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In a recent post on X, Michael Steinbach highlighted that Toncoin’s current price is at $2.80, which he considers one of the most exciting levels of the year. With momentum building, Steinbach noted that traders everywhere are now asking the same question: Is a breakout finally underway, or is a sharp sell-off just around the corner? Toncoin Locked In A Narrow Range Between $2.70 And $2.80 Analyzing the daily chart, Michael Steinbach points out that Toncoin has been locked in a tight range between $2.70 as support and $2.80 as resistance for several weeks now. He warns that jumping into the market without a clear plan is a recipe for losses, especially when others are already navigating these well-defined zones with precision. He highlights the RSI sitting at 39, a relatively weak position. While it’s not yet in oversold territory, Steinbach notes that buyers may be holding off for deeper levels. Back in April, a strong rebound occurred from below 30, making the 30–32 zone a critical area to watch for potential bullish reactions. In terms of risk, Steinbach warns that a break below the $2.70 support could hand control over to the bears. If that level fails, the next downside targets to watch are $2.50 and, in a worst-case scenario, $2.00. He reminds traders that repeated tests of a support zone tend to weaken it over time, and when it finally cracks, the fallout can come fast. Whether watching for a breakout or a breakdown, having a plan is essential. Reacting after the crowd moves rarely pays off; it’s the calm, pre-planned decisions that give traders the edge when volatility strikes. Breakout Or Pullback? Define The Setup Before Entering In outlining the bullish scenario, the analyst noted that if Toncoin manages to secure a daily close above the $2.80 resistance, momentum could quickly follow through. This breakout could open the path toward $3.00, with an extended target near $3.40, representing a potential 26% gain from current levels. That’s the kind of upside savvy traders prepare for. So, what’s the key takeaway? According to the analyst, successful trading doesn’t rely on gut feeling; it requires well-defined triggers. That means either entering on a confirmed breakout above $2.80 with a stop-loss just below, or stepping back and waiting for a pullback that aligns with RSI signals. The focus should always be on minimizing risk while allowing profits room to grow. As for now, the analyst sees the trend as sideways to slightly bearish. Until the chart sends a crystal-clear signal, the best approach is patience — no FOMO trades, no blind bets, just disciplined setups.

An elderly American couple could stand trial in France for their roles in the sale of gold bars plundered from a trading ship that sank off the coast of Brittany nearly 300 years ago. According to Agence France-Presse, French prosecutors have moved to charge 80‑year‑old novelist Eleonor “Gay” Courter and her 82‑year‑old husband Philip, alleging that they had facilitated the sale of gold ingots stolen by a French diver over a 23-year period. The charges come after investigators discovered that the elderly couple held possession of at least 23 stolen gold bars and sold 18 of them online—through a California auction house and eBay—fetching a total of $192,000. Stolen gold resurfaces The gold ingots are believed to originate from the Prince de Conty, a French East India Company vessel that sank during a storm. Its wreck was located in 1974, and official salvages in the 1980s recovered Chinese porcelain, tea chests and three gold bars, before operations were halted after a storm in 1985. More than three decades later, in 2018, France’s marine archaeology authority, led by Michel L’Hour, became suspicious when five ingots with striking resemblance to those from the Prince de Conty surfaced at a US auction. Local authorities later seized the gold and returned it to France in 2022. The Courters claimed that the gold they had sold online was legally gifted to them in the 1980s by their French friends—Annette and the late Gérard Pesty—who said the ingots were recovered by Yves Gladu, an underwater photographer turned treasure hunter and Annette’s brother‑in‑law. In 2022, Gladu admitted to taking 16 gold bars from the wreck during about 40 dives between 1976 and 1999 after being taken to custody, but denied ever having given any of them to the Courters. The same year, authorities also detained the Courters in England after tracing them via online listings and a 1999 Antiques Roadshow appearance by Annette Pesty showing the gold bars. The couple were initially detained but later released on bail; they declined extradition and returned to the US following a Zoom hearing before a French magistrate. In their defense, the Courters say they were unaware of any wrongdoing, believing the gold was properly obtained under different US rules. Their French attorney, Grégory Lévy, told AFP they had no criminal intent and did not personally profit from the sale. Prosecutors have now referred the matter to a criminal court, setting the stage for a landmark trial that could stretch legal definitions across jurisdictions.

Long‑term holders of Bitcoin may need to see a fresh high around $140,000 before they enjoy the same kind of profits they saw earlier this cycle. According to CryptoQuant, that price point lines up with past peaks in realized gains for those who have kept their coins untouched for at least six months. ‘Market Magnet’ Theory CryptoQuant used the Market Value to Realized Value (MVRV) ratio to track how deep in profit holders are right now. Based on reports, the average realized profit for long‑term holders stands at about 220%. That sounds healthy. But in March and December 2024, holders were sitting on roughly 300% and 350% gains, respectively. The gap between today’s 220% and those earlier highs is what Darkfost, a CryptoQuant contributor, calls a form of “market magnet.” Many are calling for $140,000 BTC so that unrealized profits match the cycle’s top levels. Profit‑Taking Trends Long‑term investors have been selling as Bitcoin flirts with new highs. Recent data shows that these holders have driven much of the selling pressure in the past few weeks. The average cost basis for this group — the realized price — is near $33,800. That means anyone buying before six months ago would need Bitcoin to reach $33,800 just to break even. And to hit the profit levels of March and December 2024, BTC must climb to $140,000. This dynamic pushes some traders to lock in gains early, while others hold on for bigger moves. Super Majority Still In The Green Based on reports, a super majority of Bitcoin investors are sitting on unrealized profits worth a combined $2.5 trillion. That number reflects the overall strength of the market’s recent rally. Even so, many investors remain confident that fresh buying can soak up any waves of profit‑taking. The current phase feels like a pause. Buyers and sellers are sizing each other up. The question now is whether demand will pick up enough to drive that magnet‑level price. Cycle Outlook And Next Steps Analysts said that Bitcoin looks ready for a post‑breakout retest after breaking a multi‑week downtrend that began in mid‑May. They added that the bull run might only have several months left before a final surge and then a change in trend. If this view holds, that final push could be the moment when BTC nears or even hits $140,000. After that, history suggests a sharp peak and then a cool-down. Featured image from Imagen, chart from TradingView

Ethereum has regained strong bullish momentum over the past few days, rising more than 23% since June 22 and reclaiming the critical $2,600 level. After weeks of uncertainty and sideways movement, ETH is showing signs of strength, with bulls now eyeing a push toward the $2,700 resistance zone. A successful reclaim of this level could open the doors for a broader rally, potentially reigniting hopes for the long-awaited altseason. While volatility remains in the broader market, Ethereum’s recovery has been notable, especially as macroeconomic sentiment improves and risk appetite increases across both equities and crypto. The surge in price has brought renewed attention to ETH’s long-term outlook, with top analyst Ted Pillows stating that “ETH is looking good and going above $10,000 this cycle.” This bold projection reflects growing confidence among market participants that Ethereum still holds major upside potential, particularly as network fundamentals strengthen and institutional interest grows. With the $2,700 level acting as the next critical resistance, all eyes are on whether Ethereum can maintain its momentum and set the stage for the next leg higher. The coming days will be essential in confirming whether this rally has staying power or remains short-lived. Ethereum Faces Critical Test As Altcoin Market Watches Closely After a week of volatility, Ethereum surged 9% yesterday, pushing closer to the top of its long-standing range and signaling the potential for a major breakout. Trading between $2,200 and $2,800 since early May, ETH has now returned to the upper end of this consolidation zone. Market participants believe this could be the turning point, not just for Ethereum, but for the entire altcoin market. Ethereum remains the backbone of the altcoin ecosystem, and its price action has historically dictated the momentum of the broader crypto space. A decisive move above $2,800 could trigger a wave of breakouts across major altcoins, many of which remain suppressed under key resistance levels. While short-term volatility remains a concern, analysts argue that Ethereum is showing strong signs of resilience and accumulation. Ted Pillows shared his technical perspective, urging traders to stay focused on the bigger picture: “Don’t let short-term volatility scare you.” According to him, Ethereum will surpass $10,000 this cycle. His view reflects growing confidence among experienced investors who see Ethereum’s current structure as a launchpad for the next expansion phase. With Ethereum at a critical technical juncture and altcoins waiting for confirmation, the coming days could be pivotal. A breakout above $2,800 would validate growing bullish sentiment and potentially spark the long-anticipated altseason. ETH Tests 200-Day MA After Breakout Ethereum is showing renewed strength after reclaiming the $2,600 level and closing above all major moving averages on the daily chart. As seen in the image, ETH surged through the 100-day and 200-day moving averages, which had been acting as dynamic resistance near $2,516. This marks a significant technical milestone, indicating bullish momentum may be returning. The breakout candle is backed by rising volume, a positive sign that the move is supported by real market participation. If ETH can hold above the 200-day MA, the next critical level to watch is $2,700 — the top of the range that has held since early May. A decisive close above $2,700 would open the door for further gains, potentially testing the $2,900–$3,000 resistance zone. Support remains near the $2,500 level, where the 50-day and 100-day MAs converge, offering a strong confluence zone should any pullback occur. If bulls can maintain momentum and hold above the moving average cluster, the odds of a larger trend reversal increase. Ethereum’s current setup appears constructive, and market participants are closely watching for continuation, especially as macro sentiment improves and altcoin strength begins to return. Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView

Log in to today’s North American session Recap for July 3, 2025 Today’s market action was driven by consecutive upside surprises in US Non-Farm Payrolls (147K vs 110K exp) and ISM Services PMI data (50.8 vs 50.5 exp), fueling another wave of positive sentiment and pushing US equities into yet another frenzied rally. The reaction to the data was progressive but consistent, taking Safe-Havens like Gold and US Treasuries down, also dragging down the safer JPY and CHF. In contrast, the risk-on session pushed upward risk assets, like Consumption Commodities – known in Finance as Softs, with Orange Juice and Sugar rallying above 6% and Cryptos additionally enjoying from the news. The reaction in energy commodities was however mixed, with the assets rising initially before giving back their gains and closing down small. Read More: After the NFP surprise, is the US dollar back in play? close For all Market moving events, check the MarketPulse Economic Calendar For all Market moving events, check the MarketPulse Economic Calendar Tomorrow's session should be more than calm, with US Traders off, volumes and movement tend to be relatively subdued. However, traders should still prepare for an active Monday as some of the flows from today may trickle to next week as today's session got cut short with the Early US Close. The only economic calendar events tomorrow are the German Factory orders and European PPI Data which might move the Euro a bit. Safe Trades and Happy Independence Day for our American Fellows! 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.

According to a new analysis shared by crypto analyst Tony “The Bull” Severino, Bitcoin has just closed the quarterly chart with a perfected TD9 sell setup. This is actually interesting, because it adds a possibly long timeline before Bitcoin can reach any further significant price target. Most of Bitcoin’s daily candles in the past seven days have shown mild upward pressure supported by positive sentiment from various technical analyses. However, according to the TD9 setup, Bitcoin could take up to four years to reach $149,000. TD9 Setup Hints At Slow Climb To $149,000 The TD9 is a component of the TD Sequential indicator, which is often used to identify trend exhaustion, potential reversals, and possible trend changes. Interestingly, what makes this particular signal notable at this point is that it is now projecting a TD Risk level of $149,490, which is essentially a price target for Bitcoin. But if past patterns on the TD9 indicator are anything to go by, getting there might take much longer than bulls expect. In 2017, a similar perfected TD9 appeared during Bitcoin’s first rally to $20,000. At the time, the TD Risk was projected at $35,000. It wasn’t until late 2020, roughly four years later, that Bitcoin finally reached and broke above that level. A prior occurrence in 2014 offered the same story. Back then in 2014, the TD9 setup projected a TD Risk of $2,400, but it took approximately 3.5 years to cross that threshold. Now, despite the bullish sentiment today, this historical precedent suggests it could take similar years before the $149,490 target being currently projected by the TD Risk is finally tested or breached. The 3-month candlestick price chart shown above provides a visual analysis of this projection. From the 2014 cycle low, it took 915 days across 10 quarterly candles for Bitcoin to reach its next high. After the 2017 signal, it took 1,096 days (or 12 quarterly candlesticks) for BTC to finally surpass the projected TD Risk level. Bitcoin Price Action On Gradual Climb Bitcoin has spent the past seven days in a steady but modest uptrend, rising approximately 1.5% from a weekly low around $105,430 to the current range between $109,240 and $109,600. During this move, Bitcoin’s price action tested and retested resistance in the $108,200 to $108,800 zone several times in the past 24 hours. However, it ultimately pushed higher, showing a slow but stable bullish undertone. At the time of writing, Bitcoin is trading at $109,330, up by 2% in the past 24 hours. It is currently about a 36% move away from reaching the $149,490 price target. However, if Tony Severino’s timeline on the TD9 Risk setup does play out, it wouldn’t be until sometime around July 2029 before Bitcoin reaches the $149,490 price target.

Marimaca Copper (TSX: MARI; ASX: MC2) shares soared to a new 15-year high Thursday on the release of copper sulphide drill results as high as 6 metres grading 12% copper at its Pampa Medina project in northern Chile. That intercept, drilled from 594 metres depth in hole SMRD-13, included 26 metres at 4.1% copper and 100 metres grading 1.3% copper, Marimaca said in a statement. Another hole, SMD-02, cut 132 metres at 1% copper from 278 metres, including 40 metres grading 2.1% copper. The project is about 25 km west of the company’s main Marimaca Oxide Deposit (MOD) and 1,250 km north of the capital Santiago. “Game changer, particularly for the sulphide intercepts,” Canaccord Genuity analyst Dalton Baretto said in a note. “The Pampa Medina discovery could be very synergistic with the main Marimaca Oxide Deposit, given [its] proximity and the ability to share infrastructure [and] we see options for a larger project and a longer mine life (and perhaps even a potential relocation of infrastructure should this project prove up at scale).“ The thick, high-grade intercepts offer the potential for a much larger scale copper system, Marimaca President and CEO Hayden Locke said in a release. “These results add a new dimension to our strategy and, we believe, strengthen our potential to be a globally significant copper producer in time,” he said. Upcoming feasibility The Vancouver-based company is working on a feasibility study for its main MOD project, expected to be released by the fourth quarter. Just one month ago, it received C$24.4 million in private placement financing to fund the study. However, a previously planned preliminary economic assessment for Pampa Medina is to be paused while the company assesses the drill results. Marimaca shares surged 25% to a new 15-year high of C$9.09 apiece Thursday at mid-afternoon, for a market capitalization of C$967.95 million. Another significant result at Pampa Medina includes hole SMRD-12, which cut 56 metres grading 1.4% copper from 566 metres depth. Infrastructure advantages Pampa Medina’s infrastructural context offers particular benefits for the project, including proximity to other mines and its low altitude and relatively flat surroundings which could provide sufficient space for potential facilities. The port of Mejillones is also about 25 km west, Marimaca said. About 40 km southwest is Capstone Copper’s (TSX: CS; ASX: CSC) Mantos Blancos project and Antofagasta Minerals’ (LSE: ANTO) Cachorro project is about 40 km to the northeast. South32’s (ASX: S32) Sierra Gorda project is 64 km east, and just northeast of that is BHP’s (NYSE, LSE, ASX: BHP) Spence mine. The company’s ongoing drill program comprises 10,000 meters across 14 diamond holes, and is aimed at defining the limits of the prospective sedimentary units at Pampa Medina.

The United States continues to demonstrate why it remains the largest and most powerful economy in the world, consistently surprising markets with its resilience in the past few data releases. While market participants have been eager to question US strength—especially under President Trump’s “US Exceptionalism” policy, which many feared could backfire—recent economic data continues to challenge that narrative. Despite ongoing concerns over diplomatic volatility and declining business confidence, the US economy once again delivered upside surprises. The Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP) report, expected at 110K, surprised with a +37K beat, and the more influential ISM Services PMI came in strong—reaffirming underlying economic momentum. As a result, the US Dollar is regaining its footing. The Dollar Index (DXY) is up approximately 0.35% on the session, and even with an early close ahead of Independence Day, USDJPY surged 1300 pips on the heels of the release. Read More: US Equities in a frenzy, bolstered by ISM and NFP beats 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.

Dogecoin was changing hands near $0.174 in European trading on Thursday, extending a two-day rebound that began when buyers twice defended the mid-June floor around $0.16. The 11% recovery since the Tuesday low has put the largest memecoin back on traders’ radars, but technical analyst More Crypto Online cautions that what looks like an impulsive burst is in fact “all corrective in nature,” with the market still trapped inside a complex diagonal wave pattern that could just as easily fail. Dogecoin Is Quietly Coiling For A Potential Breakout In a video update recorded on 2 June, the analyst dissected the one-hour chart and concluded that the advance from the 22 June low is best counted as a three-wave move. “Because wave 1 … was only a three-wave move, the third wave should unfold as an ABC structure,” he said, underscoring that the rally lacks the five-wave DNA of a trend reversal. Even so, as long as Dogecoin defends what he called a “micro-support area between $0.16 and $0.166,” the diagonal remains valid and a measured target at $0.196—the 138 percent Fibonacci extension of wave 1—“remains plausible.” The roadmap is conditional. First, the current A-wave has to finish; then a corrective B-wave should follow, “and in the C-wave we could then rally to round about $0.196.” A probe toward $0.182 before that pullback cannot be ruled out, but the analyst warned viewers not to assume a straight shot higher. “Please be aware that we could be dealing with very choppy and messy structures,” he said. If bulls do force a full five-wave climb from the July swing low, that sequence would mark the first leg of a larger five-wave advance—a textbook signal that the broader down-trend from Dogecoin’s March peak may finally be exhausted. Failure to hold $0.16, however, would invalidate the diagonal count and expose the June lows near $0.151, where on-chain data show a thin layer of spot bids and little derivative support. Market context is mixed. CoinGecko data show Dogecoin’s 24-hour turnover has topped $1.5 billion, roughly in line with last week’s average, while the memecoin’s correlation with Bitcoin has weakened to 0.62, its lowest reading since early May. In the short term, though, all eyes are on the $0.16 band. As More Crypto Online summed up, “The diagonal pattern basically remains plausible as long as we’re holding that $0.16 level.” Should that floor survive the inevitable B-wave turbulence, Dogecoin’s “quiet setup” might indeed detonate shortly—propelling the token toward $0.196 and potentially signalling a more durable trend change. Notably, the upper boundary of Dogecoin’s long-running descending channel in the daily chart, now situated near $0.20, lines up almost exactly with More Crypto Online’s bullish target. A decisive breakout through this confluence would not only pierce the ceiling that has capped prices since the December 8 high at $0.4843 but could also validate the analyst’s call for a trend reversal. At press time, DOGE traded at $0.174.

Barrick Mining Corporation (NYSE: B) says new drilling along the ARK-KCD corridor at its flagship Kibali mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo confirms “significant additional orebodies” that could stretch the Tier One asset’s life well beyond its current 10-year plan. Since pouring first gold in 2013, Kibali has replaced every ounce mined, and in-country investment has now topped $6.3 billion. In a call with reporters, CEO Mark Bristow added that a 16 MW solar-plus-battery plant has pushed Kibali’s renewable share to 85%, allowing the site to run entirely on green power for half the year. Underground productivity upgrades are slated to lift output from Q3 onward. Barrick shares rose 0.49 % to $21.33 in New York on Wednesday following the update. The company’s market capitalization stands at $36.7 billion. In a recent note, RBC reiterated an “outperform” rating and lifted Barrick price target to $26.00, implying a further 22% upside. Kibali plays a crucial role in the local economy of the DRC’s North East region. Over the past decade, it has helped develop a thriving regional economy, supported by partnerships with local businesses and communities. Barrick has invested almost $3 billion in Kibali, including deals with local contractors and suppliers. The gold mine is owned 45% by Barrick, 45% by AngloGold Ashanti and 10% by Société Miniére de KiloMoto (SOKIMO).

United States Antimony (NYSE-A: UAMY) says it has been reacquiring mining claims next to its existing smelting operations in Montana since earlier this year, and is now ready to reboot mine operations in areas that have permits in place. These mining claims, US Antimony said, have a history of antimony production dating back to the 1970s, and are all situated in or around its operating smelter — the only antimony smelting facility in the country. Like with rare earths, the US has listed antimony as a mineral critical to its national and economic security. The grey-colored metal is used in a variety of high-tech and defence products, including flame-retardant materials, certain semiconductors and superhard materials. No antimony has been produced by the US on a commercial scale since 2016. The Dallas, Texas-based company revealed on Thursday that, after a review of geological and historical records, the newly acquired claims have “sufficient” quantities of antimony to restart mining, with as many as three vein systems present on the property. Moreover, US Antimony said it could be feasible to establish surface mining operations with minimal pre-development expenditure in addition to the prior underground operations. The company is currently permitted to begin immediate mining operations on the five acres of the patented property, having already filed a small miners exclusion statement (SMES) with the State of Montana. It plans to file a second SMES within the next 10 days in addition to filing exploration permit applications with both Montana’s Department of Environment Quality and the US Forest Service. US Antimony’s stock gained 4% on the NYSE American exchange, with a market capitalization of $258.5 million. First US antimony mine in years Chairman and CEO Gary Evans said the decision to restart mining operations next to its smelter stems from a “significant price increase” experienced for worldwide supplies of antimony ore in the wake of China’s embargos initiated last year. China, the world’s leading producer, holds around 80% of the world’s processing capacity. The US, meanwhile, has no domestic production and is highly reliant on Chinese imports. Due to the tense relationship between the two nations, securing a US-based supply of antimony has become a key focus under the current Trump administration. Earlier this year, it fully permitted the Stibnite project held by Perpetua Resources (Nasdaq: PPTA) (TSX: PPTA) in Idaho, which is said to host one of the largest reserves outside Chinese control. US Antimony, too, aims to bolster the US supply chain, leveraging its antimony oxide smelter in Thompson Falls, which it estimates could produce 5 million lb. per year of antimony metal. The new mining claims in Montana, according to CEO Evans, would make it the first company to restart US antimony production going back decades. “Governments around the world are finally beginning to understand the need to secure their own supply chains, specifically for critical minerals. There continues to exist a worldwide shortage of this critical material necessary for our Department of Defense,” Evans stated in a press release. In addition to its presence in Montana, the company also holds over 35,000 acres of mining claims in Alaska that could provide additional feed to the Thompson Falls smelter.

Crypto analyst Crypto Inside has provided a bullish outlook for the PEPE meme coin. The analyst predicted that it could witness a 150% surge as it looks to grab the liquidity above its current range. PEPE Eyes Rally To $0.000025 In Bid To Grab Liquidity Above In a TradingView post, Crypto Inside shared an accompanying chart in which he predicted that PEPE could jump to as high as $0.000025 following its reclaim of the $0.000010 support zone. He explained that this price surge could occur because there is currently more liquidity above than below. The chart showed that there is a total sell liquidity of 10,678.659 trillion around this $0.00025 range. Meanwhile, the total buy liquidity for PEPE below its current crucial support zone is 6,827.768 trillion. It is worth mentioning that a rally to $0.000025 will bring the meme coin close to its current all-time high (ATH) of $0.00002825. Crypto Inside touched on the meme coin’s liquidity depth. The analyst stated that the price moves from one liquidity to another and that this is the meme coin’s fuel. He remarked that there is significantly more of this fuel accumulated at the top, alluding to the sell liquidity. The analyst added that PEPE has always been a highly speculative asset, and during prolonged one-sided movements, extremely high funding is formed in it. This, he noted, provokes sharp jumps in price. Crypto Inside also commented on the current PEPE price action. He noted that the meme coin has now reached the largest zone of interest at $00.0000817 and is trying to consolidate there. He remarked that this is a powerful level around which consolidation can be expected before further growth. However, he warned that if the PEPE price falls below it without the possibility of returning, it will be an extremely bearish signal. The Meme Coin’s Narrative Is Still Strong As part of his analysis, Crypto Inside suggested that PEPE’s narrative is still strong, which is why the meme coin still has a chance to reach new highs. He explained that the narrative itself is still important in meme coins and that PEPE is an “eternal meme,” which will live forever. He added that it is the embodiment of meme culture in the world. The analyst assured market participants that there is no need to fear PEPE’s oblivion. He declared that it will definitely not die as a narrative and that there is nothing to worry about. However, he admitted that new meme coins like Fartcoin have stretched liquidity across the market, and many have left PEPE for “new shiny things.” At the time of writing, the PEPE price is trading at around $0.00001056, over 11% in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap.

Consecutive positive data points in US economic releases have once again boosted sentiment, notably taking Equity and Cryptocurrency markets to a renewed frenzy. ISM Services PMI came at 50.8 vs 50.5 expected, in the latest round of positive surprises in US Data which should once again deter markets from the weaker United States theme due to volatile Trump Administration policies. US Equity markets will see an early 1PM Close as Americans prepare their Independence Day 4th of July Holiday. All US Indices are making new highs, with the Dow close to 100 points from its ATH while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq are still in All-Time High Price discovery. The latest geopolitical news is revived chances of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas as both parties seem to finally find common ground. While markets are busy continuing their path upward, let's discover where participants could find zones of interest for trading for the upcoming week. Keep an eye on Cryptocurrencies during the long weekend to spot if positive sentiment is pursued throughout the 4 and a half day break for US Traders Read More: After the NFP surprise, is the US dollar back in play? 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.

Gold prices fell on Thursday after strong US jobs data took the pressure off the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates at the end of this month, denting the metal’s appeal. Spot gold dropped 0.9% to $3,326.35 per ounce by 10:45 a.m. ET, erasing most of its gains from the past two sessions. US gold futures also slid 0.7% to $3,336.90 per ounce in New York. Click on chart for Live Prices The precious metal had declined as much as 1.4% earlier in the session, after trading mostly within a narrow range. The selloff in gold comes after the latest US payroll numbers came in above analyst expectations, and the unemployment rate was lower than forecast. The dollar, Treasury yields and US stock index futures all rose following the data release, weighing on gold. Rate cut on hold “The better-than-expected jobs number means we see a lesser likelihood of a Fed rate cut earlier than currently anticipated,” said David Meger, director of metals trading at High Ridge Futures. “The key is the fact that the idea or possibility of a July rate cut is off the table.” A Fed rate cut tends to bode well for gold, as the metal yields no interest and thus would become a more appealing asset under a low-interest environment. “The big question was the unemployment rate,” Gregory Faranello, head of US rates trading and strategy for AmeriVet Securities, told Bloomberg. “The door for July is over and the Fed will take the summer off. The needle for the Fed to move was employment, and that gives Fed Chair Powell the room for a ‘wait and see approach’.” According to Reuters, the market is now pricing in 53 basis points of Federal Reserve rate cuts by the end of the year, starting in October, down from around 66 basis points expected prior to the jobs report. Long-term strength Despite the pullback, bullion remains one of the best-performing assets this year, rising by more than a quarter and trading at about $170 short of a record set in April. The metal has been bolstered by demand for havens as investors grapple with heightened geopolitical and trade tensions. On the trade front, an agreement between the US and Vietnam was announced on Wednesday ahead of a July 9 deadline, when the tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump are set to take effect. Meanwhile, Republicans in the US House of Representatives advanced Trump’s massive tax-cut and spending bill, estimated to potentially add $3.4 trillion to the nation’s debt, toward a final yes-or-no vote. “As the indebtedness of the US continues to grow, investors might become more concerned about the US dollar, which should benefit gold in the longer term,” said Carsten Menke, an analyst at Julius Baer. (With files from Bloomberg and Reuters)

Ero Copper (TSX, NYSE: ERO) said its Tucumã copper operation in Brazil achieved commercial production this week – though at least one analyst was left wondering if the company would be able to hit full-year output targets. Tucumã produced about 6,400 tonnes of copper in the second quarter, including about 2,000 tonnes during the second half of June, Vancouver-based Ero said Thursday in a statement. Plant throughput volumes should keep increasing by year-end, supporting sequential growth in copper production during the second half, according to the company. Located in Pará State, in the northern part of the country, Tucumã is projected to produce 37,500 to 42,500 lb. of copper in 2025 – half of Ero’s full-year guidance of 75,000-85,000 pounds. The plant, which achieved first production on schedule in the third quarter of 2024, accounts for about one-third of Ero’s net asset value, according to National Bank Financial mining analyst Shane Nagle. Given Ero’s first-half copper output of only 11,467 tonnes, achieving 2025 guidance “appears at risk,” Scotia Capital mining analyst Orest Wowkodaw said Thursday in a note. “While the achievement of commercial production represents meaningful ramp-up progress, the relatively weak second-quarter performance and the negative implications to 2025 guidance is a disappointing development,” he added. “We await the step function improvement in copper production during the third quarter.” Shares drop Ero shares fell 3.3% to C$22.93 Thursday morning in Toronto, giving the company a market value of about C$2.4 billion. The stock has ranged between C$13.17 and C$31.73 in the past year. Following the completion of commissioning of a third filter press and modifications to the process plant, throughput levels at Tucumã exceeded 75% of design capacity last month, Ero said Thursday. Metallurgical recovery rates and copper concentrate grades have continued to meet or exceed design targets, the company added. Recent maintenance work at Tucumã has helped the company address bottlenecks that were identified in late 2024, Ero said in an investor presentation last month. Higher mill throughput volumes should offset a gradual decline in processed copper grades. The Tucumã mill is designed to treat 4 million tonnes of ore annually. Tucumã has proven reserves of about 30.7 million tonnes grading 0.89% copper for contained metal of 273,200 tonnes. Probable reserves, meanwhile, are estimated to be about 12.4 million tonnes grading 0.67% copper for contained metal of 83,400 tonnes. Cash costs at the facility are expected to range from $1.05 to $1.25 per lb. of copper produced this year, according to Ero. “Given the commercial production at Tucumã achieved by mid-year, we see a significant free cash flow inflection occurring in the second half,” Nagle said. Free cash flow in the second half could top $50 million, which would allow Ero to shift its focus towards deleveraging the balance sheet and supporting capital returns to shareholders, he added.

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According to recent data, public companies have raced ahead of Bitcoin spot ETF issuers by snapping up more than twice as much BTC in the first half of 2025. Public firms added 245,510 BTC to their balance sheets from January through June, a 375% jump over the 51,653 BTC they bought in the same stretch last year. At the same time, spot ETF issuers purchased 118,424 BTC, leaving them well behind their corporate counterparts. Public Firm Purchases Smash ETF Buys According to data from Bitcoin Treasuries, the 245,510 BTC bought by public companies during H1 2025 is more than four times the 118,424 BTC ETF issuers gathered. That ETF component is 56% lower than the 267,878 BTC they purchased in H1 2024, despite the funds experiencing more robust inflows than they experienced towards the end of 2024. The difference indicates increasingly companies are holding Bitcoin directly instead of relying on exchange‑traded products. More Companies Join Bitcoin Rush Data shows 254 entities now hold Bitcoin, and 141 of those are public companies. That marks big growth from the start of the year, when only 67 firms had BTC, and the end of March, when the number hit 79. Those counts translate to a 140% rise in six months and a nearly 80% gain in three months, underlining how many new players have jumped in. Strategy’s Share Of Acquisition Dips Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) still leads corporate buyers, but its slice of the total has shrunk. In H1 2024, Strategy’s purchase of 37,190 BTC made up 72% of all corporate buys. In the first half of 2025, the Michael Saylor‑led company purchased 135,600 BTC but now accounts for 55% of the total—down from its previous dominance. Firms such as Metaplanet, GameStop and ProCap have stepped into the spotlight, each adding large sums to their Bitcoin holdings. Supply Shock Could Be Coming According to industry commentary, the increase in corporate purchasing in addition to continuing ETF demand could take a bite out of available supply. When the next halving event reduces new Bitcoin issuance, less will flow into the market. Analysts caution that increasing institutional interest and declining supply might produce a significant price response. As public firms climb aboard and ETFs keep on buying—though at a reduced rate—the battle for Bitcoin is escalating. Although Strategy’s investments have increased in absolute value, the arrival of new buyers indicates the market is expanding. If that trend continues and reward for miners decreases following the halving, the battle for Bitcoin’s scarce supply could get fiercer. Investors and analysts alike will be paying close attention to how these forces influence the price of Bitcoin in the second half of 2025. Featured image from StormGain, chart from TradingView

This morning's Non-Farm Payrolls data was more than welcomed for Dollar-Bulls A 37K Beat on expectations (147K vs 110K exp), accompanied with a lower Unemployment Rate (4.1% vs 4.3% prior) and lower Growth Average Hourly Earnings (=less price pressures) gives path to way lesser chances of stagflation for the US Economy, at least for now. US Indices have had a fairly muted reaction as Equity markets are still preparing for the open and the release of ISM Services Data at 10:00 expected at 50.5. However, the US Dollar is the one standout winner and confirms further the idea that 96.50 could be a swing low for the Greenback. Let's take a look at Intra-Day Charts for the Dollar Index and other majors. Read More: Breaking News: DJIA rallies on NFP beat of 37,000, unemployment falls to 4.1% close GBPUSD 1H Chart, July 3, 2025 – Source: TradingView GBPUSD 1H Chart, July 3, 2025 – Source: TradingView Cable is looking like bears might take the upper hand in the period coming with the formation of a downwards trendline. Prices are currently testing the 1.36 major pivot zone – breaking the 1.3563 swing lows points to a swift test of the 1.35 psychological zone. EURUSD 1H Same idea as for Cable, however looking less bearish. Reactions to the 1.1765 pivot will be important, with bulls having to push above to maintain the Mid-May upwards trendline to retest the current 1.1830 highs. On the other hand, a break of that trendline will point to a retest of the 1H MA 200 at 1.17, with further support at the 1.16 Resistance turned Support a point below. 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. © {CURRENT_YEAR} OANDA Business Information & Services Inc.

BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF, trading under the ticker IBIT, have overtaken BlackRock flagship S&P 500 ETF (IVV) in annual revenue generation. Despite being a fraction of its size in terms of assets under management, IBIT’s surge is pivotal. It indicates an increase in institutional demand for regulated Bitcoin exposure. According to 2 July 2025 Bloomberg report, IBIT’s higher expense ratio of 0.25% has propelled it ahead of the iShares Cor S&P 500 ETF IVV. Notably, IVV charge a nominal 0.03% fee in terms of annual fee income. So the higher fee structure of IBIT, combined with the surging interest in Bitcoin as an asset class, has given BlackRock a powerful new revenue engine. “IBIT overtaking IVV in annual fee revenue is reflective of both the surging investor demand for Bitcoin and the significant fee compression in core equity exposure,” NovaDius Wealth Management president Nate Geraci told Bloomberg on 2 July 2025. Importantly, IBIT is projected to generate over $187 million in annual fees. Explore: Bitcoin ETFs See Interrupted Inflow Streak Amid Bearish BTC Price Key Takeaways IBIT was launched at the beginning of last year, alongside a wave of spot Bitcoin ETFs. They sought to provide investors with direct exposure to Bitcoin’s spot price within a regulated framework. Since its debut, IBIT has quickly established itself as the market leader among spot BTC ETFs. Recently, it reached a new all-time high in AUM and solidifying its place as the most successful ETF tracking Bitcoin’s spot price. The post BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF IBIT Surpasses S&P 500 ETF Annual Revenue appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

Arthur Hayes has published a new essay, “Quid Pro Stablecoin,” arguing that the United States’ sudden political enthusiasm for bank-issued stablecoins is less about “financial freedom” and more about arming the Treasury with a multi-trillion-dollar “liquidity bazooka.” The former BitMEX chief—writing in his personal newsletter—contends that investors who postpone buying Bitcoin until the Federal Reserve resumes quantitative easing will serve as “exit liquidity” for those who bought earlier. How The Money Printer Is Already Warming Up At the core of Hayes’ thesis is the claim that eight “too-big-to-fail” banks hold roughly $6.8 trillion in demand and time deposits that can be transformed into on-chain dollars. Once customers migrate from legacy accounts to bank stablecoins—he cites JPMorgan’s forthcoming “JPMD” token as the template—those deposits become collateral that can be recycled into Treasury bills. “Adoption of stablecoins by TBTF banks creates up to $6.8 trillion of T-bill buying power,” he writes, adding that the product simultaneously slashes compliance overhead because “an AI agent trained on the corpus of relevant compliance regulations can perfectly ensure that certain transactions are never approved.” Hayes layers a second mechanism on top of the stablecoin flow. If Congress strips the Federal Reserve of its ability to pay interest on reserve balances—a proposal floated by Senator Ted Cruz—banks would have to replace that lost income by buying short-dated Treasuries. He estimates the policy could “liberate another $3.3 trillion of inert reserves,” bringing the prospective fire-power for government debt purchases to $10.1 trillion. “This $10.1 trillion liquidity injection will act upon risky assets in the same way Bad Gurl Yellen’s $2.5 trillion injection did… PUMP UP THE JAM!” Hayes asserts. The essay frames the bipartisan GENIUS Act as the legislative linchpin. By barring non-banks from issuing interest-bearing stablecoins, Washington “hands the stablecoin market to banks,” ensuring that fintech issuers such as Circle cannot compete at scale and that deposit flight is funneled into the institutions most likely to bankroll the Treasury. Hayes calculates that the cost savings and enhanced net-interest margins could increase the combined market capitalisation of the big banks by more than 180 percent, a trade he describes as “non-consensus” but executable “in SIZE.” Buy Bitcoin Before The Fed Blinks Despite his long-term enthusiasm, Hayes cautions that a temporary liquidity drain looms once Congress passes what he labels Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill.” Refilling the Treasury General Account to its $850 billion target could contract dollar liquidity by nearly half a trillion dollars, an impulse he believes may knock Bitcoin back toward the mid-$90,000s and keep prices range-bound until the Federal Reserve’s annual Jackson Hole conference in late August. “I believe that between now and the August Jackson Hole Fed speech to be given by beta cuck towel bitch boy Jerome Powell, the market will trade sideways to slightly lower. If the TGA refill proves to be dollar liquidity negative, then the downside is $90,000 to $95,000. If the refill proves to be a nothingburger, Bitcoin will chop in the $100,000s without a decisive break above the $112,000 all-time-high,” Hayes writes. The punchline, however, is resolutely bullish. Hayes ridicules advisers steering clients into bonds on the premise that yields will fall: “If you’re still waiting for Powell to whisper ‘QE infinity’ in your ear before you go risk-on, congrats — you’re the exit liquidity. Instead go long Bitcoin. Go long JPMorgan. Forget about Circle.” In his view, the political machinery that props up US deficits has already selected bank stablecoins as the next round of stealth quantitative easing, and Bitcoin—alongside JPMorgan stock—is positioned to absorb the spill-over. Hayes signs off with a stark imperative: “Don’t sit on the sidelines waiting for Powell to bless the bull market.” The liquidity horse, he argues, has already bolted; investors who hesitate to buy Bitcoin risk being trampled beneath it. “You will miss out on Bitcoin pumping 10x to $1 million,” he concludes. At press time, Bitcoin traded at $109,449.

Nonfarm Payrolls June (NFP), +147k vs. +110k expected, beat of +37,000Average Monthly Earnings June (YoY), +3.7% vs. +3.9% expected, miss of -0.2%Average Monthly Earnings June (MoM), +0.2% vs. +0.3% expected, miss of -0.1%Unemployment Rate June, 4.1% vs. 4.3% expected, beat of 0.2% Markets now look towards further US economic releases today: 09:45 EDT, S&P Global Composite PMI June10:00 EDT, ISM Services PMI June10:00 EDT, ISM Services Prices Paid June10:00 EDT, ISM Services New Orders Index June10:00 EDT, ISM Services Employment Index June10:00 EDT, Factory Orders May (MoM)11:00 EDT, Fed Raphael Bostic Speech 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.

It only took one day for the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to walk back on an approval given to Grayscale Digital Large Cap Fund (GDLC) to convert to an exchange-traded fund (ETF), inadvertently halting its launch. On 1 July 2025, the SEC shared a letter stating its intention to again review the recent approval granted to GDLC to convert its fund into an ETF. The SEC’s approval of the Grayscale ETF had been welcomed as a landmark development for multi-asset crypto ETFs in the US. For the uninitiated, Grayscale brings a regulatory structure to a product that tracks Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other leading tokens by converting its multi-asset crypto fund. The regulatory body’s initial approval indicated that its authorities were confident in the product’s readiness for the market. Nonetheless, it has decided to invoke Rule 431 of the SEC’s Rules of Practice to review its earlier decision. Explore: Top Solana Meme Coins to Buy in July 2025 Key Takeaways The GDLC fund holds $755m in Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, XRP and Cardano Bitcoin and Ethereum make up more than 91% of the GDLC fund’s portfolio Multi-asset products, such as Grayscale’s, add additional levels of structural and legal complexity in contrast to single-asset ETFs The post Grayscale ETF Faces Indefinite Delay as SEC Reassesses Earlier Approval appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

Bitcoin climbed above $109K, triggering a surge across the markets: Ethereum ($ETH) – up 4.65% XRP ($XRP) – up 3.86% Solana ($SOL) – up 7.85% Tron ($TRX) – up 4.17% But one of the biggest daily surges came from an unexpected corner, as Dogecoin mounted an 8% rally and broke the key $0.17 mark. As meme coins rebound, could the purest meme coin of them all be poised to hit the stratosphere? Time for a closer look. What’s Driving the Rally? A wave of optimism around potential US Federal Reserve rate cuts, prompted by recent dovish statements from key officials, energized risk assets. Overall, markets are bullish and tokens are up for a number of reasons. Approvals of new crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) signaled increased institutional interest, especially in altcoins. Greater clarity in US crypto regulation is drawing fresh capital into the market. Growing TradFi and DeFi convergence – including banking applications for key crypto institutions – has lowered barriers to entry while increasing a sense of trust. There’s still uncertainty, especially ahead of the Labor Department’s expected employment report on July 3. But for now, positivity reigns, and traders clamor for more gains. Zach Pandl, head of research at Grayscale, noted, ‘Bitcoin is in the passenger seat… Recent crypto ETP approvals may be raising investor confidence that TradFi capital will make its way into altcoins.’ He expects new token highs later in the year, and it’s not just Bitcoin we’re talking about. Wider Market Backdrop Still Positive for Key Crypto Players US equity benchmarks like Nasdaq and the S&P 500 also ticked up, with the S&P 500 hitting an all-time high. However, geopolitical and fiscal uncertainties – such as the delayed U.S. budget, ongoing global trade tensions, and regional conflicts – remain a constant worry for investors. Spot Bitcoin ETFs saw net outflows on July 1, suggesting some caution, though that was the first day in a 15-day streak of inflows. Ripple’s application for a national bank charter with the US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) marked another sign of growing institutional integration. And President Trump’s enthusiastic endorsement of a U.S.-Vietnam trade deal may boost broader risk-on sentiment. All told, it’s no surprise that Dogecoin made a strong push – and could be forming the base for another surge to $0.19 or beyond. A strong performance from the world’s biggest meme coin creates a favorable environment for the purest, simplest, strongest meme coin presale – Token6900 ($T6900). Token6900 ($T6900) – All Meme, All the Time First there was the SPX6900 token, a meme with no utility, just a $1.2B market cap. It’s up 4.3% in the past week, kicking butt and taking names. Now there’s Token6900 ($T6900), with even less utility but more…tokens? Yes, it has one more token than SPX6900. Talk about pettiness, right? The project is pure meme coin madness, all mood and all vibe. And it’s all potential, too – the potential to ride the growing meme market to unprecedented heights. The truth of $T6900 is that it isn’t just another meme coin – it’s the most literal meme coin possible. The truth is the meme, and the meme is truth. There’s no hiding, no fancy promises of future utility – just a meme, a presale, and slaptastic potential. True meme coin aficionados are already buying in; the presale has raised over $191K in a matter of days, with tokens priced at only $0.006425. Visit the Token6900 presale page to learn more. Memes Ready to Make Bank in Bullish Markets Crypto markets are currently buoyed by encouraging macro signals, institutional momentum, and regulatory progress. While underlying uncertainties persist, the prevailing sentiment leans toward upside – and Token6900 taps into that outlook to unleash pure meme coin momentum. Do your own research – this isn’t financial advice.

Pakistan is courting the United States with a bold pitch that includes rare earths, bitcoin mining potential and political flattery, in a bid to avoid looming tariffs of up to 29% and secure deeper ties with Washington. Hoping to attract foreign investment and burdened by a spiralling economic crisis, Pakistan is reviving long-standing claims about its untapped mineral wealth, estimated by officials to be worth between $8 trillion and an eye-popping $50 trillion. The country is highlighting its vast reserves of copper, gold, lithium and antimony, a metal used in batteries and flame retardants. “Pakistan has been quite smart about getting the administration’s attention, capitalizing on its broader global interests in crypto and critical minerals and pitching its own offerings,” Michael Kugelman, a senior fellow at the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada, told the Financial Times. The rare earth play is just one part of Islamabad’s broader diplomatic campaign, which also includes offering backing for US President Donald Trump’s long-shot bid for the Nobel Peace Prize. At stake is Pakistan’s access to the US market, its largest export destination, just as new tariffs loom. Much of the mineral focus centres on Balochistan, a resource-rich province that covers nearly 43% of Pakistan’s territory. The region is home to Barrick Mining’s (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:B) massive Reko Diq copper-gold project. It also hosts large quantities of lithium, chromite, coal and rare earths. Chinese presence China, Pakistan’s closest ally, has already sunk nearly $60 billion into infrastructure and mining under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), most of it concentrated in Balochistan. Chinese companies have led earlier phases of Reko Diq and other projects, but their operations have increasingly come under attack by Baloch separatist groups, who accuse foreign powers of plundering local resources. Pakistan’s negotiators arrived in Washington on Monday for talks with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer. Pakistani officials say any agreement could include commitments to purchase US-origin cotton and soybeans, along with a “strategic and investment” partnership in the mining sector. The White House has not made any official comment. Islamabad had hoped an agreement could be reached as early as this week. A potential deal with the US, could reshape the balance of power in the region. Washington’s involvement might offer Pakistan a counterweight to China, but it also risks provoking Beijing, which views the CPEC as a cornerstone of its Belt and Road strategy.

Plume crypto is up 22% in the past 24 hours following the integration of USD1. The stablecoin by World Liberty Financial, a DeFi platform linked to the Trump family, now has a market cap of over $2.2 billion. The past 24 hours have been highly bullish for the crypto markets. After days of sideways movement following the surge on June 23, BTC ▲1.61% broke above $108,000 and is inching closer to all-time highs. Presently, the total crypto market cap is up 2%, rising to $3.4 trillion, with more room for growth, especially for some of the best cryptos to buy. DISCOVER: Best Meme Coin ICOs to Invest in 2025 Plume Crypto Surges 22%, Will The Rally Last? While the market expansion has lifted the valuation of some of the best cryptocurrencies to buy, PLUME (No data) is among the top gainers. According to Coingecko data, Plume trended and jumped 22% in the last day. This rally pushed weekly gains to 32% as it gradually recovered from recent losses. Plume crypto crashed to $0.07594 on June 22. However, with the July 2 surge, the token is now up nearly 50% from its June 2025 lows, outperforming Bitcoin, Ethereum, and even some top Solana meme coins. Technically, Plume crypto is in an uptrend. Following its listing on various exchanges in late January 2025, the token soared to $0.25 by mid-March before correcting. PLUMEPricePLUME24h7d30d1yAll time After the early June crash, which pushed prices below a critical support level, sellers drove prices below $0.08 before a recovery began in late June. The recent rally has the token trading above $0.09, a key liquidation level, increasing the likelihood that bulls from late January 2025 will return. If this happens, Plume crypto could climb above $0.20, in a buy trend continuation pattern. DISCOVER: Top 20 Crypto to Buy in 2025 USD1 by World Liberty Financial and the Trump Family Launches on Plume The spark for the July 2 leg up was the announcement on July 1 that USD1, the stablecoin issued by World Liberty Financial, a DeFi platform associated with the Trump family, is expanding to the Plume network. This deal is pivotal for Plume and could cement its position as the first project to support USD1 in the rapidly growing real-world asset finance (RWAfi) sector. As of July 3, USD1 has a market cap of $2.2 billion. Backed by cash and equivalents, primarily short-term government treasuries, USD1 aims to capture market share from USDT and USDC in the coming years. With USD1 circulating in the Plume ecosystem, it provides institutional-grade stability while serving as the reserve asset for pUSD, Plume’s native stablecoin. Following this announcement, the Plume ecosystem saw tangible benefits beyond rising prices. Its total value locked (TVL) rose to over $115 million, pointing to higher liquidity and asset utilization. (Source) Interest is now high as Plume users can engage in yield-bearing RWA products, including bonds and art, through derivatives, borrowing, lending, and yield farming. Beyond this deal, the foundation is solid for Plume. Last month, the Plume genesis mainnet launched, and over 200 dapps are now building on the Ethereum-compatible platform, powering RWAfi, DeFi, and social dapps. DISCOVER: Next 1000x Crypto – 11 Coins That Could 1000x in 2025 Plume Crypto Jumps 22% After World Liberty Financial USD1 Integration Plume crypto spikes 22%, outperforming Bitcoin and Ethereum RWAfi project trending, TVL rises above $115 million USD1 stablecoin launching on Plume Plume mainnet launched in early June The post Plume Crypto Surges After Trump’s USD1 Integration: Will the Rally Last? appeared first on 99Bitcoins.