Spot Bitcoin ETFs hemorrhaged $95.3 million on July 9, marking one of the sharper single-day outflow events in recent weeks. Ethereum ETFs were not spared either. They snapped a five-day streak of net inflows with $52.08 million in redemptions, according to data from WuBlockchain.
The numbers caught market participants off guard. Bitcoin ETFs had been absorbing capital in uneven pulses, but a near $100 million exit in a single session resets the conversation about institutional conviction. Ethereum products, meanwhile, had quietly built momentum over five consecutive sessions before the spigot reversed.
Where the Money Went July 9’s outflows did not arrive with a single catalyst. Traders pointed to a cocktail of macro caution and profit-taking after Bitcoin failed to reclaim a key technical level earlier in the week. The ETF complex often acts as a sentiment gauge, and days where spot prices stall or slip tend to correlate with redemptions. This time, the scale of the Bitcoin ETF drawdown suggests more than just routine rebalancing.
On-chain fundamentals paint a different picture. Developer activity across major blockchains remains robust, as a recent ranking of blockchains by developer activity shows. While ETF products track price, the underlying networks continue to ship code. That divergence rarely resolves quickly, but it reinforces the view that ETF flows are a narrow slice of crypto’s health.
Ethereum’s Streak Breaks Ethereum ETFs had strung together five days of net inflows before July 9, a welcome change after a tepid post-launch period for many of these vehicles. The $52 million outflow halts that progress. Whether the streak was driven by genuine conviction or tactical positioning remains an open question. Short-term traders may have used the products to play momentum, and once Ethereum’s price stalled near a local resistance, the exit door swung open.
The break in the streak also arrives amid a tense regulatory moment. Banking interests are mobilizing to water down or kill one of the most consequential crypto bills in U.S. history, and that kind of Washington uncertainty often feeds into ETF hesitancy. Institutions do not like binary outcomes, and a high-stakes Senate vote looming on the calendar can turn flow positive to flow negative fast.
What the Outflows Signal One day of heavy outflows does not a trend make, but it does reset the near-term liquidity picture. Market makers and authorized participants watch these numbers closely. A string of redemptions forces them to shed underlying Bitcoin and Ether, potentially adding selling pressure to spot markets. The July 9 figures were not catastrophic, but they were large enough to shift the narrative from steady accumulation to guarded distribution.
Broader institutional behavior complicates the story. While spot ETFs were shedding assets, the tokenization sector continues to attract capital. A weekly tokenization roundup showed real-world assets crossing $20 billion on-chain and major financial firms settling trades on blockchain rails. That suggests institutional money is not leaving crypto, it is simply choosing different wrappers. The ETF product is no longer the only game in town for regulated exposure.
What comes next depends on whether the outflows were a one-off reaction to stalled price action or the start of a broader risk-off posture. The next few sessions will matter. If Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs fail to reclaim inflows quickly, July could turn into a month where cautious positioning overrides the buy-the-dip mentality that has propped up these products for much of the year.
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XRP price climbed 1.27% to $1.10 as the wider cryptocurrency market recorded renewed gains during active Friday trading. Bitcoin price rose 1.48% to $64,002, while Ethereum advanced 3.03% to $1,790.
The overall crypto market rose by 1.54% to reach 2.19 trillion. The focus now shifts to the CLARITY Act in July.
CLARITY Act Moves Closer to Senate Action H.R. 3633 was passed by the House on July 17, 2025 and received 294 votes in support. Another 134 representatives opposed the measure.
The bill intends to have a national framework on the trading, supervision, and protection of digital assets. It also divides regulatory duties between the SEC and CFTC.
The Senate Banking Committee advanced the proposal on May 14, 2026, through a 15-9 vote. That vote brought the bill further towards Senate action.
In the case of XRP, increased regulation might lessen ambiguity regarding the classification of tokens and trading. An increased legal certainty can lead to institutional participation also.
July Timeline Could Drive XRP Price Momentum The Senate comes out of recess on July 13, which is another procedural action opportunity. However, lawmakers still face disagreements over important provisions.
Discussions involve ethics restrictions, stablecoin rewards, federal preemption, and anti-money-laundering requirements. Such problems may postpone a final vote or oblige changes.
A procedural vote may occur between July 13 and July 17. House-Senate reconciliation can occur during July 20-24.
In case both chambers vote in favour of the same text, the bill might end up in the hands of President Donald Trump before August. The loss of that window would delay till September.
🚨 #CLARITY Act Faces Fresh Scrutiny
Senate Democrats are calling for hearings into President #Trump’s crypto holdings, arguing his reported #crypto earnings raise conflict-of-interest concerns ahead of the expected release of the #CLARITYAct draft.
The ethics provision remains… pic.twitter.com/CLpnbnZcwG
— CoinGape (@CoinGapeMedia) July 10, 2026
A successful Senate push may strengthen XRP confidence this month. Nevertheless, the direction of prices will be determined by the market volume, stability of Bitcoin, and the resistance in the vicinity. Favourable development would appeal to purchasers of regulatory confidence.
XRP Price Outlook: Can Bulls Break Above $2 This Month? The price of XRP was trading close to $1.1013 on Friday after receiving support at about $1.07. The four-hour chart depicts that buyers are back but the momentum is still weak below the resistance level of $1.12.
The relative strength index stood at 47.48, which is slightly below the 50 mark of neutrality.
The MACD histogram became positive at 0.0018, indicating that bearish pressure might be declining. The MACD line has also crossed the signal line, indicating a potential recovery effort.
Tradingview An established break over $1.12 may pave the way to the next resistance at $1.15. Further purchases above $1.15 will put the $1.20 level into reach.
Conversely, the downside is that $1.07 is the most important level that safeguards XRP against a further fall. The next target might be seen at $1.05, with a four-hour low below that support. Continued selling may then pull XRP price toward the psychological $1.00 level.
XRP ETF Assets Near $1 Billion as Cumulative Inflows Hit $1.48 Billion According to SoSoValue data, XRP exchange-traded products showed no net inflows in a single day on July 9. Cumulative inflows were also at $1.48 billion with total net assets standing at $989.46 million. Bitwise dominated the market as the market leader with net assets of $308.15 million.
Source: Sosovalue data Canary trailed by $252.97 million, followed by Franklin at $249.54 million. The aggregate trading value was $6.87 million, indicating a low turnover in XRP products.
Crypto giant Circle is rebuffing efforts to help scam victims, law enforcement officials say.
According to a report by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ), the issuer of the USDC stablecoin is allegedly declining to cooperate in assisting scam victims recover their funds. The ICIJ report says some unnamed law enforcement officials are raising alarms due to instances of Circle refusing to freeze or recover assets suspected to have been proceeds of scams.
In a county in southeastern Wisconsin, state prosecutors recently filed a criminal complaint against Circle, alleging that the stablecoin issuer refused to comply with a warrant ordering it to recover a scam victim’s stolen assets. Circle in response argued that the complaint should be dismissed while reportedly branding it meritless.
Milwaukee County’s police detective Scott Simons says he’s witnessed over a dozen instances around the US where Circle either refused a request from law enforcement to freeze victim funds or where a court order intended to force Circle to freeze victim funds failed because it was received too late.
Additionally, New York prosecutors have also claimed in a letter to Congress that Circle failed to honor court orders seeking to reimburse victims, according to the report. The letter says,
“Circle’s motive for not assisting law enforcement becomes crystal clear: it is financially preferable to only freeze cryptocurrency deemed to have been stolen, but not return the underlying asset to law enforcement or any fraud victim, because Circle can continue to collect the interest through investment of the underlying funds.”
Circle Internet Group secured final approval from the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency today, to establish a national trust bank, a milestone that sent the stablecoin issuer’s shares higher and deepened its ties to the federal banking system.
The regulator cleared Circle to charter First National Digital Currency Bank, N.A., which will operate under the name Circle National Trust.
The company, which trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker CRCL, said the charter places the new entity under direct federal oversight by the OCC, the primary supervisor for national banks and national trust banks.
Circle National Trust will provide fiduciary custody services for digital assets held by Circle and its affiliates. Under the business plan the OCC approved, the bank could extend custody services to a limited set of institutional customers, with a focus on banks and regulated derivatives organizations.
The charter opens a path for the bank to manage the reserve backing USDC, the largest regulated stablecoin, which would bring that multibillion-dollar pool under federal supervision.
National trust banks differ from traditional lenders. They safeguard client assets and provide fiduciary services, and they do not take deposits or issue loans. The structure aligns its digital-asset infrastructure with a long-standing model for holding client assets under strict fiduciary standards.
“OCC approval to establish Circle National Trust marks a defining step in bringing blockchain technology and digital assets into the core of the U.S. financial system,” said Jeremy Allaire, co-founder, chairman, and chief executive of Circle. He said federal oversight of the trust bank “sets a new standard for transparency, governance, and scale” and unlocks a phase of adoption in which large financial institutions can build on public blockchains with confidence.
Investors welcomed the decision. CRCL shares climbed as much as 14% on the day of the announcement, a rebound from a three-month low. Other crypto-linked names, including Coinbase and Strategy, posted gains near 5% this morning as bitcoin bounced.
CRCL shares have since settled to 5% gains.
Circle’s federal framework The approval caps a process that began when Circle filed its application on June 30, 2025. The OCC granted conditional approval in December 2025, alongside peers such as Ripple, BitGo, Fidelity Digital Assets, and Paxos.
The final decision arrives as the GENIUS Act, the federal stablecoin law enacted in July 2025, moves toward full implementation in early 2027.
That statute requires OCC supervision of large stablecoin issuers, and the trust charter positions Circle to meet the mandate while bringing USDC reserves into a federal framework.
Circle has built a record of regulatory engagement across markets. It received a BitLicense from New York in 2015, became the first global stablecoin issuer to comply with the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets framework in 2024, and holds licenses in the United Kingdom, Singapore, Bermuda, and Abu Dhabi.
The charter strengthens USDC’s role as regulated digital-dollar infrastructure for payments, settlement, and capital markets, Circle said.
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One of the most actively traded assets in the cryptocurrency market is ZCash. ZEC has quietly reported one of the biggest volume expansions among major digital assets, with trading activity rising by more than 28 percent over the past 24 hours, while Bitcoin and Ethereum continue to dominate headlines.
Traders are back at itDerivatives market data shows that ZEC's trading volume increased by about 32%, greatly outpacing both Ethereum's volume decline of almost 10% and Bitcoin's roughly 5% increase during the same period. After weeks of comparatively quiet activity, the spike puts ZCash among the best-performing assets in terms of market participation, indicating a resurgence of trader interest. The volume increase is not happening in a vacuum.
ZEC/USDT Chart by TradingViewZEC has extended a recovery that started when the asset successfully defended support close to the 200-day moving average by pushing above the psychologically significant $500 level on the daily chart. The price is currently trading above the 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day moving averages, a structure that typically indicates bullish market conditions. The action is especially noteworthy because it follows a period of intense network volatility.
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Many traders anticipated that ZEC would have difficulty recovering after the inflation bug incident that momentarily undermined market confidence. Instead, buyers started to reappear, and the market started to reconstruct its bullish structure. Additionally, open interest has risen by over 26%, indicating that traders are actively opening new positions rather than simply rotating spot capital into ZEC. Rising open interest is frequently seen as confirmation that market participants anticipate further movement rather than just covering existing trades when it coincides with rising price and volume.
Zcash's unexpected recoveryThe $520-$550 range, which previously served as resistance during the most recent attempts at recovery, is technically ZEC's next obstacle. The highs set earlier in the quarter might be reached with a clear breakout above this area. However, traders should continue to exercise caution. Momentum indicators have risen to elevated levels due to the recent rally, and the asset remains highly volatile.
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Speculative capital can be drawn in by rapid volume expansions, but it vanishes just as quickly when sentiment changes. Nevertheless, ZCash is currently one of the few major cryptocurrencies outperforming both Ethereum and Bitcoin in terms of trading activity, indicating that money is once again flowing into one of the market's earliest privacy-focused assets.
@Grayscale has assigned $XRP a single, defining identity: global payments. In a breakdown of what each major crypto asset is actually built for, the world's largest digital asset manager gave Bitcoin the "digital money" label, Ethereum the "world computer" designation, and Solana "high performance." XRP got global payments.
It is a pointed classification. Rather than grouping $XRP alongside smart contract platforms or store-of-value assets, Grayscale has placed it squarely in the cross-border settlement lane, the very use case Ripple has been pushing since the company was founded in 2012.
A Utility Case, Not a Speculation Story Grayscale has categorised $XRP under the "Global Payments" investment narrative, highlighting its role in cross-border payments and digital financial infrastructure. The framing matters because it moves the conversation away from price speculation and toward institutional utility, which is where Ripple has long argued XRP belongs.
XRP focuses on fast, low-cost cross-border payments for financial institutions. Regulatory clarity in the United States has meaningfully boosted its utility and adoption potential. As a result, banks and payment providers increasingly view it as viable settlement infrastructure.
There is a broader narrative developing around XRP as one of the few cryptocurrencies with a clearly identifiable real-world use case. While many digital assets remain heavily dependent on speculation or meme-driven momentum, XRP's value proposition is directly linked to cross-border settlement and liquidity management.
Institutional Adoption Already UnderwayThe Grayscale label arrives as real-world adoption continues to build. XRP now underpins cross-border payments for over 300 institutions in 45 countries, with Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin and BNY Mellon custody deepening institutional adoption.
XRP operates on the XRP Ledger, known for its speed, with transactions finalising in three to five seconds. If a business wants to pay a supplier abroad, dollars are converted into XRP, sent across the globe in seconds, and converted into the destination currency on the other end.
Grayscale's GXRP product allows investors to gain exposure to XRP directly in investment accounts, alongside traditional assets, and is built and managed by Grayscale, the world's largest digital asset-focused investment platform with over a decade of experience operating crypto investment vehicles.
For $XRP, the Grayscale classification is less a revelation than a formal endorsement of the argument its backers have always made. One of the biggest names in institutional crypto asset management is now saying it out loud: XRP is a payments asset, not a speculative one.
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Grayscale XRP Trust ETF (GXRP) - Grayscale
XRP in 2026: Ripple, ETFs, Regulation and Institutional Growth - IG International
Grayscale Names 8 Crypto With Key Narratives Right Now - BeInCrypto
Facing profitability under pressure since the last halving in April 2024, bitcoin mining companies have made a strategic pivot towards AI. Enough to excite Wall Street. However, a report from Blocksbridge Consulting published on July 9, 2026, paints an alarming reality. It highlights massive stock sales by executives and board members of some companies. More details in the following paragraphs!
In Brief Bitcoin miners accelerate their diversification towards AI infrastructures to offset the drop in mining profitability after the halving. Several mining company executives sold shares after the rise in BTC prices. The current situation fuels questions about corporate governance and investor confidence. An industrial pivot forced by the realities of the Bitcoin network At the end of 2025, the global Bitcoin network hashrate had reached a historic peak of 1,160 EH/s. This intensified competition. According to sector reports from CoinShares, the weighted average cost to validate a single BTC was about $80,000 in Q4 2025 for publicly listed entities. Result: 15 to 20% of the global fleet of obsolete ASIC machines were forced to operate at a loss.
To improve their cash flows, major players in bitcoin mining chose to convert their energy capacities to power supercomputers. A striking example: the signing of a 20-year lease contract between TeraWulf and Anthropic. The deal is valued at nearly $19 billion.
For many, this diversification attests to the transformation of the BTC mining industry’s business model. Some analysts nonetheless raise a fundamental point: this requires significant capital. This explains why many firms have had to liquidate their own bitcoin reserves. This is notably the case for Marathon Digital Holdings (MARA), which sold more than 15,000 BTC from its institutional treasury. The latest bitcoin sale dates back to April 2026.
Bitcoin and insider sales: the TeraWulf case closely scrutinized by crypto investors On June 29, Beowulf E&D Holdings, an entity managed by CEO Paul Prager, declared the sale of 275,000 TeraWulf shares. The weighted average price stands at $26.596. This represents about $7.3 million in gross proceeds. This operation attracts particular attention as it occurs one week before the announcement of a 20-year lease with Anthropic for AI infrastructure.
According to data, Prager and his entity have sold a total of about 1.59 million bitcoin-linked shares since the end of March. This equals approximately $32.7 million, with an average price of about $20.55.
On July 6, TeraWulf confirms its lease with Anthropic. According to the official press release, it is expected to generate nearly $19 billion in contractual revenue on 401 megawatts of critical load. At the same time, the company sold its 50.1% stake in the Abernathy joint venture for about $450 million.
The TeraWulf case is not isolated in the bitcoin miners universe engaged in AI CEO of Cipher Digital, Tyler Page, filed a transfer request for 112,500 shares worth $2.38 million on July 8. This action is part of a Rule 10b5-1 plan adopted in December 2025.
At Riot Platforms, CEO Jason Les sold:
175,000 shares for $4.2 million in May; an additional 250,000 shares for $7.03 million on June 22. As for Core Scientific, its legal officer sold 140,000 shares for $3 million on July 6. This brings his total sales to about 260,000 shares and $5.9 million.
That’s not all! At Hut 8, a director also sold 20,000 shares on May 21 for about $2 million. Admittedly, these transactions were executed under pre-established plans, but they still fuel doubt about the alignment between bitcoin mining executives and public shareholders.
The bitcoin mining sector faces another major challenge An analysis by VanEck published on June 16 estimates the short-term funding deficit at about $50 billion. However, this figure could rise to $221 billion to cover all future AI infrastructure needs.
Source: VanEck Research To bridge this gap, bitcoin miners have three options:
dilute shareholders through new share issuances; incur debt in a still high interest rate environment; sell part of their bitcoin reserves. Some have already started liquidating positions. If projections hold, AI could represent up to 70% of some bitcoin miners’ revenues by the end of 2026. Raising questions about the future role of BTC mining in their business model.
Bitcoin and governance: the IREN case and the question of stock tokens On June 30, the board of the former bitcoin miner turned AI cloud actor IREN approved the grant of over 18 million free shares in total to its two co-CEOs, William and Daniel Roberts, over a combined lock-up period of six years. The company assures that no other grants will be made before 2031.
The decision is not unanimous within the crypto community. Many point to the extent of dilution for bitcoin mining shareholders. Yet, IREN’s AI strategy has not yet proven sustainable profitability. Result: the stock price has fallen considerably.
What consequences for investors? For holders of shares linked to bitcoin mining, three points deserve particular attention:
the recurrence of insider sales during uptrends, an indicator of confidence; the method chosen to bridge the funding gap identified by VanEck; the real economics of signed contracts, beyond announcement figures. Dilution, debt or bitcoin sale? Each option will have a different impact on shareholder value.
Tether, for example, reduced its exposure to Bitdeer after increasing it during a market dip. This illustrates growing caution among strategic investors regarding AI-version bitcoin. If miners continue selling their reserves to finance AI infrastructure, this would indeed remove a historical buying pressure source from the bitcoin market.
Anyway, the technological transformation of bitcoin mining companies towards artificial intelligence is redefining industry standards. The current debate on governance and gain allocation could extend throughout the AI-backed crypto ecosystem.
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Key Highlights Bitcoin surged 3.5% to approach $64,000, closing the week with a 4.2% gain Major altcoins including Ether, XRP, Dogecoin, and Solana saw positive Friday sessions The Nasdaq outperformed with a 1.3% increase, while the S&P 500 advanced 0.8% Memory chip manufacturers like Micron and Sandisk dominated S&P 500 gains Dollar depreciation combined with robust AI semiconductor demand fuels coordinated crypto and stock market advances The leading cryptocurrency bounced back toward the $64,000 threshold on Friday, shaking off mid-week declines triggered by escalating geopolitical concerns. This resurgence coincided with substantial rallies across Asian trading floors and continued weakness in the U.S. dollar.
Bitcoin (BTC) Price Digital gold experienced a 3.5% upward movement after temporarily sliding to approximately $61,850 in response to President Trump’s statements regarding potential expanded military operations against Iran. Trading volume reached $28 billion over a 24-hour period. Bitcoin concluded the trading week with a cumulative 4.2% increase.
Ether advanced 2.6% to reach $1,760, recording a weekly gain of 4%. XRP climbed 2.2% while TRON emerged as the week’s strongest performer among major cryptocurrencies with a 4.7% seven-day increase. Dogecoin posted a 2.6% daily gain but remained marginally negative for the week. Solana stood as the lone major token unable to secure weekly profits, rising 2.6% on Friday while maintaining a 2.1% weekly deficit.
Market observers highlighted leveraged trading as a critical element behind the rapid price recovery. Traders liquidated positions following geopolitical headlines, then quickly re-entered the market within hours.
“When liquidation cascades begin influencing price movements, markets can accelerate beyond what fundamental demand would support,” explained Shawn Young, chief analyst at MEXC Research.
Semiconductor Sector Powers Wider Market Momentum The cryptocurrency rebound occurred in tandem with robust equity market performance. Across Asia, South Korea’s Kospi index soared 4%, partially fueled by memory chip producer SK Hynix, which successfully priced $26.5 billion in American depositary shares, marking one of this year’s most significant equity offerings.
MSCI’s Asia Pacific stock index advanced 1.4%, narrowing its weekly decline to below 1%. The Japanese yen appreciated 0.6% while Japanese government bond yields contracted following statements from Japan’s Finance Minister advocating for increased domestic asset allocations by pension funds.
American Markets Mirror Technology Sector Strength U.S. equity indexes concluded Thursday’s session in positive territory with technology stocks spearheading the advance. The Nasdaq climbed 1.3%, the S&P 500 rose 0.8%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average added 129 points, representing a 0.3% gain.
E-Mini S&P 500 Sep 26 (ES=F) Approximately two-thirds of S&P 500 constituents finished higher. Memory chip producers Micron and Sandisk ranked among the session’s top gainers, accompanied by optical technology firms Lumentum and Corning.
The greenback declined for its second consecutive week. Bitcoin market watchers emphasize this development’s significance. Cryptocurrency appreciation this week occurred as dollar valuations decreased, indicating the movement represents partially a foreign exchange dynamic rather than exclusively a crypto phenomenon.
No cryptocurrency-specific catalysts propelled Bitcoin’s weekly performance. Major ETF flows remained absent, no protocol developments emerged, and exchange platforms operated without disruption. Bitcoin weathered oil price volatility, bond market turbulence, and two separate rounds of American military action against Iran, yet still secured weekly gains.
Should dollar weakness persist and artificial intelligence chip demand maintain current levels, market analysts anticipate cryptocurrency markets will continue correlating with semiconductor industry cycles.
Zcash price moved above $500 as buyers responded to confirmation of the Ironwood network upgrade. ZEC gained 7% to $502.30 within 24 hours and extended its weekly rise to 10%. Stronger derivatives activity supported the move. Meanwhile, a breakout above key moving averages reinforced bullish momentum.
Ironwood Upgrade Strengthens Zcash Network Ironwood upgrade will go live on 28 July 2026 with block 3,428,143. Zcash core developer, Sean Bowe, affirmed that the key players in the Zcash ecosystem supported it.
The upgrade is based on the identification of a severe vulnerability in the Orchard shielded pool in May. The vulnerability theoretically would enable counterfeit ZEC tokens to be introduced into the circulation undetected.
LATEST: ⚡ Zcash developers say they’re nearing a mathematical proof that the upcoming Ironwood shielded pool has no hidden counterfeiting bugs. pic.twitter.com/5AmpKYSOEz
— CoinMarketCap (@CoinMarketCap) July 8, 2026
Orchard will be permanently retired by developers, and no further transactions will be allowed to enter the affected pool. It will be substituted with a redesigned shielded pool that has stronger security provisions.
The new design will comprise of formal verification, external security measurements and quantum-resistant note designs. These actions are set to defend the integrity of supply and enhance trust in private dealings.
Crypto Market Recovery Supports ZEC Price The crypto market value soared by 2.25% within 24 hours to approximately 2.2 trillion.
Bitcoin price rose above $64,000 to extend its recovery, which boosted the mood in key digital assets. Ether price also trended towards its 50-day average around $1,800.
A confirmed Ethereum breakout at such a level may aid in futher gains throughout the market. XRP traded around $1.10, having held support at $1.09.
The broader recovery provided ZEC traders with more confidence ahead of the Ironwood activation. Nonetheless, above $500 is significant to sustain the existing bullish formation.
ZEC Open Interest Surges 27.32% to Reach $1.02 Billion Zcash derivatives trading activity increased as traders got more exposure before the Ironwood network upgrade.
The trading volume increased by 49% to $1.98 billion, indicating significant participation in the short-term market.
Open interest Open interest also rose 27% to $1.02 billion with additional positions outstanding in futures markets.
The cumulative rise indicates higher trader interest as the market players track the recent price surge of ZEC.
However, rising leveraged positions could increase volatility as Zcash approaches important resistance levels.
How High Can Zcash Price Go in July 2026? At the time of writing, the ZEC price surged to $509, gaining 7% on the four-hour chart.
Zcash price is also trading within an uptrending channel, which serves to sustain the prevailing bullish price setup.
The chart shows Zcash price reclaiming the $500 resistance zone after several failed attempts earlier this month. A four-hour close above the level of $510 may reinforce the breakout and invite additional buying.
Tradingview The Relative Strength Index is at 69, and ZEC is approaching overbought. Meanwhile, the MACD line remains above its signal line, while the histogram has turned positive.
The upper limit of the channel is close to the level of $525, forming the first short-term goal of the sellers. A decisive break beyond that point would reveal the more formidable area of resistance at $550.
With the momentum solid, the Zcash price would possibly test later against $600 as the next psychological target.
TLDR BTC recovered above the $63,000 mark with approximately 1.5% gains following Trump’s statement about Iran seeking negotiations Market participants are closely monitoring $64,700 as a critical daily closing threshold that could trigger a substantial relief rally Short position liquidations in the cryptocurrency market reached approximately $100 million over a 24-hour period Blockchain analytics reveal short-term holder losses matching patterns typically observed near historical cycle bottoms Large-scale holders accumulated 10,000 BTC during the current month, suggesting an accumulation period may be underway Bitcoin pushed back above the $63,000 threshold this Thursday following remarks from US President Donald Trump indicating that Iran is seeking diplomatic engagement. The leading cryptocurrency posted gains of roughly 1.5% during the trading session.
Bitcoin (BTC) Price Equity markets in the United States also experienced an upward swing, providing support to digital asset prices following the previous day’s downturn. Trump had previously announced the termination of the Iran ceasefire on Wednesday, triggering concern among investors in risk-oriented assets.
According to data from CoinGlass, liquidations of cryptocurrency short positions approached $100 million within a 24-hour window. This development caught numerous market participants who had positioned themselves for declining prices off guard.
Market analyst Daan Crypto Trades identified $64,700 as the crucial threshold for observation at the daily market close. “A daily close above $64,700 flips the story and would make for a larger relief rally across the board,” he communicated via X.
$BTC is ranging $61.3K-$64.7K range and spent this morning climbing back up after yesterday's risk-off flush.
A daily close above $64.7K flips the story and would make for a larger relief rally across the board.
A close under $61.3K opens the road to the lows again and kills… pic.twitter.com/QbTVhEMVWa
— Daan Crypto Trades (@DaanCrypto) July 9, 2026
He additionally cautioned that closing beneath $61,300 “opens the road to the lows again and kills the momentum.” Bitcoin has been trading within this defined range.
Trader Killa expressed they are “not bearish at all” regarding the present market structure. They’re targeting $68,000 as a prospective short position entry point and anticipate several additional months of volatile price movement.
Trader Jelle highlighted the $65,000–$70,000 range as the subsequent objective should bullish forces recapture key thresholds. He noted that a rejection at these levels might drive BTC back under $60,000.
Market analyst Ted (@TedPillows) noted unexpected BTC purchasing activity on Binance and suggested that if Bitcoin successfully reclaims $65,000, a recovery rally targeting $72,000–$74,000 might materialize within a three to four-week timeframe.
Blockchain Metrics Indicate Potential Cycle Bottom Formation Analytics from Glassnode demonstrate that short-term holder (STH) realized losses have surged to levels documented only six times throughout Bitcoin’s trading history. In each of those six instances, BTC was positioned near or at a cyclical bottom.
Source: Glassnode The most recent occurrence of this pattern was in January of this year, when Bitcoin reached $60,000 before climbing to $82,000.
Large holder wallets have accumulated 10,000 BTC throughout the current month. The preceding two months similarly recorded positive net additions, which market analysts view as indicators of a probable accumulation phase.
BTC Must Surpass $66,000 to Validate Chart Formation A double-bottom or W-shaped configuration has emerged on the daily timeframe chart. This technical pattern frequently precedes substantial upward price movements.
Bitcoin must secure a close above $66,000 to validate this structure. The Relative Strength Index stays below the 50 level, indicating no bullish confirmation has materialized at this stage.
Market analysts suggest a decline toward $60,000 remains possible before any more significant upward movement develops. Should BTC fall below that threshold, $50,000 is referenced as the subsequent major support level.
If Bitcoin maintains levels above $60,000, a retest of the 200-day exponential moving average positioned near $74,000 represents the scenario analysts are forecasting.
Current price data reflects BTC trading between the $61,300 and $64,700 boundaries, with market participants closely observing the daily close for directional confirmation.
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US-listed Bitcoin mining company TeraWulf is reportedly seeking to raise $3.5 billion in debt to expand its Justified Data campus in Kentucky, a facility leased by artificial intelligence company Anthropic under a long-term agreement.
The deal is expected to launch this year, with investment bank Morgan Stanley leading the financing effort, TeraWulf chief financial officer Patrick Fleury said, according to a Thursday Bloomberg report.
The deal could include leveraged loans and high-yield bonds, marking TeraWulf’s first entry into the leveraged loan market, the report stated.
The news comes days after TeraWulf signed a 20-year lease agreement with Anthropic for the Kentucky facility, showing how demand for AI computing capacity is creating new funding opportunities for data center operators.
TeraWulf’s previous financing activity includes multibillion-dollar offeringsThe Justified Data campus in Hawesville, Kentucky, is being developed as a large-scale data center project to support AI computing workloads, with initial operations expected in the second half of 2027 and full buildout targeted for early 2028.
The facility is expected to generate about $19 billion in contracted revenue over the initial lease term with Anthropic, according to TeraWulf.
Source: TeraWulf
The $3.5 billion debt raise follows the company’s previous financing offerings, where it raised $1.3 billion in December 2025 and $3.2 billion in October 2025.
Cointelegraph reached out to TeraWulf and Morgan Stanley for comment on the reported financing but had not received a response by publication time.
TeraWulf faces concerns over insider transactions and growth modelTeraWulf has recently drawn investor questions over insider stock sales, shareholder alignment and broader concerns over the company’s growth model.
On Thursday, Bitcoin mining advisory company Blocksbridge Consulting highlighted TeraWulf as an example of the investor scrutiny around insider stock sales at Bitcoin mining companies that have benefited from AI-related momentum.
TeraWulf has also faced questions over the economics of its AI data center model. In a McNallie Money podcast on Tuesday, Fleury pushed back against a short-seller’s model that estimated higher maintenance costs for TeraWulf’s data centers. He argued that the company’s role is to provide power and facility infrastructure, while customers are responsible for their computing equipment and technology upgrades.
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Fleury said the company’s long-term lease structure limits the recurring upgrades and reconfiguration costs typically associated with data centers.
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Meta gained over 4% in pre-market trading, extending its rally from the prior session.
According to market data from BIT (bit.com), Meta's pre-market stock gains have widened, with the stock now rising over 4% after closing up 4.7% in the previous trading session.
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Bitcoin mining company Cango will implement a 1-for-10 share consolidation.
Cango Inc. (NYSE: CANG), a Bitcoin mining company listed on the New York Stock Exchange, announced that its board of directors has approved a 1-for-10 share consolidation in accordance with authorization from its special general meeting of shareholders held on June 24. All issued and outstanding Class A and Class B common shares will be consolidated at a ratio of 10-for-1, with each share class remaining unchanged. The consolidation will take effect at 5:00 PM ET on July 20, 2026. Class A common shares are expected to begin trading on a post-consolidation basis starting from the opening of the New York Stock Exchange on July 21, with the stock code remaining “CANG” and the CUSIP number updated to G1820C 110. Following the consolidation, the total authorized share capital will remain at $100,000, consisting of 100 million common shares with a par value of $0.001 per share. No fractional shares will be issued; fractional portions will be canceled and revert to the company’s authorized unissued shares, with no consideration provided to holders.
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Israel is willing to participate in strikes against Iran and is awaiting a statement from Trump.
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New Hampshire’s Executive Council voted 3-2 to reject a proposed $100 million Bitcoin-backed municipal bond, preventing what would have been the first state-authorized issuance of its kind.
The decision comes despite the bond receiving a provisional Ba2 credit rating from Moody’s earlier this year.
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The decision came months after the state’s Business Finance Authority (BFA) approved the groundbreaking bond structure, which aimed to bring Bitcoin-backed financing to the municipal bond market.
The proposed financing, developed by Wave Digital Assets in partnership with Rosemawr Management and the BFA, would have seen the BFA issue taxable municipal bonds backed by $175 million in Bitcoin collateral provided by CleanSpark, with BitGo Trust acting as custodian.
If Bitcoin’s value dropped below $140 million, the collateral would have been liquidated to ensure bondholders were repaid in full, without exposing taxpayers to losses.
Council members said the proposal failed to demonstrate meaningful benefits for New Hampshire and raised concerns about lending state legitimacy to a transaction tied to a highly volatile asset class.
Meanwhile, backers argued that the decision was a missed opportunity and urged officials to revisit the proposal.
“It was an extremely short-sighted decision,” New Hampshire House Majority Floor Leader Keith Ammon, who has long championed crypto initiatives in the state, said in a post on X. “They should gather all relevant facts and information and reconsider their vote at a future meeting.”
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Bitcoin may be entering the later stages of the ongoing bear market and forming a long-term market bottom.
Specifically, the recent drop to around $57,000 this month could become this cycle’s equivalent of the $16,000–$18,000 low seen in late 2022. While on-chain data suggests the bottoming process is progressing, key confirmation signals have yet to appear.
Why $58K Could Mark This Cycle’s Bottom Market watcher Seth has said there are growing signs that Bitcoin’s high-timeframe (HTF) macro bottom is already in place. “There are signs that the HTF macro bottom is in. $58K is the new $18K,” he wrote on X.
Seth noted that he correctly identified Bitcoin’s $16,000 bottom during the 2022 bear market. He said he would not be surprised if Bitcoin had once again established its cycle low.
After bottoming in 2022, Bitcoin climbed steadily. It reached about $73,650 in March 2024 before rallying to an all-time high of $126,200 in October 2025.
Glassnode chart Bitcoin Rebounds From July Low Notably, Bitcoin fell to $57,747 on July 1, its lowest level yet in this cycle. It then rebounded to around $64,600 by July 5.
As of today, Bitcoin trades at $63,872, up about 4% over the past week. However, it remains down 27% year-to-date and is still about 49.4% below its October 2025 record high. That suggests the recovery is still incomplete.
Glassnode: Bottom Is Forming, but Confirmation Is Still Lacking In a recent study, Glassnode said Bitcoin is still in “deep value” territory after trading below both the True Market Mean and the Short-Term Holder Cost Basis for nearly five months.
The analytics firm said long-term holder (LTH) selling has intensified. Losses now account for 43% of total realized value, with realized losses reaching about $280 million per day, the highest level since December 2022.
Glassnode’s chart also shows that more than 5.5 million BTC held by long-term investors is currently at a loss. Similar levels were seen near major market bottoms in previous bear markets, before Bitcoin started recovering.
However, demand remains weak. Spot Bitcoin ETFs are still seeing net outflows, while daily trading volume of $650 million to $950 million is about 80% below the October 2025 peak.
At the same time, derivatives markets have become slightly more optimistic. The put/call ratio has fallen to its lowest level of 2026, although options traders are still pricing in downside risk.
In sum, Glassnode said Bitcoin may be in the final stages of forming a market bottom. However, it added that long-term holder selling needs to ease before a lasting recovery can be confirmed.
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Bitcoin (BTC) reclaims $64,000 on Friday, extending a modest recovery while holding firmly above the key technical support zone so far this week. Mixed spot Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) flows through Thursday reflect cautious institutional positioning. Meanwhile, traders have digested headlines about Strategy’s recent Bitcoin sale, highlighting the Crypto King’s resilience and deep liquidity. Easing US-Iran tensions improved risk sentiment toward the end of the week, while the fragile situation continues to weigh on market sentiment, capping BTC’s upside potential.
Mixed geopolitical sentiment offers limited relief to risk assetsMarket sentiment remained mixed and cautious throughout the week as geopolitical developments in the Middle East continued to shape risk appetite. The week began on a negative note after Iran plans to introduce new service fees for ships passing through the strategically important waterway. Despite strong opposition from the US, Iran insisted that the fees are for security, vessel supervision, and environmental protection, rather than tolls.
Risk sentiment deteriorated further on Tuesday after an oil tanker was struck by an unidentified projectile, but later identified as Iranian, while passing through the Strait of Hormuz. US military unleashed a new wave of strikes against Iran in retaliation for Tehran’s attacks on commercial ships in the strategic waterway.
Iran retaliated by targeting US military installations and assets across Bahrain and Kuwait. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the ceasefire agreement with Iran was “over”, further fueling market uncertainty.
Market anxiety eased later in the week after Trump claimed on Thursday that Iran had called to make a deal with the US, raising hopes for a potential de-escalation in tensions. This modest improvement in sentiment erased BTC’s earlier-in-the-week losses as it extended its recovery toward $64,000 on Friday. However, traders should keep an eye on developments in the Middle East, as the fragile situation continues to pose a risk to market sentiment. Any renewed clashes between the US and Iran over the weekend could bring fresh selling pressure to risk-sensitive assets such as BTC.
Strategy’s sale tests Bitcoin market resilienceStrategy announced on Monday that it sold 3,588 BTC for $216 million to fund dividends on its Digital Credit. This news initially weighed on BTC, which corrected roughly 4%. However, the Crypto King recovered and closed Monday with mild gains, suggesting the selling pressure was largely absorbed.
Crypto Finance reported on Tuesday that transactions of this size are typically executed over-the-counter (OTC) and extensively hedged well before public disclosure. By the time the market receives the announcement, the underlying exposure has usually already been absorbed.
The report further noted that Bitcoin’s deep liquidity enables it to absorb sizeable transactions without causing significant market disruption, explaining the short-lived price correction.
In an exclusive interview, Dean Chen, Analyst at Bitunix Exchange, told FXStreet that “Strategy didn’t weaken the Bitcoin treasury model—it matured it. Selling a fraction of its holdings wasn’t a loss of conviction; it was proof that Bitcoin can function as a liquid corporate treasury asset.”
Chen, however, remains cautiously bearish on BTC in the short term, citing elevated US Treasury yields and stronger returns in equities; AI-related investments and IPOs still offer stronger return narratives and still-weak institutional inflows despite a modest improvement in spot Bitcoin ETF demand. He believes Bitcoin’s broader trend will depend on whether global investors increase allocations to risk assets rather than on Strategy’s sale alone.
In the long term, Chen expects Bitcoin to remain range-bound with a slight downside bias this week, as the market still lacks meaningful incremental capital and competition for global liquidity remains intense.
“I see $68,500 as the key near-term resistance level and $62,000 as the primary support. Unless macro conditions improve materially, I expect Bitcoin to finish the month modestly below current levels,” Chen concluded.
Indecision among institutional investorsInstitutional demand revived slightly over the first two days of this week, following several weeks of outflows. However, later in the week, SoSoValue data showed that spot BTC ETFs recorded two days of outflows, bringing net flows to a positive $106.96 million through Thursday, marking a slight improvement. If Friday’s flows remain positive, BTC would break the eighth week of steady withdrawals. This is an early sign of improving institutional demand, which could lift prices.
Total Bitcoin spot ETF net inflow daily chart. Source: SoSoValue
Total Bitcoin spot ETF net inflow weekly chart. Source: SoSoValueCautious Fed limits BTCOn the macroeconomic front, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) Minutes from the June 16–17 meeting were released this week and revealed that policymakers were divided over the direction of interest rates. The minutes reflected growing concern among Federal Reserve (Fed) officials over inflation just as worries about the labor market slightly receded.
Following the release, swap traders are now pricing in roughly a 21.9% chance of a rate hike at the next Fed meeting in July, according to the CME FedWatch tool. The cautious policy outlook kept investors on the sidelines, limiting demand for risk assets, and Bitcoin has traded sideways so far this week.
Technical outlook: Still early to call a bottomBitcoin extends its slight recovery, reclaiming $64,000 on Friday after a 6.84% rebound in the previous week. BTC is finding support around the 200-week Simple Moving Average (SMA) at $62,874 after finding support around the ascending trendline (drawn by connecting multiple lows since January 2023) in the previous week.
If the 200-week SMA at $62,874 holds as support, BTC could extend gains toward the 78.60% Fibonacci retracement level at $65,520 (from the August 2024 low of $49,000 to the October 2025 record high of $126,199).
Momentum indicators on the weekly chart show signs of improvement: The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is hovering near 39, and a slightly negative but improving Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) suggests downside momentum is losing intensity.
However, if BTC continues its correction and closes below the 200-Week SMA at $62,874, it could extend the decline toward the ascending trendline support at roughly $58,000.
BTC/USDT weekly chartOn the daily chart, the Crypto King is maintaining a capped tone, remaining below the 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day Exponential Moving Averages (EMAs), which all sit well overhead and continue to frame a still-dominant medium-term downtrend.
BTC is hovering just above horizontal support around $64,004. At the same time, a mildly positive RSI near 53 and a bullish MACD reading above zero suggest recovering momentum that has yet to overcome the prevailing overhead supply.
On the topside, initial resistance is seen at the 50-day EMA near $65,413, with further barriers at the 100-day EMA near $69,000 and the 200-day EMA near $75,029, ahead of a stronger horizontal cap at $84,410.
On the downside, immediate support comes at the horizontal level around $64,004; a sustained break below this floor would expose the $60,000 key psychological level on the chart as a potential demand zone.
BTC/USDT daily chart(The technical analysis of this story was written with the help of an AI tool. Know more.)
Cryptocurrency metrics FAQs The developer or creator of each cryptocurrency decides on the total number of tokens that can be minted or issued. Only a certain number of these assets can be minted by mining, staking or other mechanisms. This is defined by the algorithm of the underlying blockchain technology. On the other hand, circulating supply can also be decreased via actions such as burning tokens, or mistakenly sending assets to addresses of other incompatible blockchains.
Market capitalization is the result of multiplying the circulating supply of a certain asset by the asset’s current market value.
Trading volume refers to the total number of tokens for a specific asset that has been transacted or exchanged between buyers and sellers within set trading hours, for example, 24 hours. It is used to gauge market sentiment, this metric combines all volumes on centralized exchanges and decentralized exchanges. Increasing trading volume often denotes the demand for a certain asset as more people are buying and selling the cryptocurrency.
Funding rates are a concept designed to encourage traders to take positions and ensure perpetual contract prices match spot markets. It defines a mechanism by exchanges to ensure that future prices and index prices periodic payments regularly converge. When the funding rate is positive, the price of the perpetual contract is higher than the mark price. This means traders who are bullish and have opened long positions pay traders who are in short positions. On the other hand, a negative funding rate means perpetual prices are below the mark price, and hence traders with short positions pay traders who have opened long positions.
A 1-for-15 reverse split and a record-low share price cap a brutal stretch for the Trump-backed miner that bet on hoarding Bitcoin instead of pivoting to AI.
Posted July 10, 2026 at 6:44 am EST.
American Bitcoin, the mining venture co-founded by Eric Trump, has collapsed since going public last year, and the damage is now landing on the first family’s fortune. The company’s shares have fallen more than 95% from their September peak, wiping out over $600 million from Eric Trump’s stake in about 10 months, according to Bloomberg calculations.
The slide forced an emergency maneuver this week: a 1-for-15 reverse stock split to preserve the company’s Nasdaq listing.
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Eric Trump owns roughly 6% of American Bitcoin, according to Bloomberg calculations, and serves as its chief strategy officer, while his brother and adviser Donald Trump Jr. holds an undisclosed stake. In the first quarter, the company posted a $118.2 million operating loss after marking down its Bitcoin treasury by $117.2 million.
As Bitcoin sank into a bear market and capital rushed toward artificial intelligence, investors rewarded miners that could repurpose their infrastructure for AI data centers. Rivals like Riot Platforms, MARA Holdings, and TeraWulf struck data-center deals and watched their shares climb an average of more than 60% this year. American Bitcoin made the opposite bet, doubling down on mining and accumulating the token, and its stock has plunged around 77% in 2026.
The company is not backing off. It added another 500 Bitcoin on Monday, and Eric Trump has said it would only sell for reasons that were “beyond catastrophic.”
American Bitcoin’s predecessor started in early 2025 pitching itself as an AI data-center venture before pivoting a month later to Bitcoin mining through a deal with Hut 8, which remains its majority owner and runs its day-to-day operations. The renamed company then reverse-merged with Gryphon Digital Mining to reach the Nasdaq. High-profile backers, including the Scaramucci family, had poured in hundreds of millions before the stock unraveled.
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Bitcoin has seen a significant increase in the last 24 hours, climbing above $64,000. Despite this rise, investors remain cautious, although technical indicators are once again signaling an upward trend for BTC.
Accordingly, Bitcoin’s long-term Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) indicator has turned positive. A positive MACD is considered a strong and reliable buy signal from a technical analysis perspective, as it indicates an increased likelihood of the uptrend continuing.
Technical analyst Omkar Godbole stated that the MACD turning positive indicates that the recent uptrend in Bitcoin may continue, but emphasized that breaking through critical resistance levels is necessary for a new bull market to be confirmed.
The analyst also noted that the long-term MACD indicator turning positive is a significant technical indicator for Bitcoin, historically demonstrating high reliability. Therefore, the analyst stated that the current signal strengthens expectations that the BTC price could continue its upward movement.
The analyst stated, “The MACD indicator gave a sell signal just before the market crash last October, and there was a significant recovery with buy signals in December of last year and February of this year,” suggesting that this indicator could be a reliable benchmark.
However, the analyst warned that investors should not rely on a single indicator to determine market trends.
However, the analyst notes that for the technical outlook to fully transform into a bull market, a sustained break above the strong resistance zone between $65,000 and $80,000 is crucial.
According to the analyst, the key resistance levels to watch closely in the $65,000-$80,000 range are as follows:
“50-day simple moving average: Approximately $65,434” Previous peak level: Approximately $67,292 200-day moving average: Approximately $71,147 The highest open position in the options market at the strike price is approximately $80,000. According to the analyst, a break above these levels could trigger a new bull market.
Bitcoin is Experiencing the Third Longest Consolidation Period in its History! The analyst noted that a reliable bullish signal has emerged for BTC, while Glassnode data indicates Bitcoin is experiencing the third longest consolidation period in history.
According to Glassnode analysts, Bitcoin has been trading in the $60,000-$70,000 price range for 307 days. Therefore, this period has been recorded as the third longest consolidation period in Bitcoin history.
According to Glassnode, the current period ranks third for BTC after longer consolidation periods in the 2018 bear market (between $10,000 and $20,000) and the 2022 bear market (between $20,000 and $30,000).
Analysts also note that $58,000 is an important support level for BTC on the downside.
Finally, analysts state that the direction in which Bitcoin exits this consolidation process, which has lasted for about 10 months, could determine the price trend. It is particularly believed that a new uptrend could gain strength if the upper resistance zones are breached.
*This is not investment advice.
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Meta gained over 4% in pre-market trading, extending its rally from the prior session.
According to market data from BIT (bit.com), Meta's pre-market stock gains have widened, with the stock now rising over 4% after closing up 4.7% in the previous trading session.
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Founder of crypto trading platform RG Coins indicted again by the U.S. Department of Justice for transferring case-related crypto assets while in prison.
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According to market data from BIT (bit.com), Circle (CRCL)’s pre-market gain has widened to 16.63%, with its current price at $73.49. Earlier reports noted that Circle has obtained final approval from the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to establish a national trust bank.
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Bitcoin mining company Cango will implement a 1-for-10 share consolidation.
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Metaplanet has started a joint study into Bitcoin-backed digital credit products with stablecoin issuer JPYC, tokenization company Progmat and its securities arm in Japan.
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Metaplanet will study Bitcoin-backed credit using JPYC settlement and Progmat’s security token infrastructure in Japan. No product has launched, while issuance timing, yields, terms, and distribution methods remain undecided. Project Nova seeks to turn Metaplanet’s Bitcoin treasury into collateral for regulated digital credit products. The study will assess whether Bitcoin can support digital corporate bonds and other credit products as collateral or a credit-enhancement asset. However, the companies said they have not decided to issue any product.
Metaplanet studies Bitcoin-backed digital credit According to Metaplanet’s July 10 announcement, the four companies will study product design, regulation, investor protection, settlement and technical requirements. Their work will cover digital corporate bonds and other blockchain-based credit instruments.
Metaplanet and Metaplanet Securities will lead product design and distribution. JPYC will examine stablecoin issuance, redemption and payment functions. Meanwhile, Progmat will provide infrastructure for security token issuance, ownership records and transfer controls.
The proposed structure would use security tokens to record investor rights. JPYC or similar yen-based instruments could handle interest payments, distributions and redemptions. The participants will also assess round-the-clock trading and daily interest calculations.
However, Metaplanet warned that “nothing has been determined” regarding issuance timing, yields, terms or distribution. Any future product would require internal approvals, technical checks and talks with relevant authorities.
Project Nova expands Bitcoin’s balance-sheet role The study forms part of Project Nova, Metaplanet’s plan to build a Bitcoin-focused financial services business in Japan. The company said the project treats Bitcoin as “productive collateral on the balance sheet” rather than only a reserve asset.
Under the plan, Bitcoin could back credit instruments while stablecoins and security tokens connect traditional securities infrastructure with blockchain settlement. Metaplanet said it wants to offer yield products and wider capital-market access to retail and institutional investors.
As previously reported by crypto.news, Metaplanet agreed in June to acquire Siiibo Securities for JPY 2.1 billion. The licensed brokerage is scheduled to become Metaplanet Securities on July 13.
The acquisition gives Metaplanet access to an established corporate bond platform and a Type I Financial Instruments Business Operator. The company previously said it could use the platform to distribute Bitcoin-linked bonds and other income products in Japan.
Bitcoin treasury reaches 43,000 BTC Metaplanet’s credit study follows another expansion of its corporate Bitcoin holdings. The company bought 2,823 BTC during the second quarter, raising its holdings to 43,000 BTC.
The company acquired the latest batch at an average price of about JPY 12.7 million per Bitcoin. Its total average purchase price stood near JPY 15.3 million per coin after the transaction.
At the same time, revenue from Metaplanet’s Bitcoin income business fell about 41% from the previous quarter to JPY 1.747 billion. The company has continued adding Bitcoin while developing products that could generate income from its treasury.
Metaplanet has also set a long-term goal of holding 210,000 BTC by the end of 2027. However, the new study does not confirm that the company will pledge its existing holdings to any specific credit product.
Tokenized credit market continues expanding The proposed study comes as demand for blockchain-based financial assets continues to grow. RWA.xyz tracks tokenized government debt, private credit, corporate credit, commodities and other real-world assets across public and private networks.
Metaplanet said credit is suited to digitization because interest, repayment and collateral terms are fixed when an instrument is issued. Blockchain systems can then manage ownership records, payments and redemptions.
You can add another brick to the “wall of worry” facing the $2.27 trillion crypto market – and it has “Michael Saylor” written all over it.
Saylor runs a company called Strategy, formerly known as MicroStrategy. It was a software company that under Saylor’s leadership has been transformed into what crypto types call a major “hoarder” of Bitcoin.
His strategy goes something like this: He sells company stock and preferred shares while purchasing lots of Bitcoin. Strategy currently holds around 4% of all the available digital assets.
Michael Saylor runs a company called Strategy, formerly known as MicroStrategy. It was a software company that under Saylor’s leadership has been transformed into what crypto types call a major “hoarder” of Bitcoin. Jack Forbes / NY Post Design That’s a lot of Bitcoin, around 800,000 of them. With Bitcoin last year hitting all time highs of about $120,000, his investors have done well (60% plus return over the last five years). That is, until recently when shares of Strategy began reflecting the downdraft in digital coins.
The big question: Is Saylor going to turn the current Bitcoin winter into the storm of the century for crypto?
Along the way, there have been plenty of Saylor skeptics; the legendary short seller Jim Chanos is one. Chanos who began shorting Strategy stock last year in an arbitrage play he described on my “Risk and Return” podcast.
Another has been my podcast partner, Bob Sloan, a longtime capital markets professional who now runs S3 Partners, a well-regarded market data firm that is often referred to as the gold standard for investor and trader positioning. Bob has long warned of the dangers that Saylor posed for Bitcoin and crypto in general.
Any market that leans heavily on one investor buying and not selling is courting trouble when that buyer does become a seller, which given the volatility of Bitcoin was always inevitable, Sloan argued.
Is Saylor good or bad for crypto? He has many skeptics. Getty Images Or as he put it: “Funding was required to keep his buying going. No funding equals forced selling.”
Bob’s bunny has a good nose (he’s seen plenty of market ructions during his long career). I was reminded of this Monday when my old colleague at the Wall Street Journal, Jonathan Weil, did a deep dive into Saylor’s business model. Weil raised questions about the in-house metrics used by Saylor that, he reports, have overvalued the company’s stock that became his “currency to buy bitcoin.” With that overvaluation comes the likelihood of selling as opposed to buying Bitcoin.
Informed of these sentiments, a press rep for Saylor hasn’t provided any comments as this piece goes to press. But Weil makes a compelling case that Saylor’s strategy has some holes, as did sources including Sloan even before the WSJ piece was published. It’s why the crypto winter is now likely to stick around until next spring as Saylor, the market’s marginal buyer, could become a significant seller to support his stock price.
That’s something he has been loath to do until Monday when Strategy released a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission that showed he recently sold 3,588 coins worth over $200 million. Ok it’s a sliver of his holdings, and many Bitcoin maxi’s tell me the market is more than Saylor. It includes big Wall Street firms and plenty of long-term investors.
Maybe. Or maybe Saylor’s selling is the start of something bigger and a crypto winter that lasts until next summer.
Metaplanet, Metaplanet Securities, JPYC, and Progmat have announced a collaborative initiative in Japan to examine how Bitcoin, stablecoins, and security tokens can be integrated into digital credit products. This partnership aims to cover a broad spectrum of credit tools, including digital corporate bonds, and marks a significant step towards financial innovation in Japan’s capital markets.
Focus areas of the collaborationThe participating companies are targeting the creation of a more efficient credit market. To achieve this, they will evaluate financial strategies that leverage Bitcoin as collateral, consider blockchain-based settlement systems, and integrate digital security infrastructure. The overarching goal is to make the issuance, distribution, and repayment processes of digital credit products more seamless and cohesive.
Metaplanet will contribute its expertise in Bitcoin treasury strategies and product design, while Metaplanet Securities will focus on the structuring and distribution of digital credit products. JPYC is set to assess the use of stablecoins for payments, interest distribution, and redemption processes. Progmat, meanwhile, will provide the core infrastructure for the issuance and management of security tokens.
Glossary: A security token refers to the digital representation of bonds or similar financial instruments on a blockchain. Progmat is a well-known Japanese platform developing infrastructure for digital securities and tokenized finance applications.
The companies indicated that no final decisions have yet been made regarding issuance dates, product terms, yield rates, or distribution methods.
Connection to Project NOVAThis joint action builds on Metaplanet’s previous Project NOVA strategy. Unlike a traditional approach that treats Bitcoin as merely a balance sheet reserve, Project NOVA investigates ways to utilize Bitcoin as a productive financial asset. Metaplanet is now exploring Bitcoin’s potential as collateral or a credit enhancement for digital finance offerings.
The envisioned framework aims to unite Bitcoin-linked products, digital securities, credit instruments, and stablecoin-based settlements in a single financial ecosystem. This structure is designed to appeal to both individual and institutional investors by providing a versatile platform for investments and borrowing.
Why the Japanese market stands outJapan has previously emerged as a market for tokenized corporate bond issuances. In recent years, financial institutions and blockchain companies have conducted various pilot projects involving security tokens, stablecoins, and blockchain-based settlement systems. Initiatives led by Progmat, the Japan Exchange Group, and major banks have already explored digital bonds, tokenized government debt, and stablecoin-backed on-chain settlements.
What makes Metaplanet’s latest initiative distinctive is its plan to combine Bitcoin, stablecoins, and security tokens within a unified credit market framework. The partners are looking beyond just tokenized securities issuance or payment infrastructure upgrades. Their research will evaluate whether Bitcoin-backed digital credit products can be issued, traded, and settled on blockchain networks in a way that fully complies with Japan’s financial regulations.
This project also targets funding alternatives for mid-sized and growth-oriented companies, which often face high costs in traditional bond markets. If the initiative moves past the research phase, it could become one of the first efforts in Japan to combine Bitcoin, yen-based stablecoins, and security tokens within a single regulated capital market structure.
Disclaimer: The information contained in this article does not constitute investment advice. Investors should be aware that cryptocurrencies carry high volatility and therefore risk, and should conduct their own research.
Meta gained over 4% in pre-market trading, extending its rally from the prior session.
According to market data from BIT (bit.com), Meta's pre-market stock gains have widened, with the stock now rising over 4% after closing up 4.7% in the previous trading session.
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According to market data from BIT (bit.com), Circle (CRCL)’s pre-market gain has widened to 16.63%, with its current price at $73.49. Earlier reports noted that Circle has obtained final approval from the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to establish a national trust bank.
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QCP: Japan's bond market stabilization drives Bitcoin rebound to near $64,000
QCP Capital has released a new report, noting that the decline in Japanese government bond yields has eased market concerns over the unwinding of yen carry trades and capital repatriation, driving Bitcoin to rebound to around $64,000. While Middle East geopolitical risks, a stronger U.S. dollar, and the Federal Reserve’s hawkish stance continue to weigh on risk assets, Bitcoin has demonstrated some resilience in the $60,000 range. The report adds that future trends will hinge primarily on the global liquidity environment, U.S. inflation data, and the outcome of the Bank of Japan’s month-end meeting.
Strategy, the company formerly known as MicroStrategy, sold 3,588 BTC for approximately $216 million between July 1 and July 5. That’s the largest single Bitcoin liquidation in the company’s history, and it came from the man who once made “never sell” sound like a blood oath.
Michael Saylor’s firm still holds 843,775 BTC after the sale.
From diamond hands to dynamic allocation Strategy didn’t sell Bitcoin because Saylor suddenly lost faith in his thesis. The company sold to replenish USD reserves earmarked for preferred-stock dividends on its Digital Credit securities.
The board authorized potential sales of up to $1.25 billion in Bitcoin on June 29, giving management room to sell significantly more if cash needs escalate. The goal, according to the company’s filings, is to avoid issuing additional equity, which would dilute existing shareholders.
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Strategy had already broken the seal in late May 2026, selling 32 BTC for $2.5 million. Selling 3,588 coins at roughly $60,000 each is not a rounding error.
The average sale price of approximately $60,000 per Bitcoin is worth noting because Strategy’s overall cost basis sits above that level — they sold at a loss relative to what they paid for much of their stack. The company reported an $8.32 billion loss in Q2 2026 related to digital assets.
Strategy is now framing this shift as “dynamic capital allocation” designed to improve Bitcoin-per-share metrics.
Why the market cares more than the math suggests 3,588 BTC represents roughly 0.4% of Strategy’s total holdings.
MSTR shares declined several percent intraday on July 6, though they stabilized afterward. Bitcoin itself saw modest selling pressure.
The board authorized up to $1.25 billion in potential Bitcoin sales. That’s roughly 20,800 BTC at current prices, or about 2.5% of the company’s total stack.
The institutional contagion risk The $8.32 billion quarterly loss on digital assets underscores how painful this Bitcoin winter has been for corporate holders who bought aggressively during the bull market. Strategy accumulated the vast majority of its 843,775 BTC at prices that now look elevated compared to current trading levels.
The Bitcoin-per-share metric that Strategy is now optimizing for could actually benefit remaining shareholders if executed well, since selling Bitcoin to avoid equity dilution preserves each share’s claim on the remaining stack.
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TLDRBitcoin ETFs Lead Daily RedemptionsEther Funds Reverse Prior GainsWeekly Flow Trend Shows VolatilityGet 3 Free Stock Ebooks Crypto ETF outflows reached about $147 million on July 9, led by losses in Bitcoin and Ether funds. Bitcoin ETFs recorded $95.3 million in outflows, with FBTC and ARKB driving most redemptions. Ether ETFs saw $52.2 million in losses, reversing strong inflows recorded a day earlier. BlackRock’s IBIT remained flat, removing a key source of inflows that supported earlier sessions. Weekly ETF flows showed volatility, shifting from inflows to consecutive days of outflows. Crypto ETF outflows deepened on July 9 as U.S.-listed Bitcoin and Ether funds recorded combined losses of about $147 million. The session extended a weak trend following earlier signs of stabilization in institutional demand. The data confirmed that crypto ETF outflows continued despite recent price strength in major digital assets.
Bitcoin ETFs Lead Daily Redemptions Bitcoin funds recorded $95.3 million in net losses, reinforcing the latest wave of crypto ETF outflows across major issuers. Fidelity’s FBTC led the decline with $63.3 million in redemptions during the session. Ark and 21Shares’ ARKB followed with $39.9 million in outflows, increasing pressure on the category.
Smaller inflows partially offset losses but failed to reverse overall crypto ETF outflows for Bitcoin products. VanEck’s HODL added $5.4 million, while Morgan Stanley’s MSBT brought in $2.2 million. Bitwise’s BITB posted a marginal inflow of $0.3 million, limiting net declines.
BlackRock’s IBIT and Grayscale’s GBTC remained flat, removing a key source of demand seen earlier in the week. IBIT had previously driven inflows with over $200 million on July 6. Its neutral position allowed crypto ETF outflows to deepen without a strong counterbalance.
Ether Funds Reverse Prior Gains Ether ETFs recorded $52.2 million in net losses, adding to overall crypto ETF outflows across digital asset funds. Fidelity’s FETH accounted for $34.0 million of these redemptions. BlackRock’s ETHA also posted $12.7 million in outflows during the same session.
Grayscale’s ETHB and Bitwise’s ETHW contributed additional declines with losses of $2.7 million and $2.8 million, respectively. Other Ether funds remained flat, including VanEck’s ETHV and Invesco’s QETH. The absence of inflows across multiple issuers reinforced the scale of crypto ETF outflows.
The reversal followed a strong July 8 session when Ether ETFs attracted $70.5 million in inflows. FETH had led those gains before shifting to the largest source of redemptions. This rapid change highlighted how concentrated flows can drive short-term crypto ETF outflows.
Weekly Flow Trend Shows Volatility ETF flow data showed sharp swings throughout the week, reflecting inconsistent demand across issuers and products. Bitcoin ETFs gained $265.7 million on July 6 before slowing to $21.5 million on July 7. The trend reversed on July 8, when funds recorded $84.9 million in crypto ETF outflows.
The July 9 data confirmed a second consecutive day of losses, pushing total crypto ETF outflows deeper into negative territory. Ether funds followed a similar pattern, moving from strong inflows to notable redemptions within one day. This pattern indicated that flows remained uneven and highly sensitive to short-term conditions.
Solana ETFs provided limited support with $0.4 million in inflows, offering only a minor offset to broader crypto ETF outflows. VanEck’s VSOL and TSOL accounted for the small gains recorded in this category. Other Solana products remained flat, leaving overall flows dominated by Bitcoin and Ether declines.
Crypto ETF outflows on July 9 highlighted continued weakness in institutional allocations despite recent market stability. The absence of strong inflows across major issuers allowed redemptions to drive overall performance. The latest session confirmed that crypto ETF outflows remain a key indicator of shifting demand trends.
Japanese lender CRYL has launched Bitcoin-backed loans of up to 1 billion yen ($6.2 million), allowing individuals and businesses to raise fiat currency without selling their BTC.
On Thursday, the company announced that borrowers can access between 1 million yen ($6,200) and 1 billion yen ($6.2 million) at annual rates of 3.5% to 7%. The loans carry collateral ratios of 40% to 60%. They run for one year and can be used for expenses, including taxes, business funding and property purchases.
The launch expands Japan’s small market for regulated crypto-backed financing. In 2020, Fintertech, a Daiwa Securities Group and Credit Saison joint venture, launched a similar service and currently lends up to $3 million against Bitcoin or Ether. However, CRYL's service advertises a higher ceiling and a lower minimum, while limiting collateral to BTC.
CRYL framed the service as adding a third option beyond holding or selling their crypto. However, applicants must undergo screening, and most loans use a lump-sum repayment structure, with principal and interest due after one year.
Bitcoin-backed finance takes shape in JapanFintertech’s product shows that Bitcoin-backed lending has been available in Japan for several years. The company’s website currently lists loans for individuals and businesses with annual rates of 4% to 8%, a 50% collateral ratio and a minimum borrowing amount of 5 million yen ($31,000).
The service also gained a wider distribution channel in October 2025, when Daiwa Securities began introducing customers at its branches across Japan to Fintertech’s digital asset-backed loans. Fintertech is owned 80% by Daiwa Securities Group and 20% by Credit Saison.
Other Japanese companies are exploring how Bitcoin could support more complex credit products. On Friday, Metaplanet Securities, yen stablecoin issuer JPYC and tokenization infrastructure provider Progmat announced a study into using BTC as collateral or credit enhancement for digital corporate bonds and other blockchain-based credit instruments.
Unlike the loan products offered by CRYL and Fintertech, the Metaplanet initiative remains at the research phase, and the companies said no issuance has been decided.
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Japanese lender CRYL has launched Bitcoin-backed loans of up to 1 billion yen ($6.2 million), allowing individuals and businesses to raise fiat currency without selling their BTC.
On Thursday, the company announced that borrowers can access between 1 million yen ($6,200) and 1 billion yen ($6.2 million) at annual rates of 3.5% to 7%. The loans carry collateral ratios of 40% to 60%. They run for one year and can be used for expenses, including taxes, business funding and property purchases.
The launch expands Japan’s small market for regulated crypto-backed financing. In 2020, Fintertech, a Daiwa Securities Group and Credit Saison joint venture, launched a similar service and currently lends up to $3 million against Bitcoin or Ether. However, CRYL's service advertises a higher ceiling and a lower minimum, while limiting collateral to BTC.
CRYL framed the service as adding a third option beyond holding or selling their crypto. However, applicants must undergo screening, and most loans use a lump-sum repayment structure, with principal and interest due after one year.
Bitcoin-backed finance takes shape in JapanFintertech’s product shows that Bitcoin-backed lending has been available in Japan for several years. The company’s website currently lists loans for individuals and businesses with annual rates of 4% to 8%, a 50% collateral ratio and a minimum borrowing amount of 5 million yen ($31,000).
The service also gained a wider distribution channel in October 2025, when Daiwa Securities began introducing customers at its branches across Japan to Fintertech’s digital asset-backed loans. Fintertech is owned 80% by Daiwa Securities Group and 20% by Credit Saison.
Other Japanese companies are exploring how Bitcoin could support more complex credit products. On Friday, Metaplanet Securities, yen stablecoin issuer JPYC and tokenization infrastructure provider Progmat announced a study into using BTC as collateral or credit enhancement for digital corporate bonds and other blockchain-based credit instruments.
Unlike the loan products offered by CRYL and Fintertech, the Metaplanet initiative remains at the research phase, and the companies said no issuance has been decided.
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New Hampshire’s Executive Council has rejected a proposal to issue up to $100 million in Bitcoin-backed revenue bonds linked to Bitcoin miner CleanSpark.
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New Hampshire’s Executive Council rejected the proposed $100 million Bitcoin-backed bond by a 3-2 vote. CleanSpark planned to post about $160 million in Bitcoin without exposing taxpayers to direct repayment risk. Moody’s assigned the proposed bonds a Ba2 speculative-grade rating before the final state approval failed. The five-member council voted 3-2 against the plan during its July 8 meeting. The decision blocked the final state approval required for the New Hampshire Business Finance Authority to proceed with the transaction.
Meanwhile, the proposal appeared on the state’s July 8 Executive Council agenda. It called for the Business Finance Authority to issue taxable revenue bonds for NH CleanSpark Borrower Trust 2026-1.
The borrower planned to use the proceeds to finance a Bitcoin purchase and cover costs tied to the bond issuance. However, the Executive Council rejected the request after a public hearing and final review.
According to a Wednesday post on X, New Hampshire journalist Kevin Landrigan, three council members voted against the proposal, while two supported it.
NH Executive Council votes, 3-2, against being the first state to issue conduit bond for investor, CleanSpark to buy $100 mil. of bitcoin. No NH taxpayer risk. @KellyAyotte backed it, but Councilors @NHkaren, Dave Wheeler, R-Milford, and Janet Stevens, R-Rye, did not. #nhpolitics
— Kevin Landrigan (@KlandriganUL) July 8, 2026 The vote ended what supporters had presented as the first rated Bitcoin-backed bond issued through a U.S. state authority. The Business Finance Authority had approved the structure in November 2025, but the deal still needed approval from the governor and council.
CleanSpark planned $160M Bitcoin collateral Under the proposed structure, a private borrower connected to CleanSpark would have posted about $160 million in Bitcoin as collateral for bonds worth up to $100 million.
The parties planned to hold the Bitcoin in segregated wallets managed by BitGo. If the collateral value fell below about $140 million, the structure would have triggered liquidation and bond redemption.
The bonds were designed as limited-recourse obligations. Bondholders could claim only the Bitcoin collateral and related proceeds if the borrower failed to repay them.
As previously reported by crypto.news, the state would not have pledged taxpayer funds, its general credit or other public assets to the deal.
Governor Kelly Ayotte supported the proposal. She said the structure could bring new investment opportunities to New Hampshire “without risking state funds or taxpayer dollars.”
However, council members who opposed the plan raised doubts about the use of a state-linked authority for a Bitcoin-backed financing structure.
Moody’s gave bonds a Ba2 rating Moody’s Ratings assigned the proposed bonds a provisional Ba2 rating in March. That rating sits below investment grade and falls within Moody’s speculative-grade category.
The rating agency reviewed two proposed taxable bond series with maturities in 2029. Bitcoin price volatility and the operation of the collateral liquidation process formed key parts of the credit review.
The collateral would have represented about 160% of the principal issued. That overcollateralization aimed to protect bondholders during market declines.
Still, a Ba2 rating shows that Moody’s viewed the bonds as carrying material credit risk. The rating did not provide a guarantee against losses or prevent the council from rejecting the transaction.
Supporters may seek another vote New Hampshire House Majority Floor Leader Keith Ammon criticized the council’s decision. He called it “an extremely short-sighted decision” and asked members to reconsider the proposal after reviewing more information.
Ammon said the rejection could reduce future fee revenue for the Business Finance Authority. However, the authority has not announced a new hearing or revised version of the bond plan.
The decision comes despite New Hampshire’s wider support for digital assets. As crypto.news previously reported, the state approved the initial bond framework in 2025.
New Hampshire also became the first U.S. state to authorize a strategic cryptocurrency reserve. Its law allows the state treasurer to invest a limited share of eligible public funds in qualifying digital assets.
The failed bond vote does not reverse that reserve law. It applies only to the CleanSpark-linked conduit bond proposal presented to the Executive Council.
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The crypto market is going through a quiet phase, but many analysts believe this is when long-term opportunities are created. Crypto Coins continue to be an area of interest as institutional adoption is rising, governments are introducing clearer regulations, and blockchain networks are seeing record usage despite prices remaining below previous highs. Instead of chasing hype, one analyst says the market is focusing on projects with growing adoption, strong revenue, expanding ecosystems, and real-world utility.
Here are 10 cryptocurrencies that stand out in 2026.1. Bitcoin (BTC)Bitcoin remains the foundation of every crypto portfolio because its supply is permanently limited to 21 million coins.
The analyst says BTC is currently in an accumulation phase as institutions continue buying through spot ETFs and corporate treasury allocations. It remains the largest cryptocurrency and is widely seen as digital gold. Even though this list focuses on altcoins, most experts still recommend holding Bitcoin as the safest long-term crypto investment.2. Ethereum (ETH)Ethereum continues to dominate smart contracts and remains Wall Street’s preferred blockchain.
According to Galaxy Digital VP of Research Lucas Outumuro, Ethereum’s biggest strengths are its credibility, security, Layer-2 scaling, privacy upgrades, and future quantum-resistant roadmap.Why @Uptodatenow flipped from ETH skeptic to ETH bull:
"Credibly neutral settlement layer: the world needs that. Demand exists."
"I used to be very skeptical of… pic.twitter.com/WbwAmAcslv
— The Rollup (@therollupco) July 8, 2026 Ethereum is also benefiting from growing institutional adoption. Robinhood recently launched its own Layer-2 network using Ethereum technology, while tokenized real-world assets and stablecoins continue expanding on the network. 3. Solana (SOL)Solana is becoming one of the fastest-growing blockchain ecosystems.
Developers continue choosing Solana for payments, consumer apps, gaming, DeFi, and tokenized assets thanks to its high speed and low transaction costs.Helius CEO Mert Mumtaz recently described Solana as a “global Silicon Valley” for blockchain developers, where entrepreneurs can build products without worrying about scaling issues. The network also continues attracting major institutions through tokenized asset projects.4. Uniswap (UNI)Uniswap remains the largest decentralized exchange and continues benefiting from rising DeFi adoption.
One of its biggest catalysts this year is its partnership with Robinhood, bringing decentralized trading closer to mainstream investors.The protocol continues generating strong fee revenue while expanding its services across multiple Layer-2 networks, making UNI one of the strongest DeFi projects heading into the next market cycle.5. Cardano (ADA)Although Cardano has received criticism over the past few years, analysts believe the project remains undervalued.
Founder Charles Hoskinson recently argued that Cardano’s ecosystem continues growing steadily through research-driven development and new innovations instead of copying competing blockchains.The network is also expanding governance features, decentralized applications, and developer activity, keeping ADA among the largest blockchain ecosystems.6. Chainlink (LINK)Chainlink continues to strengthen its position as the leading blockchain oracle network.
Founder Sergey Nazarov said recent U.S. crypto legislation, including the GENIUS Act and the proposed CLARITY Act, will increase demand for Chainlink’s infrastructure.The network provides proof-of-reserves, cross-chain interoperability, and data services for stablecoins and tokenized assets. As banks and institutions tokenize more real-world assets, analysts expect Chainlink to play an increasingly important role.7. Bittensor (TAO)Artificial intelligence remains one of crypto’s fastest-growing sectors, and Bittensor (TAO) is widely viewed as its leading project.
According to Early crypto investor Michael Terpin, top AI tokens could outperform Bitcoin over the next few years as AI adoption continues accelerating.Bittensor allows developers to build decentralized AI networks while rewarding contributors through blockchain incentives. As AI investment grows globally, TAO is becoming one of the sector’s biggest beneficiaries.8. Hyperliquid (HYPE)Hyperliquid has become one of 2026’s biggest success stories.
The decentralized perpetual futures exchange processed over $1.34 trillion in trading volume during the first half of the year while generating more than $320 million in protocol revenue.Moreover, the project recently entered the Bitwise 10 Crypto Index ETF, replacing Avalanche, showing growing institutional interest. The analyst also sees future regulated trading products and institutional participation could drive further growth for Hyperliquid.9. Sui (SUI)Sui continues attracting developers through its high-performance blockchain architecture.
The network focuses on payments, gaming, AI applications, decentralized finance, and scalable infrastructure.Mysten Labs CEO Evan Cheng says Sui offers the technology needed to support large-scale on-chain financial applications while handling much higher throughput than many existing blockchains. Its rapidly growing ecosystem keeps it among the top Layer-1 projects to watch.10. XRPXRP remains one of the most hot cryptocurrencies as Ripple expands its global payments business.
The company continues growing its stablecoin ecosystem, tokenized asset services, and partnerships with financial institutions.With clearer U.S. regulations gradually taking shape and Ripple increasing its focus on cross-border payments and tokenization, the analyst thinks XRP could benefit from broader institutional adoption over the coming years. Story Ends Here
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TLDR: Bitcoin price recovered toward $64,000 after U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $221 million in net inflows, ending a 10-day period of outflows. Bitcoin and Ethereum gained as market pressure eased, but traders continue monitoring resistance levels and broader macroeconomic conditions. Bitcoin price analysis shows $63,600 as a key support area, while a move above $65,000 could improve short-term market momentum. Stablecoin supply contraction and upcoming U.S. CPI data remain important factors that could influence crypto market direction. Bitcoin price moved back toward $64,000 after U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded fresh inflows, reducing pressure from a prolonged selling period. The recovery followed a 10-day stretch of ETF outflows that weighed on institutional demand.
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs registered $221 million in combined net inflows on July 9, marking a shift from recent withdrawals. The previous outflow period removed about $2.73 billion from the market, adding pressure on Bitcoin during its decline.
Bitcoin also benefited from improved sentiment across risk assets. The broader crypto market gained more than 2%, while lower liquidation levels reduced pressure from leveraged positions.
The rebound has not confirmed a new trend yet. Traders continue to watch whether ETF demand can remain consistent and whether Bitcoin can break key resistance levels.
Bitcoin Price Faces $65K Resistance as Traders Watch Data The Bitcoin price is currently testing the $65,000 resistance area after holding above the $63,600 support level. Market participants are watching this zone because a sustained move higher could improve short-term momentum.
Technical indicators show a mixed outlook. Bitcoin remains above the 25-day moving average, while the MACD indicator is showing early signs of recovery. However, traders are still monitoring whether buyers can maintain strength above recent levels.
Analyst Ali Martinez noted that Bitcoin remains inside a descending channel on the four-hour chart. He identified $63,600 as an important support level and warned that a failure to hold it could expose BTC to lower levels near $59,700 and $56,550.
Bitcoin $BTC is getting rejected at the top of its channel.
This could trigger a pullback toward $59,700, with $56,550 as the next downside target. pic.twitter.com/GvI9fMFQbD
— Ali Charts (@alicharts) July 8, 2026
A move above $65,000 could open the way toward the $66,000 area. Some market watchers are also tracking the $67,400 resistance level, which represents the neckline of a double-bottom formation.
Bitcoin price models remain divided over the longer-term outlook. The stock-to-flow model suggests higher valuations based on scarcity, while cycle-based models indicate that additional volatility could appear before the next major market phase.
Stablecoin supply has also become a factor for traders. Since reaching a peak of about $321 billion, stablecoin supply has declined around 4.4%. A continued decline could reduce available liquidity across crypto markets.
Bitcoin ETF Flows and Macro Risks Shape Next Move Institutional activity remains a key driver for Bitcoin price movements. Bitwise recently pointed to a changing market structure, where professional investors have become more active in Bitcoin compared with earlier cycles.
Despite renewed ETF inflows, investors continue watching inflation data and Federal Reserve policy. The upcoming U.S. CPI report on July 14 could influence expectations around interest rates and risk assets.
Geopolitical developments also remain important. Renewed U.S.-Iran tensions have affected oil prices and created uncertainty across financial markets. Bitcoin has traded alongside broader risk assets during recent periods of market stress.
Bitcoin price has also recovered despite Strategy selling part of its Bitcoin holdings. The company sold about $216 million worth of BTC to increase cash reserves for dividend obligations.
The next key levels remain focused on support near $63,600 and resistance between $65,000 and $67,400. A sustained move above resistance could improve the short-term structure, while a decline below support would expose Bitcoin to further downside risks.
Ahmed Balaha is a journalist and copywriter based in Georgia with a growing focus on blockchain technology, DeFi, AI, privacy, digital assets, and fintech innovation.
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For us, who spent the past month glued to oil charts, the screens have changed. Now we’re refreshing congressional calendars instead. Crypto regulation, not missiles nor crude price, is becoming the biggest talking point as Bitcoin and Ethereum price continue to hold steady. Policy has become the market’s new obsession.
The U.S. approach to crypto regulation may finally be shifting.
Senator Cynthia Lummis says the CLARITY Act is designed to replace years of regulatory uncertainty with clear rules for digital assets.
If it becomes law, it could give institutions more confidence to build in the… pic.twitter.com/0FbqK7khYo
— Kyren (@noBScrypto) July 9, 2026 Although Middle East headlines still grab attention, crypto is now spending more time debating legislation, SEC guidance, and CFTC oversight. For now, politics in Washington seems to matter more than politics in the Gulf.
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Bitcoin Price Holds Up as Markets Await Policy ClarityBitcoin price is holding at the mid-$63,000 range after recovering from June’s selloff. Softer U.S. economic data and easing energy prices have helped improve risk sentiment, while ETF flows remain mixed. Buyers continue stepping in on dips, as institutions remain willing to accumulate despite short-term uncertainty.
Attention is already turning to upcoming inflation data and the Federal Reserve’s next meeting. A cooler CPI reading could give the Bitcoin price another push, but many traders believe Washington will ultimately have the bigger say.
That is because crypto regulation is moving unusually fast. Congress continues debating the CLARITY Act, while regulators are working toward clearer rules on digital assets after years of uncertainty. The SEC and CFTC have already issued joint guidance aimed at defining how crypto assets should be treated under federal law.
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Ethereum Price Finds Support Beyond ETF HeadlinesEthereum price remains under pressure compared with earlier this year, but the network itself grows. Layer 2 activity, tokenized assets, and decentralized finance are all expanding even while ETH trades sideways.
ETF flows have swung between inflows and outflows, yet developers have largely ignored the day-to-day noise. Instead, they remain focused on scaling Ethereum and attracting more onchain activity. It is not exactly headline-grabbing, but builders rarely care whether traders are having a good week.
Robinhood Chain may not move the Ethereum price overnight, but it could quietly strengthen the network over time. Built as an Ethereum Layer 2 using Arbitrum Orbit, the chain settles transactions back to Ethereum and uses ETH for gas. This brings activity and ultimately feeds into Ethereum’s ecosystem.
The Ethereum price could also benefit if lawmakers deliver clearer rules for decentralized finance. Several industry groups continue urging regulators to create frameworks tailored to DeFi instead of squeezing it into decades-old financial rules. It’s looking bright for Ethereum price.
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Crypto Regulation Is the Market’s New CatalystThe biggest shift is psychological. A few weeks ago, people jumped at every geopolitical headline. Now they are dissecting committee schedules, regulatory guidance, and draft legislation with the same intensity.
That helps explain why Bitcoin and Ethereum price have held relatively resilient despite ongoing global tensions. Investors increasingly believe clearer rules could encourage fresh institutional capital, especially if Congress finally delivers long-awaited market structure legislation.
🚨LAWMAKERS PREPARING REVISED CLARITY ACT FOR POSSIBLE INTRODUCTION NEXT WEEK!
U.S. negotiators are working on a new or updated version of the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, which could be introduced as soon as next week, CoinDesk reports.
This comes as Congress returns from… pic.twitter.com/rYp5feGoM8
— Crypto Banter (@crypto_banter) July 9, 2026 It’s becoming more obvious now, crypto regulation has replaced geopolitics as market’s conversation, and both the Bitcoin and Ethereum price are taking their cues from Washington more than the latest oil headline.
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Bitcoin and Ethereum options worth about $1.75 billion expired on July 10 as traders maintained a cautious view of the crypto market.
Summary
Bitcoin options worth $1.5 billion expired as traders watched the key $62,000 maximum pain level. Ethereum’s 1.26 put-call ratio reflected unusually high demand for downside protection during the weekly expiry. Institutional traders sold short-term calls, suggesting limited confidence in a sustained crypto market rally ahead. According to data shared by Greeks.live, about 23,000 Bitcoin options expired with a notional value of $1.5 billion. The contracts had a put-call ratio of 0.97 and a maximum pain level of $62,000.
Meanwhile, 140,000 Ethereum options expired with a notional value of $250 million. The ETH contracts carried a put-call ratio of 1.26 and a maximum pain level of $1,700.
Bitcoin options traders limit short-term upside Bitcoin remained above $60,000 for most of the week and briefly reached $64,000 during Asian trading on Friday. The price later stayed close to a resistance area between $64,000 and $64,500.
The weekly expiry covered about 7% of outstanding options, making it smaller than recent monthly and quarterly settlements. Therefore, the contracts alone were unlikely to cause a lasting move in the spot market.
July 10 Options Data
23,000 BTC options expired, with a put-call ratio of 0.97, a maximum pain point of $62,000, and a notional value of $1.5 billion.
140,000 ETH options expired, with a put-call ratio of 1.26, a maximum pain point of $1,700, and a notional value of $250… pic.twitter.com/6sx0FWNJMF
— Greeks.live (@GreeksLive) July 10, 2026 Bitcoin’s gamma exposure was concentrated near $64,000. A large number of call options also accumulated around that level, which may affect dealer hedging as the price moves through the strike.
However, Greeks.live said large call trades increased during the week because traders sold short-term calls slightly above the market price. This strategy generates income when traders expect an asset to remain flat or fail to rise beyond a selected strike.
The activity suggested that institutional traders had doubts about Bitcoin’s near-term upward momentum. Still, the 0.97 put-call ratio showed that the total number of puts and calls in the expiry remained nearly balanced.
Options skew retains downside bias In a separate options market update, Greeks.live said Bitcoin’s 25-delta skew had stabilized after a sharp repricing during June.
The one-day, seven-day and one-month readings stood at -6.4%, -6.7% and -7%, respectively. Negative skew means traders are paying more for downside protection than for similar bullish positions.
BTC's 25 delta skew has stabilized across the curve following the sharp repricing observed through June, although downside protection continues to command a premium across all major maturities. Current readings stand at -6.4% (1D), -6.7% (7D), and -7.0% (1M), indicating that… pic.twitter.com/An1c7KyrgY
— Greeks.live (@GreeksLive) July 7, 2026 “Puts continue to trade at a premium to calls across all major expirations,” the firm said.
However, it added that the size of that premium had become more uniform across different contract periods.
The data showed that defensive demand was no longer concentrated only in contracts close to expiry. Medium-term options also accounted for a larger part of the downside premium.
Greeks.live described the setup as a “more normalized term structure” but said options pricing retained “a persistent downside bias.” The statement reflects current positioning and does not guarantee that Bitcoin will decline.
The July 3 expiry also showed demand for short-term downside protection. That event involved $1.9 billion in BTC options, with maximum pain at $61,000.
Ethereum puts remain unusually elevated Ethereum’s put-call ratio reached 1.26, meaning put options outnumbered calls in the weekly batch. The ratio remained high for a second consecutive week after reaching 1.29 during the previous expiry.
Greeks.live linked much of that activity to protective positions with strike prices below $1,500. These puts were deeply out of the money as expiry approached, but they showed that some traders had hedged against a sharper ETH decline.
Ethereum gamma exposure was concentrated near $1,750, with call accumulation also visible around the level. However, ETH remained below the $1,700 maximum pain area during parts of the settlement period.
Ether traders showed heavier put demand during the July 3 expiry. The earlier batch included 135,000 ETH contracts with a 1.29 put-call ratio and maximum pain at $1,650.
Broader markets keep crypto activity subdued The options expiry followed a week of mixed price action across crypto and traditional markets. U.S. and South Korean equities also faced corrections, while traders assessed interest-rate policy and geopolitical risks.
As reported by crypto.news,Bitcoin recently lost the $64,000 level after a hawkish Federal Reserve decision. The change in rate expectations reduced demand for several risk assets.
Open interest remained large despite the smaller weekly expiry. Bitcoin options open interest across exchanges stood near $28.7 billion, while Ethereum options open interest was about $4.4 billion.
Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), XRP, and Dogecoin (DOGE) have recovered as technical talks between the US and Iran continue, according to a US official.
This comes as Middle East tensions rise following two days of strikes that threatened to collapse an already fragile ceasefire, with President Trump saying the ceasefire is “over.”
Technical Talks with Iran Will Proceed, Says US Official A US official confirmed that the US remains committed to a resolution and that technical talks with Iran will proceed, Bloomberg reported. These focus on issues including nuclear matters, the performance-based MOU, sanctions, and shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
As a result, Oil prices slipped lower, the US 10-year Treasury note eased to around 4.54%, and the US dollar index (DXY) fell toward 100.5 on Friday. This helped trigger a significant jump in Asian stock markets and crypto prices of Bitcoin, XRP, and DOGE.
Meanwhile, Israel tells the US it has new intelligence implying Iran is planning a new assassination attempt against President Trump. At Khamenei’s funeral last week, Iranian mourners displayed a banner reading “We Will Kill Trump.”
Tensions in the Middle East are rising as reports claim Kuwait, the UAE, and Bahrain carried out coordinated strikes targeting Iran, with U.S. intelligence support. This comes after Iranian attacks on Kuwait, Bahrain, Jordan, and Qatar, including targeting U.S. military infrastructure.
Meanwhile, Democrats such as Chuck Schumer, Nancy Pelosi, Elizabeth Warren, and Mark Warner slammed Trump for failing to secure a ceasefire and dragged America back into a “dangerous and illegal war” with Iran.
Having failed to secure a lasting peace or achieve his stated objectives, President Trump has once again dragged America back into a dangerous and illegal war with Iran.
By ignoring the vote of the Congress to stop this war, the President has doubled down on endangering American…
— Nancy Pelosi (@SpeakerPelosi) July 9, 2026
Investors Push Bitcoin, XRP and DOGE Prices Higher Bitcoin and the broader crypto market saw a notable upside momentum over the past few hours. BTC price climbed above $64,000 after a more than 1% jump in just an hour. In the last 24 hours, BTC has climbed nearly 4% over the past 2 days.
The derivatives market showed buying in the last few hours, as per CoinGlass data. The total Bitcoin futures open interest climbed 2.70% to above $47 billion in the last 4 hours. Massive buying was recorded across CME, Binance, OKX, Bybit and other crypto exchanges.
Total Bitcoin Futures Open Interest Climbs. Source: Coinglass XRP also bounced higher, holding near $1.11 amid positive developments, including US-Iran talks on a potential ceasefire and nuclear deal. The intraday low and high were $1.09 and $1.11, respectively.
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh has announced task forces, led by industry insiders such as venture capitalist Marc Andreessen and XBOX CEO Asha Sharma, to overhaul central bank strategies, with a focus on AI, data, and inflation.
Whereas Dogecoin (DOGE) pumped more than 2% in the last 4 hours, with the price currently trading at $0.074. XRP and DOGE futures open interests also jumped 1% in 4 hours, signaling positive sentiment for further upside.
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Chainlink‘s native token LINK has been trading within a falling wedge pattern against Bitcoin for several months, a technical structure typically seen during extended periods of selling pressure and sideways price action. As the price now approaches the lower boundary of this wedge, buyers are attempting to defend the current level, keen to stave off further declines.
Falling wedge formation draws attentionAccording to analyst Time Freedom, the monthly LINK/BTC chart shows the emergence of this pattern, marked by lower highs and weakening price action since LINK’s last peak. This trend suggests that while selling pressure has not vanished entirely, it may have gradually eased compared to earlier phases.
On the chart, LINK appears to be nearing the final stage of the wedge formation. These periods are often accompanied by heightened volatility as the tussle between buyers and sellers intensifies. A break above the upper trend line could indicate the weakening of the prevailing downtrend. Conversely, a continued rejection at this level may prolong the consolidation phase.
Glossary: A falling wedge is a technical formation characterized by both lower highs and lower lows, with price movement narrowing over time. It often indicates the potential for a trend reversal, but is not a definitive signal on its own and requires confirmation from a breakout.
On longer timeframes, the relative strength index (RSI) remains close to its lower ranges, highlighting the limited market momentum compared to previous cycles.
As Time Freedom’s chart shows, LINK is advancing toward the end of the falling wedge formation, a stage that is typically marked by increased volatility due to intensified competition between buyers and sellers.
Short-term resistance at 7.65 dollars stands outAnalyst CryptoWZRD observed that LINK ended the week with a weak trend and highlighted $7.65 as a key resistance for the next move. A sustained break above this level could open room for a stronger recovery. Otherwise, the price may continue moving within a sideways range.
During intraday trading, LINK closed around $7.60 to $7.70. Although there has been only a limited uptick over the last 24 hours, indicators are not yet confirming a clear shift in direction. While buyers are attempting to gain ground, the market remains focused on whether this momentum can be sustained.
Focus shifts to momentum change across the Chainlink ecosystemChainlink remains a crucial infrastructure in the crypto ecosystem thanks to its decentralized oracle service, providing external data to blockchain applications. As a result, LINK’s technical setup is being closely monitored, not just for its price action but also as a sign of broader risk appetite within the Chainlink ecosystem.
Technical charts show LINK’s trading volume remains notably lower compared to previous periods. With its all-time high around $52.70, the current structure raises questions about whether buyers can gather enough strength to halt the recent downtrend and defend critical support zones.
At the moment, LINK finds itself balancing potential for a wedge breakout with ongoing sideways consolidation. In the near term, the $7.65 level continues to serve as a key indicator for market direction, widely watched by traders and analysts alike.
Disclaimer: The information contained in this article does not constitute investment advice. Investors should be aware that cryptocurrencies carry high volatility and therefore risk, and should conduct their own research.
US crypto concept stocks rose in pre-market trading, with Circle surging nearly 8%.
According to market data from BIT (bit.com), U.S. crypto-related concept stocks advanced in pre-market trading. Circle jumped nearly 8% after the firm secured approval from the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to set up its national digital currency bank. Strategy rose nearly 5%, Coinbase gained over 4%, and Robinhood climbed more than 3%.
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Ark Invest increased its Circle stock holdings by $13.7 million and trimmed its Robinhood positions.
Cathie Wood’s investment firm Ark Invest added to its holdings in Circle Internet Group on Thursday while offloading part of its Robinhood stake. Latest trading disclosures show Ark purchased a total of 217,896 Circle shares via its three ETFs—ARKK, ARKW, and ARKF—valued at roughly $13.7 million based on Thursday’s closing price of $63.01 per share. Separately, Ark sold 85,319 Robinhood shares worth $9.8 million.
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Metaplanet is exploring the introduction of Bitcoin-backed digital credit to Japan.
According to CoinDesk, Tokyo-listed firm Metaplanet is forming a joint research team with Japanese yen stablecoin issuer JPYC and regulated security token platform Progmat to explore Bitcoin-backed digital credit products. The initiative will tokenize BTC collateral for use in debt instruments that accrue interest daily and can be traded and settled 24/7. Siiibo Securities, which Metaplanet acquired this year and plans to rebrand as Metaplanet Securities, will also participate in the research, handling product design and sales. Currently, Metaplanet holds around 43,000 BTC, which it intends to use as credit enhancement, a store of value, and compliant collateral assets to address the high financing costs and cumbersome processes faced by medium-sized and growing Japanese enterprises in the traditional bond market.
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London-based AI writing startup Marker, co-founded by a former DeepMind creative lead, has exited stealth mode and announced a $13 million seed funding round. The round was led by Index Ventures, with participation from Local Globe. Angel investors include Writely co-founder Steve Newman, Slack co-founder Cal Henderson, and Hugging Face’s Thomas Wolf.
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Bitget expands its pledge-to-borrow service to support 26 stock tokens as collateral.
According to an official announcement, Bitget’s staking and borrowing platform has added stock tokens (rTokens) as collateral assets. The first batch includes 26 popular U.S. stocks and ETF tokens, such as rNVDA, rAAPL, rGOOGL, and rQQQ, covering sectors including technology, semiconductors, and index funds. Users holding these stock tokens can now use them as collateral to borrow mainstream assets like USDT and USDC, unlocking capital liquidity without selling their positions. The web-based feature is already live, while the app version will launch next week. For specific collateral parameters and more details, please refer to Bitget’s official platform. It is noted that rTokens, identified by the format of the letter 'r' plus the stock ticker (e.g., rNVDA for Nvidia), are issued by Reality, Bitget’s licensed Real-World Asset (RWA) protocol. Via a partnership with regulated broker Alpaca, they directly connect to global liquidity pools including the Nasdaq and New York Stock Exchange. Their key features include: 1:1 reserve of underlying assets held by licensed custodians, stock dividends distributed on a 1:1 basis in token form, synchronized mapping of corporate actions (such as stock splits and consolidations), and eligibility as combined margin for unified accounts and U.S. dollar-denominated contracts, enabling users to flexibly manage their funds while holding global stock assets.
Wells Fargo has adjusted its portfolio of crypto-related assets, according to its latest filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The bank boosted its holdings in Strategy shares—a company known for holding large Bitcoin reserves—as well as in Ethereum and Solana-linked investment products. In contrast, Wells Fargo scaled back certain Bitcoin ETF positions, reflecting a more defensive approach amid increased geopolitical tension.
Shift in Strategy and Bitcoin ETF PortfolioThe filing shows that Wells Fargo increased its holdings in Strategy shares, led by Michael Saylor, by approximately 125% from the previous quarter to nearly 726,000 shares. This expansion cost about $41.5 million. Strategy, formerly known as MicroStrategy, is closely tied to Bitcoin price movements due to its massive Bitcoin reserves.
While growing its position in Strategy, Wells Fargo also restructured its portfolio of Bitcoin ETFs, taking a more cautious stance in several areas.
The bank reduced its investment in BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust by 75,102 shares, but simultaneously opened a new call option position on the product. The filing also reveals increased exposure to put options on IBIT, indicating a more conservative outlook. These changes come against the backdrop of rising tensions between the US and Iran, prompting a more risk-averse strategy.
Additionally, Wells Fargo trimmed its positions in the Invesco Galaxy Bitcoin ETF, ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF, and Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund. However, the bank did not fully exit Bitcoin exposure; instead, it increased investments in Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust, Grayscale Bitcoin Trust, and Bitwise Bitcoin ETF. Notably, the Bitwise Bitcoin ETF position grew by 24% quarter-over-quarter.
Expansion in Ethereum and Solana InvestmentsWells Fargo expanded its exposure to Ethereum-linked products as well. The bank increased its stake in BlackRock’s iShares Ethereum Trust by nearly 65%. This position now stands at over 1.10 million shares, valued at approximately $17.56 million.
According to the filing, the bank also holds 257,157 Bitwise Ethereum ETF shares, 4,637 Grayscale Ethereum Staking ETF shares, and 623 VanEck Ethereum ETF shares. In a first, Wells Fargo took positions in Solana, buying 13,280 shares of Grayscale Solana Trust and 1,638 shares of Fidelity Solana Fund.
Glossary: Strategy, formerly known as MicroStrategy, is a US-based software company notable for holding a significant volume of Bitcoin on its balance sheet. An Ethereum staking ETF is a type of exchange-traded fund that aims to provide investors with returns tied not only to the price of Ethereum but also to validation income generated by staking.
Broader Moves in Crypto-Linked EquitiesBeyond exchange-traded products, Wells Fargo also broadened its portfolio in crypto-related equities. The bank dramatically increased its holding in Bitmine Immersion from 2,323 shares to 21,547 shares, an increase of about 828%, valued at approximately $426,000.
The filing indicates that Wells Fargo is building a diversified portfolio connected not only to Bitcoin, but also to Ethereum and Solana assets.
The disclosure also lists new treasury-related positions in American Bitcoin Corp. and Strive Asset Management. American Bitcoin Corp. has previously received backing from the Trump family. In addition, Wells Fargo increased its Robinhood stake by 65% to roughly 2.56 million shares and opened a new put option position valued at around $116,000 in Robinhood.
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Bitwise named the CLARITY Act as one of the key catalysts for crypto markets in the third quarter, saying its passage could likely mark the bottom of the current bear market.
The asset manager laid out four catalysts in its Q3 2026 report. It added that this quarter is make-or-break for the market structure bill.
Why the CLARITY Act Tops Bitwise’s Q3 ListThe CLARITY Act has been one of the most-watched bills for the crypto sector. However, it has faced key hurdles, with two issues now stalling its progress.
First, ethics provisions tied to the president’s family’s crypto interests have become a sticking point. Section 604, which shields non-custodial developers from money transmitter rules, has also drawn contested debate among lawmakers and law enforcement groups.
Prediction markets put the odds of the bill passing in 2026 near 40%. That figure has fallen sharply from 75% in mid-May.
Polymarket Odds For The CLARITY Act Passing in 2026. Source: PolymarketNonetheless, Bitwise remains cautiously optimistic about the bill’s chances. It said a successful vote would likely mark the bottom of this bear market. According to the firm, a failure would bring early volatility.
“If it passes, we believe it likely marks this bear market’s bottom. If it fails, expect volatility initially, then a clearing of uncertainty as the industry keeps building under a pro-crypto SEC and CFTC,” the statement read.
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The Other Q3 Crypto Market Catalysts on Bitwise’s RadarIn addition to the CLARITY Act, the asset manager outlined three more upcoming catalysts. Stablecoins sit second on the list. Regulators are due to finalize GENIUS Act rules this quarter, ahead of the law taking effect in January 2027.
Bitwise expects more large firms to announce stablecoin projects before go-live. It pointed to OpenUSD, backed by Stripe, BlackRock, Visa, Coinbase, and about 140 other firms.
“Stablecoin supply has held near $300 billion since last fall, a quiet show of resilience through crypto’s selloff. We see accelerating stablecoin growth as a catalyst for chains like Ethereum and Solana in Q3, as attention builds ahead of January’s effective date,” it added.
The firm also flagged the new Federal Reserve under Chair Kevin Warsh, whose approach remains largely unknown to markets. He has held rates steady so far. Bitwise expects a much clearer read on his Fed by the end of the quarter. The direction of rates is still hard to call. However, the firm noted that the Fed shapes sentiment across all risk assets, so any rate decision could move markets.
Finally, Bitwise highlighted a quiet re-rating in Decentralized Finance (DeFi). In the past month, Bitcoin (BTC) fell about 22%, yet the firm’s DeFi index dropped just 4%.
“DeFi usually swings much harder than Bitcoin, so holding up this well is unusual, and almost no one is talking about it. We think DeFi is quietly re-rating,” the report read. “We expect DeFi’s outperformance to keep playing out in Q3, the kind of shift the market tends to notice late.”
Bitwise’s outlook follows a punishing Q2, crypto’s third straight quarter of losses and its worst run since 2022. How the current quarter progresses will show whether that streak extends or breaks.
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Key Highlights The banking institution expanded its Strategy position by 125%, reaching approximately 726,000 shares with roughly $41.5 million in additional exposure BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF saw a reduction of 75,102 shares, though the bank redistributed holdings across alternative Bitcoin investment vehicles Ethereum-based ETF positions grew by 65%, with BlackRock’s Ethereum ETF holdings exceeding 1.10 million shares Initial investments in Solana-focused funds appeared in the filing, alongside an 828% expansion in Bitmine positions Galaxy Digital holdings were slashed by 97%, while Coinbase positions decreased by 25% A comprehensive SEC filing from Wells Fargo reveals the financial institution’s extensive digital asset holdings, demonstrating significant portfolio adjustments across Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana investment products, along with cryptocurrency-focused equities.
The financial powerhouse, managing $2.5 trillion in assets, amplified its stake in Michael Saylor’s Strategy by 125%, elevating total ownership to nearly 726,000 shares. This strategic move represents approximately $41.5 million in additional exposure to the prominent Bitcoin treasury enterprise.
Strategic Bitcoin ETF Portfolio Reallocation Despite reducing its BlackRock Bitcoin ETF stake by 75,102 shares from the previous quarter, Wells Fargo maintained its overall commitment to Bitcoin investment products. The institution similarly decreased positions in Invesco Galaxy’s Bitcoin ETF, ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF, and Fidelity’s Bitcoin offering.
Conversely, the bank strengthened investments in Grayscale’s Bitcoin Mini Trust, Grayscale Bitcoin Trust, and Bitwise’s Bitcoin ETF. The Bitwise allocation specifically increased by 24% on a quarterly basis.
Additionally, Wells Fargo initiated a fresh call option position in BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF while simultaneously expanding put exposure—strategic decisions made during heightened market volatility linked to geopolitical tensions involving the United States and Iran.
Growing Commitment to Ethereum and Initial Solana Entry The bank’s Ethereum ETF strategy demonstrated notably different momentum. Wells Fargo increased its BlackRock Ethereum ETF allocation by approximately 65%, elevating total holdings beyond 1.10 million shares valued at roughly $17.56 million.
Supplementary Ethereum positions include 257,157 shares in Bitwise’s Ethereum ETF, 4,637 shares in Grayscale’s Ethereum Staking ETF, and 623 shares in VanEck’s Ethereum product.
Notably, the disclosure documents the bank’s inaugural positions in Solana investment vehicles. Wells Fargo acquired 13,280 shares of Grayscale’s Solana Trust alongside 1,638 shares of Fidelity’s Solana Fund.
Regarding cryptocurrency-related equities, Bitmine Immersion holdings surged dramatically from 2,323 to 21,547 shares—an extraordinary 828% increase—boosting Ethereum treasury exposure to approximately $426,000.
The institution also established new positions in American Bitcoin Corp, the Trump family-affiliated Bitcoin treasury enterprise, and Strive Asset Management’s treasury investment vehicle.
Wells Fargo enhanced its Robinhood position by 65%, reaching approximately 2.56 million shares. Concurrently, the bank initiated put option positions in Robinhood valued at nearly $116,000.
However, certain cryptocurrency stocks experienced significant reductions. Wells Fargo decreased its Galaxy Digital ownership by approximately 97% and trimmed its Coinbase stake by roughly 25%, according to regulatory disclosures.
The comprehensive filing illustrates a major financial institution actively reconfiguring its cryptocurrency market presence, prioritizing treasury-focused companies and diversified ETF instruments while strategically reducing exposure to specific individual equities.
Crypto market traders are bracing for Bitcoin, Ethereum (ETH), XRP, and Solana (SOL) options expiry today. Traders anticipate short-term volatility in the broader crypto market ahead of next week’s US CPI and PPI inflation data releases. Seasonality, cooling jobless claims, and US-Iran technical talks have sparked a recovery in crypto prices.
Bitcoin, ETH, XRP, and SOL jumped amid a fall in oil prices, US Treasury yields, and the US dollar index. Crypto market sets eyes on max pain amid potential recovery further.
Crypto Market Braces for $1.5 Billion Bitcoin Options Expiry According to Deribit data, more than 23K BTC options with a notional value of almost $1.5 billion expire on July 10, with a put-call ratio of 1. In the last 24 hours, call volume remains higher than put volume with a put-call ratio of 0.75, indicating a neutral stance among traders.
Moreover, max pain price is at $62,000, lower than the current Bitcoin price of $64,100. This shows a high odds of a pullback, but implied volatility and 25-delta skew signaled traders expect crypto market to remain flat.
Options traders are selling out-of-the-money calls, which indicates that institutions generally agree the market lacks upward momentum. This could keep Bitcoin price below $65K resistance level.
Bitcoin Options Open Interest. Source: Deribit Ethereum Options with $250 Million in Notional Value to Expire Over 140K ETH options with a notional value of $248 million are set to expire. The put-call ratio is 1.27. However, call volume has exceeded put volumes over the last 24 hours, with a bullish put-call ratio of 0.81.
Also, the max pain point is at $1,700, below the current market price. Notably, the call bets are higher at the strike price, indicating lower chances of massive selling pressure. Traders expect ETH price to move towards $1,800 after this week’s options expiry.
Ethereum Options Open Interest. Source: Deribit Ethereum price jumped almost 2% over the past 24 hours amid hopes of US-Iran talks to continue and broader crypto market recovery. The 24-hour low and high are $1,730 and $1,786, respectively. However, trading volume has dropped by 13%.
XRP and Solana (SOL) Max Pain Price XRP options of notional value $2.47 million to expire, with a put-call ratio of 0.76. The max pain price is at $1.06, indicating the key level to watch as the crypto asset shows higher volatility amid whale moves.
XRP price climbed 1.50% to $1.11, rising above the max pain price despite massive net outflows of $7.29 million from Bitwise XRP ETF. It saw a massive drop in trading volume over the past 24 hours.
XRP Max Pain Price. Source: Deribit Meanwhile, $17 million in Solana options will expire today, with a put-call ratio of 0.40. The max pain price is $75, lower than the current market price. However, traders eye upside momentum towards $80 strike price.
Crypto market traders await US CPI inflation data for cues before making further trades. Core inflation is projected to come in at 0.3% against 0.2% US CPI inflation print last month, keeping Core CPI YoY stable at 2.9%.
Cleveland Fed data showed the annual CPI inflation rate cooled from 4.2% in May to 3.9% in June. However, Goldman Sachs claims the combined effects of AI-induced increases in memory, software, and electricity prices are boosting inflation in the US.
AI Driven Memory Chips Costs Boosts Inflation. Source: Goldman Sachs Aside from adjusting their options positions, many macro-focused traders are actively placing wagers on the best crypto prediction markets to speculate directly on whether the core CPI will meet expectations.
Bitcoin (BTC) price rises above $63,000 at press time on Friday, extending its recovery as tensions between the US and Iran ease following missile strikes earlier this week. DeXe (DEXE) and Arbitrum (ARB) are leading gains over the last 24 hours as the broader market risk-off sentiment eases.
CoinMarketCap’s Fear and Greed Index is at 30 on Friday, up from 26 on Wednesday, reaffirming a mild increase in risk appetite among traders.
Fear and Greed Index. Source: CoinMarketCapBitcoin targets the 50-day EMABitcoin maintains a mixed near-term bias as the short-term recovery approaches the 50-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA) at $65,398 and remains well under the 200-day EMA at $75,025. The pair is attempting to stabilize after recent losses, while the long-term moving averages reflect a broader bearish trend.
From a technical perspective, BTC must clear the 50-day EMA at $65,398, which could extend its recovery to $70,000.
The Relative Strength Index (RSI) at 52 on the daily chart ticks up from the midline, hinting at mildly improving momentum, while the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) rises with its signal line toward the zero line, suggesting that downside pressure may be easing even as price remains structurally capped.
BTC/USDT daily price chart.On the downside, key support is clustered around the $60,000 region, where a horizontal level aligns with an underlying trendline base; a decisive drop through this zone would reopen the path toward deeper corrective losses.
DeXe and Arbitrum eye breakout rallyDeXe is up over 20% on Friday, testing an ascending resistance trendline near $34.50. The token extends a strong bullish phase, trading well above the 50-day EMA near $20.71 and the 200-day EMA near $12.91. This wide separation between spot and the key EMAs suggests an entrenched uptrend.
That said, the RSI at 77 sits in overbought territory, hinting that upside momentum remains robust but increasingly stretched. Meanwhile, the MACD and signal line are rising into positive territory, with an expanding positive histogram, reinforcing the dominant upward bias despite the risk of a corrective pause.
A decisive close above the trendline could test the R3 and R4 Pivot levels at $40.52 and $48.04, respectively.
DEXE/USDT daily price chart.Initial support is seen at the 50-day EMA around $20.71, where any deeper pullback could test trend-following buyers’ appetite, before stronger structural demand emerges near the 200-day EMA at about $12.91.
Arbitrum is up 5% on Friday, extending the 13% gains from the previous day. ARB price trades above the 50-day EMA at roughly $0.0882, where a decisive close could confirm a bullish tilt while it still remains well below the 200-day EMA near $0.1479, keeping the broader trend capped.
Momentum is improving, with the RSI hovering around 62 and the MACD line holding in positive territory, which together suggest buyers are gaining control without reaching overbought conditions.
Looking up, the R1 and R2 Pivot levels at $0.0967 and $0.1174, respectively, emerge as key resistance levels.
ARB/USDT daily price chart.Looking down, immediate support is at the 50-day EMA at $0.0882, while a deeper pullback toward the prior breakout area at $0.0835 would need to hold to preserve the nascent bullish bias.
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Bitdeer Technologies has unveiled a $36 million manufacturing facility in Nevada, bringing production of its SEALMINER Bitcoin mining machines to the United States.
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Bitdeer will invest $36 million in a Nevada factory to produce SEALMINER Bitcoin mining machines. The new Sparks facility is expected to begin commercial production by the end of 2026. Bitdeer shares jumped 14.1% as the company reported stronger U.S. manufacturing and 921 BTC mined in May. According to Bitdeer, the new plant in Sparks, Nevada, will manufacture key components for the company’s SEALMINER mining rigs, with commercial production scheduled to begin before the end of 2026. The company said the facility will strengthen its manufacturing capacity inside the United States while reducing its dependence on outside suppliers for critical mining equipment.
Shares of Bitdeer responded positively to the announcement, climbing 14.1% on Thursday to $14.33. Even after the rally, the stock remains about 27% below its June peak, although it has gained roughly 26% since the beginning of the year.
Nevada incentives support local manufacturing expansion Details released by Bitdeer show the Singapore-based company worked with Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo’s administration and local officials before selecting Sparks for the project. According to comments made by Bitdeer CEO Catherine Guo to local media, the state approved tax incentives, including reduced qualifying sales taxes, as part of the investment package supporting the facility.
Commercial production is expected to begin by year-end, allowing Bitdeer to manufacture more of its mining hardware domestically instead of relying as heavily on third-party suppliers. The company said the plant will focus specifically on Bitcoin mining equipment rather than artificial intelligence hardware.
Although the new factory centers on mining machines, Bitdeer has also expanded into AI cloud computing and high-performance computing services in recent years. According to the company, those businesses will continue separately from the Nevada manufacturing operation.
Bitcoin miners continue adding AI businesses Across the industry, publicly traded Bitcoin miners are investing beyond cryptocurrency mining as they seek additional revenue from power-intensive computing businesses.
MARA Holdings announced on Thursday that it plans to acquire a Texas site capable of supporting up to 2 gigawatts of capacity for AI and digital infrastructure projects. The company said the expansion will increase its ability to serve artificial intelligence workloads alongside its existing mining operations.
Earlier in the week, TeraWulf announced a 20-year data center lease agreement with AI startup Anthropic. According to TeraWulf, the contract could generate about $19 billion in revenue over its lifetime, highlighting the growing interest among mining companies in long-term AI infrastructure deals.
While several competitors are directing more resources toward AI data centers, Bitdeer continues expanding both its mining operations and supporting infrastructure. The Nevada facility adds manufacturing to that strategy by giving the company greater control over the production of its own mining hardware.
Separately, Bitdeer’s latest production update showed the company mined 921 Bitcoin during May. According to Bitdeer, the figure represents a 370% increase compared with the same month a year earlier, underscoring the rapid growth of its mining business as it adds new infrastructure and equipment.
The combination of higher Bitcoin production and domestic manufacturing comes as mining companies continue adjusting their business models after the latest Bitcoin halving. While many firms are pursuing AI-related contracts to diversify earnings, Bitdeer’s latest investment keeps its manufacturing expansion closely tied to its core Bitcoin mining business while increasing its presence in the United States.
The collapse of the U.S.-Iran ceasefire on July 8 sent prices back toward $62k, from a brief move into the $64k resistance zone. AMBCrypto reported that shortly after the news broke out, $300 million worth of long positions had been liquidated.
The rising leverage and inclination from derivatives traders to catch the market lows, without structural support, was a warning sign of deeper drawdown.
There was another factor to keep an eye on.
Stablecoin liquidity increases price sensitivity to bearish catalysts Crypto analyst Crypto Onchain drew attention to the liquidity drain seen in the centralized exchange Binance. USD Coin reserves have fallen by 21% over the past month, and Tether saw massive single-day outflows.
Source: CryptoQuant Anomalous outflows of $997 million on June 26 and $838 million on July 7 were seen. Together, they have taken Binance stablecoin outflows to a figure of –$115 million per day for the past week.
Stablecoin reserves on exchanges can be thought of as “dry powder”. This ammunition can be useful in buying local or cyclical crypto bottoms. Sustained stablecoin outflows mean holders are exiting the market.
Liquidity is migrating to DeFi, cold storage, and OTC desks, the analyst concluded. This could leave crypto vulnerable to localized bouts of volatility.
The 21% Bitcoin decline since May is a direct result of the fuel shortage Crypto analyst Axel Adler Jr. pointed out that stablecoin inflows to exchanges were drying up. The monthly average inflow fell 18%, from $3.20 billion to $2.65 billion.
Source: Axel Adler Jr The combined market capitalization of USDT and USDC has been falling in recent weeks. It showed a decreasing dollar base in the crypto market.
In mid-May, the 30-day market cap change was at zero, but fell to -$4.2 billion in early June, and was at -$3.2 billion now. Rather than being reallocated across assets, the stablecoin capitalization is actually shrinking.
Capital is leaving the system, the metrics confirmed. This loss of liquidity helps explain the market sentiment and why Bitcoin is down after the bounce to $83k.
Final Summary The liquidity drain in the form of stablecoin outflow from exchanges could leave crypto vulnerable to sudden bouts of volatility. Stablecoins are the fuel for crypto growth. Falling stablecoin market capitalization points to capital fleeing the crypto sphere.
Bitcoin’s downside support is getting stronger, even as a trillion-dollar AI spending spree and stalled crypto legislation create headwinds for the market. That’s the read from Bitwise’s Juan Leon, who laid out a surprisingly bullish case on July 9 for why the largest cryptocurrency’s price floor keeps ratcheting higher.
Leon, Bitwise’s Senior Investment Strategist, pointed to a split among institutional investors that tells an interesting story. One camp is treating recent price pullbacks as a buying opportunity. The other is parked on the sidelines, waiting for US regulators and lawmakers to provide the operational clarity they need before deploying capital.
The institutional tug of war During previous market downturns, institutional holders of Bitcoin ETFs, including Bitwise’s own BITB product, displayed what the firm describes as “diamond hands.” They held through volatility rather than panic-selling, a behavior that naturally creates a rising floor under the asset’s price.
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The more cautious players are waiting specifically for movement on the Clarity Act and other pending crypto legislation that has been grinding through Congress. These are the types of allocators who need a clear legal framework before their compliance teams will sign off on meaningful positions.
AI is eating crypto’s lunch, at least temporarily Hyperscale companies have been pouring money into AI infrastructure at a staggering rate, with capital expenditure in the AI sector projected to exceed $1 trillion across 2025 and 2026. For asset allocators with finite budgets and limited risk appetite, AI has been the shinier object.
Leon acknowledged this dynamic but framed it as temporary rather than structural. The AI boom doesn’t diminish Bitcoin’s value proposition, it just delays the timeline for broader institutional adoption.
Stablecoins tell the real story By mid-June 2026, the total stablecoin market cap had reached $322 billion, a figure that reflects deep and growing institutional engagement with on-chain finance. Stablecoins serve as the plumbing of the crypto economy. When their market cap expands, it typically means more capital is being parked on-chain, more transactions are flowing through decentralized rails, and more institutions are experimenting with tokenization.
What this means for investors The risk is that regulatory clarity takes longer than anyone expects, or arrives in a form that disappoints. If the Clarity Act gets watered down or delayed into 2027, the cautious institutional capital sitting on the sidelines stays there.
Bitwise’s positioning here is also worth noting. The firm manages the Bitwise Bitcoin ETF and has a direct commercial interest in institutional adoption of crypto. The most useful signal isn’t what any single strategist says. It’s the behavior of the ETF holders themselves, who have consistently chosen to hold through drawdowns rather than exit.
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