keep up. Right now, the idea is still under review and hasn’t been put forward for a vote. Price Response Was Uneventful Solana’s token, SOL, didn’t show much movement after the change. Some reports mentioned a slight dip, while others pointed out that the token is still trading far above where it was a few months ago. This reaction is in line with how infrastructure updates usually play out. They’re important for long-term performance, but they rarely cause big price swings on their own. The Bigger Picture Solana’s latest upgrade reflects an ongoing effort to manage higher traffic without compromising performance. By increasing the block size now and testing what the network can handle, developers are laying the groundwork for future improvements. The move to 60 million compute units is a step forward, but the bigger changes are still being weighed carefully. DISCOVER: 20+ Next Crypto to Explode in 2025 Join The 99Bitcoins News Discord Here For The Latest Market Updates Key Takeaways Solana raised its block compute limit from 50 million to 60 million units to better handle network congestion. Compute units define how much work each transaction requires. Increasing the limit allows more activity per block. The upgrade is meant to reduce fees and delays during high-traffic periods like airdrops or NFT launches. Validator hardware demands may increase, prompting discussions about future upgrades to 100 million units or more. SOL’s price remained steady after the update, highlighting how infrastructure changes rarely cause short-term market moves. The post Solana Raises Block Capacity to 60M Units to Ease Congestion appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

India’s tax department is going deeper into crypto enforcement. The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has confirmed it’s using artificial intelligence and tapping into international data-sharing networks to spot crypto trades that haven’t been reported. India’s crypto tax rules are now backed by global data-sharing networks, making it harder to hide assets overseas. AI Joins the Hunt According to CBDT chairman Ravi Agrawal, the department now runs over 6.5 billion transaction records through AI systems each year. These tools are designed to cross-check what people file against what’s actually happening on crypto exchanges. The goal is simple: flag the differences and catch people leaving things out. Agrawal made it clear that these tools are only used during formal investigations. They’re not scanning everything indiscriminately. Searches, raids, and surveys are the specific situations where these audits come into play. Discrepancies Lead to Instant Notices One big focus is on TDS data. India’s tax law requires exchanges to deduct one percent from every crypto transaction. The department then compares this with individual tax returns. If there’s a mismatch of over ₹100,000, that person gets an automated notice. Since the tax framework was introduced in 2022, the government has pulled in about ₹7,000 crore from crypto activity. That includes both the 30 percent tax on profits and the 1 percent deducted per trade. India Taps Global Crypto Reporting India is part of an international agreement known as CARF, short for Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework. This allows governments to swap data automatically when crypto platforms have users in multiple countries. For India, it’s a way to close the gap on offshore wallets and hidden trading activity. The CBDT sees this as a long-overdue upgrade. With many investors moving funds across borders, this kind of cooperation helps bring some transparency to transactions that were previously out of reach. BitcoinPriceMarket CapBTC$2.34T24h7d30d1yAll time DISCOVER: 9+ Best High-Risk, High-Reward Crypto to Buy in July2025 Officials Say Privacy is Still Respected Authorities stressed that the government isn’t grabbing wallet-level data without cause. That kind of access only happens during official tax raids. The idea is to catch evaders without prying into everyone’s accounts unnecessarily. Some tax professionals say this is a smart way to balance enforcement with fairness. People want to see crypto treated seriously, but they also don’t want blanket surveillance on everyone who dabbles in digital assets. DISCOVER: Next 1000X Crypto: 10+ Crypto Tokens That Can Hit 1000x in 2025 Collection Numbers Are Already Piling Up In its first full year, the crypto tax regime brought in nearly ₹2,700 crore. The following year, it jumped to over ₹4,300 crore. Together, the total now sits at about ₹7,000 crore. On top of that, unrelated investigations using similar tools have led to corrections worth over ₹11,000 crore. Officials believe these early results prove the tech is working. They’re continuing to roll out new tools that can process even larger datasets more efficiently. A Bigger Overhaul Is Coming A new income tax code is on the horizon, with a planned rollout by April 2026. Ahead of that, the CBDT is doubling down on both domestic enforcement and international collaboration. More countries are expected to join CARF, which means more cross-border data and fewer places to hide. Crypto traders in India are likely to see tighter scrutiny going forward. The rules are already in place. Now the infrastructure is catching up. DISCOVER: 20+ Next Crypto to Explode in 2025 Join The 99Bitcoins News Discord Here For The Latest Market Updates Key Takeaways India is using AI tools and global data-sharing networks to catch undeclared crypto trades and enforce tax rules. The tax department scans over 6.5 billion records and issues notices when exchange data doesn’t match filed returns. Since 2022, India has collected ₹7,000 crore through a 1% TDS on crypto trades and a 30% tax on profits. India is part of CARF, a global agreement that tracks cross-border crypto activity and uncovers offshore wallets. A new tax code is due by 2026, with stricter enforcement and deeper international collaboration already in progress. The post India Targets Crypto Tax Evasion Through AI and Data Sharing appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

The XRP price rally has already seen it reclaim the $3.6 level once this year before slowing back down again. This slowdown has raised concerns of a possible end to the rally. But the formation of a Cup and Saucer Pattern actually tells a different story. Since this pattern is yet to be completely fulfilled, there is the possibility that the XRP price rally has only entered a possible slowdown and will continue to rise from here. Why The XRP Price Rally Is Still In Motion Crypto analyst Cryptinsightuk took to X (formerly Twitter) to share the formation of a Cup and Saucer pattern on the XRP price pattern. This comes after double rejection from the $3.65 level, which is now acting as the major resistance to the altcoin’s continuation of the rally. However, while this double rejection is concerning, the emergence of the Cup and Saucer pattern suggests a sustained bullish trend. Cryptoinsightuk explains that despite the rejections, the XRP price has continued to put in higher lows. Naturally, this is bullish for the price regardless of where the resistance lies. Going by the chart as well, it is obvious that there is still a way to go before the pattern plays out completely and suggests a decline in the price. From here, the analyst expects that the XRP price will indeed continue to rise. One of the major reasons that this remains bullish is the fact that this formation is coming above previous range highs. Therefore, Cryptoinsightuk explains that it is more likely a continuation pattern leading to a breakout than it is to lead to a breakdown in price. If the Cup and Saucer pattern does hold up and continue as expected, then the next target would be to retest and break the resistance that has mounted at $3.65. Once this resistance breaks, then a continuation of the rally would put XRP back on the path toward new all-time highs above $3.8. Bullish Developments Spark Hope Not only are the charts showing bullish momentum for the XRP price, but other market developments have also put the altcoin on a positive path. The latest of these is the SEC approval of the Bitwise 10 Crypto Index Fund earlier in the week, which includes XRP as one of the cryptocurrencies held by the fund. Although the SEC eventually stayed the decision and is now under review. This comes just a week after the first XRP ETF was approved for trading by the regulator last week, paving a way for more institutional investors to have access to the altcoin. Grayscale has also applied to convert its Grayscale Digital Large Cap Fund LLC, which also includes XRP, into an ETF, and is awaiting approval from the SEC as well.

The Bitcoin short-term holder balance has often shown shifts near market tops and bottoms. Here’s what the metric’s trend is signaling right now. Bitcoin Short-Term Holder Balance Hasn’t Seen Any Major Shifts Recently In a new post on X, institutional DeFi solutions provider Sentora (formerly IntoTheBlock) has shared a chart that shows how the holdings of the different Bitcoin investor groups has changed over the years. The cohorts in question have been divided on the basis of holding time. The analytics firm classifies investors into three groups: traders, cruisers, and hodlers. The traders include the holders who have been carrying their coins for less than a month. This group corresponds to the new entrants in the sector and the investors who participate in high frequency trades. The cruisers are investors who are no longer that short-term minded, but they also haven’t built up enough resilience to be in it for the long-term yet. Cruisers who manage to hold past the one year mark become part of the diamond hands of the network: the hodlers. Now, below is the chart for the net change in the supply held by these three Bitcoin groups. As displayed in the above graph, these cohorts have historically shown a certain pattern near inflection points in the asset. “Fluctuations in short-term holder balances often signal market turning points,” notes the analytics firm. During major tops and bottoms, the traders generally register a sharp spike in their balance, as cruisers and hodlers take part in profit realization or capitulation. Whenever these older groups sell, the age of their coins resets back to zero and they are put into the supply of the traders. From the chart, it’s apparent that while Bitcoin has observed a sharp rally to new all-time highs (ATHs) recently, there still hasn’t been any big changes in the supplies of the traders. “Interestingly, we’re not seeing major shifts at the moment,” says Sentora. It now remains to be seen whether this means that the current rally still has room to grow. In some other news, the cryptocurrency has seen an uptick in on-chain transaction activity, as the analytics firm has pointed out in another X post. The weekly Bitcoin transaction volume reached almost $700 billion last week, the highest level since 2022. Though, while this does indicate activity is as high as it’s ever been in this cycle, it’s still muted when compared to the highs of the 2021 bull run. BTC Price Bitcoin is still stuck in sideways movement as its price is trading around $119,000.

Bitcoin (BTC) may be on the cusp of another rally, as leading cryptocurrency exchange Binance saw its spot volume rise from around 40% on July 15 to as high as 60% on July 18. Historical data suggests that surges in Binance’s spot market share have frequently preceded upward movements in BTC’s price. Bitcoin Rally Imminent? Binance Data Suggests So According to a CryptoQuant Quicktake post by contributor Amr Taha, Binance’s spot volume market share surging to 58% on July 23, has further strengthened the premier cryptocurrency’s $117,000 support. This marks the second notable spike in Binance’s spot market dominance this month. On July 18, Binance’s share surged to 60%, coinciding with Bitcoin holding above the critical $117,000 mark on the daily chart. Since then, the $117,000 level has served as a reliable support zone, likely buoyed by Binance’s deep liquidity and high execution reliability. Price stability at this level has been observed multiple times since the initial breakout. In addition to this, Bitcoin’s price has shown strong resilience around the Realized Price of the 1-day to 1-week Unspent Transaction Output (UTXO) Age Band, which is currently near $118,300. For context, UTXO age bands classify Bitcoin held in wallets based on how long it has remained unspent, offering insight into investor behavior. Shorter bands – 1 day to 1 week – typically reflect activity by newer or speculative holders, while longer bands – 6 months to 5 years – are associated with long-term holders with stronger conviction. Taha explained: Historically, this metric acts as a dynamic support level, indicating that newer holders are not capitulating and that the average on-chain cost basis of recent buyers is being respected by the market. Meanwhile, fellow crypto analyst Titan of Crypto took to X to highlight BTC following the bullish inverse head and shoulders pattern. In an X post, the analyst shared the following weekly chart, adding that BTC is on track to hit a target of $144,000. Will BTC Hit $180,000 By Year End? Bitcoin’s recent all-time high (ATH) of $123,218 has reignited speculation around even higher price targets before year’s end. According to CryptoQuant analyst Chairman Lee, BTC remains on track to reach $180,000 by the end of 2025. Recent on-chain metrics support this bullish outlook. Notably, the Bitcoin IFP indicator suggests that major holders continue to hold BTC despite its proximity to record highs – unlike in previous cycles, where exchange inflows typically preceded significant corrections. However, not all indicators point upward. Exchange reserves recently reached their highest levels since June 25, raising concerns about potential sell pressure. At press time, BTC is trading at $119,097, up 0.6% in the past 24 hours.

Bitcoin continues to trade below its record high set earlier this month, hovering above the $119,000 mark. While price action over the past week has shown only a modest 0.3% gain, analysts suggest the market may be nearing a turning point. The sideways movement in price has not deterred the broader bullish outlook, but on-chain indicators now suggest caution may be warranted. One such indicator comes from CryptoQuant’s QuickTake contributor Arab Chain, who flagged potential overheating in Bitcoin’s current market structure. Bitcoin Bullish Trend Persists, but Signs Point to Caution In a recent post, the analyst highlighted the behavior of the Bull and Bear Market Cycle Indicator, which now sits in a zone typically associated with strong bullish trends. However, its proximity to the so-called “overheated bull” range has raised concerns about a possible correction on the horizon. The indicator’s historical pattern suggests this zone often precedes a price cooldown, leading investors to consider profit-taking strategies. Arab Chain noted that despite the bullish structure, the indicator’s advance toward overheated territory could prompt speculators to close positions. “The proximity of overheated zones suggests that this is not the right time for a major purchase,” the analyst explained. The insight reflects the broader sentiment that market participants may opt for a wait-and-see approach, anticipating a more favorable re-entry after a correction. Additionally, while the 30-day to 365-day moving averages still support a continued uptrend, they may also signal that a short-term top is forming unless disrupted by new market catalysts. Retail Interest Remains Muted as Institutional Demand Grows Supporting this view, another CryptoQuant analyst, Burak Kesmeci, emphasized the role of institutional activity in driving the current cycle. Kesmeci explained that retail investors have reduced their exposure to Bitcoin since early 2023, while large investors have increased their holdings, particularly from early 2024 onward. “This time, the source of the Bitcoin rally is not retail — the big players are in the driver’s seat,” he wrote. This accumulation by high-volume wallets, likely linked to institutions or ETFs, highlights a shift from previous cycles dominated by retail behavior. Kesmeci further pointed to Google Trends data showing that search interest in “Bitcoin” remains subdued compared to previous bull runs. The absence of widespread retail excitement contrasts with the intense public engagement seen during Bitcoin’s surge in 2021. According to Kesmeci, the quiet phase may indicate that retail has not yet entered the market en masse — a stage that historically signals the final leg of a bull cycle. “The crowd has not awakened yet,” he noted, adding that “smart money is currently on stage — and most people are still watching from the sidelines.” Featured image created with DALL-E, Chart from TradingView

Solana-based memecoin launchpad Pump.fun has made the headlines again after its recently launched token, PUMP, plummeted to new lows. The nosedive follows a recent update on the token’s highly anticipated airdrop and its legal troubles. PUMP Token Loses $1 Billion MC Just over a week after launch, Pump.fun’s official token has hit a new all-time low (ATL), reaching the $0.0028 area and dropping below the $1 billion market capitalization for the first time since its initial Coin Offering (ICO). Pump.fun was launched in January 2024 to facilitate and simplify the deployment of tokens. The Solana-based platform quickly became the leading memecoin launchpad in the crypto market, fueling this cycle’s memecoin frenzy. According to Dune data, the launchpad has deployed nearly 12 million tokens over the last 18 months and generated a Total Revenue of over $775 million. After announcing its official token in early June, the platform’s PUMP rollout had a bumpy road, as its official X account was suspended mid-month. The token’s public sale was also pushed nearly three weeks from its original June 25 date. Nonetheless, Pump.fun recorded a highly successful sale two weeks ago, raising $600 million in just 12 minutes. Two days after its launch, PUMP surged around 70% from its ICO price, reaching an all-time high (ATH) of $0.0068 on July 16. Since then, investors have seen a 57.9% price drop, with 25% of its decline occurring in the past 24 hours. The violent correction has been partially fueled by the recent update of PUMP’s upcoming airdrop. In the token announcement, Pump.fun stated that an airdrop was “coming soon,” but didn’t offer further details. On Wednesday night, the platform’s co-founder, Alon Cohen, confirmed that there will be a token airdrop but revealed it “is not going to take place in the near future,” which ignited massive backlash from the community and sent the token into its current nosedive. Community Slams Pump.fun Team Several X users have expressed their concerns and discontent with Pump.fun’s team, with some claiming that it is “easily one of the worst charts out right now” as “PUMP is trading like the devs already gave up.” Another user stated that “the way PUMP is performing post-TGE is 100% on the team. Only in crypto you can sell a ‘utility coin’ for $1.3B in cash and a week later no one still has a clue what those utilities even are lol.” Some community members remain hopeful that the cryptocurrency will reverse. Market watcher Bren Trades considers that “The crowd is grave dancing on PUMP. Just like they did with PENGU And we saw how that played out.” He noted that “If you’ve been here for a while, you know these post-launch dump outs are commonplace.” Meanwhile, crypto analyst Altcoin Sherpa wrote on X that “joking aside, I actually do think that PUMP bottoms relatively soon. I am expecting some sort of giga crime pump eventually.” Legal Drama Intensifies In January, Burwick Law filed a class-action lawsuit against the platform, alleging it acted as an unregistered securities exchange. According to the original complaint, users have suffered massive losses due to their tokens’ price plunging after the hype died down. On Wednesday, the law firm filed an amended lawsuit in the Southern District of New York against the platform and some of its Solana partners, including Solana Labs, the Solana Foundation, Jito Labs, and the Jito Foundation. The new complaint escalates the extent of the allegations, claiming that the defendants have extracted over $5.5 billion from customers through schemes, and seeking rescission of Pump.fun transactions and compensatory damages. As of this writing, PUMP is trading at $0.0028, a 26.6% decline in the daily timeframe.

Bitcoin continues to consolidate just below the $120,000 mark, exhibiting restrained momentum despite previous rallies that pushed it to all-time highs above $123,000. Over the past 24 hours, the cryptocurrency has fluctuated between a low of $117,422 and a high of $119,197, ultimately trading at $118,578 at the time of writing. While price movement has remained relatively stable, on-chain indicators suggest that broader market sentiment is still in a transitional phase, with neither excessive enthusiasm nor panic selling present among investors. Bitcoin Market Signals Suggest Ongoing Expansion Phase A recent analysis by CryptoQuant contributor Gaah highlights a key development in the Index Bitcoin Cycle Indicators (IBCI), a composite tool used to track phases in Bitcoin’s market cycle. According to Gaah, the IBCI has returned to the “Distribution” zone, an area historically associated with the late stages of a bull market. However, this return is moderate, as the index has reached only 80% of the zone’s upper boundary, falling short of the full saturation levels typically observed at major market peaks. The IBCI’s moderate level indicates that Bitcoin is in an expansionary stage, but without the typical signs of overheating. Gaah noted that two critical components of the IBCI, the Puell Multiple and the Short-Term Holder Spent Output Profit Ratio (STH-SOPR), remain below their midpoint levels. This suggests that short-term speculation and aggressive profit-taking, often seen in late-stage bull markets, have not yet fully emerged in the current cycle. As a result, while caution may be warranted, the broader trend does not yet resemble a typical market top. The Puell Multiple, in particular, continues to hover near the “Discount” range, indicating that miner profitability remains moderate even with Bitcoin’s recent all-time high. This points to a valuation structure where network participants have not yet entered the excess phase that typically precedes a market correction. Gaah emphasized that the current state of the IBCI reflects underlying market strength supported by fundamentals, not speculative fervor. However, he also warned that the market is in a high-risk correction zone in the short term and should be monitored closely for shifts in retail behavior and miner activity. Short-Term Holders Offer Support Around Realized Price Adding to the discussion, another CryptoQuant analyst, Amr Taha, observed that Bitcoin has maintained price stability near the realized price of the UTXO Age Band for 1-day to 1-week holders, currently around $118,300. This metric is often interpreted as a dynamic support level that reflects the average cost basis for recent buyers. According to Taha, the absence of capitulation among newer holders implies that recent market entrants remain confident, reinforcing the current price range as a psychological and technical support zone. Together, these insights suggest that while Bitcoin may face near-term volatility, broader indicators do not yet reflect an overheated market. Instead, current metrics imply a market that continues to expand at a measured pace, with room for potential upside if fundamentals remain intact. Featured image created with DALL-E, Chart from TradingView

Jack Mallers, founder of Strike, argued in a video shared on X that a structurally higher Bitcoin price is emerging as a necessary component of US fiscal management, linking the growth of stablecoins to demand for US government debt. Framing the newly introduced GENIUS Act stablecoin legislation as “a seminal moment for digital assets and global dollar dominance,” Mallers said that while the bill “has nothing to do with Bitcoin directly,” it is indirectly significant because stablecoin expansion and Bitcoin appreciation are, in his view, intertwined. Bitcoin And Gold Must Rise To Avert US Fiscal Crisis Displaying a chart of Tether’s market capitalization alongside Bitcoin’s price, Mallers told viewers: “In the green, what you’re looking at is Tether, Market Cap. And in the orange, what you’re looking at is Bitcoin… The currency pair that does the most volume against this asset class is USDT, is Tether… If you want stablecoins to grow, Bitcoin grows.” He then connected that relationship to federal financing: stablecoin issuers, especially Tether, hold large amounts of US Treasuries; therefore, a larger stablecoin float would translate into incremental structural demand for US debt. Mallers described the United States as fiscally “trapped,” asserting: “We know that the US cannot raise rates and they cannot cut spending. So we are trapped. The next logical step is we then need to devalue the dollar. It’s the only way out.” The policy question, he continued, is what assets the dollar should be allowed to depreciate against. “Do not debase the dollar against housing… Don’t debase the dollar against eggs… My recommendation, debase it against Bitcoin and gold.” Projecting a scenario in which Bitcoin reaches $500,000—“That’s 5x from here”—Mallers claimed such a move would force stablecoin capitalization to “5x,” producing “five times the amount of demand for US debt” at a moment when, he said, traditional foreign and domestic buyers are fatigued: “China doesn’t want your debt… Hedge funds don’t want your debt. Who’s the buyer of last resort? The Fed.” He likened the prospective alignment of Treasury financing needs, Federal Reserve balance-sheet expansion, and stablecoin reserve composition to a previous historical episode: “The last time the Fed and the US government got married… was to help finance around the world wars. And the Fed’s balance sheet grew 10 times… largely in… T-bills, the things that stablecoins buy.” With US debt-to-GDP “at 130%,” Mallers argued, reduction in real terms requires monetary debasement channeled into politically acceptable asset inflation. He extended the narrative into politics, highlighting that “The president and his family just bought $2 billion worth of Bitcoin” and policy moves such as opening “US retirement market to crypto investments.” According to Mallers, positioning Bitcoin and gold inside retirement accounts will allow policymakers to “debase the dollar and get reelected,” because Bitcoin holders would not resist the erosion of purchasing power: “Debase the dollar all you want… I don’t care because I own Bitcoin.” He concluded by restating the mechanism he sees emerging from the bill: “Stablecoins are the new way to finance the government, but they grow as Bitcoin grows. One way to grow stablecoins is to grow Bitcoin… One way to solve the Fed and the Treasury’s problem of getting remarried is to grow Bitcoin. It could not be more obvious.” At press time, BTC traded at $118,055.

The cryptocurrency derivatives market has suffered heavy liquidations as altcoins like XRP (XRP) and Dogecoin (DOGE) have plummeted. Crypto Has Seen Almost $1 Billion In Liquidations During The Past Day According to data from CoinGlass, the cryptocurrency derivatives sector has been shaken up by a wave of liquidations in the last 24 hours. “Liquidation” here refers to the forceful closure that any open contract undergoes when its losses exceed a certain percentage (as defined by the platform). Below is a table that breaks down the numbers related to the latest liquidations in the digital assets market: As displayed, the cryptocurrency sector has seen a whopping $967 million in derivatives contract liquidations over the past day. Out of these, an overwhelming majority of the positions involved were long ones. More specifically, users betting on a bullish outcome took a beating of around $829 million. These mass liquidations have come as assets across the market have witnessed some degree of bearish price action. The likes of XRP and Dogecoin are currently down about 10%. Interestingly, Bitcoin (BTC) hasn’t been affected by this latest sector-wide downturn, suggesting that the decline could be a result of investors rotating capital out of altcoins. Given BTC’s relatively flat action, it’s not surprising to see that the number one cryptocurrency hasn’t been leading in liquidations this time around. From the above heatmap, it’s visible that Ethereum (ETH) has topped the market with a derivatives flush of almost $200 million, while XRP has come second with liquidations of $115 million. Despite the fact that Bitcoin hasn’t actually moved much in the past day, users have still managed to rake up $84 million in liquidations. Solana (SOL) and Dogecoin wrap up the top 5 with figures sitting at $58 million and $56 million, respectively. The mass liquidation event from the past day may be a product of overheated conditions that had already been brewing in the sector. As on-chain analytics firm Glassnode has revealed in its latest weekly report, the Open Interest across the top altcoins has seen a significant increase since the start of July. The “Open Interest” here refers to an indicator that keeps track of the total amount of futures positions related to an asset that are currently open on all centralized exchanges. As shown in the chart, the metric’s combined value for Ethereum, Solana, XRP, and Dogecoin sat at $26 billion at the start of the month, but it has now grown to $44 billion. Historically, an excess of leverage has often led to volatility for the market, so the latest squeeze could just be this effect in motion. XRP Price At the time of writing, XRP is floating around $3.17, down 4% in the last week.

XRP has entered a period of quiet movement following its rally last week that pushed its price to new all-time highs. Particularly, XRP’s price has hovered between $3.40 and $3.60 over the past few days. This structure has caught the attention of crypto analyst CasiTrades, who shared her detailed outlook on the social media platform X. Her accompanying chart breaks down the ongoing setup and shows the significance of the $3.40 support alongside the bullish implications of XRP’s behavior just beneath the resistance zone. Former Resistance Now Support CasiTrades points to a classic bullish flip taking place in XRP’s chart pattern on the 1-hour candlestick timeframe. A key trendline, which had previously served as overhead resistance, has now been flipped and is acting as support. This shift has played out with precision, as price has tested the trendline three times and each bounce affirms that buyers are stepping in with confidence. According to her analysis, this kind of structural transition might be subtle, but momentum is quietly building up for XRP’s next price move. The trendline, which has now flipped to support, sits just above the $3.40 level, and its resilience has helped XRP avoid any serious breakdowns since last week. As long as this line continues to hold, bulls will remain in control. To sum it up, the analysis shows that XRP is now in an accumulation phase rather than exhaustion, which is notable considering its significant rise earlier in the first half of July. Furthermore, a look at the Relative Strength Index (RSI) on the 1-hour candlestick timeframe chart shows that there’s still room for momentum to push higher than $3.65 before the end of the month. However, the analyst also acknowledges that nothing is guaranteed. If the $3.40 support gives out, the XRP price could retrace to $3.20, where the 0.236 Fibonacci retracement level lines up. Other Fibonacci price levels to watch for a rebound are at $2.96, $2.76, $2.56, $2.50, and $2.27. Next Target Lies At $4.65 The trendline’s consistency, combined with the RSI levels, makes a stronger case for a breakout than a breakdown. The road ahead could open up well if XRP can bounce well at $3.40 and finally punch through the $3.60 to $3.66 resistance range. CasiTrades identified $4.65 as the next major level to watch, a target derived from the 2.618 Fibonacci extension of the previous rally. In the meantime, a middle price level to watch is at $4.11 on the path to $4.65. “The volatility above here gets wild and fast,” the analyst said. Once the XRP price clears $3.65, the path to $4.65 becomes much more probable, especially if the wider market sentiment shifts in favor of bullish price action.

TRON (TRX) has experienced a steady upward price movement alongside broader market gains. Over the past week, the asset has climbed over 5%, recently crossing the $0.31 mark and currently trading around $0.3132. This recent performance reflects growing interest in the TRX market, supported by on-chain signals suggesting continued buyer dominance. One of the more notable observations comes from on-chain analyst Maartunn, who shared his latest insights on CryptoQuant’s QuickTake platform. His focus centers on the Spot Taker CVD (Cumulative Volume Delta) metric, a tool that tracks the net difference between market buys and sells. Spot Taker CVD Signals Buyer Dominance According to the analyst, the data currently points to sustained buying pressure, a potentially significant trend for TRX’s near-term trajectory. Maartunn’s post titled “TRON: Spot Taker CVD shows Taker Buy Dominant” explores how cumulative market order activity can provide context for TRX’s current momentum. He explains that Spot Taker CVD is calculated by summing the difference between market buy (taker buy) and market sell (taker sell) volumes over a 90-day period. When the CVD is rising and positive, it suggests a buyer-dominant phase, which often coincides with upward price action. “Currently, the indicator shows that Taker Buy Volume is dominant,” Maartunn wrote. He noted this trend tends to align with price increases, as it reflects more aggressive buying behavior in the market. This buying pressure, according to the analysis, is likely fueled by factors such as increased TRON network usage and recent ecosystem developments, including the debut of the first TRX Treasury Company and continued stablecoin activity on the chain. TRON Network Stability and User Participation Add Context While the CVD trend highlights the market’s appetite for TRX, other indicators help build a broader view. A separate post by CryptoQuant analyst CryptoOnchain highlighted improvements in the TRON network’s stability. According to on-chain data, the network is currently producing around 28,500 blocks per day, with minimal volatility, suggesting a more reliable infrastructure capable of handling high transaction volumes. These developments are supported by technical upgrades, including the Dynamic Energy Model (Proposal #84), enhanced staking yields that reach up to 7.31%, and professional security audits. TRON also recorded more than 780 million transactions in Q2 2025, representing a 37% increase year-over-year. Despite this heavy throughput, the network has maintained consistent block production. Taken together, the sustained taker buy dominance, strong technical performance, and growing user participation indicate that TRON is experiencing both market and infrastructure-driven momentum. If buying pressure continues and network trends hold, TRX could be positioned for further growth in the coming months. Featured image created with DALL-E, Chart from TradingView

What appeared to be market anxed for the Alphabet (Google) earnings seems to have a bit more legs to it. Markets have formed some kind of intermediate top in today's session with the mixed US PMIs leading to the Dow retracting off of a retest of its all-time highs, closing the session down about 0.70% The S&P 500 however loved the beat on the Services PMI but still retracted throughout the afternoon session back to negative territory (close to unchanged) The Nasdaq has wicked three times just above its previous ATH (marking highs at 23,294 on its CFD) but the bigger picture still looks like a double top – at least for now. You can track some intraday levels for the key US Indices right here with the details of the PMIs is on the same page. One of the highlights for the day was not the ECB's Rate decision which was kept unchanged but the ongoing visit of Donald Trump at the Federal Reserve's construction site that you can watch live right here – Trump had criticized the $2.5 Billion cost of the renovations and isn't the biggest fan of how the FED takes their decisions so this might be fun to watch. Read More: Silver maintains around 2011 levels – Technical update Commodities, metals and indices haven't really showed any clear picture of the market mood today, with what seems to be some profit taking. Cryptos were also quite mixed. Only Oil and Nat Gas posted a decent up-day and on the reverse, Palladium and Gold got sold off the most for the metals. Daily Cross-Asset performance Cross-Asset Daily Performance, July 24, 2025 – Source: TradingView Ethereum made a decent comeback in the past 24h but is still about $100 from its $3,860 highs. As mentioned earlier, Oil had a decent day and still trading within its range (details of the range right here). European stock indices also got battered a bit after yesterday's euphoric performance from the US-Japan Deal, dragged by Spain's IBEX and France's CAC. A picture of today's performance for major currencies Currency Performance, July 24 – Source: OANDA Labs The US Dollar actually started to make a comeback (or looking at the charts, retracted a bit off of its lows) which put it back on top of majors – Analysis of the DXY coming up tomorrow. The GBP and CAD actually struggled the most on the session, but the changes are very slight ( Between -0.08% for the Euro and 0.53% for the GBP). Earnings Season: Who is releasing their numbers tomorrow Earnings Calendar for July 25th – Source: Nasdaq.com Tomorrow won't see too much in terms of market-moving earnings. A look at Economic Data releasing in the evening and tomorrow's session To track market-moving events at all times, check out the MarketPulse Economic Calendar The session is not over yet for JPY traders which will await for the Key Tokyo CPI data which tends to be a good overview of the CPI for the whole country – Might relaunch the volatility after consecutive slow days for USDJPY. Except for the Retail Sales in the UK (exp at -0.6%), there isn't too much going on in the US Data – still, watch for some reactions at the Durable Goods order which may be volatile as business prepare for the upcoming tariff deadline. Safe Trades! Opinions are the authors'; not necessarily that of OANDA Business Information & Services, Inc. or any of its affiliates, subsidiaries, officers or directors. The provided publication is for informational and educational purposes only. If you would like to reproduce or redistribute any of the content found on MarketPulse, an award winning forex, commodities and global indices analysis and news site service produced by OANDA Business Information & Services, Inc., please refer to the MarketPulse Terms of Use. Visit https://www.marketpulse.com/ to find out more about the beat of the global markets. © 2025 OANDA Business Information & Services Inc.

Bitcoin has remained trapped in a tight range between $115K and $120K for the past 10 days, signaling an extended phase of price compression. With bulls unable to push the price above the $120,000 resistance, analysts are increasingly warning that a correction may be imminent. The coming days are expected to be decisive, as both technical and on-chain fundamentals point to a potential surge in volatility. According to data from CryptoQuant, a key long-term metric—the Monthly Cumulative Days Destroyed (CDD) to Yearly CDD ratio—has reached an anomalously high level of 0.25. This is occurring within the $106,000 to $118,000 price range, a zone that has seen heavy long-term holder activity. Historically, similar CDD spikes were observed during the 2014 macro peak and the 2019 corrective phase, both of which marked periods of intense market distribution. This unusual on-chain behavior reflects heightened movement of long-dormant coins, suggesting that experienced holders may be taking profits at current levels. While this doesn’t confirm an immediate trend reversal, it reinforces the idea that Bitcoin’s current consolidation is a critical inflection point—one that could either lead to renewed upside or trigger a deeper correction if bulls fail to regain momentum soon. Long-Term Holders Begin Distributing, But Rally Still Intact Top analyst Axel Adler has shared insights highlighting a key shift in Bitcoin market behavior: the sharp rise in the Monthly CDD to Yearly CDD ratio indicates that long-term holders (LTHs) are beginning to actively move dormant coins back into circulation. Historically, such elevated CDD levels have marked periods of heightened activity from experienced investors, often signaling a distribution phase where profits are realized after prolonged holding. These spikes are significant because they suggest that coins held for years are now re-entering the market. According to Adler, this kind of activity isn’t random—it typically comes from holders with deep market knowledge who recognize potential turning points. However, this doesn’t necessarily mean the rally is over. While it may cap short-term upside and introduce volatility, current macro and institutional trends provide a solid counterbalance. Treasury demand remains strong, and Bitcoin ETF inflows are still flowing steadily, acting as a buffer against excessive downward pressure. This structural support is crucial in maintaining overall bullish momentum, even as some distribution unfolds. Sideways Movement Persists Below $120K Resistance Bitcoin (BTC) continues to consolidate in a tight range, as shown in the 12-hour chart. Price action remains compressed between the $115,724 key support and the $122,077 resistance level. After a strong impulse earlier this month, momentum has clearly cooled, with BTC now oscillating within this horizontal channel for over 10 days. Notably, the price is currently hovering near $118,500—right around the 50-period moving average (blue), which has acted as dynamic support since early July. The 100-period (green) and 200-period (red) moving averages remain well below the current price, indicating that the broader trend remains bullish despite the pause in upward movement. However, volume has steadily declined during this consolidation phase, signaling indecision and a potential lack of conviction among buyers at current levels. A breakout above $122,000 could renew bullish momentum, opening the door for a run toward new highs, while a breakdown below $115,700 would expose BTC to deeper retracement levels, likely targeting the 100 MA near $109,800. Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView

Tether, the issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin USDT, has disclosed a portion of its investment portfolio, revealing an involvement in cryptocurrencies that extend beyond Bitcoin (BTC). The announcement comes as Tether reports record profits in 2024, which have been used to fund these strategic investments in more than 120 companies across multiple sectors. Tether Expands Investment Portfolio Beyond Bitcoin Tether has unveiled a glimpse into its expansive investment portfolio, marking a significant pivot in its capital allocation strategy beyond just Bitcoin. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Tether, Paolo Ardoino, confirmed in an X social media post that the stablecoin firm has invested in over 120 companies as part of its Tether Investment division. He added that this number is expected to grow in the coming months and years. Notably, Ardoino disclosed that these investments are funded exclusively through the company’s record profits from 2024, which total $13.7 billion. He emphasized that none of the funds were obtained from reserves backing Tether’s stablecoin. Interestingly, Tether’s profits, generated from yield on its holdings of over $130 billion in US Treasuries, are now being directed into transformative industries through some of the most prominent companies. Its venture arm has expanded its focus past Bitcoin, now investing in areas like Artificial Intelligence (AI), renewable energy, privacy infrastructure, tokenization, agriculture, and others. When asked by Crypto Tale how this diverse portfolio supports USDT’s position amid an increasingly stringent global regulatory environment, Ardoino underscored its strategic importance. On the question of USDT’s future in Europe under the continent’s new MiCA regulations, the Tether CEO stated that the stablecoin company would only consider re-entry once the regulatory landscape offers stronger protections for both consumers and stablecoin issuers. Companies In Tether’s Venture Portfolio On its official website, Tether shared a partial list of some of the companies among the 120 it has invested in. These range from blockchain infrastructure platforms like Synonym and Holepunch, to AI-focused firms like Crystal Intelligence, and payment technology providers such as CityPay.io and Sorted Wallet. The presence of companies like Blackrock Neurotech and Adecoagro reflects a commitment to broader technological and environmental impact, reaching into neuroscience and agriculture, respectively. Tether’s investment narrative is framed not solely in financial terms but as a deliberate push toward catalyzing decentralization and empowering individuals. The stablecoin firm declared its capital as a “catalyst for change,” invested in projects that reduce reliance on centralized systems and promote global equity. This mission-driven approach is visible across its portfolio, which also includes companies involved in data sovereignty like Northern Data, cross-border financial solutions such as Quantoz and OrionX, and privacy-first communication platforms. Mansa, a DeFi fintech venture, and Oobit, a global crypto payment platform, have also joined Tether’s investment portfolio, marking another step toward the company’s push toward real-world crypto adoption. Both firms expressed appreciation for the support, aligning with Tether’s broader vision to integrate stablecoins into everyday payment systems.

Silver has had quite a run this month, up 7.40% only since the 10th of July. Today we'll take a quick look at an update of a multi-timeframe Silver analysis to spot the ongoing trends and see if the trend has still some juice. This article is a continuation of the article posted on the 15th of July where we only looked at intraday timeframes. Now let's take a step back. Read More: US Indices intraday update after the ISM PMI releases Silver Weekly Chart Silver Weekly Chart, July 24 2025 – Source: TradingView Momentum is strong for the metal but starting to test the upper bound of the RSI with around $2 to $3 missing towards the highs of the ongoing light blue weekly channel. This is a good drawing to keep on your charts to maintain a good view of where we are in the current trend. Silver Daily Chart Silver Daily Chart, July 24 2025 – Source: TradingView The precious metal has made an impulsive move higher reaching the $39 to $39.50 Resistance we observed last week. There is still work to do to test the high of the weekly channel, but the overbought conditions in the metal will make it difficult for an immediate move to happen. The 20 Day Moving Average is slowly catching up to the current prices, currently at $37.50. The two last impulsive moves (black arrows on the chart) have happened at around 20 days after the 20-Day MA rejoined the growing prices, after momentum retracted back to neutral. The higher probabilities are pointing towards a consolidation/small retracements to the trendline rather than an immediate break higher. Of course, anything can happen. Silver 4H Chart Silver Daily Chart, July 24 2025 – Source: TradingView Looking at the immediate price action, there are still some probabilities of an upside breakout, however a strong move higher on good volume with a daily close above the 39.51 previous highs would be necessary to up these odds (a simple retest won't do it for now). If a retracement lower happens, the consolidation has a high chance to hold between 37.50 (2012 Support) and 39.50 (Current resistance), particularly as these levels coincide with the May upwards trendline. If buyers maintain the prices above $39 throughout the end of the week, the odds of an upside breakout increase strongly Support Levels: Immediate intraday support 146.37 and 30m MA 50146.00 Pivot Zone (+/- 100 pips)Overnight lows 145.85Main Daily Support 142.00 regionResistance Levels: Resistance $39 to $39.539.51 last swing highs$40.50 to $41 potential Resistance at ATH and top of Rising ChannelA look back to the 2011 Silver chart Silver 2011 Daily Chart (all-year) – Source: TradingView It's interesting to look back at past performances especially when assets or financial products come back to previous historic levels. Spot the levels of major reactions on this chart, this could be interesting to watch if Silver reaches similar prices Most commonly traded Metals performance since May 2025 Metals comparative performance since the past 2 months, July 2025 – Source: TradingView Metals are ongoing a mighty move higher, similar to what happened between 2008 and 2011. Higher deficits seem not to have an end, and except for surprising rate hikes (unexpected for now), there doesn’t seem to be many reasons for metals to retrace essentially (except for a sudden cancelling of tariffs, substantially low odds of this happening.) Safe Trades! Opinions are the authors'; not necessarily that of OANDA Business Information & Services, Inc. or any of its affiliates, subsidiaries, officers or directors. The provided publication is for informational and educational purposes only. If you would like to reproduce or redistribute any of the content found on MarketPulse, an award winning forex, commodities and global indices analysis and news site service produced by OANDA Business Information & Services, Inc., please refer to the MarketPulse Terms of Use. Visit https://www.marketpulse.com/ to find out more about the beat of the global markets. © 2025 OANDA Business Information & Services Inc.

As Bitcoin continues its upward momentum, technical analysts are pointing to the long-observed Power Law resistance band. While market sentiment remains bullish, the proximity to this structural ceiling raises the possibility of increased volatility and consolidation. Analyst Highlights Technical Headwinds Facing Bitcoin Rally Despite recent bullish momentum, Bitcoin has yet to break through a key resistance level on the long-term power law chart. According to Alphractal’s post on X, these trendlines have historically mapped support and resistance with impressive precision, while effectively guiding BTC price movements over the years. To confirm a sustained bull run, BTC must decisively break above the $122,000 level, which is currently acting as the ceiling on the long-term model. The BTC Long-Term Power Law is a powerful yet underappreciated indicator in the crypto space that offers a unique perspective on the long-term price behavior. This model utilizes a logarithmic scale on both price and time. This format is rarely used in traditional markets but is particularly suited for assets with exponential growth trajectories, such as BTC. By applying linear regression to log-log data, it generates smooth predictive trend lines that help provide a macro perspective on price evolution. Bitcoin is unlikely to fall below $108,000 by the year 2033, says Joao_wedson, the creator of the Long-Term Power Law model. Such a move would violate the model historical trend. Furthermore, Alphractal notes that this tool is a must-watch for long-term investors aiming to position themselves strategically in the crypto market. Analyst Predicts Bitcoin’s Market Peak Within Six Months In an X post, analyst Colin Talks Crypto stated that it feels like Bitcoin might be roughly six months away from reaching the market top. Despite the ongoing price rally, he pointed out that sentiment remains surprisingly low, which is a key factor in his outlook. It will take time for retail to get excited, and sentiment indicators are near some of their lowest point, which suggests that BTC price could continue climbing before reaching the euphoric highs of a market top. The technical indicators are overwhelmingly bullish, which suggests that there is still room for the price to continue its ascent. The recent breakout on BTC Monthly Candle highlights sustained momentum, while the Crypto Bull & Bear Indicator (CBBI) remains relatively underheated. This suggests that the market is not yet overextended and could continue its upward trajectory. Additionally, the global M2 money supply continues its upward trajectory, while injecting liquidity into the financial system that can fuel asset price gains. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 has reached new all-time highs, while reflecting positive investor confidence and risk appetite that often extends into the crypto markets. The Government and corporate BTC treasuries have barely even begun to take shape. Colin mentioned that the hype around institutional adoption is still on the horizon as we approach the market top.

The Boss, a crypto analyst, recently noted on a X post that Litecoin (LTC) is firmly holding its long-term upward trend that began back in 2020. According to his analysis, LTC has consistently bounced off this key ascending trendline, highlighting its ongoing relevance in the current market structure. As price action continues to respect this support, The Boss points out that the next crucial zones to watch are the yellow lines representing potential resistance areas marked by Fibonacci levels that could shape LTC’s next major move. Positive Technical Indicators In his analysis, The Boss stated that Litecoin’s momentum is strengthening, as reflected by the RSI (Relative Strength Index), which is currently around 64. This level also indicates growing buying strength in the market, suggesting that bulls are gradually gaining control and pushing prices higher without yet hitting overbought conditions. Moving on to momentum indicators, the Boss explained that the MACD is trading in positive territory and has experienced a recent bullish crossover. This signal reinforces the rising momentum seen in Litecoin’s price action and the potential continuation of the existing trend if buyers maintain pressure. Additionally, Moving Averages (MA) are working in Litecoin’s favor. The Boss explained that $LTC is trading above both short- and long-term moving averages, particularly holding above the 50-day and 200-day MAs, which further supports the bullish outlook. These moving averages are critical support levels, and staying above them often attracts more bullish interest. Looking ahead, Fibonacci Zones provide key technical targets. The analyst emphasized that the $100 – $112 range remains a key technical resistance zone. A breakout above this level could open the path toward higher yellow-line targets, which are the next logical price areas to watch if momentum continues. Channeling Strength: LTC Holds Its Bullish Structure The Boss, in his structural analysis of Litecoin, noted that the price of LTC has remained within a well-defined ascending channel that has been in place since 2020. This long-term trendline has repeatedly acted as a strong support level, providing a foundation for upward moves. As long as LTC stays above this trendline, The Boss maintains a bullish mid-to-long-term outlook. This suggests that the overall trend remains intact, with potential for further gains if the price continues to respect this channel. In summary, The Boss maintains a bullish stance, underpinned by a combination of positive RSI and MACD signals, strong support from major moving averages, and clear resistance zones. He suggests that a push through the $100 – $112 range could trigger a larger upward move for Litecoin, taking aim at those higher yellow-line targets on the chart.

XRP/USD (Ripple) appears to have arrested its steep decline today with the cryptocurrency bouncing from just below the psychological $3.00 handle. Ripple dropped as much as 19% from its fresh all-time high around the $3.65 mark to a low of $2.96 earlier in the day. However, the move proved short lived as bulls returned to the party pushing XRP/USD back above the $3.00 to trade around $3.21 at the time of writing. XRP Futures Open Interest Cools - More Downside Ahead? Interest in XRP on the derivatives market is cooling off after a recent spike in futures Open Interest (OI) to $10.94 billion, the highest this year. According to Coinalyze, all Open Interest is down around 9% in the last 24 hours. The drop in XRP's price also led to $62.5 million in liquidations over the last 24 hours. Most of these losses came from long positions, which accounted for about $51.3 million, while short positions saw $11.2 million in liquidations. Source: Coinalyze Open Interest (OI) is an important metric in the derivatives market because it shows the total number of outstanding contracts (like futures or options) that have not been settled or closed. It gives traders and investors insight into the level of activity and interest in a particular asset. Falling Open Interest (OI) means traders are closing their positions, which could suggest uncertainty, taking profits, or declining interest in the asset. This is no surprise as many market participants may have taken profit once fresh all-time highs were reached on July 18. Ripple (XRP/USD) Co-Founder Cashing Out XRP Profits? Since July 17, Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen has transferred 50 million XRP, worth about $175 million, to exchanges, according to blockchain investigator ZachXBT. Social media users are criticizing the 65-year-old Silicon Valley executive, accusing him of insider trading with Ripple. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), ZachXBT revealed that the XRP was sent to four different wallet addresses, with around $140 million of it ending up on exchanges or services. This news has caused XRP’s price to drop over 9% in the last 24 hours, now trading at $3.21 during Thursday’s US session. Ripple’s token had fallen 19% from its all-time high of $3.65. ZachXBT’s investigation shows that three wallets received 30 million XRP combined, while a fourth wallet got 10 million XRP. Two newly activated wallets were also credited with 5 million XRP each, totaling 50 million XRP moved in less than a week. When asked how much XRP Larsen still holds, ZachXBT said the wallets still control over 2.81 billion XRP. At the current price of $3.11 per token, this is worth $8.7 billion, which is about 4.6% of XRP’s $183 billion market cap. These transfers happened just after XRP hit a local high of $3.60 last Friday before dropping below $3.10. The price drop, partly blamed on the selloff, has led to accusations that Larsen is profiting by selling at XRP’s peak and “dumping” on retail investors. Looking at the big picture though, one would expect whales to at some point cash out some of their holdings when fresh all-time highs are being made. Technical Analysis - XRP/USD From a technical standpoint, XRP/USD made a brief foray below the psychological $3.00 handle before bulls stepped in. The RSI period-14 has left overbought territory which is a sign of a shift in momentum. However, the daily candle may still hold the key, a hammer candle close on the daily timeframe could be a sign that bullish interest remains strong. We also have a golden cross pattern which came to fruition on Tuesday as the 50-day MA crossed above the 200-day MA. This is a sign of bullish momentum despite the golden cross being a lagging indicator in many ways. This leaves market participants a bit undecided, as the RSI hints at a rise in bearish momentum while the golden cross hints at bullish momentum. Immediate support rests at $3.05 before the psychological $3.00 handle comes into play. The daily low at $2.96 if broken could lead to further downside with a trendline retest not completely out of the question. Resistance may be found at $3.39 with a break above looking toward the $3.50 before the ATH at $3.65 comes back into focus. Ripple (XRP/USD) Daily Chart, July 24, 2025 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. 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Freegold Ventures’ (TSX: FVL) shares soared to a five-year high on Thursday after a resource update for the company’s Golden Summit project in Alaska lifted the contained indicated metal by 42% to 17.2 million ounces. The update gives the project in central Alaska 431.94 million indicated tonnes grading 1.24 grams gold per tonne, a 15% increase in grade over the previous estimate from September 2024, Freegold said on Thursday. Inferred resources now total 357.61 million tonnes at 1.04 grams gold, while contained gold increases by 16% to 11.9 million ounces. Golden Summit is about 30 km northeast of Fairbanks and 6 km north of Kinross Gold’s (TSX: K; NYSE: KGC) Fort Knox mine. “[The update] highlights the potential of Golden Summit and emphasizes the need for perseverance in some projects,” Freegold President and CEO Kristina Walcott said in an email to The Northern Miner. “The past five years have been transformative for the company, and we expect 2025 to be another exciting year, with 30,000 metres of drilling planned.” Huge resource growth The resource for Golden Summit has grown enormously since Freegold’s initial report in 2011, which outlined 7.79 million indicated tonnes grading 0.69 gram gold for 174,000 oz.; and 27 million inferred tonnes at 0.60 gram gold for 526,000 ounces. Freegold shares shot up to C$1.44 apiece on Thursday at mid-day, for a market capitalization of C$765.42 million. Thursday’s update incorporates results from more than 25,000 metres of drilling done last year, as well as recoveries from Freegold’s metallurgical program. Upgrading to indicated This year’s drill program is focused on upgrading inferred resources to indicated in support of a pre-feasibility study scheduled to start later in the year. The program is to comprise infill and expansion drilling and grade enhancement. Drilling should also enhance the resource and define a smaller, higher-grade starter pit, with the aim of reducing operating and initial capital costs. A 2016 preliminary economic assessment for Golden Summit gives it a post-tax net present value (at 5% discount) of $188 million, an internal rate of return of 19.6% and a payback period of 3.3 years. Initial capital costs are pegged at $88 million. The mine could produce 2.36 million oz. over a 24-year life, with average annual production of 96,000 ounces.