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Crypto losses topped $1 billion in the first half of 2026 as the industry recorded its highest number of hacks in a six-month period, according to onchain security platform Blockaid.

Ethereum and Solana recorded the largest losses from incidents affecting their networks, with roughly $332 million and $326 million in stolen funds, respectively, Blockaid said in its H1 2026 security report published Tuesday.

Blockaid tracked 212 security incidents during the period, with the largest single exploit coming from KelpDAO at $292 million, while the platform verified 3.4 times as many high-threshold exploits in H1 2026 as across all of 2025.

Code exploits drove Ethereum incidents, while breaches of keys and signing infrastructure accounted for most Solana losses, according to the report.

Ethereum losses reflected the risks of high-value protocolsEthereum incurred the highest losses from incidents in H1 2026, with attackers primarily targeting vulnerabilities in applications built on the network.

Blockaid said code exploits dominated Ethereum incidents by count, with major losses also linked to key compromises involving Humanity Protocol and StablR. CoWSwap, an Ethereum-based decentralized exchange, was the only major Ethereum incident in the report classified as a user mistake.

Blockchain losses by network in the first half of 2026. Source: Blockaid.

Blockaid identified several common attack methods targeting Ethereum, including bugs in bridges and smart contracts, unauthorized access to privileged accounts and market manipulation techniques.

The report said Ethereum remains a major target because it hosts many of the crypto industry’s most valuable applications, including restaking platforms, stablecoins and decentralized exchanges.

Solana losses surged as attackers shifted focusSolana incurred nearly as much in losses as Ethereum during the first half of 2026, a sharp increase from the roughly $127 million in stolen funds the network recorded during 2025.

“2025 had $2.58 billion lost across 63 incidents, concentrated in Q1 by Bybit’s $1.5 billion, with Ethereum and Arbitrum the top chains by stolen-fund flow,” Blockaid CEO Ido Ben-Natan told Cointelegraph.

Blockchain losses by network in 2025. Source: Blockaid.

The change did not stem from a rise in smart contract exploits. Instead, compromised keys accounted for more than 98% of Solana’s losses, driven largely by incidents involving Drift Protocol and Step Finance, which Blockaid linked to North Korea-linked cyber groups.

Unlike Ethereum, where attackers primarily exploited vulnerabilities in protocol code, Solana incidents targeted signer infrastructure and organizational security, while a handful of code exploits involving Raydium and Volo accounted for the remaining losses.

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As prices in Bitcoin and altcoins continue to fluctuate, this has also been reflected in spot ETFs.

At this point, there was an outflow from spot Bitcoin ETFs, while Ethereum ETFs experienced a net inflow.

According to Farside Investors data, US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded a net outflow of approximately $11.6 million yesterday, July 27.

This marks the third consecutive day of outflows from BTC ETFs, although the rate of outflows has begun to slow.

BlackRock’s IBIT fund led the way in Bitcoin ETF outflows with $8.8 million, followed by Fidelity’s FBTC fund with $2.8 million.

While no outflows were recorded except for two funds, Bitwise’s BITB; Ark Invest’s ARKB; Grayscale’s GBTC; Grayscale’s Mini BTC; Morgan Stanley’s MSBT; Wisdom Tree’s BTCW; VanEck’s HODL; Invesco’s BTCO; Franklin Templeton’s EZBC; and Valkyre’s BRRR fund recorded 0 flows.

Ethereum and Altcoins Are in a Mixed State! In contrast, Ethereum ETFs experienced inflows. According to Farside Investors data, US spot Ethereum ETFs recorded net inflows of approximately $11.7 million on July 27th. This signifies a reversal of the net outflows.

In ETH ETFs, BlackRock’s ETHA fund was the only fund to experience inflows, recording $11.7 million.

In contrast, Fidelity’s FETH; Grayscale’s Mini Ethereum (ETH); BlackRock’s ETHB; Bitwise’s ETHW; 21Shares’ TETH; VanEck’s ETHV; Invesco’s QETH; and Franklin Templeton’s EZET fund all recorded 0 flows.

Lastly, spot Solana ETFs recorded a net inflow of $1 million, while HYPE saw an outflow of $2.9 million, and XRP ETFs experienced neither inflow nor outflow.

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Solana price fell about 5% from its July 27 high near $77 to $73 on July 28 as a break below short-term support triggered long liquidations.

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SOL price dropped from roughly $77 to $73 after failing to sustain its latest recovery. Price has fallen below the $75 major pivot and remains inside a descending channel. The 4-hour RSI has declined to 35.57, showing weakening momentum without reaching oversold territory. Liquidation clusters near $72.50 and $74 could increase volatility around the current price. Solana price drops back toward $73 According to data from crypto.news, Solana (SOL) price traded near $73.20 at the time of writing after falling from an intraday high around $77 during the previous session. The move represented a decline of about 5% from peak to trough.

The pullback followed SOL’s latest rejection from the upper half of a descending channel visible on the 4-hour chart. Buyers pushed the token toward $77 on July 27 but failed to challenge the channel’s upper boundary or the wider $78 resistance area.

Selling accelerated after SOL lost the $75 level, which had supported several earlier intraday rebounds. The token subsequently fell toward $73 before entering a narrow consolidation range.

The daily chart showed SOL trading below the Murrey Math major support-and-resistance pivot at $75. Its July 28 candle recorded a low of $72.86, although buyers prevented a sustained fall below $73.

Solana price daily chart — July 28 | Source: crypto.news SOL’s decline also came as capital showed a preference for Ethereum. ETH recently reclaimed $1,900, while SOL remained trapped below its July resistance range.

Crypto trader Daan Crypto Trades noted that the pair was beginning to lose its horizontal support area.

“[Solana] needs to break this local consolidation before we can start looking at the range high again.”

Daan added that Ethereum’s recent strength against Bitcoin had left Solana behind, making the ETH ecosystem more attractive while SOL remained weak.

Long liquidations accelerated the sell-off The three-day CoinGlass liquidation heatmap shows that Solana’s slide cut through several leveraged trading zones between $75 and $73.

SOL first dropped sharply below $75 before falling through another band of liquidity around $73. The move likely forced leveraged long traders to close their positions, adding market sell orders to an already weak spot market.

Solana liquidation heatmap | Source: CoinGlass The heatmap shows that the largest nearby concentrations now sit on both sides of the current price. A bright liquidity band has formed around $72.40–$72.70, while additional clusters are visible near $73.80–$74.20.

This positioning could keep short-term price action unstable. A move below $73 may attract SOL toward the lower liquidity pool, while an initial rebound could target the accumulated positions around $74.

Further liquidation interest is visible near $75 and $76.50. Those levels could act as upside targets if buyers regain control, but they may also become resistance because traders caught in the decline could use a recovery to exit positions.

The liquidation data support the view that derivatives positioning magnified the decline. However, the charts alone do not establish that institutional sell blocks caused the move.

SOL indicators point to weak momentum Solana remains inside a descending parallel channel that has guided its 4-hour price action since the early-July peak above $83. The channel has produced a sequence of lower highs, including rejections near $79 and $77.

Solana price is trading within a descending parallel channel pattern on the 4-hour chart — July 28 | Source: crypto.news SOL is now approaching the channel’s lower half. The lower boundary sits close to $70, making that level the next broader technical support if $73 fails.

The 4-hour relative strength index has fallen to 35.57, below its signal average of 47.33. The reading shows that sellers control short-term momentum, although SOL has not yet entered the conventional oversold zone below 30.

Aroon readings also favor the downside, with the stronger line at 78.57% compared with 57.14% for the opposing measure. The indicator reflects the recency of price highs and lows rather than the size of a move, but its current configuration is consistent with SOL’s recent lower low.

On the daily chart, the average directional index stands at only 11.54. An ADX reading below 20 normally indicates a weak trend, suggesting SOL is still consolidating rather than entering a confirmed directional breakdown.

That weak reading leaves room for false moves around support. SOL could briefly sweep liquidity below $73 before recovering, particularly if selling pressure in the derivatives market eases.

Solana price levels to watch next The first level buyers need to recover is $74. A move above that area would allow SOL to challenge the $75 pivot, which has changed from support into near-term resistance.

A daily close above $75 would weaken the immediate bearish case. Bulls would then need to clear $77–$78 and break above the descending channel to reopen a path toward the July high around $83.

Failure to reclaim $75 would leave SOL exposed to another test of the $72.50 liquidation cluster. Below that area, the channel boundary near $70 becomes the next likely target.

The daily Murrey Math chart places the bottom of the broader trading range at $68.75. That level may provide stronger support if a breakdown below $70 develops. A deeper correction could then extend toward the $62.50 pivot, although the current low ADX reading does not yet confirm such a move.

Fed decision adds risk for US traders US investors are also awaiting the Federal Reserve’s next policy decision. Interest-rate expectations, movements in the dollar and Treasury yields can affect demand for high-risk assets such as SOL.

Treasury yields eased on July 28, while oil prices also fell as markets responded to renewed hopes for diplomacy in the Middle East. Brent traded below $87 and US crude near $81, reversing part of the inflation-driven pressure seen earlier in the week. The pullback reportedly followed a pause in attacks and renewed hopes for a US-Iran agreement.

That means SOL’s latest decline appears more closely linked to its technical breakdown and leveraged positioning than to a fresh rise in oil or Treasury yields. The Fed decision could still determine whether US liquidity conditions help SOL recover $75 or push it toward lower support.

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Solana holds $75 support, analysts eye channel breakout towards $140

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Circle just dropped another half-billion dollars worth of USDC onto Solana, and at this point it’s starting to feel like a recurring calendar event. The stablecoin issuer minted $500 million in new USDC on the Solana blockchain in July, executed in two neat tranches of $250 million each.

Here’s the thing: this isn’t a one-off. It’s the latest chapter in what’s become a sustained liquidity migration toward Solana that’s been building throughout 2026, with Circle simultaneously burning USDC on other chains, notably Ethereum.

The numbers behind the shift The $500 million mint, flagged by on-chain monitoring services like Whale Alert and Onchain Lens, pushed even more dollar-denominated liquidity into Solana’s trading and DeFi infrastructure. A similar $500 million single-day mint occurred earlier on June 8, suggesting Circle has found a comfortable cadence for these large-scale issuances.

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By mid-July, cumulative USDC minting on Solana had exceeded $66 billion in gross issuance. That’s not net supply, mind you. It’s the total volume of USDC that Circle has created on the network over time, which includes tokens that have since been burned or bridged elsewhere.

Solana’s share of the global USDC supply has briefly climbed above 10% during peak periods in 2026. For a network that only received native USDC issuance starting in late 2020, that’s a remarkable trajectory.

Why Circle keeps choosing Solana Circle’s minting decisions are demand-driven. When traders and institutions need more USDC on a particular chain, Circle mints to meet that demand. The fact that these $250 million tranches keep landing on Solana tells you where the activity is migrating.

The relationship between Circle and Solana dates back to a formal partnership with the Solana Foundation that enabled native USDC issuance on the platform. Since then, Circle has progressively increased its minting allocation to Solana, especially as the network’s DeFi ecosystem matured and attracted more institutional capital.

What this means for traders and the broader market More stablecoins on a network generally translates to deeper liquidity pools, tighter spreads, and better execution for traders. When $500 million in fresh USDC hits Solana’s DeFi protocols, it flows into automated market makers, lending platforms, and perpetual futures venues that form the backbone of on-chain trading.

For now, the arrows point firmly toward Solana continuing to absorb a growing share of the global stablecoin supply, with each $500 million mint reinforcing the network’s position as a primary venue for dollar-denominated on-chain activity.

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Yesterday, Bitcoin spot ETFs posted a net outflow of $11.6 million, while Ethereum spot ETFs saw a net inflow of $11.7 million.

According to data from Farside Investors, U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs saw a total net outflow of $11.6 million yesterday. BlackRock’s IBIT recorded a net outflow of $8.8 million, while Fidelity’s FBTC posted a $2.8 million net outflow; all other Bitcoin ETFs had zero net flows for the day. U.S. spot Ethereum ETFs, meanwhile, saw a total net inflow of $11.7 million yesterday. BlackRock’s ETHA accounted for the full $11.7 million daily net inflow, with all other Ethereum ETFs registering zero net flows for the day.

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Binance Flash Swap will undergo regular system maintenance on August 2, expected to be completed within one hour.

According to an official announcement, Binance’s Flash Swap will undergo scheduled system maintenance at 07:30 (GMT+8, East Eight Zone Time) on August 2, 2026. During the maintenance window, users will be unable to place new Flash Swap orders or limit orders. Existing recurring investment orders may be skipped due to the system upgrade, and the maintenance is expected to be completed within one hour.

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trade.xyz hits all-time highs across multiple metrics, with cumulative trading volume reaching $408.4 billion.

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WTI crude oil falls toward $80, with a bearish whale in crude oil markets securing $1.83 million in unrealized profit.

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Solana is trading close to a critical higher-timeframe support level while traders watch for signs of a sustained recovery following a fresh breakout attempt. As of writing, Solana (SOL) is priced at $76.80, reflecting a gain of 2.66% over the past 24 hours. The day’s trading volume is reported near $1.31 billion.

Channel Breakout Test in FocusIn the short term, SOL has rebounded from the lower boundary of a descending channel, now trading at its upper edge near $76. Technical momentum has improved as the relative strength index (RSI) rises above its moving average, pointing to slightly increasing buyer dominance.

Chart data indicates SOL has been forming higher lows inside this channel and is working to break through the upper trendline. This level represents an important inflection point; confirmation of a close above the channel could drive SOL towards resistance at $80 to $84. If the breakout falters, price risk remains for a move back toward $74-$75 support.

RSI is reported at 59.86, with the signal line at 48.03, suggesting buyers are gaining momentum, although market conditions have not reached overbought territory.

Technical analysts observe that a sustained breakout above channel resistance would likely pave the way for a move towards the $80-$84 zone, while unsuccessful attempts increase the danger of retesting $74-$75 support.

Higher-Timeframe Demand and Long-Term TargetsSOL’s weekly chart reveals continued trading within a large demand zone that attracted buyers during earlier corrections. Crypto King described this setup as one of the more robust higher-timeframe structures in the market, with SOL now consolidating near $76 as broad support persists.

Prolonged accumulation in this region could encourage moves toward $100, followed by resistance levels near $140 and $200. The major cycle high around $270 remains a target if Solana can initiate a long-term upward trend.

Analyst Gum observes limited resistance between $75 and $140, noting that the next critical levels for the asset are marked by key moving averages. The 20-week exponential moving average lies near $83.75, while the 50-week, 100-week, and 200-week averages are grouped from approximately $108 to $123. Passing these averages would substantially improve the outlook, bringing the yearly open at $143 into focus. Meanwhile, weekly RSI stands close to 40.10, indicating ongoing momentum recovery.

On-Chain Activity and Fundamental SignalsCircle recently minted 250 million USDC on the Solana network, expanding the stablecoin supply available for trading, payments, and decentralized finance projects within the ecosystem. While the entire supply may not be immediately deployed across platforms, this injection supports higher levels of exchange liquidity and market activity at a time when SOL is testing key resistance levels.

In addition, platforms such as 1stepSwap are helping traders and investors monitor these technical developments more closely by simplifying access to both crypto and real-world assets. 1stepSwap enables users to transfer real-world assets like shares of major U.S. companies and commodities such as gold and silver directly onto the blockchain via their wallets. The platform stands out for its ability to scan for optimal pricing at any moment, allowing portfolio diversification across stocks and crypto with rapid execution and no intermediaries.

Improving stablecoin liquidity and the introduction of user-centric platforms like 1stepSwap provide robust fundamental support, as SOL tests crucial technical levels that define recovery scenarios in the coming sessions.

Key Levels and OutlookSupport for SOL is currently established between $74 and $76, which forms the basis of recent recovery efforts. The first area of potential upside resistance sits between $80 and $84, with the long-term moving averages from $108 to $123 expected to create a challenging cluster of overhead barriers. If SOL manages to clear these levels, attention could rapidly move to the yearly open near $140-$143.

Conversely, a break below $74 would undermine the short-term breakout and could extend losses to lower levels within the broad demand area.

Overall, SOL continues to consolidate at a significant support zone, with technical momentum building and on-chain activity picking up. Analysts indicate that confirmation of a breakout above channel and moving average resistance remains crucial for a stronger recovery toward $140.

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.

Bitcoin pullback hits crypto treasury firms: TD Cowen slashes Nakamoto’s target price by 58% while retaining a Buy rating.

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NVIDIA and OpenAI are developing a planned $500 billion AI data center project, with a 10GW capacity that could make it the world's largest.

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Solana decentralized exchanges achieved a remarkable milestone in Q2 2026, recording a notional volume of $183.2 billion on perpetual futures platforms. This figure represents the highest quarterly volume ever reported for Solana’s decentralized exchanges, according to a tweet by @SolanaFloor. The achievement underscores the growing interest and activity within the Solana ecosystem, despite varying figures reported by different sources. While SolanaFloor’s data highlights this peak in derivatives activity, Blockworks reported a slightly lower volume of $147 billion for the same segment. Meanwhile, spot DEX activity on Solana saw a decline, with volumes dropping 44% quarter-over-quarter to $160.8 billion.

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Key Takeaways Solana’s decentralized exchanges appear to have reached an all-time high in perpetual futures volume during Q2 2026. This development suggests sustained interest in Solana’s derivatives platforms despite a downturn in spot activity. Market reactions imply that the increased volume may positively influence the broader perception and value of the Solana ecosystem. What to Watch Market participants are closely monitoring Solana’s performance in the coming weeks, particularly in light of the recent record in derivatives volume. Key indicators such as further technological upgrades, regulatory developments, and changes in ETF inflows could significantly impact Solana’s market perception. Additionally, any major announcements from Solana Labs or external factors affecting the crypto market could alter current dynamics, influencing the price trajectory of SOL.

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Solana’s consumer card ecosystem achieved record performance in Q2 2026, reporting $246 million in top-ups and $185 million in card spending, as per data from SolanaFloor. This milestone underscores the increasing adoption and usage of Solana’s payment infrastructure, which enables users to load funds and transact through card rails. The broader Q2 2026 report highlighted a surge in activity across various sectors, including tokenized assets and decentralized exchange volumes, suggesting robust non-speculative engagement with Solana’s network. The news comes amid heightened interest in Solana’s capabilities and its potential impact on the network’s valuation.

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Key Takeaways Solana’s consumer card ecosystem appears to have reached a new peak in Q2 2026, reflecting increased user engagement. The reported growth in card top-ups and spending suggests strong adoption of Solana’s payment solutions. Market pricing suggests that participants view this development as supportive of Solana’s price prospects. What to Watch The Solana price prediction market shows a subdued outlook, with only a 1.6% probability of Solana reaching $90 by August 1, 2026. Investors and analysts may look for further adoption indicators and network upgrades, such as the Alpenglow upgrade, as potential catalysts for price movements. Additionally, developments like ETF inflows or regulatory announcements could significantly alter market expectations. Watch for announcements from key actors like Anatoly Yakovenko or changes in macroeconomic conditions that could influence Solana’s market dynamics.

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The feature routes users into Coinbase's built-in DEX, which its product page says is not available in all locations and requires a self-custody wallet.

Coinbase said its new "Launches" tab is now available, letting users find and trade tokens on Base and Solana as soon as they go live onchain, according to a post from the exchange's official X account published Monday.

The tab sits inside Coinbase's built-in decentralized exchange (DEX), which routes trades to onchain liquidity rather than requiring a token to be formally listed on the centralized exchange. Coinbase's DEX product page says users can trade "the most popular and trending tokens on Base and Solana moments after their launch," with access to "key data and risk signals on all tokens."

Coinbase had teased the feature earlier, saying in a June post that the tab "lets you discover new tokens on @base and Solana as soon as they launch."

Scope And LimitsThe feature is gated to Coinbase's DEX rails rather than its standard listed markets. Coinbase's product page states that "DEX trading requires users to create a self-custody wallet prior to trading" and that the "DEX trading feature not available in all locations."

Coinbase's post did not specify which app surface hosts the tab or enumerate supported regions, and the exchange has not published a public screening threshold for which newly-live tokens appear. At its December DEX presentation, a Coinbase specialist said trading would be available for tokens with "sufficient liquidity" without defining that bar, per prior Defiant reporting.

Onchain BuildoutThe launch extends a run of onchain moves by the largest U.S. crypto exchange. Coinbase's DEX first supported its own Ethereum Layer 2, Base, with plans to add more networks, and in December said it would add native trading of Solana-based tokens routed to onchain liquidity, The Defiant reported.

In November, Coinbase announced it was acquiring Solana-based trading platform Vector, folding its team and token-tracking tools into the DEX system to help list new tokens faster. Vector was built by the team behind NFT marketplace Tensor as a SocialFi app for trading Solana memecoins.

The Launches tab puts Coinbase in more direct competition with dedicated launch and memecoin venues that let traders act on tokens the moment they hit the market. Coinbase has not disclosed which surface of its app the tab runs on or the full list of eligible regions.

Meme tokens are back in the driver’s seat on Solana. After months of declining interest that saw meme dominance crater below 10% in late 2025, speculative trading now accounts for roughly 42% of all daily decentralized exchange volume on the network.

The numbers tell a clear story of revival. Pump.fun, which includes the PumpSwap platform, has contributed approximately $492 million to Solana’s total daily DEX volume of about $1.178 billion, according to DefiLlama data.

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The meme cycle refuses to die Memes dominated over 70% of Solana DEX volume back in December 2024. Then came the hangover. By late 2025, meme token dominance had collapsed below 10%. Pump.fun’s daily volumes, which had hit an all-time high exceeding $2 billion in early January 2026, saw a sharp pullback.

One token in particular helped spark the latest wave. ANSEM surged approximately 299% within a single week in July, lifting trading volumes across Pump.fun’s entire platform and bringing dormant traders back to the table.

Why Solana keeps winning the meme trade Solana’s low transaction fees and rapid execution make it the ideal playground for high-frequency speculation. Pump.fun has essentially industrialized the meme token launch process, making it trivially easy to create, list, and trade new tokens.

Looking at the broader picture, Solana DEXs reported approximately $50.3 billion in volume over a 30-day period as of late July 2026.

What this means for investors The swing from 70% meme dominance in December 2024 to below 10% by late 2025 happened in roughly a year. With total daily DEX volume at $1.178 billion and Pump.fun contributing $492 million of that, the current activity level sits well below the $2 billion daily highs from earlier in 2026.

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THE BLOCK: Ethereum, Solana and Avalanche get busier and cheaper even as token prices fall: Bitwise

Zcash (ZEC), gizlilik odaklı blokzincir projeleri arasında en köklü ve teknolojik açıdan en gelişmiş ağlardan biri olmayı sürdürüyor. Sıfır bilgi ispatı (zk-SNARK) teknolojisini kullanan ilk kripto para projelerinden biri olan Zcash, kullanıcılarına yüksek seviyede işlem gizliliği sunmasıyla öne çıkıyor. Son dönemde ağ geliştirmeleri ve artan geliştirici faaliyetleriyle yeniden yatırımcıların radarına giren ZEC, şimdi ise Ironwood ağ yükseltmesine odaklanmış durumda.

Ironwood Güncellemesi Zcash İçin Neden Önemli? Yarın hayata geçirilmesi planlanan Ironwood ağ yükseltmesi, Zcash ekosisteminin son yıllardaki en önemli teknik güncellemelerinden biri olarak değerlendiriliyor. Bu güncellemeyle birlikte Orchard havuzunda daha önce tespit edilen kritik güvenlik açığı tamamen giderilecek ve yeni korumalı (shielded) havuz yapısına geçiş sağlanacak. Ayrıca ağın arz doğrulama mekanizması güçlendirilirken, node performansı ve senkronizasyon süreçlerinde de önemli iyileştirmeler yapılması hedefleniyor.

Ironwood güncellemesinin öne çıkan yenilikleri şunlar:

Orchard havuzundaki kritik güvenlik açığının giderilmesi. Yeni korumalı (shielded) havuz altyapısına geçiş. Arz doğrulama mekanizmasının güçlendirilmesi. Node performansı ve senkronizasyon süreçlerinde iyileştirmeler. Büyük kripto para borsalarının güncellemeye destek vereceğini açıklaması. Başarılı bir yükseltme süreci, Zcash’in güvenlik ve gizlilik odaklı altyapısını daha da güçlendirirken, ekosisteme olan yatırımcı güvenini artırabilecek önemli bir katalizör olarak görülüyor.

İlginizi Çekebilir: Solana’da Yükseliş Umudu: Analistler Kritik Desteğe Dikkat Çekti!

Teknik Görünümde 514 Dolar Seviyesi Öne Çıkıyor Teknik analiz tarafında ZEC, 370 dolar bölgesinden başlayan yükseliş trendini sonlandırmış görünüyor ve kısa vadede geri çekilme hareketini sürdürüyor. Fiyat yapısında oluşan alçalan tepeler ve yeni dip seviyeleri, düşüş eğiliminin devam ettiğine işaret ediyor. Analistlere göre 514 dolar seviyesi, hem düşüş trendinin üst bandını hem de güçlü yatay direnç bölgesini temsil ettiği için kritik önem taşıyor. Fiyatın bu seviyenin üzerinde kalıcılık sağlaması halinde mevcut düşüş trendinin sona erdiği değerlendirilebilir ve yeni bir yükseliş hareketinin önü açılabilir.

514 dolar direnci aşılamadığı sürece düşüş trendinin devam etmesi ana senaryo olarak öne çıkıyor. Bu nedenle 430 dolar seviyesi güçlü bir majör destek bölgesi olarak takip ediliyor. Olası geri çekilmelerde fiyatın en güçlü tepkiyi bu bölgeden vermesi beklenirken, Ironwood güncellemesinin piyasada olumlu karşılanması halinde teknik görünümün de güçlenebileceği ifade ediliyor. Özellikle 514 dolar seviyesinin üzerinde oluşabilecek kalıcı fiyat hareketleri, yükseliş senaryolarını yeniden ön plana çıkarabilir.

Değerlendirme Zcash, yaklaşan Ironwood ağ yükseltmesiyle birlikte hem teknik hem de temel açıdan kritik bir sürece giriyor. Güncellemenin güvenlik altyapısını güçlendirmesi ve ağ performansını artırması, uzun vadede projeye olan güveni destekleyebilir. Teknik tarafta ise 514 dolar seviyesi yükseliş trendinin yeniden başlaması için en önemli direnç konumunda bulunurken, 430 dolar desteği kısa vadeli görünüm açısından yakından takip edilmesi gereken ana seviye olarak öne çıkıyor.

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TROLL Posts Double-Digit Gains as Buying Activity AcceleratesSolana-based memecoin $TROLL climbed 17% on July 27 over a 24-hour period, with intraday gains reaching as high as 30% as buying activity accelerated, according to CoinGecko data. The token also posted trading volumes well above many of its Solana peers, pointing to a concentrated burst of short-term speculative interest.

At the time of writing, TROLL carried a market capitalisation of approximately $48 million. The token is a memecoin inspired by internet trolling culture, designed for entertainment and community engagement with no intrinsic value. Built on Solana, it leverages the network's fast transactions and low fees, and aims to build momentum through social media, influencer partnerships, and viral marketing.

The project ties itself to the iconic trollface image, claiming licensed rights to the drawing, and has accumulated roughly 56,000 on-chain holders. It has also secured a listing on Binance Alpha.

Broader Solana Memecoin Activity Provides TailwindThe move comes against a backdrop of rising memecoin activity across the Solana network. Data from SolanaFloor shows memecoins became the largest sector by daily spot decentralised exchange volume on Solana for the first time since July 2025, making up 30% of daily spot volume as of July 23, 2026, edging past stablecoin swaps. Reports also point to 62,000 dormant wallets becoming active, with memecoins pulling in $2 billion in trading volume recently.

No protocol upgrade or partnership announcement has accompanied TROLL's recent price activity, with rallies appearing driven entirely by speculative demand within Solana's memecoin ecosystem. That dynamic makes the token highly sensitive to shifts in sentiment. As with all community-driven memecoins, prices can reverse as quickly as they rise, and the token carries no utility or fundamental backing beyond its community and cultural identity.

This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice.

Sources
TROLL Price and Market Data, CoinGecko
Top Solana Meme Coins Trending in July 2026, CoinGabbar
Solana On-Chain Memecoin Volume Data, CoinGabbar

Kripto para piyasası, yeni haftaya güçlü alımlarla giriş yaptı. Orta Doğu‘da gerilimin azalabileceğine yönelik beklentiler küresel risk iştahını artırırken, yatırımcıların gözü bu hafta açıklanacak ABD Merkez Bankası (FED) kararlarına çevrildi. Jeopolitik risklerin hafiflemesi ve para politikasına ilişkin beklentiler, dijital varlık fiyatlarının yukarı yönlü hareket etmesini destekleyen başlıca unsurlar arasında yer aldı.

Jeopolitik Gelişmeler Kripto Para Piyasasını Nasıl Etkiledi? Küresel piyasalarda tansiyonun düşmeye başlaması, yatırımcıların yeniden riskli varlıklara yönelmesini sağladı. Güvenli limanlara olan talepte görülen sınırlı gerileme, kripto yatırımı tarafında alımların hız kazanmasına katkı sundu.

Son verilere göre küresel kripto para piyasasının toplam değeri son 24 saatte yüzde 1,36 yükselerek 2,23 trilyon dolara ulaştı. Bu tablo, yatırımcıların kısa vadede piyasalara yönelik güveninin arttığını gösterirken, risk iştahındaki iyileşmenin fiyatlamalara doğrudan yansıdığı görüldü.

Bitcoin Ve Altcoin Fiyatlarında Son Durum Haftanın ilk işlem gününde Bitcoin yüzde 1,43 değer kazanarak 65.364 dolar seviyesine yükseldi. Piyasa değeri bakımından ikinci sırada bulunan Ethereum ise yüzde 3,91 artışla 1.957 dolardan işlem gördü.

Pozitif görünüm yalnızca büyük kripto paralarda değil, altcoin tarafında da dikkat çekti. XRP yüzde 0,66 yükselerek 1,10 dolara çıkarken, Solana yüzde 1,78 prim yaparak 76,38 dolar seviyesine ulaştı. Bu fiyat hareketleri, yatırımcıların geniş çaplı bir portföy dağılımıyla piyasaya yöneldiğine işaret ediyor.

ETF Verileri Yatırımcı İlgisini Ortaya Koydu Geçtiğimiz hafta açıklanan ETF verileri, yatırımcıların özellikle Ethereum ürünlerine yoğun ilgi gösterdiğini ortaya koydu. Spot Bitcoin ETF’lerine toplam 33,79 milyon dolarlık net giriş gerçekleşirken, spot Ethereum ETF’leri 103,90 milyon dolarlık net fon girişiyle haftanın en güçlü performanslarından birini sergiledi.

Diğer tarafta XRP ETF’lerine 8,15 milyon dolar, Solana ETF’lerine 7,20 milyon dolar, LINK ETF’lerine 2,98 milyon dolar giriş kaydedildi. LTC ETF’leri 460,34 bin dolar, HBAR ETF’leri 539,96 bin dolar ve DOGE ETF’leri ise 345,13 bin dolar net giriş aldı. Buna karşılık HYPE ETF’lerinden 8,61 milyon dolarlık çıkış yaşanırken, BNB, AVAX ve DOT ETF’lerinde hafta boyunca herhangi bir fon hareketi gerçekleşmedi.

FED Kararı Neden Kritik Görülüyor? Piyasaların kısa vadeli yönü açısından yatırımcıların odağında 28-29 Temmuz tarihlerinde yapılacak FED toplantısı bulunuyor. Genel beklenti, faiz oranlarının mevcut seviyede korunacağı yönünde olsa da, yatırımcılar yılın geri kalanına ilişkin verilecek mesajları yakından takip ediyor.

Analistler, FED’in para politikasına dair kullanacağı ifadelerin hem kripto para piyasası hem de diğer riskli varlıklarda fiyat hareketlerini önemli ölçüde etkileyebileceğini belirtiyor. Faiz beklentilerinde oluşabilecek değişikliklerin önümüzdeki günlerde volatiliteyi artırma ihtimali yüksek görülüyor.

Bu içerik kesinlikle yatırım tavsiyesi niteliği taşımamaktadır. Piyasalar yüksek risk içermektedir ve yatırım kararlarınızı almadan önce kendi araştırmanızı yapmanız önemlidir.

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Key Takeaways SOL currently trades near critical support at $73, aligned with the 0.382 Fibonacci retracement level at $73.89 Breaking above $77 resistance would signal bullish momentum toward the $80-$84 range A failure to hold $73 support could push prices down to the $68-$64 area, with June’s $60 low as the worst-case scenario Crypto analyst Crypto Patel highlights the $52-$73 range as a strategic long-term accumulation zone on weekly timeframes Ambitious price projections of $500 and $1,000 remain possible but require several significant resistance breakouts Solana finds itself at a critical juncture in the market. Trading around $73.90, the cryptocurrency is testing support just above the 0.382 Fibonacci retracement level at $73.89 while simultaneously defending an ascending trendline that has provided support since June.

Solana (SOL) Price Crypto analyst Crypto Patel has been closely monitoring this pivotal price level. According to his analysis, maintaining support above $73 preserves the bullish market structure, whereas a breakdown could send SOL tumbling toward the $68-$64 liquidity zone.

Throughout the recent recovery phase, buyers have successfully defended this upward-sloping trendline on multiple occasions. This historical defense adds credibility to the support level, though Solana faces significant challenges to the upside before any sustainable rally can materialize.

$SOL looks ready. 🚀

Needs to hold $75.06 into the daily/weekly close. Do that, and we have a clean deviation.

Given the look and early break on $SOL / $BTC, I wouldn't be surprised to see SOL run back to $84, possibly the $90 imbalance from May. pic.twitter.com/gqFqj4rN1P

— Justin Bennett (@JustinBennettFX) July 26, 2026

Currently, SOL remains capped by a descending resistance trendline that originates from the July peak around $84. This downward-sloping pressure continues to suppress near-term recovery efforts.

Why $77 Is the Critical Breakout Level Reclaiming the $77 level would mark a significant shift, pushing Solana above the descending resistance trendline. Successfully breaking this barrier would open the path toward $80, with $84 as the subsequent target.

Should the $73 support level fail, attention turns to the 0.5 Fibonacci retracement near $71. Further deterioration would expose the $68.22-$64.46 support zone, and a decisive break beneath $64.46 could send prices retreating toward the June low around $60.

Crypto Patel has also published a weekly chart analysis that paints a broader picture. On this extended timeframe, SOL currently sits near $74, marginally above Fibonacci support around $72.55, with a wider support zone extending down to approximately $52.

$SOL Is Sitting At The Most Important Level Of This Cycle#SOL is trading inside a high-confluence HTF demand zone where the previous breakout base, weekly support, and the 0.618 Fibonacci retracement all intersect.

This is the market's decision point.
▶️ Hold $73 → Bullish… pic.twitter.com/3yJsuPBj1B

— Crypto Patel (@CryptoPatel) July 25, 2026

Maintaining price action within the $52-$73 range would preserve the long-term bullish structure. However, a sustained breakdown below $52 could potentially drag prices toward $32.50.

Ambitious Price Targets: $500 and $1,000 in Focus Examining the weekly timeframe, Crypto Patel outlines potential price targets of $500 and $1,000 if SOL completes a full breakout sequence.

The initial major obstacle sits at $101. Beyond that level, Solana must contend with substantial resistance between $180 and $295, a range that encompasses the territory around its previous all-time high.

Only after a confirmed breakout above that resistance zone would the $500 target become realistic. The $1,000 projection would represent an extraordinary gain of approximately 1,900% from the lower boundary of the support zone.

These ambitious targets are predicated on Solana replicating a historical breakout-and-retest pattern. At the current price near $73-$74, SOL remains in the accumulation and support phase rather than an expansion phase.

The latest market data shows Solana trading near $73.90, with the immediate decision point revolving around whether buyers can successfully defend the $73 level amid ongoing selling pressure.

OKX’s Flash Earn Lite launches SLX "Stake to Earn" program, allowing users to split 2,000,000 SLX in rewards.

According to official announcements, OKX’s Flash Earn Lite will launch SLX (Solstice) from 15:00 UTC+8 on July 31, 2026 to 15:00 UTC+8 on August 5, 2026. During the event, users can participate in the subscription by locking BTC, OKSOL, OKB, or SLX to share a total of 2,000,000 SLX in airdrop rewards. Additionally, users can join the subscription in advance starting today, with rewards being calculated from the official start of the event. Users can find and participate in the relevant activity via the "Flash Earn" entry at the top of the OKX App’s Explore page.

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AEON is set to launch on Bitget Launchpool, with users able to stake BGB and AEON to unlock 1.16 million AEON tokens.

Bitget Launchpool is set to list the project AEON (AEON), with a total reward pool of 1,166,666 AEON. The lock-up period runs from July 27 at 19:00 to August 1 at 19:00 (UTC+8). This round of Launchpool offers two lock-up pools: - BGB Lock-up Pool: Total airdrop allocation of 1,000,000 AEON; VIP users have a lock-up cap of 50,000 BGB, while regular users face a cap of 5,000 BGB. - AEON Lock-up Pool: Total airdrop allocation of 166,666 AEON; individual users have a lock-up cap of 4,200,000 AEON. Additionally, AEON will be listed for spot trading on Bitget. Deposits are now open, and trading will launch at 19:00 UTC+8 on July 27.

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US stock index futures continue to rise, with Nasdaq 100 index futures up 1.6%.

According to market data from BIT (Bit.com), U.S. stock index futures continue to climb: Dow Jones futures rose 1%, S&P 500 futures gained 0.96%, and Nasdaq 100 futures climbed 1.6%.

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Binance will list three TradFi USDT-margined perpetual contracts: TMF, TBT, and BITO.

According to official announcements, Binance Futures will launch three TradFi USDT-margined perpetual contracts on July 27: TMFUSDT (launch time 21:30), TBTUSDT (21:35), and BITOUSDT (21:40). All contracts are settled in USDT, with a maximum leverage of 25x. Specifically, TMF corresponds to Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bull 3X Shares ETF, TBT corresponds to ProShares 20+ Year Treasury Bear 2X Shares ETF, and BITO corresponds to ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF.

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The user is asking me to write a headline for a Lookonchain tweet. The tweet describes: - A mysterious whale buying ETH - 3 newly created wallets (likely same whale) - Spent 50.04M DAI to buy 25,425 ETH - Average price: $1,968 Requirements: - Max 120 characters - Keep tickers ($ETH, $DAI), key amounts and names - Concise English news headline - No quotes, no hashtags, no trailing period - ONLY output the headline Key elements to include: - Whale (mysterious/unknown) - $ETH (ticker) - Amount: 25,425 $ETH or 50.04M $DAI - Action: buying/purchased Let me craft concise options and count characters: Option 1: "Mysterious whale buys 25,425 $ETH with 50.04M $DAI across 3 wallets" - Length: 68 characters ✓ Option 2: "Whale purchases 25,425 $ETH spending 50.04M $DAI via 3 new wallets" - Length: 67 characters ✓ Option 3: "Unknown whale spends 50.04M $DAI to acquire 25,425 $ETH" - Length: 56 characters ✓ Option 4: "Mysterious whale buys 25,425 $ETH for 50.04M $DAI" - Length: 50 characters ✓ I think Option 1 or 2 are best - they include the key detail about 3 wallets which adds to the story. Option 1 is cleaner. Let me verify it has no forbidden elements: - No quotes ✓ - No hashtags ✓ - No trailing period ✓ - Includes tickers ✓ - Includes key amounts ✓ Mysterious whale buys 25,425 $ETH with 50.04M $DAI across 3 wallets

A mysterious whale is buying $ETH! Over the past 2 hours, 3 newly created wallets (likely belonging to the same whale) spent 50.04M $DAI to buy 25,425 $ETH at an average price of $1,968.

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Three new wallets suspected to belong to the same whale bought over $50 million worth of ETH.

According to Lookonchain’s monitoring, three newly created wallets, likely belonging to the same large whale, spent 50.04 million DAI to buy 25,425 Ethereum at an average price of $1,968 per ETH over the past two hours.

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Solana is currently holding a crucial support level near $73, a zone that could dictate the direction of its next move following recent pullbacks. The outcome at this level is expected to shape short-term price action as well as influence long-term targets cited by leading analysts.

Key price levels determine short-term outlookAnalyst Crypto Patel identified the $73 price area as a pivotal support for Solana, emphasizing that maintaining this level and reclaiming $77 would allow the recovery trend to persist. Patel cautioned that any loss of $73 could lead to increased selling pressure, potentially exposing the asset to deeper liquidity pockets between $68 and $64.

SOL is currently trading just under $74, hovering around the 0.382 Fibonacci retracement at $73.89 and supported by an ascending trendline established since June. This rising structure has repeatedly absorbed selling during earlier corrections.

Despite this, Solana faces descending resistance stemming from the July peak near $84. A move above $77 would push SOL past this trendline and likely target further advances toward $80 and $84, reinforcing the bullish scenario.

Should sellers drive the price below $73, Solana would be at risk of slipping toward the next major support at the 0.5 Fibonacci level of $71, and possibly into the $68.22-$64.46 region. Any sustained break beneath $64.46 could set a course for June’s lows near $60, undermining the current pattern of higher lows.

SOL continues to trade at a decision point, with bulls aiming to defend $73 to keep recovery prospects alive, while a confirmed breakdown could escalate the risk of a deeper drop toward $68-$64.

Long-term targets hinge on major breakoutsOn a broader time frame, Crypto Patel’s analysis positions Solana within a strong long-term support region, framing the $52-$73 range as a potential accumulation zone. The weekly chart shows SOL near $74, just above significant Fibonacci support at $72.55. A breakdown beneath this sector could test midrange support around $32.50 and would critically weaken the ongoing recovery outlook.

Looking ahead, the first major resistance stands near $101. Overcoming this level would solidify bullish momentum, but Solana must next contend with historical resistance between $180 and $295, encompassing its previous record highs. Only after a decisive breakout above these zones will the higher targets discussed by analysts come into play.

Patel’s weekly chart projects long-term objectives of $500 and even $1,000 for Solana. These projections would represent up to a 1,900% gain from current support, but depend on a break-and-retest pattern similar to past rallies. As things stand, Solana remains confined within support and has yet to launch a new expansion phase, making these price levels conditional and dependent on multiple technical signals being met.

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Solana’s ability to maintain support and break through key resistance levels will dictate if high-value targets near $500 and $1,000 can become attainable in the foreseeable future, but current conditions warrant cautious monitoring.

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.