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Ethereum is trading above the $2,500 level, showing notable strength despite recent volatility across the broader crypto market. Since early May, ETH has been trapped in a consolidation range between $2,400 and $2,700, struggling to establish a clear trend as both bulls and bears wait for confirmation. However, recent price action suggests growing momentum, with bulls maintaining control above key support zones. Top analyst Carl Runefelt shared a technical analysis pointing to a decisive moment ahead for Ethereum. According to Runefelt, a breakout above the $2,700 resistance level is essential to ignite an impulsive move toward higher levels. Without that breakout, ETH risks remaining range-bound or revisiting lower demand zones. The current market structure, combined with positive sentiment surrounding altcoins and growing institutional interest in Ethereum, contributes to the optimism. Still, the coming days will be critical. A sustained move above $2,700 could open the door for a rally toward $3,000 and beyond, while failure to break out may delay Ethereum’s next major leg up. As Bitcoin trades just below its all-time highs, Ethereum’s next move could also determine the short-term trajectory for the altcoin market at large. Ethereum Leads Altcoin Recovery Altcoins have been stuck in a prolonged bear market since 2022, with many tokens still trading well below their all-time highs. Amid this challenging backdrop, Ethereum has emerged as the leader of a potential recovery. Since its April lows, ETH has more than doubled in price, surging over 100% and reclaiming key support levels above $2,500. This sharp rebound suggests that a new bullish phase for Ethereum—and potentially the broader altcoin market—could be in the early stages. However, the optimism is tempered by growing macroeconomic risks. Recent U.S. data has raised concerns about systemic fragility, with rising Treasury yields and persistent inflation fueling uncertainty across risk assets. Investors remain cautious as higher yields could limit liquidity flows into crypto, particularly into speculative altcoins. According to Carl Runefelt, Ethereum’s price structure is approaching a critical point. He highlights that ETH is currently trading within a rising wedge pattern—a bearish formation that often precedes a sharp pullback. Runefelt warns that if Ethereum fails to break decisively above the $2,700 resistance level soon, the price may reject and fall toward lower support, potentially leading to a drastic correction. For now, Ethereum remains range-bound between $2,400 and $2,700. A confirmed breakout above the upper boundary could fuel continued bullish momentum and trigger a broader altcoin rally. But failure to hold current levels, especially with bearish macro pressure building, could signal that the recent gains were a temporary relief rally. Ethereum’s next move will likely define the near-term direction for the entire altcoin sector. ETH Faces Key Resistance Amid Rising Momentum Ethereum is showing strength as it trades at $2,574.70, gaining over 2.2% in the last session. As shown in the 3-day chart, ETH has remained range-bound since early May, fluctuating between the $2,400 support and the $2,700 resistance. The latest move above the 50-day and 100-day simple moving averages (SMAs), currently at $2,226 and $2,644, respectively, signals growing bullish momentum. However, Ethereum still faces a significant challenge near the 200-day SMA, currently sitting at $2,791, right below the critical $2,800 liquidity level. The price has tested this resistance zone multiple times without success, suggesting that a strong breakout above $2,700–$2,800 is needed to initiate an impulsive move higher. Volume remains stable, and ETH’s ability to hold recent gains hints at continued accumulation, but a lack of decisive follow-through could signal buyer exhaustion. If bulls manage to reclaim $2,800, it would open the door toward $3,000 and confirm a breakout from the multi-month range. On the downside, a failure to hold $2,500 could trigger a drop back toward $2,400 or even $2,200 if broader market conditions deteriorate. For now, ETH remains in a pivotal zone, and its next major move will likely determine broader altcoin momentum. Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView

Market participants were expecting an upbeat start to the week on the hope that trade deals might finally be announced as the Trump administration deadline of July 9 approaches. However, President Trump adopted a confrontational stance once more by announcing that the US will begin issuing tariff letters to countries as early as Monday. Most Read: S&P 500, Dow Jones Q3 Outlook: Tariffs, Tech, and Small Cap Concerns There has been some mixed comments from the Trump administration though, with Commerce Secretary Lutnick saying tariffs are to take effect from August 1. Is this another case where the Trump administration will delay the implementation of tariffs or just miscommunication? I expect we will hear more as the day progresses. close Source: TradingView.com (click to enlarge) Source: TradingView.com (click to enlarge) Support 237002347123212Resistance 240002414424340Follow 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.

Moonwell DeFi on Ethereum layer-2 Base layer-2 is booming. WELL crypto price jumps 12% as staking activity spikes 120%. Will WELL crypto roar to $0.045? In DeFi, users are sensitive to fees. For activity to thrive, transaction fees must be low, stable, and even lower, regardless of on-chain activity. Since its launch, Base, the Ethereum layer-2, has grown rapidly in total value locked (TVL). According to L2Beat, the platform now manages over $12.4 billion in assets. Among these, Moonwell, a decentralized money market similar to Aave, is trending for all the right reasons, ranking as one of the best cryptos to buy. (Source) DISCOVER: Best New Cryptocurrencies to Invest in 2025 WELL Crypto Soars 12%, Breaks Above a Key Liquidation Level On Sunday, WELL3 (No data), the governance token of the DeFi protocol, was among the top performers in the platform and DeFi as a whole. WELL crypto prices soared by nearly 12%, ending the week on a high note. The surge above $0.028 meant the token broke through last week’s local resistance and the second half of June 2025. WELL3PriceWELL324h7d30d1yAll time If buyers maintain momentum today, the trend will likely continue, lifting WELL prices to $0.035 and back to May 2025 highs of around $0.045. Currently, the candlestick arrangement from the daily chart favors buyers. Notably, the close above $0.028 on July 5 confirmed the bullish momentum from June 23. At this pace, WELL crypto is within a bullish breakout formation above the bull flag, and on the path of becoming the next crypto to explode. Staking Activity Jumps Behind this surge are encouraging developments. After the implementation of the MIP-X21 proposal in Q2 2025, the number of WELL stakers has risen sharply. As of April 1, 782.6 million WELL had been staked, but this number quickly jumped to 922.3 million WELL by May 10. Although it fell to 845.4 million WELL by May 31, over 50 million more WELL were staked during this period. (Source) On average, staking activity spiked by 120% on Optimism and Base. This increase was driven by a key change to Moonwell’s reserve factors. By default, this mechanism channels borrowing interest into reserves. A portion of the interest earned from borrowers goes into the protocol’s reserve. Impact of MIP-X21 After MIP-X21, the interest, charged in USDC, was used to accumulate WELL. As a result, automated reserve auctions allowed the protocol to buy more WELL from a portion of interest payments. The WELL tokens purchased were used to enhance rewards for its Safety Module, a mechanism designed to secure the protocol. This efficiency marked the first successful on-chain OEV auction on the Ethereum layer-2 OP Mainnet, surpassing traditional MEV systems that relied on off-chain relays. By capturing nearly all of a borrower’s liquidation value, Moonwell’s revenue has grown, strengthening its business model. DISCOVER: 7 High-Risk High-Reward Cryptos for 2025 Moonwell WELL Crypto Explodes, Staking Up 120% Moonwell DeFi protocol on Base is trending WELL crypto prices surged 12% on July 5 Moonwell staking activity shoots higher after MIP-X21 DeFi protocol captures 99% of the liquidation value The post Moonwell DeFi Explodes: Staking Up by Over 120%, Will WELL Crypto Token Follow? appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

Technical analyst Kevin, better known on X as @Kev_Capital_TA, rekindled debate over Dogecoin’s market structure on Sunday when he urged traders to ignore the “non-stop TA on DOGE for engagement purposes” and to concentrate on the two signals that have guided the meme-coin’s price for more than two years. “Not much has changed for Dogecoin here,” he wrote. “Don’t let the other analysts on this platform flood you with non stop TA on DOGE for engagement purposes. We know what to watch for here.” Dogecoin’s Fate Hinges On This Kevin’s view hinges on the weekly chart he posted on 26 June. At that time, Dogecoin (DOGE) was hovering near $0.166—and, according to his chart, sitting directly on an ascending support cluster that has defined every major move since the 2022 bear-market washout. “Looking at Dogecoin on the weekly time frame,” he said, “you can see that ever since the bear market breakout on the weekly RSI back in 2022, any time DOGE has hit that level again—which has happened five times now—Doge has gone on to see major bounces. A failure of this weekly RSI level along with a failure of the $0.143-$0.127 level would be the line in the sand between longer term bearish price action or continued bull.” The chart shows Dogecoin sitting just millimetres above a confluence of the green 0.382 Fibonacci retracement ($0.13778), the upper boundary of a falling trend line that has been in force since May 2021 and the weekly 200 SMA and EMA. Previously, Kevin stated via X: “Weekly 200 SMA and EMA are must holds for Dogecoin along with the macro .382 and down trending support.” Beneath lies the horizontal “line in the sand” at $0.143-$0.127—a zone Kevin has ring-fenced with bold yellow trend lines. Below the price pane, the weekly Relative Strength Index tells an equally focused story. Kevin has drawn a white band just above the 40-line; the yellow RSI profile has now tapped that band five times. Each tag coincided with a price trough circled in orange on the main chart. The oscillator’s simple moving average (plotted in magenta) has curled below 50 but remains above the 40-support, keeping the pattern intact. Overhead, Kevin’s chart maps a hierarchy of Fibonacci checkpoints: the 0.5 retracement at $0.18988 (red), the tightly stacked 0.618 ($0.26169) and 0.65 ($0.28548) (yellow), and the 0.786 ($0.41317) (blue). Two large violet supply boxes—one between $1.00 and $1.30 and another around $2.20 and $2.70—represent possible bull run targets. Kevin refrains from forecasting how quickly those zones might come into play, emphasising instead that holding the current support cluster is the single prerequisite for any higher-time-frame bullish thesis. The analyst also zoomed out to the broader digital-asset landscape in a Sunday follow-up. “The biggest moves for #Altcoins have yet to occur,” he argued, tying potential break-outs to macro-economic easing. “If the macro leads us to further easing and the market sniffs that out … then the ingredients will be in place for a massive move higher on Alts. Altcoins have always required the proper ingredients to make a sustained out-performance over #BTC for months. We’re closer than many understand; we just need a few more things to fall into place.” For now, Kevin’s message is stripped to its essentials: watch the weekly RSI band and the $0.143-$0.127 price shelf. As long as both survive, the chartist sees no reason to overhaul his structural bias—no matter how crowded the Dogecoin commentary stream becomes. At press time, DOGE traded at $0.172.

The XRP price has been holding on pretty tightly to its support level above $2.2 and continues to be a major level of pushback for the bears. This has shown that buyers are beginning to make a comeback at this level amid predictions that it will be the bounce point for the next rally. Regardless of this, a crypto analyst still believes that this support remains at risk as bears continue to push down on the price, and the result could be a major price crash from here. XRP Price Could Stage A Classic Bear Trap While there has been some recovery in the crypto market and, by extension, the XRP price, there has not been enough momentum to show that this is a sustained increase. This is something that crypto analyst MyCryptoParadise alludes to in their latest analysis, warning that it is possible that the digital asset might end up seeing a classic bear trap. The reason behind this is the fact that there have been a number of bearish developments on the XRP price chart that suggest that the price is likely to go down. For one, a Change of Character toward the more bearish side puts sellers in the lead, and this usually signals the start of a bearish downturn. Another development that has rocked the altcoin is an inverse Cup and Handle pattern that is still in the process of playing out. The crypto analyst also explained that these developments, in addition to the break below the key support trendline, suggest that a crash is coming for the XRP price. From here, bears are already applying pressure that could result in a 10% crash. This would push the cryptocurrency back toward the previous support, and according to the analyst’s chart, this lies just above the $2 level. What this means is that a crash from here also puts the altcoin at risk of falling below $2, something that would be incredibly bearish and could lead to freefall. Wait For Confirmation Before Moving MyCryptoParadise outlined that the best way to play this analysis is to wait for confirmation. With the bearish thesis, they explain that it is best to wait for the XRP price to see a “proper pullback” before they enter the market. This would increase the risk-to-reward ratio after the trend direction has been confirmed. However, there is also the possibility that the XRP price does not crash from here and that lies at the $2.28 level. The analyst explained that if the price is able to cleanly break above this level and make a successful close above $2.28, then it would invalidate the bearish thesis and mark a continuation of the uptrend. “In such a case, it’s better to stay patient and wait for clearer price action before making any decisions,” the analyst said.

Most major Asia Pacific equity indices started the week on a weaker note, as investors turned cautious ahead of the expiration of the White House’s 90-day pause on higher global reciprocal tariffs (excluding China), scheduled for Wednesday, 9 July. close Fig 2: GBP/USD minor trend as of 7 July 2025 (Source: TradingView) Fig 2: GBP/USD minor trend as of 7 July 2025 (Source: TradingView) The GBP/USD has failed to make any significant recoveries since last Wednesday, 7 July, dramatic intraday decline of -150 pips to a 6-day low of 1.3563 on the onset of a possible replacement of UK Chancellor Reeves. Thereafter, the sterling pound has managed to bounce after a retest at 1.3570 (also the 20-day moving average) against the US dollar, but the hourly RSI momentum indicator has continued to flash out bearish momentum conditions since 4 July (see Fig 2). These observations suggest a potential minor corrective decline sequence within its medium-term uptrend phase. Watch the 1.3670/3690 key short-term pivotal resistance, and a break below 1.3570 exposes the next intermediate support at 1.3470 (also the 50-day moving average) On the flip side, a clearance above 1.3690 invalidates the bearish scenario to kickstart another bullish impulsive up move sequence for the next intermediate resistances to come in at 1.3800/3830 and 1.3870. 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.

Australian miner South32 (NYSE: SOUHY, ASX: S32) has agreed to sell its Cerro Matoso ferronickel mine in Colombia in a deal worth up to $100 million. South32 has entered a binding agreement to divest Cerro Matoso to CoreX Holding, receiving nominal upfront consideration and additional payments of up to $80 million tied to future nickel production and prices, plus up to $20 million for permitting milestones over five years. The deal supports South32’s strategy to streamline its portfolio toward higher-margin metals critical to the green energy transition, bolstering its capacity to invest in copper and zinc. Shares of South32 fell 0.5% to A$3.10 ($2.02) in afternoon trading in Australia following the announcement. The company’s market cap stands near A$14 billion ($9.1 billion). Nickel collapse Nickel producers are grappling with a sharp price collapse fueled by surging output from Indonesia. South32’s nickel production decreased by 6% in the nine-month period ended March 2025 due to lower planned nickel grades. BHP said in July 2024 that it would suspend its Western Australia nickel operations from October, citing a plunge in prices and a global oversupply of the metal. Cerro Matoso, a major open-pit ferronickel operation in Córdoba, Colombia, has been struggling amid structural shifts in the nickel market and falling prices. CoreX, a global industrial conglomerate, will assume all current and future liabilities upon completion. The deal will support CoreX’s strategy of growing its nickel production globally. The company recently acquired Compagnie Minière du Bafing in Côte d’Ivoire, and also owns Golden Eagle Nickel in the Republic of North Macedonia and NewCo Ferronikeli in the Republic of Kosovo. South32 will record a $130 million impairment charge in fiscal 2025 related to the Cerro Matoso sale, though this loss will be excluded from underlying earnings. The deal is expected to close in late 2025, subject to merger approvals and corporate reorganization. (With files from Reuters)

Cardano price started a fresh increase from the $0.5650 zone. ADA is now consolidating and might attempt a clear move above the $0.5925 zone. ADA price started a fresh increase from the $0.5650 support zone. The price is trading above $0.5750 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There was a break above a key bearish trend line with resistance at $0.5760 on the hourly chart of the ADA/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could start a fresh increase it clears the $0.600 zone. Cardano Price Eyes Upside Break In the past few sessions, Cardano saw a decent upward move from the $0.5650 zone, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. ADA was able to recover above the $0.5750 and $0.580 resistance levels. The bulls pushed the price above the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $0.6107 swing high to the $0.5630 low. Besides, there was a break above a key bearish trend line with resistance at $0.5760 on the hourly chart of the ADA/USD pair. Cardano price is now trading above $0.5750 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. On the upside, the price might face resistance near the $0.5925 zone. It is close to the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $0.6107 swing high to the $0.5630 low. The first resistance is near $0.60. The next key resistance might be $0.620. If there is a close above the $0.620 resistance, the price could start a strong rally. In the stated case, the price could rise toward the $0.650 region. Any more gains might call for a move toward $0.6650 in the near term. Another Decline In ADA? If Cardano’s price fails to climb above the $0.5920 resistance level, it could start another decline. Immediate support on the downside is near the $0.5850 level and the 100 hourly SMA. The next major support is near the $0.5650 level. A downside break below the $0.5650 level could open the doors for a test of $0.5450. The next major support is near the $0.5320 level where the bulls might emerge. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for ADA/USD is gaining momentum in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for ADA/USD is now above the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $0.5850 and $0.5650. Major Resistance Levels – $0.5920 and $0.6000.

XRP price started a decent upward move from the $2.20 zone. The price is now showing positive signs and might aim for a move above the $2.285 resistance. XRP price started a fresh increase above the $2.2320 zone. The price is now trading above $2.2320 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a short-term contracting triangle forming with resistance at $2.280 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could start another increase if it clears the $2.280 zone. XRP Price Faces Resistance XRP price started a fresh increase after it settled above the $2.220 level, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The price was able to climb above the $2.2320 resistance level. The bulls were able to push the price above the $2.250 level. Moreover, there was a clear move above the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $2.3111 swing high to the $2.197 low. The price is now trading above $2.250 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. On the upside, the price might face resistance near the $2.280 level. There is also a short-term contracting triangle forming with resistance at $2.280 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair. The first major resistance is near the $2.2850 level. It is close to the 76.4% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $2.3111 swing high to the $2.197 low. The next resistance is $2.320. A clear move above the $2.320 resistance might send the price toward the $2.350 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $2.40 resistance or even $2.420 in the near term. The next major hurdle for the bulls might be $2.50. Another Decline? If XRP fails to clear the $2.2850 resistance zone, it could start another decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $2.260 level. The next major support is near the $2.2320 level. If there is a downside break and a close below the $2.2320 level, the price might continue to decline toward the $2.20 support. The next major support sits near the $2.150 zone. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for XRP/USD is now gaining pace in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for XRP/USD is now above the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $2.2320 and $2.20. Major Resistance Levels – $2.2850 and $2.320.

Ethereum price started a fresh increase above the $2,520 zone. ETH is now back above $2,550 and might soon aim for more gains. Ethereum started a fresh increase above the $2,550 level. The price is trading above $2,565 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was a break above a key bearish trend line with resistance at $2,520 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could start a fresh increase if it remains supported above the $2,520 zone in the near term. Ethereum Price Eyes More Gains Ethereum price started a fresh increase above the $2,520 zone, like Bitcoin. ETH price gained pace for a move above the $2,550 resistance zone and entered a positive zone. The bulls were able to push the price above the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $2,636 swing high to the $2,475 low. Besides, there was a break above a key bearish trend line with resistance at $2,520 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. Ethereum price is now trading above $2,565 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. On the upside, the price could face resistance near the $2,600 level. It is close to the 76.4% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $2,636 swing high to the $2,475 low. The next key resistance is near the $2,620 level. The first major resistance is near the $2,650 level. A clear move above the $2,650 resistance might send the price toward the $2,720 resistance. An upside break above the $2,720 resistance might call for more gains in the coming sessions. In the stated case, Ether could rise toward the $2,750 resistance zone or even $2,800 in the near term. Another Decline In ETH? If Ethereum fails to clear the $2,600 resistance, it could start a fresh decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $2,550 level. The first major support sits near the $2,520 zone. A clear move below the $2,520 support might push the price toward the $2,500 support. Any more losses might send the price toward the $2,420 support level in the near term. The next key support sits at $2,350. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for ETH/USD is gaining momentum in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI – The RSI for ETH/USD is now above the 50 zone. Major Support Level – $2,520 Major Resistance Level – $2,600

Bitcoin price started a fresh increase above the $108,500 zone. BTC is now consolidating and might aim for more gains above the $110,000 resistance. Bitcoin started a fresh increase above the $108,500 zone. The price is trading above $108,500 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There was a break above a key bearish trend line with resistance at $109,350 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair could start a fresh increase if it stays above the $108,350 zone. Bitcoin Price Eyes More Gains Bitcoin price started a fresh increase after it settled above the $107,500 resistance. BTC cleared many hurdles near $108,000 to start a decent increase. The bulls pushed the price in a positive zone above the $108,500 level. The price gained pace for a move above the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $110,515 swing high to the $107,299 low. Besides, there was a break above a key bearish trend line with resistance at $109,350 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair. Bitcoin is now trading above $108,500 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. On the upside, immediate resistance is near the $109,750 level. It is close to the 76.4% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $110,515 swing high to the $107,299 low. The first key resistance is near the $110,000 level. A close above the $110,000 resistance might send the price further higher. In the stated case, the price could rise and test the $112,000 resistance level. Any more gains might send the price toward the $113,200 level. The main target could be $115,000. Downside Correction In BTC? If Bitcoin fails to rise above the $110,000 resistance zone, it could start another decline. Immediate support is near the $108,800 level. The first major support is near the $108,350 level. The next support is now near the $107,250 zone. Any more losses might send the price toward the $106,400 support in the near term. The main support sits at $105,000, below which BTC might continue to move down. Technical indicators: Hourly MACD – The MACD is now gaining pace in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for BTC/USD is now above the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $108,800, followed by $108,350. Major Resistance Levels – $110,000 and $110,500.

Despite its choppy price action in the past seven days, the mood in the XRP camp is increasingly bullish. Particularly, XRP is witnessing a wave of bold predictions from several top crypto analysts. This comes just as a major real-world asset tokenization project promises to increase demand and utility for XRP on a global scale by tokenizing $200 million worth of assets on the XRP Ledger. Not Bullish Enough On XRP? Crypto analyst CrediBULL is pushing a bold message to the XRP community: the market is still underestimating the altcoin’s bullish setup. In a post on social media platform X, he noted that XRP is currently going on its eighth month of consolidation above its previous all-time high monthly close, which is a feat that few assets in the market can match. He pointed to this extended sideways movement, especially after a strong impulse off the $0.50 level in late 2024, as evidence that XRP is preparing for a continuation of the breakout. Notably, its monthly candlestick chart shows a tight cluster of monthly candles hovering above the $2.00 range. According to CrediBULL, this structure is one of the cleanest in the crypto space, second only to Bitcoin. Image From X: CrediBULL Another major contributor to the current bullish narrative is an analyst known as Ripple Pundit, who projected a 35,000% price surge for XRP the moment Ripple announces a banking license. In his post on the social media platform, he predicted that a regulatory greenlight and the final resolution of XRP’s regulatory overhang with the SEC could trigger a significant increase in price. Similarly, market commentator SMQKE drew attention to the explosive XRP price surge in late 2017 and early 2018, during which Ripple cofounder Chris Larsen briefly became one of the wealthiest individuals in the world due to XRP’s quick rally from $0.00065 to $2.5. SMQKE noted that the last cycle was merely a glimpse of what’s coming. The next wave of adoption will be global, fully regulated, and built for scale. In his words, “2018 was just a warm-up.” Technical analyst Ali Martinez added further credibility to the bullish case by pointing out the $2.38 level as the next major resistance. This is based on on-chain data from Glassnode’s UTXO Realized Price Distribution (URPD), which shows a significant XRP volume concentrated at this price level. If XRP manages to clear this area with strong volume, it would not only overcome heavy resistance but also trigger a cascade of buying interest and a major rally. Image From X: @ali_charts Mercado Bitcoin Tokenization Deal On XRPL XRP’s underlying utility is also gaining traction beyond price charts and predictions. Mercado Bitcoin, one of Latin America’s largest digital asset platforms, recently announced plans to tokenize over $200 million worth of real-world assets (including fixed income and equity instruments) directly on the XRP Ledger. This initiative supports the bullish thesis for XRP’s price action. At the time of writing, XRP is trading at $2.25, up by 2% in the past 24 hours. Featured image from Pixabay, chart from TradingView

Bitcoin is again in the spotlight as hackers hogged the headlines following a June 30 attack on C&M Software. The breach sent shockwaves through Brazil’s banking system. Hackers slipped into the company that links smaller banks and fintechs to the Central Bank’s PIX platform. In about two and a half hours, they moved roughly 800 million reais—almost $148 million—from reserve accounts at six institutions. One bank, BMP, watched $73.8 million vanish before spotting the fraud. It later recovered about $29.5 million when alarms finally sounded. Hack On Key Payment Node According to Brazilian authorities, the break‑in began when an IT worker at C&M sold his login details for the equivalent of $2,770. Based on reports, he then helped build the system that let attackers pull funds. That inside help turned a simple login into a major hole in the PIX network, which handles instant payments across Brazil. After stealing the credentials, the hackers launched coordinated transfers. They grabbed money from six reserve accounts without tripping any alerts for nearly 150 minutes. BMP’s CEO, Carlos Benitez, said the breach only surfaced when his team spotted odd transactions late on June 30. Bitcoin Used As Exit Route Investigators quickly noticed at least $40 million flowing into Bitcoin, Ethereum and various stablecoins. They traced large sums moving through Latin American over‑the‑counter desks and crypto exchanges. This shift underscores how digital coins can become a convenient escape hatch when traditional firewalls fail. Stablecoins played a big role. Their constant value makes them a favorite for criminal networks looking to dodge swings in price. The Financial Action Task Force recently warned that stablecoins pose growing money‑laundering risks without clear global rules. Bitcoin: Law Enforcement Moves In Within days, courts froze dozens of accounts thought to hold stolen funds. Authorities say they’ve secured about $50 million so far. Still, a large chunk remains unaccounted for, drifting somewhere on blockchains. Steps Taken To Recover Funds Based on reports, the Central Bank cut back C&M’s access to vital systems while officials scrambled to plug the leak. João Nazareno Roque, the accused insider, was arrested on July 3 and remains in custody. No retail customers lost a cent, since only institutional reserves were targeted. This breach shows how one weak link can bring down a big network. Brazil will need tighter checks on insider access, faster fraud detectors and stronger oversight of crypto platforms. Featured image from Cyber Defense Magazine, chart from TradingView

Ethereum’s price action is gearing up for a surge of epic proportions, according to crypto technical analyst MasterAnanda on the TradingView platform. Ethereum has spent a majority of the past two months consolidating above the $2,425 support zone, in what might be an accumulation phase before a major breakout. Nonetheless, MasterAnanda’s analysis suggests that Ethereum is on the verge of entering its strongest bullish wave in years, with a breakout target that starts at $5,791. Ethereum To Break Out To At Least $5,791 MasterAnanda’s weekly candlestick chart shows a large ETH wedge pattern with consistently rising lows from June 2022 to April 2025. On the other hand, price highs have been relatively flat, specifically around the March and December 2024 peaks. Ethereum’s behavior since April has been marked by low volatility and sideways movement, which often precedes large market moves. The most interesting move was when its price dropped to as low as $1,470 on April 9 before quickly rebounding and establishing a rounded bottom formation. Nonetheless, the analyst noted that Ethereum is due a major, major bullish wave. The question is not whether it will happen, but when it will. Now that the current consolidation is sitting right above trendline support, MasterAnanda argues that this formation will soon give way to a powerful bullish wave. The target is a minimum of $5,791, which is based on the 1.618 Fibonacci extension. Interestingly, the analyst noted that it is possible for the Ethereum price to reach $8,500 or higher in the longer term if it breaks above the resistance trendline, which is currently at $4,000. This prediction is backed by improving fundamentals and current on-chain data showing accumulation through Spot Ethereum ETFs. Wyckoff Accumulation Says It’s Ethereum’s Turn Crypto analyst Ted Pillows shared a separate but related analysis on the social platform X that’s based on a Wyckoff accumulation pattern playing out on ETH’s weekly chart. Pillows called the selloff to the $1,470 low in April as the “Spring” phase of Wyckoff accumulation, followed by a successful “Test” of a September 2024 support around $2,145, and the gradual move back to resistance now. According to his projection, Ethereum’s breakout will unfold in stages. The first stage is a push to $3,000, then a correction, followed by a rise to $4,000 in Q3. Only after these steps will the parabolic leg truly begin. The parabolic leg, in this case, should take Ethereum above $5,700, if the price action plays out as predicted. His analysis closely aligns with MasterAnanda’s call for a minimum $5,791 target. Just as the Wyckoff accumulation pattern pumped Bitcoin to its most recent all-time high, Ethereum may be on the verge of its own spotlight moment in this ongoing 2025 bull cycle. At the time of writing, Ethereum is trading at $2,516. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView

The price of Bitcoin (BTC) has not been particularly impressive over the weekend, which has been a somewhat consistent theme of the cryptocurrency market so far in the year 2025. The premier cryptocurrency continues to hover around the $108,000 mark, showing signs of indecision amongst the investors. With the coin’s indecisive price action, the conversation has been about when the Bitcoin price will return to its all-time high. Interestingly, the latest on-chain data shows that investors are becoming increasingly confident in the long-term promise of the flagship cryptocurrency. Bitcoin Exchange Inflow/Outflow Ratio Below 1: On-Chain Analyst In a July 5 post on the X platform, an on-chain analyst with the pseudonym Darkfost revealed that Bitcoin has continued to flow out of centralized exchanges over the past few months. The online crypto pundit mentioned that this trend reflects the growing confidence of investors in the long term. This on-chain observation is based on the Bitcoin Exchange Inflow/Outflow Ratio 30DMA, a metric that measures the volume of BTC flowing in and out of centralized exchanges over a period of 30 days. A high ratio (>1) indicates more inflows than outflows into exchanges, signaling increased selling pressure for the premier cryptocurrency. On the other hand, a low ratio (<1) implies that more coins are flowing out of rather than into centralized exchanges. When the Exchange Inflow/Outflow Ratio has a low value, it suggests that investors are accumulating and holding their coins in the long term. According to Darkfost, the Bitcoin monthly outflow/inflow ratio recently fell to around 0.9, its lowest level since the bear market of 2023. With the metric now beneath the 1 threshold, it means that Bitcoin exchange outflows are dominant, reflecting a strong and sustained demand on the spot market. The on-chain analyst said: As of today, demand remains present as outflows continue to dominate, with a growing number of long-term holders stepping in. Ultimately, Darkfost believes that the confidence being shown in Bitcoin’s long-term promise is expected, considering the growing adoption by major corporations and governments, most notably in the United States. “BTC is gradually evolving into a store of value, increasingly used to strengthen treasury strategies,” the crypto analyst added. Bitcoin Price At A Glance As of this writing, the price of BTC stands at around $108,103, reflecting a mere 0.3% increase in the past 24 hours.

Grammy‑winning artist Drake has just put out a new track called What Did I Miss? that makes a clear link between his rocky love life and Bitcoin’s wild swings. According to reports, he raps, “I look at this shit like a BTC, could be down this week, then I’m up next week.” That line isn’t just catchy—it’s another sign of how Bitcoin references are moving past finance blogs into hit songs. Adoption Numbers And Hype Based on reports from River, nearly 5% of the world’s population has used or owns Bitcoin so far. That’s a long way from Blockware’s forecast that 10% could be on board by 2030. Those numbers show that while the buzz is loud, real wallets holding Bitcoin remain few. For many, Bitcoin is still a headline rather than a habit. State Level Moves Shift Policy Last month, Texas became the first US state to set up a public Bitcoin stockpile. Governor Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 21, creating a standalone fund run by state’s comptroller. That setup keeps the reserve out of the normal state treasury, so it can’t be raided for other expenses. A follow‑up bill, HB 4488, cements its legal protection, making sure the fund stays intact no matter what. Not every state has pushed ahead. In May, Florida dropped its crypto legislation, joining Wyoming, South Dakota, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, Montana and Oklahoma in pulling back. Arizona’s House Bill 1025, despite getting farther than any similar measure, was vetoed by US President Donald Trump on May 3. Bitcoin Lyrics Hit Home Drake’s new verse isn’t his first high‑stakes play with crypto. Back in 2022, he put $1 million worth of Bitcoin bet on the Super Bowl. That bold wager grabbed headlines and showed he takes crypto chances seriously. Now, by weaving Bitcoin into his music, he’s giving millions of listeners a taste of what traders already know: prices can swing hard, fast, and without warning. Looking ahead, Drake’s new song and Texas’s reserve show two sides of crypto’s rise. The pop‑culture nods pull attention, while real‑world policies test whether Bitcoin can move from hype into everyday use. If both trends keep climbing, Bitcoin could win more hearts—and wallets—in the years to come. Featured image from Chris Delmas/AFP/Getty, chart from TradingView

Bitcoin started the month of July with a convincing rally to the upside, suggesting a sustained bullish sentiment amongst investors from its performance by the end of June. The upward rally, however, cooled off following the release of positive employment data by the United States. Traders might have expected this data to be typically bullish, but that has hardly been the reality for the Bitcoin price. Nevertheless, a certain investor cohort, as shown by on-chain revelation, has decided to return to the market and bet on the world’s largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization. Retail Investors In, Long-Term Holders Out? In a Quicktake post on the CryptoQuant platform, on-chain analyst Amr Taha highlighted the increasing divergence between retail and institutional behavior in the BTC market. Taha started by pointing out that Binance Bitcoin futures Open Interest (OI) has remained below $11.5 billion. The crypto pundit explained that this price level has been acting as strong resistance, as Bitcoin traders have repeatedly closed positions near this price threshold. Interestingly, these levels are very close to the same price region around which resistance was observed on June 10th. Taha stated that this could mean the bullish momentum is beginning to wane for the flagship cryptocurrency. On another hand, short-term holders (STH), who are typically the retail traders, have increased their exposure to the market by about 382,000 BTC. This can only mean that there has been renewed retail interest in the flagship cryptocurrency. Contrary to the short-term holders’ actions, the long-term holders (LTH) reduced their holdings by an amount similar to the STH exposure. Taha explained that this could be a result of profit taking or risk management within this investor class. In essence, the retail investors are “buying the dip,” while the more experienced are seemingly reducing their risks. Bitcoin Whales Enter Distribution Phase Also supporting the conceived idea of caution in institutions and whales, Taha reported that large holders (holders with over 10,000 BTC) offloaded about 12,000 BTC on the 3rd of July. This kind of move, according to the analyst, signals potential profit taking or perhaps strategic reallocation. Besides what they might signify, large transactions tend to have a substantial impact on market dynamics, as significant amounts of BTC are involved in each trade. However, the large holders were not the only profit takers. According to Taha, mid-sized whales (those holding 1,000-10,000 BTC) also shed some of their holdings. From June 30th, approximately 14,000 BTC were sold by this class. Deducible from these transactions is the idea that the whales seem to be in their distribution phase, either because they anticipate further bearish momentum or await better positioning opportunities. If macro conditions remain favorable, the Bitcoin market could resume its bullish rally, but this ultimately falls on the renewal of larger players’ confidence. For now, the road ahead remains uncertain. As of this writing, Bitcoin is valued at $108,152, with no significant movement in the past 24 hours.

The European Commission is preparing to boost emergency stockpiles of critical minerals amid heightened concern over supply chain disruptions caused by geopolitical conflicts, the Financial Times reported on Saturday. According to a draft EU document seen by FT, the measure presents a safeguard for the 27-nation bloc in “an increasingly complex and deteriorating risk landscape marked by rising geopolitical tensions.” These include conflict, climate change and cyber threats, the document shows. In response, the Commission is advising member states to accelerate work on stockpiling commodities such as rare earth minerals and permanent magnets, which are crucial for energy and defence systems, as well as key items such as cable repair modules. According to an EU executive, nations should also co-ordinate backup supplies of food, medicines and even nuclear fuel. The EU document, which is scheduled for publication next week, cites an ‘‘increased activity from hacktivists, cybercriminals and state-sponsored groups” as the main driver of this high-risk environment, pointing to the potential sabotage of its underwater communication systems and gas pipelines in recent years. There is “limited common understanding of which essential goods are needed for crisis preparedness against the backdrop of a rapidly evolving risk landscape,” the document adds. The initiative marks a shift in Brussels’s approach to strategic resource resilience, targeting vulnerabilities exposed by war in eastern Europe. Last month, the German chief of defence warned that Russia could attack an EU member state within the next four years, Financial Times said in its report. In March, the European Commission unveiled its EU Preparedness Union Strategy, urging member states to build up their supply of critical equipment and encouraging citizens to keep at least 72 hours’ worth of essential supplies in case of emergencies.

Spanish Mountain Gold’s (TSXV: SPA) rescoped preliminary economic assessment (PEA) for its eponymous project in British Columbia’s Cariboo region boosts early cash flows but doubles upfront costs. Based on a 5% discount rate and a $2,450 per oz. gold price, the Spanish Mountain project now has an after-tax net present value (NPV) of C$1.03 billion ($756.5 million) and an internal rate of return (IRR) of 18.2%, according to a statement issued late Thursday. At the spot gold price of $3,300 per oz., the NPV increases to C$2.32 billion with an IRR of 32% and payback of two years. That compares with the 2021 prefeasibility study that pegged the after-tax NPV at C$655 million, the IRR at 22% and capex at C$607 million. The Vancouver-based company estimates it now needs about C$1.25 billion to fund construction of the mine with a 3.4-year payback at the base-case gold price. The updated assessment is a critical step in the company’s transition from exploration to development, president and CEO Peter Mah said Friday. “With over 235,000 metres of drill information, our confidence in the resource quality and proposed mine confirm our strategy to advance the project towards feasibility and ultimately a build decision by 2027,” Mah said in a press release. The project is in the Cariboo region, 70 km northeast of Williams Lake, with existing infrastructure, including the nearby Gibraltar and Mount Polley base metals mines. Osisko Development (TSXV, NYSE: ODV) late last year secured permits for its Cariboo gold project in the same region. Although they dropped 5.6% to C$0.17 apiece Friday in Toronto, giving the company a market capitalization of C$76 million ($55.8 million), Spanish Mountain shares have still gained 55% since early January. Sizeable operation The open-pit mine would produce 3 million oz. gold over a 24.5-year mine life, averaging 203,265 oz. annually in the first five years at an all-in sustaining cost of $1,024 per ounce. The life-of-mine annual production averages 122,041 oz. at AISC of $1,338 per ounce. The deposit hosts measured and indicated resources making up 98.4% of the mill feed, totaling 292.1 million tonnes grading 0.44 gram gold per tonne for 4.2 million oz. gold. Inferred resources add 14.8 million tonnes grading 0.33 gram gold per tonne for 155,000 oz. of metal. Spanish Mountain adopted dry-stack tailings with coarse free-draining tailings to reduce environmental impacts. This approach addresses feedback from local communities and First Nations, reducing disturbance near Cedar Point Provincial Park and fish-bearing waters, the company said. Recent exploration identified gold mineralization extending over 3 km, indicating potential for resource expansion at targets like Phoenix, the company said.

Bitcoin is currently holding just above the $108,000 level and bulls are maintaining momentum after a volatile start to July. However, a closer look at on-chain data shows how fragile that position might be. Interestingly, two support levels, $106,738 and $98,566, are now the most important zones for bulls to defend. These levels represent clusters of addresses holding large amounts of Bitcoin, and losing them could trigger a deeper correction. Bitcoin’s Support Clusters Around $106,000 And $98,000 Taking to the social media platform X, crypto analyst Ali Martinez pointed to two major support levels based on data showing Bitcoin’s purchase clusters. This data is based on Sentora’s (previously IntoTheBlock) In/Out of the Money Around Price metric among addresses that bought Bitcoin close to the current price. As shown by the metric, the most important current zones of purchase are at $106,738 and $98,566. These two zones are where massive buying activity has occurred in the past few weeks, and they could act as support in case of a Bitcoin price crash. The first zone, between $104,982 and $108,190, contains 1.68 million addresses with a total volume of 1.28 million BTC at an average price of $106,738. Below the first zone, a larger group of 1.71 million addresses holds a greater volume of 1.25 million BTC within the price range of $95,248 to $98,566, with an average price of $98,566. As long as Bitcoin continues to trade above these levels, the ongoing rally could continue to push upward. However, if these pockets of demand are broken with enough selling pressure, the leading cryptocurrency could enter into an uncertain price zone with little buying interest to provide support. Speaking of selling pressure, on-chain data shows a slowing sell pressure among large holders. According to data from on-chain analytics platform Sentora, Bitcoin recorded its fifth straight week of net outflows from centralized exchanges. The past week alone saw more than $920 million worth of BTC moved into self-custody or institutional products, mostly Spot Bitcoin ETFs. Bitcoin Needs To Break Weekly Resistance For New Highs Even with solid demand zones beneath, Bitcoin’s path to new highs is not yet confirmed. Analyst Rekt Capital weighed in with his analysis, noting that Bitcoin is currently facing a strong weekly resistance band just under $109,000. Particularly, Bitcoin is at risk of a lower high structure on the weekly candlestick timeframe chart. Rekt Capital noted that a weekly close above the red horizontal resistance line must be achieved in order for Bitcoin to reclaim a more bullish stance. That resistance, which is currently around $108,890, is acting as a ceiling for Bitcoin’s upward rally. As such, Bitcoin would need to make a weekly close above $108,890 to position itself for new all-time highs. Unless there is a convincing break of that level, the price action of Bitcoin could be erratic and susceptible to a retracement to $106,000. At the time of writing, Bitcoin is trading at $108,160. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView

Bitcoin’s climb past $110,000 this week has reignited a fresh round of bullish calls. Prices hit $110,150 on July 3 and traded a little past $108,000 level at last check, showing a small 0.41% dip in 24 hours but a 1.20% rise over seven days. This steady move higher has drawn voices from social media, stirring debate on whether Bitcoin is truly underpriced or in danger of slipping back below key levels. Undervalued At $110K According to Altcoin Daily, Bitcoin at $110,000 is “undervalued,” with the analysts arguing there’s plenty of room to run. That bold claim has fans cheering, and some even dream of $1,000,000 down the road. Other users have pushed back, asking what on‑chain data or metrics back up this view. They point out that until Bitcoin clears resistance at $110,500, a real breakout isn’t confirmed. Based on reports from market trackers, global liquidity is on the rise. Market observers picked up on that, saying more cash floating around can push Bitcoin higher. Rising liquidity often fuels big moves in risk assets. Still, traders keep an eye on futures funding rates and miner sell‑pressure, looking for clues if a pullback is brewing. Mixed Views Online Some followers argue that inflation and new tariffs could dampen Bitcoin’s rally. Others note that central banks are still buying time before any rate hikes, which may give crypto another boost. The back‑and‑forth on social media reads like a mini war room, with short comments and deep threads floating around. Plenty of voices, but few hard answers. Past Bull Runs Altcoin Daily wasn’t shy about past calls either. Just days earlier, they said that once Bitcoin tops $150,000, investors would wish they’d bought more at lower prices. That kind of hindsight talk can be stirring, but it doesn’t change the here‑and‑now charts or the macro calendar. Exec Calls For Hedge Based on remarks by Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise, now could be a good time to buy Bitcoin. Hougan pointed to Ray Dalio’s warnings about US debt, which has swelled past $7 trillion in annual spending against $5 trillion in revenue. With each household on the hook for roughly $230,000, Dalio says holding Bitcoin can act as a hedge against future money‑print risks. Price Action On Crosshair Investors will be watching both price action and big‑picture events. A solid break above $110,500 might pull in more buyers. But if inflation surprises on the upside or tariffs hit harder, odds could shift quickly. For now, Bitcoin’s story is still unfolding—and the next few days could tell us a lot about where it’s headed. Featured image from Meta, chart from TradingView

Bitcoin (BTC) prices showed a sideways movement in the past day producing no significant changes. Following the recent rejection at the $110,000 price range, the maiden cryptocurrency failed to break out of a descending consolidatory channel; therefore, fears on the current status of the bull market remain intact. Amidst the current mood of uncertainty, prominent market analyst Ali Martinez has identified two important support levels in the advent of a price downturn. On-Chain Data Reveals Strong Bitcoin Support At $106,500 And $98,500 In an X post on July 5, Ali Martinez shares a potentially impactful on-chain insight on the Bitcoin market. Using data from the In/Out Money Around Price (IOMAP) Chart from Sentora, the analyst shares that major support zones have emerged that could play a crucial role in shaping the BTC’s short-term price direction. The IOMAP chart analyzes Bitcoin wallet addresses and the average prices at which they acquired BTC, giving insights into potential zones of buying or selling pressure. Essentially, it shows where holders are currently in profit i.e. in the money” or at a loss i.e. out of the money. From the chart, it is observed that 1.68 million addresses bought 1.28 million BTC between $104,982 and $108,190, with an average acquisition price of $106,738. Historically, such large concentrations of buying activity tend to form strong support zones, as holders may defend their positions from slipping into loss. Therefore, this development makes the $106,700 range a formidable near-term support level. A second significant support level is identified in the $95,247 to $98,566 range, where 1.7 million addresses acquired 1.25 million BTC at an average price of $96,901. Should Bitcoin lose its footing above $106,000, this lower range would act as the next major cushion, potentially absorbing downward momentum. However, a decisive price close below $96,901 would confirm significant bearish intent by the Bitcoin market. Bitcoin Market Overview According to data from the IOMAP chart, around 89.36% of all BTC addresses are “in the money,” meaning their holdings were purchased at a lower price than the current market value. This is generally considered a bullish signal, suggesting the majority of market participants are in profit and thus less pressured to sell. Meanwhile, only 10.36% of addresses are “out of the money,” highlighting the relatively low risk of widespread panic selling, unless Bitcoin were to break below these critical levels highlighted above. At press time, the premier cryptocurrency continues to trade at $108,154 reflecting a 0.24% gain in the past day. Meanwhile, it’s daily trading volume is down by 27.09% and valued at $31.04 billion.

Altcoins have spent the past few years under the shadow of Bitcoin’s dominance, struggling to reclaim relevance as capital and attention largely concentrated on BTC. But the tide may be turning. Since April, the Total 2 — a metric representing the market capitalization of all cryptocurrencies excluding Bitcoin — has climbed 35%, signaling a potential shift in momentum toward altcoins. This recovery marks one of the strongest altcoin performances in recent years and has reignited hopes of a broader market expansion beyond Bitcoin. Top analyst Daan has weighed in on this development, highlighting a key technical formation: a higher low on the Total 2 chart during the recent market bounce. This structure is often seen as a bullish signal, suggesting that investors are stepping in to accumulate altcoins at increasingly higher price levels. If confirmed with a higher high in the coming days or weeks, this could mark the start of a sustainable altseason. As macroeconomic conditions stabilize and risk appetite returns, altcoins could see renewed interest from traders and investors. The next key test will be whether bulls can reclaim higher levels and flip the broader altcoin market structure definitively back to bullish. Altcoins Prepare For A Breakout Altcoins remain about 50% below their all-time highs, but bulls are setting the stage for what could be an expansive move in the coming weeks. After months of underperformance, the broader altcoin market is beginning to show early signs of structural recovery. Ethereum — the market’s leader among altcoins — has been consolidating between $2,400 and $2,700 since early May, and many analysts believe that a breakout in ETH could serve as the catalyst for a broader altcoin rally. Daan recently highlighted a key technical development: the Total 2 Altcoin Market Cap has made a higher low during the latest bounce, a structure that often precedes bullish continuation. This higher low suggests growing demand and reduced downside pressure, both of which are critical to establishing a sustainable uptrend. The key area to watch is the 2024 high setback in May. If bulls can push Total 2 above that level, it would confirm a higher high — the final piece needed to flip the high timeframe structure decisively back to bullish. That breakout would likely usher in renewed momentum across mid- and small-cap tokens, fueling what many hope will be the long-awaited altseason. For now, the market remains in a holding pattern, but signs of accumulation are growing stronger. If Ethereum can break out of its multi-month range, the altcoin market could rapidly reprice, erasing months of losses and opening the door to a new wave of capital rotation out of Bitcoin dominance. As long as key levels hold and risk appetite improves, the foundation is in place for altcoins to make a significant move higher. ETH/BTC Chart Signals Turning Point The ETH/BTC chart reveals a critical moment for the altcoin market. After a prolonged downtrend that began in late 2022, Ethereum has stabilized near the 0.023 BTC level, forming a potential bottom. While the pair remains well below the 50-week, 100-week, and 200-week moving averages—indicating continued bearish pressure—momentum appears to be shifting. Since bottoming out in mid-June, ETH/BTC has held its ground and is attempting to build a base, with early signs of accumulation. However, without a clear breakout above resistance zones, particularly around the 0.025–0.027 BTC range, bulls will struggle to confirm a trend reversal. A decisive move above these levels would be the first major confirmation of strength for Ethereum relative to Bitcoin. This breakout is essential for altseason. Historically, altcoin rallies are triggered when ETH outperforms BTC, drawing capital into mid- and small-cap tokens. Without ETH leading, altcoins tend to lag as Bitcoin dominance remains high. Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView

Africa crypto news in review: MoMint is shutting down in South Africa as Tether expands crypto education to Zanzibar. Aptos and Yellow Card partner to push stablecoin adoption. Tether has expanded its blockchain initiative to Zanzibar after signing a memorandum of understanding with local authorities. In South Africa, NFT issuer MoMint is shutting down, signaling the end of an era. Meanwhile, Yellowcard has partnered with Aptos Labs to provide zero-fee stablecoin transactions across Africa. Let’s explore these continental headlines below: DISCOVER: Best Meme Coin ICOs to Invest in Today Tanzania Crypto News: Tether Expands Education Initiative To Zanzibar USDT issuer Tether has expanded its blockchain education initiative to Zanzibar. This announcement came together with news of a partnership with local payments startup, Zanmalipo. Tether has signed a memorandum of understanding with local authorities to advance blockchain education and promote crypto adoption. Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether, said they hope to create a digital economy leveraging the blockchain to empower lives. “By combining clarity with educational investment and digital asset integration, we will be laying the foundation for a compliant, scalable, and inclusive digital economy. By working together, we hope to create a digital economy that leverages the power of blockchain to improve lives and support economic development across Zanzibar.” Zanzibar is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Africa. Tether looks to grow its presence in this hub and benefit from the local and international payments in this market. DISCOVER: Next 1000X Crypto: 10+ Crypto Tokens That Can Hit 1000x in 2025 South Africa Crypto News: NFT Marketplace Closing Shop South African NFT marketplace MoMint shut down this week after four years of operation. MoMint was the first local NFT marketplace and launched amid a historic NFT boom globally. MoMint sought to pivot from NFTs to the tokenization of real-world assets, joining some of the best cryptos to buy, like Ondo Finance. Things seemed to be going well for a while, with over $2 million in transaction volumes by 2024. However, a combination of liquidity challenges and local regulations ultimately made the company’s operation untenable. Africa Crypto News: Aptos and Yellow Card Join Hands Crypto service provider Yellow Card is partnering with APT ▲0.52% to provide instant, zero-fee transactions across Africa. Aptos provides excellent transaction infrastructure on its robust blockchain, out of which there have been multiple 1000X cryptos. Yellow Card is looking to grow its user base by leveraging the tens of millions of potential crypto users in Sub-Saharan Africa. “We’re excited to support Yellow Card in bringing millions of users seamless access to USDT and USDC across 20 countries,” said Alex Heuer, Head of Payments at Aptos Labs. “Africa is leading the way in stablecoin adoption for practical use cases, and our zero-fee, instant settlement capabilities are perfectly suited to meet this demand.” Low-cost transactions are a crucial component of this vision. Current mobile money providers and traditional banking systems have significant transaction fees for users across the continent. Yellow Card looks to benefit from this partnership and carve a niche in this growing and competitive market. DISCOVER: Best New Cryptocurrencies to Invest in 2025 – Top New Crypto Coins Africa Crypto News: MoMint Shuts Down, Tether Education Zanzibar South Africa Crypto News: NFT platform MoMint closing shop Africa crypto news: Aptos and Yellow Card partner for stablecoin adoption Tanzania crypto news: Tether expands crypto education initiative to Zanzibar The post Africa Crypto News Week in Review: Tether Crypto Education Reaches Zanzibar, NFT Platform Shutting Down in South Africa As Aptos And Yellow Card Partner appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

Dogecoin (DOGE) prices have crashed by over 4% in the past month indicating a slightly dominant bearish influence in recent weeks. Similar to the crypto market leader (Bitcoin), the prominent altcoin and memecoin has registered significant market corrections since attaining a local peak of $0.249 on May 22. However, recent revelations by top analyst Ali Martinez has shown a bullish market condition that supports a price rebound for the DOGE market. DOGE Bulls Eye Return To $0.22 In an X post on July 5, Martinez provides some technical insights into the DOGE market highlighting an important requisite for the altcoin to rediscover its bullish form. Using the daily trading DOGEUSDT chart, the renowned analyst identifies an ascending trendline that stretches to 2023. At multiple instances of a retest, this trendline has acted as an efficient support consistently rejecting a further price decline. According to Martinez’s analysis, Dogecoin is trading around this trendline which presently runs through the $0.150 price level. The analyst explains market bulls must defend this price zone which not only fuels the chances of a price rebound, but essentially prevents a breakdown and complete transition to a bearish market. Interestingly, all retest of the highlighted trendline has always produced a price bounce resulting in a parabolic rally. This event is seen in price surges of $0.059 to $0.210 (≈255% gain) between 2023-2024, and $0.095 to $0.470 (≈395%) in 2024. However, Ali Martinez presents a conservative price target, stating a defence of $0.15 support level supports a quick bullish return to at least $0.220. Nevertheless, in the presence of a strong bullish pressure as seen in previous rallies, DOGE investors may expect a further rise to around $0.24 with a potential to return to the local market peak of $0.47. DOGE Price Overview At the time of writing, DOGE trades at $0.164 reflecting a modest price gain of 0.91% and 0.56% on the daily chart and weekly chart, respectively. Meanwhile, the memecoin has recorded a 56.81% crash in its daily trading volume indicating a significant fall in market interest. According to data from price prediction site Coincodex, general sentiment in the DOGE market is bearish. However, investors retain an healthy market demand as evidenced by a Fear & Greed Index of 67 i.e. significant amount of greed. For the short-term, Coincodex analysts expects DOGE to still maintain a price around $0.160 in the next five days while projecting a price gain to $0.193 in a month. Meanwhile, their long-term forecasts show little expected price growth in the far future as indicated by price targets of $0.197 in three months, and $0.169 in six months.