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Ethereum price slows down in the midst of political conflict escalating in the East. Will price remain bullish and is technical analysis something to be considered at times of global instability? Join us in exploring what the latest price action provides as information to traders and what are key areas to look at over the next days/weeks. Even though there is global instability, interest in Ethereum’s ETF remains, as last week saw roughly $500 million inflows. That is a good sign for continued demand, though it might take a while before we see it reflected in the price. “ETH”Price“ETH”24h7d30d1yAll time DISCOVER: 9+ Best High-Risk, High-Reward Crypto to Buy in June 2025 Ethereum Price: Does TA Work During Global Instability? (ETHUSD) Let’s begin with a higher timeframe – the Weekly. Wild chart to be honest! A 100% increase in Ethereum price within 2 months. Just a month followed by a long crab walk. Market structure could be considered broken, though some analysts would want cleaner price action to make such a claim. For example, the previous high that was tested last week. We are still below MA50 and MA100, though above MA200! And we have 5 doji candles! Doji’s usually mean market uncertainty. The next area I’ll be watching is the weekly FGV. DISCOVER: 20+ Next Crypto to Explode in 2025 (ETHUSD) The next timeframe to focus on is the Daily. The MSB here is a bit more believable. We also have prices that deviate above MA200 for a bit and drop below, followed by a retest and rejection. The deviation also looks a bit like the evening star candlestick pattern. Not great, but expected, after such a strong pump. RSI shows a bearish deviation at the moment. There is also a daily FVG that fits MA100. Will price fill the weekly FVG and front-run the daily? I’d say TA does work for now. DISCOVER: Best New Cryptocurrencies to Invest in 2025 (ETHUSD) In conclusion, let us dive into a shorter 4H timeframe. There is a lot of confluence on the higher time frames, pointing toward a retrace. It is to be seen how deep it will go, though my preference is somewhere in the Daily FVG zone. Then the structure will look more efficient and the market can peacefully, hopefully accompanied by a peace agreement in the East, move above those MAs. In the 4H timeframe, the price exceeded all MAs, which is another sign of weakness. One can always be surprised, though! Therefore, always manage your risk. Join The 99Bitcoins News Discord Here For The Latest Market Update Ethereum Price Stalls: Technical Analysis During Political Conflict? Market structure remains bullish RSI shows hidden bearish divergence on 1D timeframe Price rejected by MA200 on 1D – current resistance Needs to break and close above MA200 on 1D for alt season. The post Ethereum Price Stalls: Technical Analysis During Political Conflict? appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

Central banks around the world continue to hold favourable expectations for gold, with most looking to add to their reserves over the coming months and even years, an annual survey by the World Gold Council (WGC) showed. Central banks have been aggressively buying gold, accumulating over 1,000 tonnes in each of the past three years versus an average of 400-500 tonnes in the preceding decade. These purchases coincided with a blistering gold rally during that period, which saw prices nearly doubling from around $1,800/oz. to the $3,400 level currently. This year alone, gold has gained more than 26% and set multiple records, including a new high of $3,500 in mid-April. Driving the acceleration in central bank purchases and soaring gold prices was an unstable geopolitical landscape — beginning with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022 — that clouded the overall economic outlook. Geopolitics a recurring theme The new WGC survey sheds light on central banks’ decision-making process during turbulent times. The 2025 edition of the Central Bank Gold Reserves (CBGR) survey drew a total of 73 respondents, the most since the Council began the survey eight years ago. The survey also saw a record-high number of respondents who actively manage their gold reserves at 44%. Credit: World Gold Council According to the survey results, central banks continue to view economic and geopolitical uncertainty as a key factor influencing their decision to accumulate gold, just behind interest rate levels and inflation concerns. Also high on the banks’ list of considerations are tariffs and unexpected shocks. Most of the respondents cited the precious metal’s performance during times of crisis, alongside its role as a store of value, as the main reasons for adding more gold, the survey showed. “Gold’s performance during times of crisis, portfolio diversification and inflation hedging are some key themes driving plans to accumulate more gold over the coming year,” the WGC stated. More gold buying ahead With that in mind, an overwhelming number of central banks (95%) said they see official gold reserves to continue to rise over the next 12 months, compared to 81% the last survey. Importantly, nearly half (43%) of them now believe their own gold reserves will also increase over the same period, more than any in previous surveys. Over a longer horizon, about three-quarters of the banks (76%) expect their gold holdings to be higher in five years, an increase from 69% seen last year. At the same time, about the same number of banks (73%) are prepared to see moderate or significantly lower US dollar holdings within their global reserves. In terms of vaulting locations, the Bank of England remains the most popular amongst respondents (64%). Credit: World Gold Council “The trends uncovered in our survey suggest that central banks continue to recognize the benefits of an allocation to gold, and indicate that their demand for gold will likely remain healthy for the foreseeable future,” the Council said.

XRP bulls appear to be facing one last test of conviction before the market’s next explosive phase, according to CryptoInsightUK’s video analysis released on 16 June. The British analyst argues that the token is sculpting an inverse head-and-shoulders formation whose right shoulder “still needs to form around the high-$1.80s” before any sustained rally can commence. How Low Must XRP Go? In the broadcast, he emphasised that “dense liquidity is below us,” pointing to a confluence of resting bids and stop-loss clusters between roughly $1.92 and $1.80. “I still think it comes down to make the right shoulder which is around 1.88,” he said, adding that a swift wash-out into that pocket would “flush the lows, tap in there and send it.” At present, XRP is changing hands near $2.24, up about 3% over the past 24 hours, which implies a prospective drawdown of roughly 20% if the market fulfills his downside scenario. From the analyst’s vantage point, such a retreat is less a cause for alarm than a prerequisite for the next major leg higher: “If we come down first, we’ve done the downside part. Otherwise I’m still going to be worried about going down even if we come up to $2.42 or higher.” He linked the bearish short-term bias to structural forces beyond the XRP Ledger’s ecosystem. Bitcoin dominance, he noted, has crept toward a historical inflection zone that previously triggered alt-seasons: “Anywhere in this box could be the start of alt-season… That would probably coincide with Bitcoin dropping to between $100,000 and $93,000.” A dominance spike fed by a late-cycle Bitcoin dip, he argued, would typically inflict outsized percentage losses on major altcoins—including XRP—before liquidity rotates back into them. Within XRP’s own order book, CryptoInsightUK highlighted a “liquidity vacuum” created by May’s capitulation candle. Although the token has since retraced most of that single-session collapse, he described the rebound as “choppy corrective price action,” lacking the conviction and volume that accompanied earlier impulse waves. The right-shoulder flush, in his view, would neutralise residual leverage, particularly among traders who re-loaded longs too aggressively during the $2.15–$2.40 bounce. How High Can XRP Explode? The inverse head-and-shoulders thesis also features prominently on his long-range chart, stretching back to mid-May. The analyst first published the pattern on X, showing a left shoulder near $2.42, a head at $1.47, and a neckline just above $2.50. Completing a symmetrical right shoulder near $1.88 would, by classical pattern-measuring rules, project an upside target above $3.50—a level not visited since late-2021’s cycle top. Liquidity dynamics across the broader market reinforce his caution. Open interest in perpetual swaps for Ether, he observed, remains “as high as it’s ever been,” suggesting that any sudden drop in majors could spark a forced-liquidation cascade across altcoin pairs. “These people will be flushed out,” he warned, calling attention to negative-funding episodes that hint at an overcrowded short base waiting to be squeezed—once the final downside pocket has been filled. Despite the near-term jitters, CryptoInsightUK reiterated a resolutely bullish macro stance. “The next stage I’m most certain about is that we’re going to go significantly higher for crypto,” he told viewers. Drawing parallels with gold’s record weekly close, he argued that an undercurrent of global risk aversion is quietly supporting non-sovereign stores of value, positioning both Bitcoin and XRP for accelerated appreciation once the technical reset concludes. For long-term holders, his advice was unequivocal: avoid wholesale portfolio shifts and instead treat any sub-$2.00 wick as a final accumulation window. “Dollar-cost averaging from here is a good thing to do,” he said, revealing that 97% of his own capital remains in spot positions, with only a single-digit percentage reserved for surgical bids in the $1.80–$1.92 zone. Whether XRP respects that script will become clear in the days ahead. Should the market indeed sweep into the high-$1.80s and rebound with the aggressive thrust the analyst expects, the right shoulder will be complete—and the runway clear—for the long-awaited take-off. At press time, XRP traded at $2.23.

The role of the US Dollar is always evolving, with different factors going from demand for USD-denominated assets, settling commodity trades, cross-currency trades and many others affecting the Reserve currency. A reminder that the Dollar had held impressive strength since the beginning of the 2022 hike cycle and 2025 Trump-Dollar nervosity has marked a longer-run top (for now). April and peak tariff fears had formed what looked like a bottom but the rebound was found again with sharp rejection – since the dollar has returned to its downtrend but it seems that flows are shifting in the current geopolitical landscape. The upcoming FOMC meeting (Wednesday June 18th) will add more clarity to what the Federal Reserve is looking for, and how the market interprets Powell's speech. The Greenback is posting a strong rally as we speak and the narrative is forming with intermediate tops in EUR/USD, GBP/USD and other majors. As a matter of fact, USD/JPY just broke the 145.00 psychological level and testing the top of its range – Breakout incoming? Read More: What's a safe-haven? The USD makes a comeback amid Middle East tensions 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.

Ontario is preparing to expand its nuclear energy capacity to meet rising electricity demand, a move that could support uranium consumption and create opportunities for critical-mineral development. The Energy for Generations plan, released this month, sets out Ontario’s integrated long-term strategy to modernize the grid, expand transmission and guide power supply as demand is expected to rise by 75% by 2050. The framework aligns with previously announced nuclear spending, including Ontario Power Generation (OPG)’s C$20.9 billion ($15 billion) commitment for small modular reactors, and could encompass 10,000 megawatts (MW) of additional nuclear capacity. “We’re leading the largest nuclear expansion in a generation, including new large-scale builds, the largest on the continent, and the G7’s first small modular [reactor],” Minister of Energy and Mines Stephen Lecce said at the Canadian Club in Toronto on June 12. “Nuclear is our homegrown advantage.” Ontario, Canada’s main nuclear power province, wants to expand transmission to supply major mining developments, including projects in the Ring of Fire region. It also must contend with industrial demand for electricity forecast to rise 50% in the next five years. With provincial trade barriers poised to fall, it could source uranium from Saskatchewan’s Athabasca Basin, a global hotspot for production where companies such as Cameco (TSX: CCO; NYSE: CCJ) and Denison Mines (TSX: DML; NYSE: DNN) operate. Capacity potential OPG has budgeted for up to four 300-MW small modular reactors (SMRs) at Darlington station about 70 km east of Toronto, with the first unit scheduled to be in service by 2029 or 2030. The SMR commitment was announced by OPG in January 2024 and aligns with the broader new strategy. Additional large-scale reactors are under study at Bruce Power on the shore of Lake Huron near Kincardine, though no firm capacity targets or budgets have been set. A buildout of up to 10,000 MW could cost more than $150 billion, based on industry estimates of $10,000 to $15,000 per kilowatt for new nuclear construction. Those estimates are consistent with cost ranges reported by S&P Global in 2023. “Our fuels, our components, our engineering, our skilled workers, our isotopes—Ontario’s nuclear supply chain is world class,” Lecce said. The plan also proposes building new east-west transmission corridors to support energy security and critical-mineral development. Analysts suggest the nuclear expansion could sustain long-term uranium demand. Global consumption is forecast to rise nearly 30% by 2030 and close to 200% by 2040, according to S&P Global. The uranium spot price has hovered around $88 to $90 per lb. this month, steady after retreating from above $100 earlier in 2025 amid supply concerns and subsequent easing. Mineral links “Infrastructure that connects our provinces, unlocks our potential as a federation, and finally gets on with building one strong Canadian economy,” Lecce said. Ontario’s approach to SMR sourcing could help establish “a fixed-price, economic supply chain foundation for future builds,” said Chris Thompson, an analyst at eResearch, based in Toronto. Some experts note challenges, including Ontario’s lack of uranium enrichment facilities, reliance on foreign suppliers, and the risk of cost overruns and delays that have affected SMR projects internationally, as highlighted by the US Congressional Research Service. Even so, Lecce said the province is determined to move forward. “This is our plan, our economic plan,” Lecce said. “It’s also our commitment that Ontario will lead and build and power the future of Canada.”

Having found support yesterday and undoing some, if not all, losses from Friday’s sell-off, US equities have met selling pressure early in today’s session. The Dow Jones (US30) currently trades at around $42,417, down -0.22%The Nasdaq-100 (NAS100) currently trades at around $21,854, down -0.33%The S&P 500 (SPX500) currently trades at around $6,015, down -0.33% Read analysis from yesterday’s session: Stock indices recover, Gold stays bid and Oil corrects – Intra-day chart updates 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.

Deputy Finance Minister of Thailand, Chulaphan Amornvivat, took to X on 17 June 2025, to announce that the Thai government has approved Bitcoin and crypto gains to be exempted from taxation. The Thai Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the crypto tax break from 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2029. The move is to promote transparent trading, support technology and innovation, and stimulate the Thai economy to grow steadily. “Full steam ahead! The government is pushing to promote Thailand as the world’s digital asset hub and I have good news to tell you,” said Amornvivat, as he announced the tax break. DISCOVER: 9+ Best High-Risk, High-Reward Crypto to Buy in June 2025 “Thailand is considered one of the first countries in the world to have clear laws and tax measures for digital assets” According to Amornvivat, the key point of this law is to make the crypto market in Thailand more vibrant, attracting foreign investment to help stimulate domestic consumption, and potentially leading to other forms of taxation, such as value-added tax (VAT), in the future. “In addition, Thailand is considered one of the first countries in the world to have clear laws and tax measures for digital assets. And the Revenue Department is currently preparing to comply with the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development’s (OECD) data exchange standards to make digital transactions in the country more transparent and auditable,” said Amornvivat. Furthermore, he believes that this crypto tax break is another important step in elevating Thailand’s economic potential. He said it could be an opportunity for Thai entrepreneurs to grow on the world stage. DISCOVER: Best New Cryptocurrencies to Invest in 2025 Thailand’s Recent Crackdown On Crypto Exchanges Including Bybit, OKX, CoinEx Thailand’s SEC is set to block access to Bybit, OKX, CoinEx, 1000X, and XT.COM starting 28 June 2025. According to a 30 May 2025 Thai SEC press release, the decision to block five major exchanges is based on allegations that they have been providing services in Thailand without the necessary license. Furthermore, the Thai SEC is taking legal action against the said unlicensed exchanges. Stricter penalties are also in place for individuals involved in cybercrime via digital asset accounts. The SEC said it is taking this step to protect investors and prevent fraudsters from using unauthorized digital asset trading platforms to launder money. “SEC has submitted the above platform information to the Ministry of Digital Affairs,” the press release said. “The Ministry of Digital Affairs will block access to the platforms, preventing the public from accessing them from 28 June 2025.” DISCOVER: The 12+ Hottest Crypto Presales to Buy Right Now Key Takeaways Thailand has waived personal income tax on crypto profits through the Thai SEC regulated platforms. The move is to promote transparent trading, support technology and innovation, and stimulate the Thai economy to grow steadily. The post Thailand Approves Crypto Tax Break Until 2029 appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

Citigroup Inc. expects gold prices to decline below $3,000 an ounce in the coming quarters, forecasting a cooldown after this year’s record-setting run. The bank cites weakening investment demand, improving economic prospects, and anticipated US interest rate cuts as key drivers of the expected pullback. In a recent report, Citigroup analysts led by Max Layton predicted that gold will fall to a range of $2,500 to $2,700 an ounce by the second half of 2026. The outlook contrasts sharply with bullish forecasts from other major financial institutions. Goldman Sachs projects gold to reach $3,700 by late 2025 and $4,000 by mid-2026, citing robust central bank buying. Similarly, Bank of America sees prices climbing to $4,000 within the next year. Gold has risen nearly 30% year-to-date, reaching record highs in April amid geopolitical tensions and US policy uncertainty. However, Citi believes that improving investor confidence and easing US fiscal fears could dampen demand. As of Tuesday, spot gold hovered around $3,388 an ounce, with volatility tied to rising Middle East tensions and shifting US foreign policy. Citi’s base case, carrying a 60% probability, anticipates gold consolidating above $3,000 over the next quarter before declining. Its bull scenario (20% likelihood) allows for a fresh peak if geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty persist, while the bear case (also 20%) foresees a price drop driven by quicker tariff resolutions and policy shifts under a Trump-led administration. While the report primarily focused on gold’s macroeconomic trajectory, Citi analysts also highlighted strong bullish sentiment for other metals, notably aluminum and copper. (With files from Bloomberg)

Bitcoin’s recent price activity has been characterized by sharp swings as global uncertainties persist, particularly following the escalation of tensions between Israel and Iran. After plunging by nearly 5% amid the rising geopolitical strain, Bitcoin managed to recover, bouncing back above $105,000 and currently trading around $106,800. The past 24 hours have been highlighted by Bitcoin recovering toward $108,000 briefly again, but with escalating tensions in the Middle East, there’s a good chance it could crash soon. This aligns with an outlook from a crypto analyst, who noted that Bitcoin might crash toward $100,000. Resistance Band Faces Test For Bitcoin According to crypto analyst Pejman_Zwin on the TradingView platform, Bitcoin is hovering within a confluence of resistance and short liquidation zones, stretching from $105,330 to $107,120. This range, he notes, is not only a structural resistance zone but also corresponds with the cumulative short liquidation leverage area. Basically, this means there’s a high possibility of an intensified price volatility if this zone is challenged or broken. The charts also reveal the presence of a possible contracting triangle pattern, which is a bearish continuation setup in the context of a larger correction. According to the analyst, if Bitcoin fails to reclaim $106,600 convincingly, the structure could shift from a corrective triangle to a five-wave downward impulse. This would cause a deeper retracement, especially as the price is already forming lower highs within the triangle. As such, the longer Bitcoin lingers in this resistance range without a breakout, the higher the likelihood of a rapid downward move. Bearish And Bull Targets If Bitcoin were to confirm this breakdown, the analyst noted the first major target around the lower boundary of the support zone, which lies between $105,330 and $103,162. This zone is reinforced by the monthly pivot point and also overlaps with the cumulative long liquidation leverage region. The 1-hour candlestick timeframe chart further highlighted a potential short setup from the reversal zone near $107,100 and a projected target close to $104,300. Further downside could pull the price toward the next support band around $102,600 or even down to $101,000, should liquidation pressure persist. Pejman, on the other hand, pointed out that a sustained breakout above the $107,120 resistance line could initiate a bullish reversal and push Bitcoin back towards the heavy resistance cluster above $108,000. A strong daily close above $108,000 could cancel the bearish outlook. However, failure to break above here could lead to a rejection and another downside move. Although Bitcoin is starting to show some signs of bullishness, its price action is still vulnerable to a quick pullback, especially if the tensions in the Middle East continue to unfold. At the time of writing, Bitcoin is trading at $106,638, down 0.02% in the past 24 hours. This subdued price action shows its current consolidation nature.

Here’s a list of the people who think a Solana ETF is incoming: everyone. And here’s a list of the people who think a $SOL ETF could send Solana – and Solaxy, a much-needed Solana Layer 2 – sky-high: also everyone. That’s right, Solana is gaining serious momentum. Cantor Fitzgerald’s analysts report that Solana-focused firms DeFi Development, Upexi, and SOL Strategies will raise each raise $250M this year for various crypto-related efforts, including $SOL treasuries. Both the pending $SOL ETFs and current treasury efforts underscore SOL’s strengths: a unified, low‑cost, and high‑throughput blockchain that enables native staking yields and positions it as an attractive treasury asset. And how does this impact side projects like Solaxy, Solana’s first-ever Layer-2 chain? Let’s discuss below. Solana’s TVL Climbs as ETFs Loom Solana’s Total Value Locked (TVL) now exceeds $8B, and it maintains a vibrant developer base. Today’s treasury strategies are shifting accordingly, favoring scalable, productive blockchains alongside traditional reserve assets like Bitcoin. Simultaneously, CoinShares joined other financial heavyweights in filing for a spot Solana ETF, featuring staking components and third-party custody via Coinbase and BitGo. The filing aims to address SEC concerns about redemption and staking. While there’s no timeline on the SEC’s response and potential approval, analysts anticipate potential approvals in late summer or early fall 2025. It’s worth noting that CoinShares’s filing was one of 8 on the same day for new $SOL ETFs. Why the rush? In part because Solana is enjoying steadily growing adoption, despite relatively lackluster $SOL price performance. Strategy’s Treasury Strategy Expands to Solana As the drumbeat of Michael Saylor’s Bitcoin strategy goes on, companies beyond (Micro)Strategy are joining the bandwagon. After all, who doesn’t want their very own pile of crypto? And in this case, companies are applying it to $SOL as well. DeFi Development Corp notified the SEC back in April that it intended to sell $1B in securities to purchase $SOL. SOL Strategies, based in Canada, did the same in late May. What does this mean for investors? At least three possibilities: SOL could be moving into the mainstream, attracting attention as a yield-generating asset thanks to its staking model and institutional embrace. Approval of spot $SOL ETFs would dramatically lower barriers to $SOL exposure through traditional brokerage venues. Continued technological adoption and treasury-level interest could propel SOL further, though regulatory black swans and market volatility remain risks. Solana stands at a pivotal junction, even as $SOL treasuries take off and Solana meme coins continue to get attention. And the core Solana technical advantages – low fees, fast transactions – will get supercharged as Solaxy wraps up a dynamite presale. Solaxy ($SOLX) – $54M Raised as Time Runs Out for Groundbreak Layer-2 Presale $53.9M raised in its official presale – but with interest still sky-high, Solaxy ($SOLX) has opened a six-day window for investors to join the action. Solana loyalists and meme coin enthusiasts, drawn by Solaxy’s potential as the first-ever Solana Layer 2, have added another $2M after the presale ended on Monday. That potential is taking shape with the Testnet Block Explorer and Bridge already live. The full launch schedule kicks in with the Token Claim on June 23, then builds out with a Mainnet Launch and bridge connecting Solana, Ethereum, and Solaxy. Multichain functionality is built into Solaxy from launch, with full Layer 2 deployment as the crowning achievement of a red-hot crypto presale. With Solana interest peaking at just the right time, how far could Solaxy go? Our own price prediction shows the token could reach $0.032, up 1,700% from its current $0.001766. What is Solaxy? It’s the future of an already dynamic blockchain, combining Solana’s speed and low costs with Ethereum’s rock-solid framework and incredible ability to scale. Learn how to buy Solaxy, but don’t delay – this truly is the last chance to buy. Visit the Solaxy Presale Page. Solana Climbs Adoption Ladder – Will Solaxy Price Follow? Curiously, Solana’s price seems to lag its adoption. Even as institutions flock to $SOL treasuries and ETFs, the token price lags far behind $BTC’s impressive performance. Will Solaxy’s Layer 2 send both $SOLX and $SOL surging? Do your own research. This isn’t financial advice – crypto markets are always volatile.

Global indices have opened the week with a resilient performance, recovering most of last week's late-session tumble. Over the past few years, several risk-off events have briefly triggered market panic, only for prices to swiftly return to their prior trends and sentiment to rebound rapidly, with panic often contained to one or two sessions. Yesterday's session suggested a similar pattern, but today's pre-open sentiment appears somewhat unsettled. Global equity indices have traded in the red mostly on the session, with Euro Stoxx and the DAX down about -0.80%. The US Retail Sales report just released with -0.9% vs -0.7% expected, a sour headline number though the previous months base is strong with US Consumers having front-ran their purchases to avoid tariffs. The Control Group stat was however stronger than expected, mitigating the miss (+0.4% vs +0.3%), one of the best indicators within the Data. With the biggest data of the day already out, traders may still expect an agitated session Read More: Middle East Tensions Dominate, BOJ Rate Hold and DAX Clings to Support close Dow Jones 15m Chart, 17 June, 2025 – Source: TradingView Dow Jones 15m Chart, 17 June, 2025 – Source: TradingView 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.

Chevron USA, a subsidiary of Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX), became on Tuesday the latest oil major to enter the lithium market in the United States with the acquisition of lease rights to about 125,000 net acres in northeast Texas and southwest Arkansas. The company secured the lithium-rich acreage from TerraVolta Resources and East Texas Natural Resources but did not disclose financial details. “This acquisition represents a strategic investment to support energy manufacturing and expand US-based critical mineral supplies,” Chevron New Energies president Jeff Gustavson said. Chevron follows the lead of other major oil companies, such as ExxonMobil (NYSE: XOM), which entered the lithium space last year with a $100 million purchase of 485 square km of brine-rich acreage in Arkansas’ Smackover Formation from Galvanic Energy. ExxonMobil has since launched a pilot project and signed a preliminary agreement to supply lithium to SK On, a South Korean battery maker building plants in the US to serve Hyundai and Ford. Occidental Petroleum is testing a joint venture with a Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.B) unit to extract battery-grade lithium from geothermal brine at 10 power plants in California. Norway’s Equinor has partnered with Standard Lithium (TSX-V: SLI), which began operating a commercial-scale demonstration plant in Arkansas in December. Brines preferred These oil majors are leveraging their core expertise in subsurface exploration, drilling, and chemical processing to focus on direct lithium extraction (DLE) from brines, which shares operational similarities to conventional oil production. DLE offers an alternative to traditional evaporation ponds, which remain the dominant technology in Chile, the world’s second-largest lithium producer. Arcadium Lithium, acquired by Rio Tinto (ASX, LON: RIO) earlier this year, was the only company outside China with a commercial DLE operation, in Argentina’s Hombre Muerto region. Most brine operators, such as Albemarle (NYSE: ALB) and SQM (NYSE: SQM), still rely on evaporation methods. One of the sites in Arkansas’ Columbia County where Exxon Mobil plans to extract lithium from brine reservoirs at about 10,000 feet underground. (Image courtesy of Exxon Mobil.) Oil fields repurposed for lithium extraction are a growing trend. In Alberta, E3 Lithium (TSX-V: ETL; US-OTC: EEMMF) is advancing its $2.5 billion Clearwater project, targeting depleted wells in the Leduc formation. A recent prefeasibility study estimates production of 32,250 tonnes annually of lithium hydroxide monohydrate for 50 years. Imperial Oil (TSX: IMO), ExxonMobil’s Canadian arm, has invested C$6.4 million ($4.7M) in E3 for an equity stake of 4.3% As energy giants pivot to green metals, their capital and expertise could fast-track the development of domestic lithium supply, offering a boost to a mining sector still reeling from investor pullback after recent price declines.

Ecuador has reopened its mining concessions registry for the first time since January 2018, aiming to attract investment, streamline licensing, and crack down on illegal mining—a long-standing issue across the country. The registry had been closed amid concerns about irregularities in the concession system. Since then, no new licences have been issued. Now, authorities including the ministries of environment, energy, and mines, have renewed power to identify illegal mining activities nationwide and can call in the national police and armed forces when necessary. Energy and Mines Minister Inés Manzano announced that new exploration applications and concessions will be accepted gradually. The process will begin in the third quarter of this year, starting with small-scale non-metallic mining, such as limestone and clay used in cement and ceramics. Small-scale metallic mining will follow in September. The registry will fully reopen to other types of mining at the start of 2026. To secure a concession, applicants must show at least two years of mining experience, either in Ecuador or internationally. The state-owned National Mining Company (Enami) will have first rights to apply. In response to criticism from local groups, particularly the Confederation of Indigenous Nationalities of Ecuador (CONAIE), which represents around 10,000 communities, Manzano defended the policy. She said the government is focused on building a competitive and responsible mining sector that drives investment, improves local living conditions and ensures better use of natural resources. “What we’re doing is the best thing for the country,” Manzano said. “It’s wealth that’s being illegally stolen.” Lagging behind Despite its mineral wealth, mainly copper, gold, and silver, Ecuador has fallen behind regional mining leaders like Chile and Peru. Development has been slowed by legal challenges and opposition from Indigenous groups. Last year, Ecuador’s mining exports exceeded $3 billion. Illegal mining has spread across 19 of the country’s 24 provinces, with major hotspots in Esmeraldas, Imbabura and Azuay. Protected areas have also been impacted. International reports, including one from the US Department against Transnational Organized Crime (DTOC), have detailed corruption in the sector. Investigative news outlet Mongabay found that 652 mining concessions were issued without proper procedures. It also reported a rise in unauthorized gold-processing plants and violence linked to criminal groups. “Criminal organizations are reinvesting drug trafficking profits into this lucrative [illegal gold] trade, fuelling a violent struggle for territorial control,” Amazon Watch’s Sofía Jarrín said in a report on gold gangs published in September. President Daniel Noboa’s administration is considering new mining fees estimated to be able to generate $229 million a year, a move that has drawn criticism from the country’s mining chamber. At least six large and medium-scale mining projects are set to begin operations over the next four years. These include CMOC Cangrejos gold project, SolGold’s (LON: SOLG) Cascabel copper-gold phase 1, and Solaris’ (TSX: SLS)(NYSE: SLSR) Warintza copper and molybdenum project. There is also SilverCorp (TSX: SVM) and Salazar’s (TSX-V: SRL) Curipamba-El Domo copper-gold venture and the expansion of The Mirador Norte copper mine, operated by Chinese-backed EcuaCorriente.

According to Digital Ascension Group’s Managing Director Jake Claver, XRP could reach a price level that brings a dramatic shift in how value moves on its network. He argues that higher token prices make the system more efficient. Claver even lays out a bold target of $10,000 per XRP, and he says that can happen within 24 months. The idea has reignited talk of crypto’s next big rally. Price And Liquidity Efficiency According to Claver, moving large sums on the XRP ledger depends on token price. At $1 per XRP, you need 1,000,000 tokens to shift $1 million. If the price rose to $10, only 100,000 tokens would do the job. And in a world where one XRP costs $1 million, a single token could cover that same $1 million transfer. This math shows why Claver believes price and network efficiency go hand in hand. Market Cap Implications XRP trades near $2.24 today, with a market cap of about $131.7 billion. At $10,000 per token, that cap would swell to over $585 trillion. Claver treats that huge number as a sign of strength rather than a warning. He says market cap rules don’t apply the same way to XRP. But critics point out you can’t assume that every token sits ready to trade. Actual liquidity comes from orders on exchanges and funds in liquidity pools, not just a headline market cap. Timeline And Skepticism Claver doesn’t shy away from timing. He told his followers that the $10,000 mark could arrive within 24 months. Some hear that as a call to buy now. Others see it as wildly optimistic. To reach that level, XRP would need to climb more than 500,000% from today’s price. Even Bitcoin, with far more adoption, took about four years to go from $1,200 to $68,000 in the last cycle. Cranking out a similar or bigger gain in half the time would require huge new demand. Community Reaction And Risks Based on reports, Claver’s claim has attracted both cheers and jeers. Some XRP fans embrace the vision. Others worry it sets unrealistic hopes. Alex Caraco, former CEO of an Australian stock market firm, summed up a common view: “It’s sad to see buyers sold the story of $10,000 XRP happening tomorrow.” Critics say such talk distracts from real issues like regulatory hurdles, exchange listings and developer growth. XRP Price Forecast XRP is expected to dip slightly—by around 0.70%—with projections placing its value at $2.23 by July 17, 2025. Current indicators paint a neutral market mood, with the Fear & Greed Index leaning heavily toward Neutral at a score of 57. Over the past month, XRP has closed in the green on 16 out of 30 days, experiencing a modest 3.70% in price swings. Featured image from Imagen, chart from TradingView

The Japanese yen is slightly higher on Tuesday. In the European session, USD/JPY is trading quietly at 144.58, down 0.08% on the day. The Bank of Japan held interest rates, while US retails sales were lower than expected at -0.9%. close USDJPY 4-Hour Chart, June 17, 2025 USDJPY 4-Hour Chart, June 17, 2025 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.

What used to be dismissed as blockchain fantasy is now JPMorgan-backed reality; say hello to JP Morgan crypto. In a trial that reads like a whitepaper fever dream, LINK ▼-3.06% and Ondo Finance helped Kinexys pull off a real-world asset settlement across chains, bridging JPM’s private rails with a public testnet. It’s one of the clearest signs yet thatfinancial infrastructure is mutating in real-time, and both sides of the aisle are in on it. ChainlinkPriceMarket CapLINK$8.71B24h7d30d1yAll time The Details of the Groundbreaking Settlement For JP Morgan crypto The trial wasn’t just theoretical. JPMorgan’s Kinexys Digital Payments, a walled-off payments network, connected directly with Ondo’s testnet. The asset being OUSG, Ondo’s digital wrapper for short-term government debt. Chainlink’s CRE acted like a digital conductor, overseeing the entire process: locking assets on Ondo, triggering fiat settlement on Kinexys, and confirming delivery on both ends. It all resulted in real-world value moving cleanly across chain boundaries. Chainlink emphasized the flexibility of its CRE platform, stating, “CRE can settle DvP transactions of varying complexity, from single-chain to multichain setups, reducing counterparty and settlement risk.” With over $23 billion in tokenized RWAs currently on public blockchains, the need for secure, crosschain settlement solutions is critical. The RWA market has exploded in 2025, surging over 260% year-to-date, according to Binance Research. Tokenized private credit and U.S. Treasury debt lead the charge, making up 92% of the market. This test underscores how legacy finance giants like JPMorgan are positioning themselves at the center of the tokenized finance wave. Chainlink’s Runtime Environment is a Game-Changer At the heart of this innovation is Chainlink’s Runtime Environment (CRE), an offchain compute solution that enables seamless interoperability across financial networks. By verifying escrow conditions, coordinating workflows, and managing instructions across networks, CRE paves the way for more complex crosschain DvP transactions. The DvP pilot also proved that DeFi can work as a model. Atomic settlements lock in both legs of a transaction simultaneously, slashing default risk to zero. That’s basic, but huge. Bigger still is the interoperability of connecting JPMorgan’s closed Kinexys network to Ondo’s public testnet. That opens the floodgates for assets like U.S. Treasuries and stablecoins to move at internet speed. A Glimpse at What’s Ahead The real takeaway here? Traditional finance isn’t dipping toes in crypto anymore but is instead halfway underwater. JPMorgan’s experiment with Kinexys and Ondo pushed legacy systems into obsolescence. As clarity improves in Washington, tokenization will become a race between DeFi’s top players. 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 What used to be dismissed as blockchain fantasy is now JPMorgan-backed reality; say hello to JP Morgan crypto. The real takeaway here? Traditional finance isn’t dipping toes in crypto anymore. The post JP Morgan Crypto Make RWA Breakthrough: Now a JP Morgan Stablecoin Could Be Next appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

In a bid to modernise the private equity markets, Fairmint, an on-chain securities platform, has urged the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to adopt blockchain framework-based regulatory protocols. On 16 June 2025, Fairmint submitted a detailed seven-point proposal to the SEC’s crypto task force, highlighting the numerous ways in which technology based on a blockchain framework could modernise and replace legacy administrative frameworks in the $6 trillion US private securities market. Fairmint, a registered transfer agent affiliated with the SEC, develops infrastructure for compliant on-chain securities. The agency submitted its suggestions to the SEC Chair Paul Atkins and Commissioner Hester Pierce, identifying key operational hurdles in private markets. It also presented actionable solutions that it believes fall under the scope of the existing regulatory frameworks. In its proposal, the securities platform has argued that private markets still largely depend on outdated infrastructure, hampering operational efficiency. Finally, Fairmint has recommended that the SEC implement a direct settlement architecture instead of the traditional clearing systems. The direct settlement architecture will be powered by smart contracts to streamline settlements and cut out unnecessary intermediaries. According to Fairmint, the implementation of these suggestions will reduce administrative burdens with on-chain processes, fostering innovation. Explore: 9+ Best High-Risk, High-Reward Crypto to Buy in June 2025 Key Takeaways Fairmint, an on-chain securities platform, has urged the SEC to adopt blockchain framework-based regulatory protocols for private equity markets Private equity markets rely on outdated infrastructures that don’t have native settlement capabilities, further limiting transparency. Fairmint has outlined its plan to implement protocol-level interoperability to unify private market infrastructure The post Fairmint Urges the SEC to Adopt Blockchain Framework for Private Equity Markets appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

Trump dropshipping his own unbranded golden third-world phone makes me question if I’m in a coma. First, we had the failed NFT launch, then the rug pull that was TRUMP ▲0.00%, now a phone nobody asked for while two US-backed wars rage on. Say hello to the Commander in Grift: This fall, Trump’s business empire will enter the telecom space with a new phone plan—“The 47 Plan”—and a MAGA-branded smartphone retailing for just under $500. At this point,t we need to ask ourselves: has Trump’s grifting and shilling crypto memes set this space back 10 years? Would we have been better under Kamala Harris? What is the Trump Phone Offering? The Trump T1 smartphone isn’t subtle. Decked out in gold trim with the American flag and “Make America Great Again” engraved on its backside, it looks more like a campaign trophy than a budget Android. Specs-wise, it punches above its weight: a 6.8-inch AMOLED screen, 50MP camera, 12GB of RAM, and 256GB of storage running Android 15. At $499. Then there’s the “47 Plan,” a nod to his highness. For $47.45 a month — you can’t make this stuff up — subscribers get unlimited talk, text, and data; plus unexpected perks like roadside assistance and telehealth services. (TRUMP) Launching a MAGA phone while global markets twitch over war headlines is surreal, but it spotlights a more profound dissonance: everything Trump touches looks predatory. Trump Phone Is Just One Of Many ‘Scams’ Cashing in on Political Branding Crypto now has the perception of a Trump and Dump ops. It’s no longer counter culture to retail investors, but instead another way for the president to grift. That’s why retail investor interest in crypto is at its lowest, while institutions are leading the next bull run. Google Searches for “crypto” has declined almost 62% since the end of January. The meme coin, NFTs, gold shoes, and now the phone beg the same question that has hovered over Trump’s presidency brand: where exactly does the businessman end and the public servant begin? For his detractors, the answer is that there’s no line at all. For his base, this is just the American dream in action. However, it’s not just the usual Trump critics raising eyebrows anymore. The nonstop grift parade makes even level-headed observers second-guess anything he puts his name on, especially in crypto. Everything Trump does is to grift his ardent MAGA faithful, wait a few days for them to forget, and do it all over again. RIP The United States of America Beneath the flashy branding and gold trim of every Trump product lies a deeper conversation about ethics, governance, and the role of business in the political sphere. Meanwhile, institutions are creeping deeper into crypto, but with every new Trump-branded hustle, retail seems more likely to stay out of this cycle. 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 At this point we need to ask ourselves: has Trump’s grifting and shilling crypto memes set this space back 10 years? Google Searches for “crypto” has declined almost 62% since the end of January. The post Trump Phone Fallout: Are MAGA ‘Scams’ Holding Crypto Back a Decade? appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

Dogecoin’s Market-Value-to-Realised-Value (MVRV) Z-Score is printing just 0.28 – a level normally associated with capitulation, not euphoria. Yet the price of the ninth-largest cryptocurrency keeps carving a succession of higher highs and higher lows on the weekly chart, trading near $0.17 with a market capitalisation of roughly $26 billion in Monday’s late-New-York session. The juxtaposition between lethargic on-chain sentiment and resilient spot bids was laid bare in a chart posted to X by Kevin, the pseudonymous analyst behind @Kev_Capital_TA. “Dogecoin MVRV Score is still at bear-market levels while price continues to make higher highs and higher lows on higher time frames,” he wrote. Kevin also pointed out that previous cycle tops saw the Z-Score blow off at ≈11 in 2017 and ≈16 in 2021, whereas the current advance has so far peaked at 3.5. “#DOGE … has not seen a real bull run yet. This delay in durable Altcoins out-performance is very much due to restrictive monetary policy… It will change at some point and Alts will have their day in the sun.” The Macro Backdrop For Dogecoin The “restrictive monetary policy” Kevin cites remains the single most important head-wind for the entire alt-coin complex. In the US, the Federal Reserve has held the fed-funds target at 4.25 %–4.50% since January, having already delivered three cuts in 2024. Futures markets this week imply the first additional reduction “around September or later,”after soft May inflation but a still-solid economy At the same time the Fed is only slowing — not stopping — quantitative tightening: beginning 1 April the monthly Treasury run-off cap fell to $5 billion from $25 billion, but Chair Jerome Powell made clear “there is no sign yet the Fed is ready to end QT.” In Europe, the ECB has started to nudge borrowing costs lower, slicing the deposit rate to 2% on 5 June. President Christine Lagarde nevertheless insisted the Governing Council was “in a good position” to move gradually and would keep quantitative easing “in the toolbox,” rather than redeploying it. Vice-President Luis de Guindos was more explicit yesterday, telling Reuters that the ECB had “learned much more about side effects” of money printing and that the bar for new QE is now “higher.” The net result is a world in which policy rates are still comfortably above neutral, liquidity is being drained by the Fed, and European officials are determined not to repeat the 2015-21 experiment of perpetual bond-buying. In Kevin’s words, this “delay” in easy money explains why alt-coins have under-performed Bitcoin so far in the 2024-25 cycle. Reading The MVRV Tea Leaves MVRV compares the aggregate market value of all coins with the value at which they last moved on-chain (their realised value). A Z-Score normalises that ratio against its own multi-year mean and standard deviation. Historically for Dogecoin, values above +9 have coincided with secular tops (January 2018; May 2021), values between –1 and +1 have appeared during long lateral “crypto winters,” and values below –1 have signalled deep capitulation and, in hindsight, exceptional long-term entry points. Today’s 0.28 sits squarely inside the winter band even though spot DOGE is up roughly 5x from its 2022 lows. The same disparity is visible within the chart: the blue line (market cap) has been rising since late 2023, while the red Z-Score remains pinned near zero because the orange line (realised cap) is climbing almost in lock-step as dormant supply changes hands at higher cost basis. In plain English, the average on-chain holder is not yet sitting on the kind of paper profits that breed euphoria. When Could Policy Turn From Restrictive To Supportive? Futures markets now look for two quarter-point Fed cuts by December, taking policy to roughly 3.75%. Market-implied odds of a September move fluctuate with each inflation print; should shelter and services dis-inflation stall, traders will push expectations into 2026. However, neither the Fed nor the ECB is openly contemplating new asset purchases. Powell told reporters in March that the slower pace of QT is designed to “extend how far the central bank can run QT before needing to stop,” not to hint at a reversal. In Frankfurt, de Guindos stressed that “sometimes it’s much easier to start using [QE] than to withdraw it,” signalling that any relaunch would require either a financial-stability shock or a deep recession. With QT still active and rate-cut trajectories shallow, a powerful systemic tail-wind for DOGE may not materialise until after the first Fed or ECB pause in balance-sheet contraction. If consensus is correct that QT ends late-2025 or early-2026, any prospective QE would be a story for the next downturn, not this upswing. Kevin’s interpretation hinges on potential energy. Because the Z-Score has not yet detached from its mean, Dogecoin can, in theory, absorb a fresh wave of retail and leverage-driven inflows without immediately flashing the kind of overheated signal that coaxed sellers in 2017 and 2021. Put differently, DOGE’s spring has not been compressed. Macro, however, remains the gating factor. “Buy them low and sell them high. Never get attached to your Alts,” the analyst reminds followers. For now, low MVRV suggests structural downside is limited, but cyclicality implies explosive upside will likely coincide with a convincing turn in global liquidity – a turn that the Fed and the ECB, by their own admission, are not yet ready to deliver. At press time, DOGE traded at $0.17387.

Juventus, a popular football club in Italy, is partnering with WhiteBIT, a crypto exchange. The deal will run for three years and could boost the exchange’s visibility. WBT price spiked by 30% in 24 hours after the deal was announced. Here’s the deal: Football, not American football, is the world’s most popular sport. A 2023 FIFA survey revealed that there are over five billion fans across the globe, with more than 1.5 billion actively following the sport through TV, streams, or in-person attendance. Among the many leagues worldwide, Italy’s Serie A is popular, drawing hundreds of millions of fans globally. In this league, Juventus stands as one of the titans. DISCOVER: Next 1000X Crypto: 10+ Crypto Tokens That Can Hit 1000x in 2025 Juventus Partners with WhiteBIT As of 2025, Juventus had over 340 million supporters worldwide and more than 60 million followers across various social media channels. With its broad fan base, diverse audience, and strong brand recognition, it’s no surprise that crypto firms are eager to partner with such well-known brands. That’s exactly what happened when WhiteBIT, a crypto exchange serving over 35 million users, joined forces with Juventus. Known for its ambition, WhiteBIT aims to break into the top 10 leading crypto exchanges with this multi-year partnership, which is set to be game-changing. While Binance remains the leader, dominating trading volume and client count, the Juventus deal will fast-track WhiteBIT’s client onboarding due to increased visibility whenever Juventus takes the field. What You Need to Know The deal will run for three years, with WhiteBIT serving as the official cryptocurrency exchange partner and sleeve partner for Juventus’ Men’s and Women’s teams. Their logo will appear on the right sleeve of Juventus’ kits, replacing the previous sponsor, Azimut. This strategic partnership will span three seasons, starting from the ongoing FIFA Club World Cup 2025 and continuing until the 2027/28 season. WhiteBIT will pay Juventus €5 million annually for the duration of the partnership. Additionally, WhiteBIT and Juventus will collaborate on exclusive digital content, creating interactive online campaigns and connecting fans with in-person experiences. Volodymyr Nosov, CEO of WhiteBIT, called the deal a “major milestone” for the exchange, stating it would make “cryptocurrency more accessible to an increasingly wider audience.” WBT Prices Soar 30% in 24 Hours Following the announcement, WBT ▲29.49%, the native token of the WhiteBIT exchange, saw its price surge. The coin is currently trading above $51, up over 30% in 24 hours, extending gains from early 2025. Despite some of the best cryptos to buy declining in Q1 2025, WBT has posted impressive gains, rising 110% since January 2025 and 70% in June alone. WhiteBIT CoinPriceMarket CapWBT$4.44B24h7d30d1yAll time At this valuation, WBT has broken into the top 25 cryptos, outpacing some of the best Solana meme coins. Since WBT is listed exclusively on the WhiteBIT exchange, this surge signals growing platform traction, with the Juventus deal further boosting its legitimacy as a trusted exchange. The price increase aligns with a broader trend. WBT has been climbing following WhiteBIT’s multiple partnerships with football giants. In 2024, they partnered with FC Barcelona, contributing €20 million and reportedly helping resolve the club’s debt with Libero, an investment firm. Moreover, they also have a deal with Trabzonspor, a prominent football club in Turkey’s Süper Lig. DISCOVER: Next 1000x Crypto – 10 Coins That Could 1000x in 2025 Juventus WhiteBIT Deal Details, WBT Surges 30% Juventus partners with WhiteBIT WhiteBIT becomes Juventus’ official crypto exchange WBT is up 30% in 24 hours, breaks into the top 25 most valuable cryptos WhiteBIT has running partnerships with FC Barcelona of Spain and Trabzonspor of Turkey The post Everything to Know About the New Juventus Crypto Deal appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

Market participants remain in limbo as tensions in the Middle East show no signs of slowing down. US President Trump urged Iranians to leave Tehran, claiming their government had refused a deal to limit nuclear weapons development. This comes after G7 countries yesterday called for easing the worst conflict between the regional rivals, stating that Iran causes instability and must never have nuclear weapons, while supporting Israel's right to self-defense. This is sure to leave market participants in a state of confusion but judging by yesterday's price action, markets have remained resilient thus far. 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.

Overview: The latest phase of the Israel-Iran conflict continues and the impact on the markets remains minimal. Oil prices are elevated, but private insurance seems to be slowing traffic in the Straits of Hormuz more than the direct results of a blockade that Tehran appeared to have threatened. After rejecting the G7 draft statement that urged restraint on both sides of the conflict, President Trump left the G7 meeting early and returned to Washington. On the sidelines of the meeting, the US and UK signed a trade deal though key details, like when the UK will not be subject to the steel tariff, were not announced. Separately, despite talks with Japan's Prime Minister Ishiba, no trade break through was announced. The dollar is narrowly mixed in quiet turnover against the G10 currencies and is mostly firmer against emerging market currencies. Equities were mixed in Asia Pacific activity. Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, and Singapore posted gains, but other markets were in the red. Europe's Stoxx 600 fell every day last week before gaining about 0.35% yesterday. It is off around 0.85% in late European morning turnover. US index futures are giving back a good chunk of yesterday's gains and are down around 0.65%. Japanese bond yields ticked up after the BOJ left policy on hold and announced a slower pace of tapering starting next April. European yields are mostly 2-3 bp higher, while the 10-year US Treasury yield is off almost two basis points to around 4.43%. Gold is extending yesterday's 1.4% loss, the largest pullback in a month, to trade briefly below last Friday's low (~$3380). Oil continues to trade in a wide range. August WTI initially slipped below $70 before recovering slightly above $72 and is now near $71.35. USD: For the past three sessions, the Dollar Index has been roughly the same range: 97.60-98.50. It is well within that range today (~98.05-98.30). A move above 98.70 would be the first sign corrective phase may be at hand, but it probably requires a break of 99.05, around where the (50%) retracement of the losses since the May 29 spike to almost 100.50, and the 20-day moving average is found. DXY has not traded above the 20-day moving average this month. The holiday-shortened week sees a slew of real sector data, though the focus, of course, on tomorrow's FOMC meeting. Today features May retail sales and industrial production. Weak auto sales will drag headline retail sales down, but excluding autos, gasoline, food services and building materials, retail sales may recover from the 0.2% decline in April. Industrial production looks flat for the second consecutive month. Separately, import and export prices appear to have softened last month. The Fed funds futures do not quite price in the two hikes this year that the median Fed dot anticipated this year in both last December's and March's Summary of Economic Projections. There is speculation that it might only reflect one cut in tomorrow's iteration. Given that weekly jobless claims (highest since last October, the four-week moving average is the highest since August 2023, and the continuing claims at the highest since November 2021), we expect a more dovish tone than the market. EURO: The euro peaked last Thursday near $1.1630. The pre-weekend low was around $1.1490. It set the session high yesterday in North America at $1.1615. So far, today is the first day in four that the euro has not traded above $1.1600. The upper Bollinger Band is slightly below there. It is consolidating in quiet turnover in around a 15-tick range on either side of $1.1555. We suspect the consolidative tone may continue ahead of the outcome of the FOMC meeting on Wednesday, barring a new widening of Israeli-Iranian war or a tariff development from the US. German's June ZEW survey showed a further recovery in expectations. After being positive since November 2023, expectations fell from a three-year high in March (51.6) to -14.0 in April, which was linked to the so-called US reciprocal tariffs. It bounced back to 25.2 in May and to 47.5 in June. The assessment of the current situation remains dour. It was last positive in November 2021. The bottom was at the end of last year (-93.1). It rose in the first four months of the year and reached -81.2 in April before falling to -82.0 in May. The -72 reading in June is the best since last July. CNY: The dollar established traded in a range of about CNH7.17-CNH7.20 last Thursday and continues to trade in that range. It is in an exceptionally narrow range today: ~CNH7.1785-CNH7.1875. After setting the dollar's reference rate lower for four sessions in a row, it lifted it slightly yesterday (CNY7.1789 vs CNY7.1772). The fix was set lower today at CNY7.1746, its lowest in three months. In effect, the PBOC has been guiding the yuan higher, while many foreign observers have been anticipating a depreciation of the yuan. Meanwhile, China is the largest buyer of Iranian oil (90%), and estimates suggest it may account for around an eighth of China's crude imports in March and Beijing appears to be relatively quiet outside of calling on both sides to ease tension. Initially (June 13), China was critical of Israel violating Iranian sovereignty and PRC's envoy to the UN used the word "condemnation" and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on June 14, that China "immediately" and "explicitly" condemned Israeli action. Wang has reportedly spoken to Iran and Israel's foreign ministers and urged both sides to resolve their differences through dialogue, perhaps angling to be a mediator. Recall that Russia and Iran signed a "Comprehensive Strategic Partnership" agreement, which includes a defense pact about a week before US President Trump's second inauguration. China and Iran signed a 25-year cooperation agreement in 2021. China, Russia, and Iran have conducted several joint navel drills in recent years. JPY: The dollar set the session low yesterday in the North American morning near JPY143.65 before recovering to about JPY144.40. It reached a four-day high today near JPY145.10. Last week's high was slightly shy of JPY145.45. As widely expected, the Bank of Japan left its overnight target steady at 0.50%. Governor Ueda said that inflation expectations are not anchored, and he seemed concerned about real sector data, with the impact of US tariffs still to come. In particular concern is about twirp he auto sector employs around 5.6 mln and accounts for about 10% of GDP. The swaps market is pricing in about 55% of a chance of a hike at the end of the year, the least in a little more than a month. Separately, the BOJ announced that it will reduce the pace of its tapering. Recall that since last summer, it has been reducing the government bonds it purchases by JPY400 bln (~$2.8 bln) a quarter. Stating in the new fiscal year (April 2026) it will reduce its bond by "only" JPY200 bln a quarter. This was largely in line with expectations and the 10-year to 40-year bond yields rose 1-2 bp today. GBP: Sterling has traded between about $1.3515 and $1.3630 over the past three sessions. Yesterday's settlement was slightly below $1.3580, making it the second highest close in three years. It is trading quietly, mostly above $1.3550 and below $1.3590. The upper Bollinger Band is near $1.3625 today. A close below $1.3525 would sour the near-term technical tone. Tomorrow, the UK reports May CPI. After jumping 1.2% in April on utility prices, a modest 0.2% increase is expected in May, which would see the year-over-year rate ease to 3.3% from 3.5%. Services inflation and the core measure are expected to moderate. CAD: The US dollar fell against the Canadian dollar, yesterday, for the third consecutive session and each day recorded a new low since last October. It reached CAD1.3540 yesterday, slightly below the lower Bollinger Band, which is found near CAD1.3535 today. Recall that last week's high was near CAD1.3730. The US dollar is practically flat today in a about a 20-tick range below CAD1.3585. Canada reports its April portfolio flows shortly. Through March, foreign investors were net sellers of almost C$9.4 bln of Canada's financial assets. In Q1 24, foreign investors were net buyers of almost C$24 bln of Canadian stocks and bonds. In Q1 25 the Canadian dollar was virtually unchanged against the US dollar and in Q1 24, the Canadian dollar fell by about 2.2%. AUD: The Australian dollar finally met the $0.6550 objective we have been anticipating, which is the (61.8%) retracement of the Australian dollar's slide from last September's high (~$0.6940) to the April low (~$0.5915). It also settled at its best level since last November. It is trading in the upper end of yesterday's range and has not been above $0.6545 today or below $0.6500. A close below there could weaken the technical tone. The momentum indicators have not taken out the May highs, and the upper Bollinger Band is near $0.6560 today. This technical backdrop cautions against embracing what might seem to be a breakout. MXN: After spiking to MXN19.1030 before the weekend amid the risk-off spurred by the new phase of the Israel-Iran war, the dollar recorded a marginal new low since last August against the Mexican peso. It narrowly took out MXN18.8250 before recovering. Last week's low was around MXN18.8265. So far, the dollar is confined to a roughly MXN18.9030-MXN18.96 range today. The momentum indicators are suggesting caution about anticipating additional near-term significant dollar losses. That said, the carry is sufficient to pay to be long the peso through a consolidative phase. The greenback set a four-day high against the Brazilian real at the end of last week near BRL5.5635 before settling slightly above BRL5.53. Yesterday, the US dollar reached BRL5.4920, its lowest level since last October, when it forged a base near BRL5.40. The early June inflation figures were softer than expected. It seemed to reinforce the sense that the central bank may have completed its tightening cycle and will leave the Selic rate at 14.75% when it meets tomorrow. Disclaimer

As Bitcoin (BTC) and the broader cryptocurrency market show tentative signs of recovery following the most recent correction, a crypto analyst has made a bold statement suggesting that the market may have already reached its peak. BladeDeFi, in a recent post on X (formerly Twitter), warned followers that a significant downturn could be on the horizon, predicting a challenging summer ahead for the crypto space. Crypto Pump Or Trap? In his post, BladeDeFi emphasized that “crypto has already PEAKED” and forecasted a potential slump where alternative cryptocurrencies could see declines of up to 95%. He indicated that most indicators are flashing red, suggesting that the market is on the brink of a significant downturn. According to him, Bitcoin has already hit its all-time high early in the current cycle and is now trapped in a “slow-motion downtrend,” with each subsequent bounce becoming weaker than the last. The analyst pointed out a concerning trend: retail investors are becoming exhausted, while larger institutional players have begun to exit the market. Major firms like BlackRock, Fidelity, and MicroStrategy are reportedly rotating their investments and hedging their positions, often without making their actions overtly public. The analyst suggests that this shift leaves retail investors vulnerable, potentially left holding depreciating assets as liquidity in the market continues to dwindle. BladeDeFi also criticized the current market dynamics, warning that sudden price increases or “green candles” are often deceptive, serving only to entice late buyers into traps that lead to further losses. He noted that without new capital inflows—such as fresh stimulus or significant investment—the recent price pumps lack sustainability. The absence of liquidity means that any upward movements are likely to be fleeting, and the overall trend remains downward. Bitcoin Poised For Year-End Peak? Adding to the bearish sentiment, another analyst, Peppeso, echoed similar concerns, suggesting that the top of the 2025 bull market has already been established. Peppeso observed historical patterns in previous market cycles, noting that while bull markets have become longer, bear markets have shortened and softened in their impact. Despite this, Bitcoin has consistently reached all-time highs in the final months of each cycle, reinforcing Peppeso’s expectation of a peak around November or December 2025. The current market environment is further complicated by macroeconomic factors, including rising interest rates and increasing geopolitical risks. With uncertainty clouding the outlook, many investors are adopting a risk-off approach, leading to a sustained downtrend in the crypto market. Even popular memecoins like Dogecoin (DOGE) and Shiba Inu (SHIB) have experienced significant declines of 9% and 7% in the past week alone respectively, indicating that the hype surrounding these assets is fading. Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com

XRP price ticks higher as Ripple whales accumulate. Now that the multi-year lawsuit is also coming to an end, confidence is high that the coin could break above June highs and soar to $3.5. There’s movement in the top 5. After last week’s slip, not only are Bitcoin and some of the best cryptos to buy steady at the time of writing, lifting the total crypto market cap marginally to $3.45 trillion, but XRP ▲3.09%, the currency behind the XRP Ledger, is suddenly back in the spotlight. DISCOVER: Next 1000X Crypto: 10+ Crypto Tokens That Can Hit 1000x in 2025 XRP Price Rising: Will Ripple Break $2.75? According to Coingecko, XRP is among the top 10 performers, outperforming Solana and Dogecoin. From trackers, XRP is firm, reversing losses and turning last week’s losses into gains. Although XRP is down 2% in the past week of trading, the uptrend remains. The spike on June 16 pushed XRP from around $2.1, reversing losses from the better part of last week, to around $2.4, a local resistance level. If prices push higher today, XRP will trend at fresh June 2025 highs, which could lay the foundation for more gains toward $2.75, a key liquidation level. XRPPriceMarket CapXRP$131.41B24h7d30d1yAll time Should buyers breach this level, then XRP will likely soar to $3.5 in a buy-trend continuation formation, mirroring gains of some of the next 1000x cryptos. With rising XRP prices, trading volume across multiple exchanges spiked by 276% to over $9.6 billion. As expected, rising prices and volume mean more traders are involved, looking to exploit the high volatility. According to Coinglass, XRP open interest stands at over $4 billion, up 2% in 24 hours. (Source) Whales Positioning Themselves as Ripple-SEC Lawsuit Nears Resolution According to Santiment data, XRP Ledger network activity is exploding. The sentiment analytics platform observes that the average number of daily active addresses rose above 295,000, up from a three-month average of around 35,000. This surge in activity coincides with an uptick in the number of whale and shark wallets holding more than 1 million XRP. Presently, the number of unique XRP addresses holding more than 1 million coins exceeds 2,700, a record for the XRP Ledger. From legal developments, the ground is set for XRP to edge higher. Ripple, the private company that uses XRP in some of its core remittance solutions, and the United States SEC recently filed a joint motion requesting Judge Analisa Torres to modify previous rulings. Ripple wants the penalty reduced to $50 million from $125 million. At the same time, the private company wants the $75 million worth of XRP in escrow returned. Most crucially, Ripple wants the injunction barring them from selling XRP to institutions lifted. It remains to be seen whether Judge Torres will approve their request. However, if granted, the resolution will end the multi-year lawsuit, which is a major relief for XRP. It could even provide fuel for the next cryptos to explode to fresh highs. In turn, XRP would gain regulatory clarity, permitting institutions to gain exposure to the coin, preferably through spot XRP ETFs, a product that might be approved in the United States in the coming months. DISCOVER: Best New Cryptocurrencies to Invest in 2025 – Top New Crypto Coins XRP Price Spikes as Ripple Whales Accumulate: Back To $3.5? XRP price is ticking higher XRPUSDT likely to break above June highs and soar to $3.5 Ripple whales and sharks are active and accumulating Ripple and the United States SEC filed a joint motion seeking civil penalty reduction and an end to institutional sale restrictions The post Can XRP Crypto Price Crack $2.75 This Week? Secret Pattern Reveals Emerging Resistance Break appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

Hyperliquid’s HYPE crypto just hit a new all-time high in price, climbing to the $45.80 level after a weekend dip below $40. As for now, strong buying momentum is still pushing its price up since the $10 low back in April. As reported today, over $1 million in Hype short positions have been wiped out, injecting extra energy into the climb—a climb that has also been happening everywhere across the crypto market. BTC ▲1.30% is sitting pretty around $107k; just a few percent pump is needed for $110K. SOL ▼-1.23% is staying close to $155, XRP ▲3.09% is at the $2.25 level, and ETH ▲0.93% is looking the strongest for now at $2580. With Hype, an EVM chain, blasting ATH after ATH, will ETH break $4,000 soon? EthereumPriceMarket CapETH$310.17B24h7d30d1yAll time DISCOVER: Next 1000X Crypto: 10+ Crypto Tokens That Can Hit 1000x in 2025 The Reasons Behind HYPE Crypto Sharp Price Rise Hype price pump follows a 15% jump in just 24 hours last week, when this crypto hit $41.50. People were saying that whale activity is a big driver, and it can be seen that large investors are scooping up tokens and eating every dip. Aside from the promising price trajectory, Hype’s crypto fundamentals are solid. It boasted a 66% spike in total value locked in May, reaching over $500 million, and the number keeps increasing. To match its hype and TVL, the daily trading volumes are also hitting billions. Those crypto factors are helping HYPE with adoption, which is reflected in its price. HYPE’s daily trading volume is tied to its dominance in the on-chain perpetual market. It captures about 70% of the sector, with $175 billion in March volume alone. With that volume, investors will benefit from daily buybacks and the token burn mechanism. Data shows that Hyperliquid buys about $1.4 million worth of its token daily, or 0.07% of its supply. With that number, about 25% of the supply could potentially be gone in a year, a supply shock mechanism every trader and holder wants. HyperEVM adoption is growing fast. The recent $1.2 billion position close has also been executed smoothly, showing the system’s robustness. However, analysts note a possible short-term correction after such a sharp rise. (HYPEUSDT1D) DISCOVER: 9+ Best High-Risk, High-Reward Crypto to Buy This Year HYPE is Pumping, But Ethereum Might Crack $4,000 Soon Ethereum’s path to $4,000 feels like a train picking up steam. Ethereum is looking good. Institutional interest is booming, and network upgrades are boosting its ecosystem with lower fees. Recent data shows that whale accumulation and ETF inflows are climbing steadily. BlackRock and Fidelity are stacking Ethereum like there is no tomorrow. It’s bullish for ETH. Major firms are pouring capital into Ethereum-based projects, from DeFi to NFTs. This steady inflow of funds creates a solid foundation for price growth, with demand outpacing supply. Network upgrades are also changing the Ethereum on-chain game. They improved scalability while dropping the fees, which makes ETH more attractive to developers and users. Yes, Ethereum is not as expensive a chain as before, although traders can always opt for its layer-2 like base for cheaper trading costs. Today, more and more users are flocking to ETH’s decentralized apps, which also increases transaction volume. This utility boost strengthens Ethereum’s value proposition, and $4,000 looks like a realistic target. Technical indicators are flashing green. ETH/BTC is looking strong, with Ethereum showing strength against BTC for 8-9 weeks now. Weekly RSI breakouts and bullish MACD crossovers show strong momentum. (ETHBTC1W) Market sentiment is electric, and the price rally is a question of when, not if. Ethereum’s ecosystem and its L2s are thriving, with new projects launching daily. Price action is holding above key moving averages, pointing to a clear path toward $4,000. DISCOVER: Best Meme Coin ICOs to Invest in Today Join The 99Bitcoins News Discord Here For The Latest Market Updates Key Takeaways Hyperliquid’s HYPE crypto just hit a new all-time high in price, climbing to the $45.80 level after a weekend dip below $40. With Hype, an EVM chain, blasting ATH after ATH, will ETH break $4,000 soon? Chart says so. The post HYPE Crypto Price Analysis After New ATH: Will Ethereum Price US Crack $4,000 Next? appeared first on 99Bitcoins.