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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Japanese yen has started the week with strong gains. In the European session, USD/JPY is trading at 147.71, down 0.73% on the day, Japanese PM on shaky ground after election drubbing Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba's ruling coalition failed to win a majority in the election for the upper house of parliament on Sunday. The result is a humiliating blow to Ishiba, as the government lost its majority in the lower house in October. The stinging defeat could be the end of the road for Ishiba. The Prime Minister has declared he will remain in office, but there is bound to be pressure from within the coalition for Ishiba to resign. Opinions are the authors'; not necessarily that of OANDA Business Information & Services, Inc. or any of its affiliates, subsidiaries, officers or directors. The provided publication is for informational and educational purposes only. If you would like to reproduce or redistribute any of the content found on MarketPulse, an award winning forex, commodities and global indices analysis and news site service produced by OANDA Business Information & Services, Inc., please refer to the MarketPulse Terms of Use. Visit https://www.marketpulse.com/ to find out more about the beat of the global markets. © {CURRENT_YEAR} OANDA Business Information & Services Inc.

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

Asia Pacific stock markets opened the week on a mixed note. Singapore’s Straits Times Index (STI) led the pack, surging 0.5% intraday to a new all-time high of 4,225, breaking above the psychological 4,200 mark and continuing its bullish run. close Fig 2: Gold (XAU/USD) minor trend as of 21 July 2025 (Source: TradingView) Fig 2: Gold (XAU/USD) minor trend as of 21 July 2025 (Source: TradingView) The recent minor sideways range compression of Gold (XAU/USD) in place since 3 July has reached a potential tipping point for at least a minor breakout scenario. Two key elements have increased the odds of a bullish breakout scenario. Firstly, Gold (XAU/USD) has retested the medium-term ascending trendline support in place since 31 December 2024 low for the third time on last Thursday, 21 July. Secondly, in conjunction with the third retest on the medium-term ascending trendline support of Gold (XAU/USD), the hourly MACD trend indicator has traced a bullish divergence condition on 17 July, inched higher, and staged a MACD-Signal line bullish crossover in today’s Asia session at this time of writing. Watch the US$3,328 short-term pivotal support, and a clearance above US$3,374 upside trigger level may see a minor bullish breakout unfolding for the next intermediate resistances to come in at US$3,400 and US$3,450 in the first step. On the flip side, failure to hold at US$3,328 invalidates the bullish scenario for another round of minor choppy corrective decline sequence to expose the next intermediate supports at US$3,309, and US$3,293/3,282. Opinions are the authors'; not necessarily that of OANDA Business Information & Services, Inc. or any of its affiliates, subsidiaries, officers or directors. The provided publication is for informational and educational purposes only. If you would like to reproduce or redistribute any of the content found on MarketPulse, an award winning forex, commodities and global indices analysis and news site service produced by OANDA Business Information & Services, Inc., please refer to the MarketPulse Terms of Use. Visit https://www.marketpulse.com/ to find out more about the beat of the global markets. © {CURRENT_YEAR} OANDA Business Information & Services Inc.

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

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

Despite the excitement surrounding what President Donald Trump has dubbed “Crypto Week,” experts caution against premature celebrations in the cryptocurrency space. The House of Representatives recently passed three significant bills aimed at regulating digital assets, marking a pivotal moment for the industry. However, these legislative changes are not expected to take effect for quite some time. Three Key Crypto Bills Passed The three bills—the Genius Act, the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, and the Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act—are seen as crucial steps toward establishing a regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies. This development has been fueled by intense lobbying efforts from industry players like Coinbase Global, which have successfully influenced politicians, including Trump. In anticipation of this legislative week, Bitcoin prices soared to record highs beyond the $123,000 mark for the first time, alongside significant gains for other cryptocurrencies like Ethereum (ETH) and XRP. However, TD Securities analyst Jaret Seiberg notes that it could take over a year for the new legislation to come into effect. Among the passed bills, only the Genius Act has also cleared the Senate, and Trump signed it into law shortly thereafter. This act establishes a framework for regulating payment stablecoins requiring issuers to maintain one-to-one reserves in US dollars or Treasury securities. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has argued that this law could generate an additional $3.7 trillion demand for T-bills, although some analysts, like Raymond James’ Ed Mills, express skepticism about such projections. Implementation Timeline Remains Uncertain Despite the signing of the Genius Act, there will be no immediate impacts on stablecoin issuers such as Circle Internet Group or Tether. As reported by ABC news, the Treasury Department is expected to draft rules within a year detailing the qualifications for issuing stablecoins and the conditions under which foreign-pegged stablecoins can enter the US market. This process will involve public commentary and could lead to litigation, suggesting a lengthy timeline before any real changes are felt in the industry. The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, on the other hand, is particularly important as it delineates the regulatory oversight of crypto exchanges, brokers, and tokens between the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). With bipartisan support in the House, there is optimism that the Senate will pass its version before the upcoming August recess, potentially delivering a unified law for the president’s signature by September. The Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act, the third piece of legislation, aims to prevent the Federal Reserve from issuing a central bank digital currency (CBDC). This bill, which passed with narrower margins, was attached to a national defense bill, and its future in the Senate will likely involve protracted negotiations, possibly extending until December. Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com

The Litecoin price has been on an impressive run over the last few weeks, mirroring the improving climate of the altcoin market in that period. In the past week, the LTC token put out a strong bullish display, returning above the psychological $100 mark for the first time since mid-May. The Litecoin price has not stopped at the breach of the $100 level, climbing above the $110 mark on Saturday, July 19, to cap off an exhilarating week. Interestingly, the price of LTC seems to only be at the beginning of an extended rally, as pointed out on X by an expert crypto trader. Is LTC About To Witness A 900% Surge? In a recent post on the X platform, Chartered Market Technician (CMT) Tony Severino painted an excitingly bullish picture for the Litecoin price even after its recent market exploits. According to the crypto expert, the price of LTC is on the verge of a bullish breakout that could decide its trajectory over the next few months. This bullish projection is based on a multi-year contracting (or symmetrical) triangle pattern on the Litecoin 2-week chart. The contracting triangle is a pattern in technical price analysis marked by a falling upper boundary (connecting a series of lower highs) and a rising lower trendline (connecting a series of higher lows). In a symmetrical triangle pattern, the asset price continuously contracts and moves toward the apex. Eventually, the price will breach the upper trendline for a breakout or breach the lower trendline for a breakdown. This chart formation could be a continuation or reversal pattern depending on the break’s direction (breakout or breakdown) and the initial trend direction. However, symmetrical triangles are often continuation patterns, meaning the price tends to break in the initial trend direction before it fell into the triangle pattern. So, if history is anything to go by, the Litecoin price is likely to continue its upward trend after it breaks out of the current setup. As Severino pointed out, the Litecoin price is preparing to break out of this multi-year symmetrical triangle and could be on track to break above its current all-time high of $410. In a contracting triangle formation, the price target is determined by adding the length of the widest point of the triangle (or base) to the breakout point. Going by this logic, the price of Litecoin could be on the verge of an over 900% surge over the next few months. Litecoin Price At A Glance As of this writing, the price of LTC sits at around $112.5, reflecting a nearly 11% gain in the past 24 hours.

Historically, one indicator of an upcoming bull run is when “dino” coins start to surge in value. Recently, XRP has led the way, reaching a new all-time high (ATH) of $3.65 on July 16. Now, Tezos has emerged as the latest OG dino coin to make waves, experiencing an increase of over 55% in just 24 hours. While ETH continues to inch slowly upward toward $4,000 and Bitcoin sits comfortably under $120,000 following its significant run, OG coins such as Ripple (XRP), Tezos (XTZ), and Litecoin (LTC) are all making big moves. (SOURCE) XTZ Surges Back Over $1 As Tezos Crypto Is The Latest OG Coin To Pump Tezos crypto, a token that has been around since 2018, experienced an overnight surge, with a +40% pump that has taken the OG coin back over $1 for only the second time this year. It is an often-forgotten OG cryptocurrency, a Layer-1 protocol that was once a top 10 token by market cap, back in February 2020. At that time, there were significantly fewer digital assets on the market, and XTZ was a relatively new and hyped project. Remarkably, the daily trading volume for XTZ has exceeded $1.2 billion, equalling the Tezos cryptocurrency market cap, highlighting the demand for OG coins at present. Even with its latest price increase, Tezos crypto is now only the 101st largest token by market capitalization, a significant decline from its once prominent position among the likes of Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, and EOS. In reclaiming $1, XTZ has also reclaimed its coveted $1 billion market cap status, and any further move from here will likely place it back into the top 100 cryptocurrencies. Tezos crypto is currently facing significant resistance between $1.15 and $1.20; however, if it manages to break through this level, it could easily rally towards $3. Due to its longevity and time at the top, XTZ is available on all major exchanges, including Binance, Coinbase, OXK, ByBit, and many more. It is a contributing factor to the 800% increase in trading volume experienced by Tezos, as it is widely available on exchanges worldwide. DISCOVER: Top 20 Crypto to Buy in July 2025 Dinosaur Coins Pumping Across The Board As LTC And XRP Also Hit New Heights Over the years, Ripple has continued to develop its platform and attract new investments. The latest fuel for the XRP moon mission is its RLUSD stablecoin, a USD-backed stablecoin that has amassed a $500 million market cap since its launch in December 2024. This growth is expected to lead to the potential listing of an XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) later this year. Bloomberg analysts estimate a 90% chance that an XRP ETF will be approved in 2025. All of Ripple’s growth over the past year has been driven by a settlement of the longstanding legal dispute between XRP and the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Official confirmation is expected to be made later this month, which should finally resolve the nearly five-year case between Ripple and the SEC. EXPLORE: 10 Best AI Crypto Coins to Invest in 2025 Join The 99Bitcoins News Discord Here For The Latest Market Updates The post Tezos Crypto: The Latest Dinosaur Coin To Pump After XRP Hits New All-Time High appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

Gold proponent Peter Schiff hit out at US President Donald Trump’s support for cryptocurrency, calling Bitcoin a “decentralized Ponzi scheme” wrapped in the American flag. He warned that pushing digital assets at home could erode trust in the dollar. Schiff said that, while some may cheer weaker paper money, it will be gold that wins when Bitcoin finally stumbles. Dollar Confidence In Question According To Schiff, encouraging domestic investment in Bitcoin and crypto “undermines the US economy and speeds up the dollar’s collapse.” He argued that millions of Americans buying digital tokens won’t prop up the world’s main reserve currency. Schiff believes real damage comes when retail investors swap dollars for speculative coins, tipping the scales against greenbacks in global markets. Ponzi Scheme Allegations Schiff described recent cryptocurrency bills as little more than a way to “cloak Bitcoin—nothing more than a decentralized Ponzi scheme—in the trappings of legitimacy.” He claimed insiders use new laws to drive prices up, then get out at higher levels. “The industry is using them to hype Bitcoin and other cryptos so insiders can cash out at higher prices. It’s a legislative low point,” he wrote on X. Stablecoins Under Scrutiny Based on reports, Schiff sees stablecoin plans as a false promise for dollar dominance. He pointed out that a stablecoin backed by any fiat currency offers no real edge. That stability, he warned, will soon give way. He also pointed out tht dollar‑backed coins are only as stable as the underlying money. Echoes Of Tulip Mania Invoking Charles Mackay’s 1630s tale, Schiff compared the digital token craze to the Dutch tulip bubble. He quoted Mackay: “They go mad in herds, and only recover their senses slowly, and one by one.” In that era, bulb prices soared before crashing overnight. Schiff said swapping tulips for Bitcoin makes the same point. Gold Set To Benefit Schiff predicted that, even if Bitcoin supporters toast short‑term dollar weakness, gold will be the real winner. He said that shaky digital schemes will collapse at some point, just as tulip contracts became worthless. When that happens, he expects gold prices to climb. Featured image from Pexels, chart from TradingView

Despite gold’s recent slump, CIBC Capital Markets still expects the yellow metal to reach new heights this year, with prices averaging $3,600 per ounce in the second half. Behind the bullish forecast is “a banquet of uncertainty around the world” boosting the appeal of alternative reserve assets, according to analysts led by Anita Soni. Amongst the key drivers cited by Soni’s team are expectations for lower interest rates, geopolitical uncertainty and continued stockpiling by central banks. “We continue to expect a positive macroeconomic setup for gold,” Soni wrote in a report last week. “We believe [US] rate cuts are likely and it’s a matter of ‘when and how fast’, and not ‘if.’” “Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and Russia remain elevated,” she added. “All this uncertainty has led to the acceleration of de-dollarization, supporting gold prices.” Further upside Gold, seen as the ultimate safe-haven asset during uncertain times, has climbed by nearly 30% this year amid rising global trade tensions. In April, the metal soared to a record of $3,500 per ounce. CIBC’s gold forecast would represent another 3% upside to the all-time peak. In December 2024, the team led by Soni predicted prices to average $2,800 this year, which has been easily surpassed. Click on chart for Live Prices Moreover, Soni expects the $3,600 average gold price forecast to remain through next year, before pulling back to around $3,300 in 2027 and $3,000 in 2028. With a fresh gold outlook, the CIBC analysts also boosted their price targets for a basket of Canadian gold mining stocks, including Agnico Eagle Mines (TSX: AEM), Kinross Gold (TSX: K), Alamos Gold (TSX: AGI), Franco-Nevada (TSX: FNV) and Discovery Silver (TSX: DSV).

A major Dogecoin whale is making a bold $21.24 million leveraged bet just days after locking in a multi-million-dollar profit. The move, which was revealed by Lookonchain, sparked interest among crypto investors on the social media platform X. This comes as Dogecoin is starting to deviate from its bearish Q3 history with a strong performance in the past seven days. Whale Makes High-Stakes On Dogecoin According to on-chain transaction monitor Lookonchain, a crypto whale identified as address 0x6adb recently closed a previous long position on Dogecoin with a tidy $2.14 million profit. According to data from HyperDash, this position was open for 63 hours and was eventually closed on July 18. The entry was spot on, and the position was able to take full advantage of Dogecoin’s push from $0.19 to $0.24 within this time period. However, what makes this trade notable isn’t just the size of the gain but the fact that the whale immediately re-entered the market with even more confidence. A few hours after exiting, the whale opened a new 10x leveraged long position on 84.08 million DOGE, which was worth approximately $21.24 million at the time. Interestingly, the new long position was timed nearly perfectly again. As noted by Lookonchain, the position quickly moved in the whale’s favor, racking up an unrealized profit of $1.64 million. Dogecoin Enters Q3 With 53% Gain Dogecoin’s strong performance in July has marked a positive start for its price action in Q3 2025. Interestingly, the last time Dogecoin ended Q3 with a positive close was in 2020. Since then, the memecoin has posted Q3 losses for six consecutive years, ranging from 6.9% in 2023 to as high as 18% in 2021. However, as it stands, data from CryptoRank shows that Dogecoin is now experiencing a 53.6% increase in Q3 2025. At the time of writing, Dogecoin is trading at $0.253, marking a 28% increase from $0.197 just a week ago. According to CoinGlass data, Dogecoin’s open interest on the derivatives market has crossed over the $4 billion mark for the first time since February. This data shows that there are a large number of active participants and strong interest in Dogecoin, which is a positive outlook for its price action in the new week. The $0.25 price level is now a support zone and Dogecoin could embark on a strong move to $0.30 and beyond in the new week if this floor holds. However, any decisive drop below it will flip sentiment fast. For a trader with a 10x long position, even a 10% dip in Dogecoin’s price will push the trade deep into negative territory. The whale’s position could be liquidated or severely impacted if Dogecoin retraces to earlier support levels around $0.22 or lower. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView

Bitcoin’s run above $120,000 has drawn fresh selling from the very people who dug it up. On July 15, miners sent a hefty 16,000 Bitcoin to exchanges—the most in a single day since April—raising questions about how long the rally can keep climbing. According to CryptoQuant data, those daily outflows edged past the earlier high, signaling that miners are cashing in on recent gains. That kind of supply surge can weigh on prices, at least for a little while. Miner Sales Hit Yearly High Based on reports from CryptoQuant, the jump to 16K BTC occurred as miners sensed a chance to lock in profits after Bitcoin’s latest spike. Earlier this year, on the way up from $75K to just over $100K, miners offloaded roughly 17K BTC in April alone. Now, with prices pressing past $120K, they’re back at it. Miners often sell when their hardware costs are covered and they stand to pocket hefty gains, but when they all sell at once, it can tip the market into choppy waters. Mid-Range Holders Offload 3K BTC Big miners aren’t the only ones stepping to the exits. Wallets holding between 100 and 1,000 BTC cut their balances from 68K BTC to 65K BTC since mid‑June—about 3K BTC shed in just a few weeks. During the April rally, that same group sold close to 5K BTC before shifting back into buy mode when prices settled into a range. Now, they’re a key source of extra supply as the latest breakout attracts their attention. Exchange Inflows Can’t Keep Up At the same time, the total amount of crypto sent to exchanges shot up from around 13K BTC per day to about 58K BTC this week. That four‑fold rise shows profit‑takers rushing to offload coins. Bitcoin At $118K At the time of writing, Bitcoin was trading at $118,000, still down 0.3% in the last 24 hours, CoinMarketCap data shows.

Bitcoin reached a new all-time high of $122,838 on July 14, but has since slipped into a phase of consolidation around the $118,000 level. The recent pause in upward momentum hasn’t dampened market sentiment, which remains firmly bullish. According to Coinmarketcap’s Fear & Greed Index, Bitcoin is still currently sitting at a greed level of 68. This sentiment, combined with technical analysis of the Logarithmic Growth Curve (LGC), shows that Bitcoin is still on track for powerful upward moves. Greed Returns To The Market, But Not Yet Overheated Bitcoin’s price action has spent the majority of the past 48 hours holding above $118,000 after a wave of profit-taking took place just after it peaked at $122,838. However, on-chain data shows an interesting overview of Bitcoin investors. Particularly, crypto analyst Axel Adler Jr. shared data from CryptoQuant showing that the 30-day moving average of the Fear and Greed Index has climbed back into the optimism zone, now sitting at 66.2%. Although sentiment surrounding the leading cryptocurrency is currently in greedy territory, this level is well below the 75% to 80% range, which coincided with new price highs in March 2024 and December 2025 The current 66% reading, while in the green level, suggests there’s still room for bullish sentiment to grow before the market enters a euphoric blow-off phase. In essence, this metric shows that if Bitcoin continues to consolidate and push higher without the sentiment entering into extreme greed levels between 75% and 80%, it will continue on a sustainable push to new heights. Image From X: @AxelAdlerJr Bitcoin Re-Enters Resistance Zone On Growth Curve As mentioned earlier, Bitcoin’s break above the $120,000 price level and its subsequent peak were followed by a wave of profit-taking. The trend saw Bitcoin’s price correct to $116,000 very briefly before stabilizing around $118,000. Interestingly, technical analysis of the weekly candlestick timeframe shows that Bitcoin re-entered the first band of the Logarithmic Growth Curve (LGC) resistance zone as it reached this price peak. This band, which is identified as the light pink region in the chart below, has always served as the profit-taking area in each of Bitcoin’s past bull markets. Interestingly, Bitcoin briefly tapped this area in December 2024 and January 2025 before being rejected, in a pattern similar to that of January 2021’s first top in the previous bull cycle. Image From TradingView: TradingShot Basically, this indicator implies that Bitcoin is now at the start of a final build-up phase. According to crypto analyst TradingShot, who posted the analysis on the TradingView platform, the ultimate top for this cycle is going to be between October and November 2025. Depending on the timing and strength of factors like anticipated US rate cuts in September, Bitcoin’s peak could land anywhere between $140,000 and $200,000. At the time of writing, Bitcoin is trading at $118,152. Featured image from Pexels, chart from TradingView

Over the past week, the Ethereum (ETH) market recorded a solid positive price performance, reaching as high as $3,600. Notably, the second-largest cryptocurrency, among many altcoins, is experiencing a strong bullish momentum as evidenced by price gains of 45.48% over the last month. Amid the present market euphoria, Dutch market analyst Gert Van Lagen has backed Ethereum’s chances for sustained price gain based on an Elliott wave analysis. Ethereum To Complete Bull Market Cycle On High Note – Analyst The Elliot wave theory is a technical framework used to predict price targets by identifying repetitive patterns in price movements driven by investor psychology. In an X post on July 18, Van Lagen explains that this price forecast framework indicates that Ethereum may be entering the final phase of its bull market cycle, with a potential price target of $10,000. According to the analyst, the ETH bi-weekly trading chart suggests the cryptocurrency is completing a textbook five-wave cycle that began in 2022, with the fifth and final wave now unfolding in the form of an expanding diagonal. For context, the Elliot wave theory identifies a single price cycle in five waves, each composed of subwaves abc. As seen in the chart above, this includes the wave I marked by an initial impulse rally, followed by a sharp corrective Wave II as seen between 2022 and 2023. Wave III is defined by explosive momentum, pushing Ethereum to new highs, before entering a lengthy Wave IV consolidation characterized by a flat correction. Finally, there is wave V, i.e., the current status of the market, which is usually a final price surge. After breaking out of the upper boundary of the Wave 3–4, Gert Lagen explains that Ethereum is about completing subwave a of wave V following its most recent price gains. Therefore, investors should expect a brief pullback to retest the breakout zone, which would complete subwave ‘b’. After that, a blow-off rally forming subwave ‘c’ is on the cards, i.e., a price move that could push Ethereum to the $10,000 mark based on a broader Elliott wave analysis on the Ethereum bull market stretching from 2019 to date. Ethereum Price Overview At press time, Ethereum is trading at $3,657, posting gains of 1.79% over the past 24 hours and 21.8% over the last seven days. However, daily trading volume has dropped by 46.03%, signaling a potential weakening in the bullish momentum behind the current price surge. Following its most recent gain, the altcoin continues to retain its position as the second-largest cryptocurrency with a market cap of $441.14 billion and 11.1% market share.

Ethereum has revived a long-lost faith in its investors following its recent impressive price action, which saw the altcoin reclaim the $3,000 level. While the ETH token is still a fair distance from its all-time-high price, the “king of altcoins” has started to reclaim its somewhat lost reputation in the crypto market. While the Ethereum price has somewhat slowed this weekend, the second-largest cryptocurrency has managed to hang around the $3,600 level. However, the latest on-chain data has cast doubt on the capacity of the ETH token to continue its bullish rally in the coming days. Ethereum’s Binance Reserve Hits New High In a Quicktake post on the CryptoQuant platform, CryptoOnchain revealed that Ethereum recently hit its highest reserve level on the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, Binance. This on-chain observation was based on the Exchange Reserve metric, which measures the total amount of Ether tokens being held in wallets on a crypto exchange (Binance, in this case) at a given time. It also gives an insight into the netflow into these Binance wallets. When inflows overshadow the outflows, the Binance Ethereum reserve increases, meaning there is more ETH token on the exchange. On the other hand, more outflows compared to the inflows means the exchange reserve decreases. According to the analyst, the last time the Binance Ethereum reserves hit a new high was in November 2022. This latest occurrence indicates increased strength in exchange activity over the past weeks. CryptoOnchain further explained that while this increased activity might mean potential selling pressure for the cryptocurrency, the context suggests that the opposite is the case. With the Ethereum price experiencing its bullish rally, this growth in market participation could be a result of renewed bullish sentiment. ETH Dominance Regains Lost Ground CryptoOnchain also reported that Ethereum’s dominance is reaching levels it had previously lost in its periods of poor performance. The relevant on-chain indicator here is the Market Cap ETH Dominance, which measures the percentage of Ethereum’s market capitalization compared to other cryptocurrencies’ market capitalization. This indicates Ethereum’s share in the overall crypto market, and is usually represented in a Renko chart. The Renko chart shared by the analyst reflects a “strong bounce” from the critical 8% support zone, as it heads towards 11.2%. The online pundit further explained that with a notable divergence seen on the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD), this strength could mean growing Ethereum leadership as Bitcoin’s momentum cools. CryptoOnchain, however, expects this growing dominance to face resistance around the 14% level. If Ethereum’s dominance holds, and its price manages to stay above $3,500, there might be further upside movement. The analyst, however, preached caution in market involvement as Ethereum approaches the aforementioned resistance, which might cause possible short-term corrections. As of this writing, Ethereum is valued at about $3,655, reflecting a 1.5% increase in the past 24 hours.

Recent developments paint a complex picture of crypto in Asia, where, on one hand, established firms are doubling down on regulated digital assets, while law enforcement agencies grapple with surging wrench attacks and criminal misuse of cryptocurrencies. Metaplanet Acquired South Korea’s SGA To Strengthen Its Bitcoin Strategy The Japanese Bitcoin Treasury firm, Metaplanet, has acquired a controlling stake in the South Korean publicly listed software company, SGA. If finalised, SGA would be able to acquire Bitcoins as part of a broader digital strategy. According to an article published on 15 July 2025, the company’s CEO, Simon Gerovich, entered into a consortium with Hong Kong-based Moon Inc., Bangkok’s Kliff Capital, Taipei’s crypto-focused venture capital firm, Sora Ventures and UTXO Management, a Bitcoin-focused investment and advisory firm, to advance its Bitcoin accumulation campaign in Asia. The move reflects an industry trend of a broader adoption of digital assets by established financial firms, bridging traditional finance with digital assets. Since regulated crypto investment options in Asia remain limited, the VCIG Bitcoin Fund aims to improve the region’s crypto infrastructure. The fund aims to boost liquidity, enhance custody solutions, and attract participation from a wider array of family-run offices and institutional asset managers. Explore: 20+ Next Crypto to Explode in 2025 Key Takeaways Metaplanet entered into a consortium with Moon Inc., Kliff Capita, Sora Ventures and UTXO Management to further its Bitcoin accumulation strategy in Asia Wrench attacks have doubled in the APAC region compared to 2021 figures, with 35 cases reported so far India’s FIU is probing Binance regarding suspicious cross-border crypto transfers to private wallets VCI Global launched the VCIG Bitcoin Fund to offer investment options to institutional and high-net-worth investors in Asia The post This Week In Crypto Asia: Metaplanet Bets On South Korea, Binance Cooperates With India’s FIU appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

Africa crypto news: Kenya is considering the “Travel Rule” in VASP as Sui Foundation launches a blockchain hub in Nigeria. MoneyBadger of South Africa raises $400,000. The Sui Foundation has launched a blockchain hub in Nigeria to boost the country’s developer ecosystem. In South Africa, the crypto startup Moneybadger has raised $400,000 in its pre-seed round to boost Bitcoin payments. Meanwhile, in Kenya, the government is seeking to implement the “Travel Rule” in the recently proposed VASP bill. These, and more stories, make the continental headlines for the week: Nigeria Crypto News: Sui Foundation Launches Blockchain Hub in Lagos Sui Foundation, which is behind SUI, is investing in a blockchain hub in Nigeria to grow the country’s developer ecosystem. This launch extends Sui Foundation’s grassroots outreach effort in the African and Asian markets. South Africa boasts one of the most impressive crypto payment adoption rates, and this platform aims to leverage this growing market to become an industry leader. DISCOVER: The 12+ Hottest Crypto Presales to Buy Right Now Kenya Crypto News: Legislation To Introduce ‘Travel Rule’ The Government of Kenya is considering introducing the “Travel Rule” Virtual Assets Providers (VASP) Bill, which continues to take shape. This rule requires crypto service providers to collect and share information, including transaction history and physical addresses, with other service providers and financial institutions with which they engage. This requirement is an effort to comply with international requirements by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and related global regulators. Crypto regulations will always be a delicate balancing act. This is because the initial premise of crypto, even the best new cryptos to invest in, was to offer an alternative to mainstream finance. That said, crypto service providers operate in a reality where they need to create working relationships with local governments. As such, Kenyan operators could soon face this reckoning. DISCOVER: Next 1000x Crypto – 12 Coins That Could 1000x in 2025 Africa Crypto News: Kenya Travel Rule, Sui In Nigeria Nigeria Crypto News: Sui Foundation launches blockchain hub in Lagos South Africa Crypto News: MoneyBadger raises $400,000 to drive Bitcoin payments Kenya Crypto News: Government considers introducing “Travel Rule” in the VASP bill The post Africa Crypto News Week: Sui Foundation Launches Hub In Nigeria, MoneyBadger Raises $400,000 As Kenya Considers Crypto “Travel Rule” appeared first on 99Bitcoins.