Ethereum price started a downside correction below $1,950 against the US Dollar. ETH is testing the $1,900 support and is showing a few bearish signs. Ethereum is correcting gains below the $1,950 zone. The price is trading below $1,940 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance near $1,925 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could start another increase unless there is a close below $1,900 in the near term. Ethereum Price Corrects Gains Ethereum’s price failed to clear the $1,975 resistance and started a downside correction. ETH traded below the $1,950 level and extended its decline, similar to Bitcoin. There was a move below the $1,920 support. Finally, the price spiked below $1,900. A low is formed near $1,894 and the price is now consolidating losses. It is now trading near the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the recent decline from the $1,974 swing high to the $1,894 low. Ether is trading below $1,940 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is also a key bearish trend line forming with resistance near $1,925 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. Immediate resistance is near the $1,925 level the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. The next major resistance is near the $1,945 level. It is close to the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the recent decline from the $1,974 swing high to the $1,894 low. Source: ETHUSD on TradingView.com A clear move above the $1,945 resistance could push the price toward $1,975. The main resistance is still near the $2,000 level, above which the price could start a decent increase. The next major resistance is near the $2,120 level. Any more gains could send Ether toward the $2,200 resistance. More Losses in ETH? If Ethereum fails to clear the $1,925 resistance or $1,945, it could continue to move down. Initial support on the downside is near the $1,900 level. The first major support is near the $1,870 level. The next major support is near the $1,820 level. If there is a move below the $1,820 support, the price could drop toward the $1,770 support level. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for ETH/USD is losing momentum in the bearish zone. Hourly RSI – The RSI for ETH/USD is now below the 50 level. Major Support Level – $1,900 Major Resistance Level – $1,945

Cardano’s price is declining from the $0.30 zone. ADA could continue to move down if it breaks the $0.280 support zone in the near term. ADA price is moving lower from the $0.302 zone against the US dollar. The price is trading below $0.290 and the 100 simple moving average (4 hours). There was a break below a key bullish trend line with support near $0.2960 on the 4-hour chart of the ADA/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could slide further toward the $0.264 support zone. Cardano’s ADA Price Corrects Gains This past week, Cardano’s price started a decent recovery wave from the $0.264 support zone. The bulls managed to push the price above the $0.280 and $0.295 resistance levels. It even spiked above the $0.300 resistance. A high is formed near $0.3013 and the price is now correcting gains, similar to Bitcoin and Ethereum. There was a move below the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $0.2675 swing low to the $0.3013 high. Besides, there was a break below a key bullish trend line with support near $0.2960 on the 4-hour chart of the ADA/USD pair. The price is now trading below $0.290 and the 100 simple moving average (4 hours). The price is now holding the $0.280 support. It is close to the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $0.2675 swing low to the $0.3013 high. On the upside, immediate resistance is near the $0.285 zone and the 100 simple moving average (4 hours). Source: ADAUSD on TradingView.com The first major resistance is forming near the $0.292 zone. The next key resistance might be $0.30. If there is an upside break above the $0.300 and $0.305 resistance levels, the price could start a decent increase. In the stated case, the price could even surpass the $0.320 resistance zone. More Losses in ADA? If Cardano’s price fails to climb above the $0.285 resistance level, it could continue to move down. Immediate support on the downside is near the $0.280 level. The next major support is near the $0.275 level. A downside break below the $0.275 level could open the doors for a fresh decline toward $0.262. The next major support is near the $0.250 level. Technical Indicators 4 hours MACD – The MACD for ADA/USD is gaining momentum in the bearish zone. 4 hours RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for ADA/USD is now below the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $0.280, $0.275, and $0.262. Major Resistance Levels – $0.285, $0.295, and $0.305.

Bankrupt crypto lender Celsius Network has begun the process of swapping altcoins for Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH). The recent court approval (June 30) granted the company permission to convert its altcoin holdings into the two leading digital assets, raising concerns about a potential sell-off of popular altcoins. Celsius Network, known for its altcoin lending services, has been undergoing bankruptcy proceedings since July 2022 when it filed for Chapter 11 protection, revealing liabilities of up to $10 billion. The recent court ruling allows Celsius to convert its altcoins into BTC and ETH starting from July 1. LINK, AAVE And SNX Sell-Off Due To Celsius Coming? According to on-chain analysis provider Lookonchain, Celsius has been actively transferring altcoins to different wallets. Most of the altcoins have been moved to wallet address “0x4131”. Remarkably, Celsius made its first swap today. Lookonchain tweeted: The altcoins held by Celsius Network amount to approximately $164.5 million on the EVM chain, including: 3.16 million LINK ($19.9 million) 98,268 AAVE ($7.36 million) 2.9 million SNX ($6.2 million) 7.95 million TGBP ($5.49 million) 1,812 PAXG ($3.45 million) 12.650 BNB ($3.02 million) 3.841 million MATIC ($2.65 million) 419,899 UNI ($2.27 million) 9.25 million ZRX (2.00 million) In addition to the above, Celsius Network’s wallets also contain around $296 million worth of Bitcoin, $120 million worth of Ethereum, and approximately $100 million (in paper value) of its native token CEL. Yesterday, data from Arkham Intelligence revealed that Celsius moved around $70 million worth of altcoins and stablecoins to different wallets, including those related to crypto market maker Wintermute, crypto custodian Fireblocks, and stablecoin issuer Paxos. Today’s first swap of altcoins to Ethereum by Celsius Network raises concerns that the movements to new addresses was just the preparation for a potential sell-off for the aforementioned altcoins. LINK, AAVE and SNX could face a dump if Celsius sells these altcoins in one go, but the prices of MATIC, UNI, ZRX and BNB could also see a negative impact. It’s worth noting that while the court approval allows Celsius to convert altcoins into BTC and ETH, the exact details and timeline of the conversion process remain unclear. It is uncertain whether Celsius plans to sell all of its altcoins and in what proportion it intends to acquire BTC and ETH. Traders and investors holding the aforementioned altcoins should closely monitor market developments and prepare for possible market turbulence. Chainlink Price At Risk? Celsius’ largest altcoin holding, Chainlink, could potentially see the most selling pressure, and the timing is conceivably bad. Just two weeks ago, the LINK price managed to climb back into the 1+ year trading range between $5.31 and $9.62. Earlier in the week, the LINK price was rejected at the 38.2% Fibonacci retracement level. A dump of Celsius could put the price in danger of falling again to the lower end of the trading range. LINK marines should therefore closely monitor the addresses by the bankrupt crypto lender.

If historical Bitcoin price performance leads, one trader is adamant that the coin is at a critical inflection point at spot rates. Based on astronomical patterns and moon arrangement, trading desk QCP Capital believes Bitcoin prices can swing higher in a bull run towards the $33,000 to $35,000 level, reversing following sharp losses in 2022. Conversely, after a recovery that has seen Bitcoin price rally 20% from mid-June 2023, there can be a contraction that may see the coin dip after an impressive performance in the past few trading weeks. Supermoons Coincide With Key Bitcoin Price Reversals Based on technical and fundamental actions, the trading desk cited the past performance of Bitcoin at different cyclical stages. For instance, when Bitcoin fell in the early days of 2020, primarily due to fears of the far-reaching consequences of lockdowns brought by the COVID-19 pandemic, it posted a 161% rally from early March to May 2020. The same was observed from mid-June to August 2022 when Bitcoin, at the depth of the last cyclical bear market, prices soared 43%. Marking peaks, Bitcoin corrected from the end of April to June 2021, falling 51% in a predominantly bullish market. According to the trading desk, major reversals in bearish and bullish runs occurred during a “supermoon.” In astrology, a supermoon is a full moon that forms when the moon is at its closest point to the Earth in its elliptical orbit. The moon appears brighter than usual during this time and happens only once or twice a year. A supermoon formed on July 4, and the trader believes Bitcoin is at a critical reaction point. For years, there has been a belief that supermoons correlate with bullish markets. However, no scientific findings support this, and neither have statistical correlations. Still, based on the trader’s analysis, the multiple correlations and timing of peaks and bottoms of Bitcoin prices during supermoons can be used to predict BTC markets. Will Prices Rally Or Dump? While it is yet to be seen whether BTC will edge higher, breaking above $31,300 and rally towards the $35,000 zone, the trading desk says fundamental factors will play a critical role and remains bullish that BTC may rally to within the $33,000 to $35,000 liquidation zone. Overall, monitoring how the Federal Reserve of the United States will implement its monetary policies will be necessary in the future. Although inflation has been dropping, the trader observes that it has not fallen low enough to warrant a rate cut. Rate cuts tend to move the capital to store-of-value assets from which Bitcoin will likely benefit. On a more pessimistic side, the trading desk expresses caution saying BTC has strong resistance at spot levels since the recent leg up was most likely the fifth and the last wave from November 2022 lows. At the same time, the $33,000 to $35,000 resistance zone is a critical resistance trend line. For this reason, any dump may see BTC retest the $24,000 and $26,000 support zone.

Bitcoin price failed to settle above $31,000 and corrected lower. BTC could continue to move down toward the $30,000 support zone. Bitcoin is correcting gains from the $31,000 and $31,250 resistance levels. The price is trading below $30,800 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There was a break below a connecting bullish trend line with support near $30,750 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair could extend its decline and test the $30,000 support zone. Bitcoin Price Corrects Lower Bitcoin price failed to settle above the $31,000 resistance zone. BTC started a downside correction below the $31,000 and $30,850 levels. Besides, there was a break below a connecting bullish trend line with support near $30,750 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair. The bears were able to push the price below $30,250. A low is formed near $30,160 and the price is now consolidating losses. It is trading near the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the recent decline from the $31,373 swing high to the $30,160 low. Bitcoin is trading below $30,800 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. Immediate resistance is near the $30,600 level. The first major resistance is near the $30,750 level and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. It is close to the 50% Fib retracement level of the recent decline from the $31,373 swing high to the $30,160 low, above which the price might retest $31,000. Source: BTCUSD on TradingView.com A close above the $31,000 resistance could start a steady increase. The next major resistance is near the $31,400 level. Any more gains could open the doors for a move toward the $32,000 resistance zone. More Losses in BTC? If Bitcoin’s price fails to clear the $31,750 resistance, it could continue to move down. Immediate support on the downside is near the $30,150 level and the recent low. The next major support is near the $30,000 level, below which there could be a drop toward $29,550. Any more losses might send the price toward the $29,200 zone in the coming sessions. Technical indicators: Hourly MACD – The MACD is now gaining pace in the bearish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for BTC/USD is now below the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $30,150, followed by $30,000. Major Resistance Levels – $30,750, $31,000, and $31,400.

The Shiba Inu community continues to mark new milestones with its testnet, Shibarium, as a steady surge of users links their crypto wallets to the network. Shibarium’s testnet, also known as Puppynet, launched on March 11 and has seen an increase in overall transaction count over the past 24 hours. Shibarium added almost a million transactions in a single day, catapulting past the 27 million mark and setting a new record. On June 13, a peak of 324,000 transactions was recorded, after which it slightly decreased over the following days. However, since June 19, the daily transactions have hovered around the 274,000 mark. Consistent Growth In Wallet Links And Blocks Alongside transaction growth, the number of wallets linked to Shibarium continues to rise, albeit slower, according to Puppyscan data. The current count of linked wallets is over 17 million, with no substantial spikes recorded recently. The total blocks have increased to surpass 1.56 million, and the time required to create a new block has been reduced to 8.3 seconds. Notably, the community anticipates the official launch of Shibarium’s mainnet, with excitement fueled by a statement from the lead developer of Shiba Inu and Shibarium, the elusive Shytoshi Kusama. The developer informed the SHIB army about the planned “launch strategy” for Shibarium, noting that the date and time have been confirmed. The community speculates that the Shibarium mainnet could be launched between August 13 and 16 in Toronto, Canada, during the annual ETHToronto event. This event celebrates the creation of Ethereum, and given SHIB’s original launch on this blockchain, the community believes it would serve as a fitting tribute to Ethereum and its founder, Vitalik Buterin. Awaiting The Launch Of Shibarium Mainnet Kusama recently dropped a hint in a Telegram channel solely for Shibarium discussions, possibly confirming the theory regarding the mainnet’s launch date and location. Before this, he disclosed that Shiba Inu was “going somewhere” and clarified that this location would be outside the United States. Regardless, Shiba Inu (SHIB) has been in a downward trend over the past 24 hours. The dog-themed meme coin has declined by nearly 4% and is currently trading for $0.00000745 at the time of writing. However, over the past week, SHIB’s market capitalization has surged by $200 million. The asset’s trading volume has also recorded a slight surge in the past week from $100 million seen last Wednesday to $117 million in the past 24 hours. Featured image from Shutterstock, Chart from TradingView

The total Bitcoin Options open interest, the number of open call and put orders, recently rose to $14.87 billion on June 30 before falling to $10.74 billion on July 4, on-chain data on July 5 shows. Related Reading: Valkyrie Follows In BlackRock’s Footsteps, Refiles For Spot Bitcoin ETF At $14.87 billion, the total number of Bitcoin Options open interest at top trading platforms, mostly Deribit, CME, and OKX, stood at near all-time highs registered in October 2021 when prices went on to rally, printing all-time highs of over $69,000. On October 21, the total Bitcoin open interest stood at $15.06 billion, a record high that has never been broken. BTC Options At Near 2021 Peaks Many traders seem optimistic about the future of Bitcoin, as open interest remains high and trending near the peak levels of October 2021. With a strong close to the first half of 2023, the expectation is for prices to continue rising. The recent surge in Bitcoin prices, reaching new highs in June 2023 at $31,300, could be seen as a sign of overall bullishness, similar to the period before prices reached over $69,000 in November 2021. This skew and apparent optimism can be shown by the distribution of “call” and “put” Bitcoin options across major crypto derivatives trading platforms of which Deribit dominates. For instance, as of July 5, over 65% of all Bitcoin options orders are “calls,” meaning more traders expect prices to rise from spot rates. At this level, roughly 206,000 BTC orders are placed as “calls.” Meanwhile, a minority of traders expect price contracts from spot rates towards $28,300 or lower in the coming months. About 99,000 BTC options have been placed as “puts” to align with traders’ expectations of worse prices in the coming months. Bitcoin Traders Bullish The same can be observed in trading patterns over the past 24 hours. Despite Bitcoin prices falling 2% but staying above the $30,000 psychological level, most options traders are bullish since there are more “calls” than “puts.” Typically, Options give the contract holder the right or the obligation to buy or sell the underlying asset at an agreed price on or before the expiry date. Mostly, options contracted are used by traders to mitigate risks. More “calls” could mean more BTC traders are optimistic, expecting the coin to clear recent resistance levels. Based on recent trends, Options trading volumes have been decreasing on Deribit. After peaking at $3.29 billion on October 16, 2021, participation levels have been shrinking over the past 20 months. Trading was suppressed throughout 2022 during the bear market, which saw Bitcoin drop below $16,000 in November 2022. Since then, Options trading volumes rose, peaking at over $2.3 billion in March 2023. It has since dropped below the $1 billion level when writing on July 5. Cover image from Canvas, chart from Tradingview

Cardano is one of the most prominent proof of stake (POS) blockchains that requires users to stake their native tokens, ADA, to confirm and secure transactions on the network. Over time, the network has held the record for the largest percentage of its token supply staked. And once again, the blockchain has solidified its position in this regard as it reaches a new high for the total amount of ADA staked in decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols. Cardano Token TVL Reaches New All-Time High Back in September 2021, Cardano saw the completion of the Alonzo hard fork upgrade, an update that brought smart contracts capability to the network. What this meant was that developers could now build decentralized applications (DApps) on the blockchain, finally bringing the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector to Cardano. Since then, there has been a steady rise in the number of DeFi protocols being built on the blockchain. And as developers have flocked to the network, investors have followed suit, leading to a rapid rise in the number of staked ADA as users invested in various protocols. Although there were dips along the way, especially in the crypto winter of 2022, the tide has turned in 2023 and the number of staked ADA has now hit a new high. According to data from DeFiLlama, the total number of ADA staked on the network reached 560.7 million on Tuesday, July 4, a new all-time high. However, the new milestone is only reflected in the number of ADA staked and not in the total valued locked (TVL) in dollar terms. DeFiLlama shows that the current dollar equivalent of $161.82 million is still 50% below its March 2022 all-time high of $316.36 million. How Will ADA Price Respond? Like the altcoins in the crypto market, the price of ADA has responded closely to the movement of Bitcoin. As a result, over the last day, the digital asset has recorded a decline in its price. This is happening despite the latest TVL milestone. This decline suggests that the price of ADA is not reacting positively to the new all-time high in Cardano TVL, meaning it remains isolated at this point. However, it could point to a bullish movement further out as the DeFi interest in the blockchain continues to grow. Currently, ADA is trading at a price of $0.28 which translates to a 3.30% decline in the last 24 hours. But on the 7-day chart, the altcoin is still seeing gains of around 5%. If the general market rallies again, then ADA is likely to retest the $0.3 resistance.

StarkWare, an Israeli-based company working to scale Ethereum (ETH), has released the testnet for its latest layer-2 solution, Starknet v12.0. The new version focuses on improving performance and user experience, with a significant 10x increase in throughput achieved through the implementation of the Sequencer in Rust. Starknet Upgrade Signals Boost for Ethereum’s Scalability According to the company’s blog post, the Sequencer has been optimized with the help of LambdaClass, resulting in a smoother user experience by removing the PENDING status for transactions. A new syscall has also been introduced to retrieve past block hashes easily. Furthermore, the new version of Starknet supports a new Cairo syntax that focuses on safety. This means that the new syntax is designed to make it easier for developers to write secure smart contracts that are less prone to errors and vulnerabilities. The network upgrade to Starknet v12.0 will undergo a community vote, ensuring widespread participation and input. The community will have the opportunity to shape the future of Starknet, and the upgrade protocol for breaking changes includes a six-month window in which contracts compiled with the older compiler version (v1.1.0) will still be accepted. Starknet’s vision is to achieve substantial scalability in scale and cost, with the next priority being reducing transaction costs. The long-term goal is to provide a scalable, flexible, cost-effective infrastructure for decentralized applications. The upcoming vote for Starknet Alpha V0.12.0 will allow the community to examine and test the upgraded version before approving it for Mainnet deployment. Everyone is invited to participate in the proposal and vote on whether to upgrade Starknet Mainnet accordingly. Starknet empowers developers to code solutions that make a difference, and the new version allows developers to start their Cairo development journey. With the Cairo docs, Cairo Basecamp, and tutorials, developers can stay up to date with all version updates by signing up for the Starknet Developers Newsletter. The release of Starknet Alpha V0.12.0 represents a significant milestone for StarkWare and Ethereum, with the layer-2 solution’s focus on performance and user experience promising to enhance scalability and reduce transaction costs for decentralized applications. Ethereum Prices Surge, But Network Activity Shows No Significant Boost According to recent data from Glassnode, despite the recent rise in Ethereum prices, network activity has not experienced a significant boost, with gas prices remaining relatively low. This contrasts the situation during the Shanghai upgrade in April, which preceded a similar rally in ETH markets, where gas prices rose by 78%. Gas prices on the Ethereum network measure the cost of executing smart contracts and transactions. When demand for transaction processing exceeds the available network capacity, gas prices rise as users compete to process their transactions more quickly. This often happens during high network activity periods, such as upgrades and market rallies. However, the recent rally in Ethereum prices does not seem to have led to a significant increase in network activity, as gas prices have remained relatively stable. This could be due to several factors, such as that the current rally is driven more by institutional investors and DeFi protocols rather than individual users. Additionally, there may be more network capacity available now than during the Shanghai upgrade, which could be helping to keep gas prices in check. Despite the low gas prices, there are still signs of growth and development within the Ethereum ecosystem. The recent release of the Starknet v12.0 testnet by StarkWare, for example, is a significant milestone for Ethereum, as it promises to enhance scalability and reduce transaction costs for decentralized applications built on the network. ETH is trading at $1,900, following the steps of Bitcoin, and has decreased by 1.8% in the last 24 hours.

In recent months, the crypto markets have witnessed significant turbulence leading to the lowest quarterly trade volume since 2020. Amid varying economic factors, a bearish perception of investors toward cryptocurrencies and the broader economic climate reflects a dynamic yet challenging landscape. Kaiko, a crypto market data provider, shed light on this development alongside various key industry trends. Despite the lowered trade volumes, the crypto industry concluded the quarter positively, demonstrating resilience. Challenges Faced By TrueUSD And Impact On Crypto Market Prime Trust, the crypto custodian of TrueUSD (TUSD), has encountered financial difficulties, placing the stablecoin under scrutiny. The custodian’s financial shortfall, amounting to approximately $82 million, led to significant challenges, with customers unable to execute withdrawals. The challenges also included considerable sales pressure on TrueUSD on decentralized exchanges after the disclosure that True USD’s present auditing firm is a restructured version of FTX’s auditor. However, despite the selling pressure on decentralized exchanges, the price of TUSD remained around $0.999. Kaiko revealed that the potential liquidation of Prime Trust’s holdings could significantly impact the token’s price due to the holdings’ scale. Mixed Performances And Emerging Trends In the realm of performance, the second quarter witnessed a drop in the open interest for altcoins. Layer 2 tokens, which had initially reported gains in the first quarter, experienced a reduction ranging from 20% to 40% during Q2, according to Kaiko. On the flip side, DeFi tokens wrapped up the quarter marking a decline of 8%, yet picked up steam in June, largely fueled by the rise of tokens like MakerDAO’s MKR and Compound’s COMP. COMP experienced a boost of over 50% as large-scale investors in Binance intensified their purchasing activities. Kaiko further revealed that the Korean won (KRW)-denominated trade volume surpassed USD in the quarter’s final week, primarily spurred by WAVES and Bitcoin Cash (BCH). The spike in volume was largely attributed to WAVES’ price jump after securing support from DWF Labs, while Bitcoin Cash (BCH) saw a massive rise following its listing on EDX Markets. Meanwhile, EUR-denominated volume on centralized exchanges recorded a two-year low since the crypto bull run in late 2020. This trend indicates a shift in European market sentiment, adding to the quarter’s varied developments. Regardless, the crypto market has shown recovery from its bloodbath last year. Over the last 7 months, the crypto market has grown compared to the bearish trend seen all through 2022. Both small caps and Larger crypto assets such as Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) have broken multiple resistance surpassing important levels. Bitcoin has recently traded above $31,000 before retracing below $30,427 at the time of writing. Ethereum, on the other hand, has also surged and trades above the $1,900 mark and now looking to break past the $2,000 region. Featured image from iStock, Chart from TradingView

Fed’s ‘hawkish pause’ sparks uncertainty in the crypto market. Labor market strength may squeeze crypto prices. The inflation battle poses challenges for crypto as an inflation hedge. After a period of bated breath, the Federal Reserve’s June meeting minutes are now public. Significantly, these insights could ripple through the policy-sensitive rates and Treasury yields, critical players in the global cryptocurrency game. In a surprising twist, the Fed elected to break its ten-meeting streak of interest rate hikes. This ‘hawkish pause’ jolted the stock market, and consequently, we need to question the potential ramifications for cryptocurrencies. As sentiment and speculation propel the crypto market, the Fed’s decisions indirectly but significantly sway cryptocurrency values. Inflation Conundrum and Crypto: The Wait-and-Watch Game The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) keeps a keen eye on the labor market conditions, which are notoriously tight. A robust labor market typically fortifies the dollar, which could, in turn, squeeze the price of cryptocurrencies. Interestingly, future projections indicate an upswing in the federal funds rate. If these rate hikes manifest, they could destabilize the crypto market. Historically, hikes have prompted investors to retreat from risky assets, like cryptocurrencies, and seek refuge in more stable harbors. Conversely, the FOMC members expect a 1% GDP growth for 2023. This positive economic trajectory could rekindle confidence in venturesome investments, including cryptocurrencies. Moreover, inflation continues to feature prominently in Fed discussions, with a revised projection of 3.9% for core inflation. In this scenario, Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies often emerge as a haven against inflation. Hence, the Fed’s battle against rising inflation will undoubtedly cast ripples through the crypto market. Additionally, the Fed’s aim to anchor inflation back to its 2 percent objective might reduce the appeal of cryptocurrencies as inflation hedges. In conclusion, the crypto market stands at a critical juncture as it awaits the impact of the Fed’s June meeting minutes. With inflation, interest rates, and economic growth in focus, the ripple effects on cryptocurrencies could dampen or ignite investor sentiment. Exciting times lie ahead for crypto enthusiasts. Highlighted Crypto News Today: CoinDCX CEO Sparks Controversy with Strong Opposition to P2P, Citing High Risks

Despite the recent surge in Ethereum (ETH) prices, network activity on the blockchain has not witnessed a substantial boost. The impact of the Shanghai hardfork on the Ethereum network has been noteworthy. Glassnode’s report reveals a significant peak in deposit activity on June 2, with over 13,595 new deposits of ETH. Despite the recent surge in Ethereum (ETH) prices, network activity on the blockchain has not experienced a significant boost, according to a recent report by Glassnode. The report highlights that gas prices, which serve as a measure of blockspace demand, have remained relatively low despite the price rally. Ethereum Prices and Network Activity Glassnode’s report reveals that despite the upward movement in ETH prices during 2023, the increased prices have not translated into a substantial rise in network activity. Gas prices, which indicate the demand for blockspace, have remained relatively low, particularly in the week following the announcements of ETF filings. During the Shanghai upgrade in April, which preceded a comparable rally in ETH markets, gas prices experienced a significant surge of 78%. In contrast, in the current week, gas prices have only seen a moderate increase of 28%. The Impact of the Shanghai Hardfork The Shanghai hardfork brought about the ability to withdraw staked ETH from the Ethereum consensus mechanism. However, instead of witnessing a surge in withdrawals, the upgrade has actually incentivized a fresh wave of deposits as stakers find confidence in the newfound flexibility. The report highlights a peak in deposit activity (transaction counts) on June 2, with over 13,595 new deposits amounting to more than 408k ETH. In comparison, ETH exchange deposit transactions have remained relatively stable at around 30k deposit transactions during the same period. Comparison of Staked ETH and Exchange Inflow Volume A clear trend emerges when comparing the volume of newly staked ETH (blue) versus exchange inflow volume (red). Since the launch of the Shanghai upgrade, the volume of newly staked ETH has consistently been higher or at least equal in scale to exchange inflows. Glassnode’s report sheds light on the current state of the Ethereum network, revealing that despite the recent surge in ETH prices, network activity and gas prices have not experienced significant growth.

The platform plans to make oUSD accessible to customers who deposit crypto. If a user’s oUSD balance falls below zero, they will be charged interest at a rate. Mark Lamb, co-founder of OPNX, announced the creation of a credit currency for margin trading on July 5 in a statement. The “phase 1” release of the oUSD currency requires users to put crypto assets into the exchange before they may obtain oUSD. To facilitate potential “bankruptcy remoteness,” Lamb said the platform plans to make oUSD accessible to customers who deposit cryptocurrency into on-chain contracts in a future “phase 2” edition. Addresses 3 Prime Issues The litepaper for oUSD states that it addresses three issues. First, banks and other financial institutions are hesitant to place their cryptocurrency collateral with third-party platforms. Second, during the bear market of 2022, several exchanges and lending platforms went bankrupt because they lent money to margin traders. Third, “portfolio margin,” or the capacity to borrow and trade based on one’s crypto holdings rather than one’s stablecoin holdings, is desired by traders in crypto derivatives. In order to address this issue, oUSD was created as a “credit currency.” It may be used to calculate gains or losses when Bitcoin, Ether, or another cryptocurrency is used as collateral, and it can be acquired at a 1:1 ratio with Tether. Moreover, if a user’s oUSD balance falls below zero, they will be charged interest at a rate set by the platform’s OX token holders. Those who have accumulated a surplus may withdraw their funds in USDT. Lamb said that users will be able to stake crypto outside of the network in smart contracts and obtain oUSD in the future. This will provide them a buffer against the possibility of the exchange going bankrupt. Highlighted Crypto News Today: ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF Yet Again Surpasses $1B AUM

The dream of a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the US is still yet to become a reality as various investment firms continue to seek approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) despite multiple rejections. In a recent turn of events, Valkyrie, an alternative asset management company specializing in the emerging cryptocurrency sector, refiled its application for a Spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund. Valkyrie Takes Another Swing At Bitcoin ETF Approval In a new 19b-4 form submitted by the Tennessee-based firm, the latest Bitcoin ETF filing includes some key differences that may improve its chances of approval by the SEC. For starters, Valkyrie mentions it is now bringing on Coinbase as a partner for market surveillance in support of the fund. The company also mentions that Coinbase had “executed a term sheet with Nasdaq” to “enter into a surveillance-sharing agreement.” Given that Coinbase is the largest cryptocurrency exchange based in the United States, Valkyrie’s partnership with Coinbase is most likely going to increase the likelihood that the application will be approved. Valkyrie is, however, not new to the BTC business, as the company is majorly focused on bridging the gap between traditional finance and the rapidly evolving digital asset industry. In 2022, the company received approval from the SEC for its Bitcoin Futures Fund. In 2021, Valkyrie filed for a Spot Bitcoin ETF, but it was outrightly rejected by the SEC for the reason of being too risky for investors for various reasons such as market manipulation. The former application proposed that the fund be listed on NYSE Arca, but now it’s moving to Nasdaq with the ticker symbol $BRRR. How A Spot BTC ETF Could Impact Crypto Markets Other major players in the investment world have recently filed for their own Spot Bitcoin ETFs with the SEC. Investment companies like BlackRock and Fidelity have refiled their spot Bitcoin application in the past month. This news drove the price of Bitcoin high in late June, crossing over $30,000. Although these applications were previously said by the SEC to be ‘inadequate’, they have now been modified and refiled. With major investment companies entering the fray and refiling their applications, the SEC will likely face mounting pressure to approve a Spot Bitcoin ETF finally. As investors’ demand for digital assets grows, a spot ETF could provide a regulated way to gain exposure to BTC and lead to even more mainstream adoption of cryptocurrencies, especially for institutional investors. If any of these filings are approved, it would be the first Bitcoin spot ETF to win approval in the US and the fund(s) will be able to offer unlimited Bitcoin ETF shares to investors.

Nasdaq resubmits requests for spot Bitcoin ETF, including surveillance-sharing agreement. Valkyrie persists in seeking SEC approval for spot BTC ETF. Transitioning to spot ETFs could legitimize cryptocurrencies for institutional investors. Nasdaq, the renowned stock exchange, has resubmitted its request for a rule change to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to allow the listing of a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) for the Valkyrie Bitcoin Fund. This recent filing on July 3 included a notable addition—a “surveillance-sharing agreement” with Coinbase, the prominent cryptocurrency exchange. The agreement aims to grant Nasdaq supplementary access to data regarding spot Bitcoin trades, which may enhance the chances of regulatory approval. In the past week, other asset managers, namely BlackRock and Fidelity, have followed suit and included surveillance-sharing agreements in their ETF refilings. On June 30, the SEC expressed concern that previous crypto ETF filings with Nasdaq and Cboe needed more clarity and comprehensiveness. This hint from the regulatory body suggests that surveillance arrangements could prove beneficial in securing approval for the applications. Valkyrie’s Persistence in Pursuing a Bitcoin ETF Valkyrie, a cryptocurrency fund manager, has persistently sought approval for its spot BTC ETF from the SEC. While their most recent attempt was made in June, the company has applied for such an investment vehicle since 2021. Despite successfully launching an ETF tied to Bitcoin futures in October 2021, Valkyrie has yet to gain approval for a spot ETF linked directly to cryptocurrency. Numerous firms have sought SEC approval for crypto investment vehicles over the past few years, albeit failing to succeed. Following the denial of Grayscale Investments’ spot Bitcoin ETF in June 2022, the investment firm filed a lawsuit accusing the regulator of inconsistent treatment towards similar investment vehicles. However, the inclusion of surveillance-sharing agreements in recent ETF filings suggests that market participants adapt their strategies to appease regulatory concerns. Significantly, this shift may impact the prospects of approving Bitcoin ETFs, potentially paving the way for increased institutional participation in the crypto market. Consequently, if the SEC deems the surveillance arrangements satisfactory, it could mark a significant turning point for the industry. With Nasdaq resubmitting its request for a Valkyrie Bitcoin ETF and including a surveillance-sharing agreement with Coinbase, the path toward approving a spot is evolving. The recent inclusion of similar agreements by BlackRock and Fidelity underscores the industry’s commitment to addressing regulatory concerns. Moreover, crypto awaits a breakthrough as the SEC aims for clarity and comprehensive information in these filings. Transitioning from futures-based ETFs to spot ETFs could further legitimize cryptocurrencies in the eyes of institutional investors, potentially driving significant growth in the market. Highlighted Crypto News Today: Denmark Regulators Force Saxo Bank To Sell Crypto Asset Holdings

Recent analysis reveals a significant downturn in the token burn rate of Shiba Inu. Shibburn data highlights the burning of 71.4 million SHIB in the past 24 hours. The recent red market for Shiba Inu resulted in a decline in its price and a lack of momentum in the burn rate. Recent analysis of the Shiba Inu network has revealed a significant downturn in the rate of token burning, even during a relatively calm weekend trading period. The burn rate of SHIB has witnessed a considerable drop, dropping by over -79.%. Token burning involves deliberately removing tokens from circulation, thereby reducing the total supply. In the context of Shiba Inu, the drop in the burn rate during the weekend is evident in comparison to the past few weeks. With a reduced supply, each remaining token may experience a potential increase in value, provided that demand remains stable or grows. Shibburn data shows that in the past 24 hours, 71.4 million SHIB were burned. Additionally, 240.6 million SHIB were sent to dead wallets in the last seven days. Shiba Inu price in the red amidst slumping burn rate Shiba Inu has encountered market challenges recently, particularly after the recent 800 billion SHIB dump on Binance. Nevertheless, the coin has failed to maintain a stable price around the typical level of $0.0000075. According to CoinMarketCap data, SHIB is down by over 3.5% in the last 24 hours. The burn rate has also failed to keep up the momentum of past milestones where billions of SHIB were burned in a day.

Binance has announced the temporary suspension of support for eight Multichain-bridged (MULTI) tokens The exchange will be temporarily unable to deposit or withdraw digital assets associated with eight tokens. The affected tokens include Polkastarter (POLS), Alchemy Pay (ACH), Beefy.Finance (BIFI), SuperVerse (SUPER), Travala (AVA), Spell Token (SPELL), Alpaca Finance (ALPACA), and Harvest Finance (FARM). Binance, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange, has announced the temporary suspension of support for eight Multichain-bridged (MULTI) tokens starting from July 7. The decision is a result of issues encountered with certain cross-chain routes within the protocol. According to an update shared on July 5, Binance users will be unable to deposit or withdraw digital assets associated with 8 tokens. However, the exchange clarified that deposits for these assets will still be allowed on other compatible networks. Binance to cease support of 8 multichain tokens Binance announced that the temporary suspension will be effective from July 7, 2023, until further notice. The decision comes in response to recent developments with the Multichain (MULTI) protocol. The affected tokens and their respective networks are as follows: Polkastarter (POLS) via BNB Smart Chain Alchemy Pay (ACH) via BNB Smart Chain Beefy.Finance (BIFI) via Fantom Network SuperVerse (SUPER) via BNB Smart Chain Travala (AVA) via Ethereum Network Spell Token (SPELL) via Avalanche C-Chain Alpaca Finance (ALPACA) via Fantom Network Harvest Finance (FARM) via BNB Smart Chain Deposits for these tokens were previously suspended on May 24, 2023, following the issues encountered with the Multichain protocol. Binance acknowledges any inconvenience caused by this situation. However, users will still have the ability to deposit or withdraw the affected tokens via other networks supported by Binance.

Dogecoin is up 5% during the past week, but data from Santiment reveals that social media talk around the asset still continues to be low. Interest In Dogecoin Remains Low Despite Surge In Price According to data from the on-chain analytics firm Santiment, there haven’t been many discussions around DOGE on social media recently. The relevant indicator here is “social dominance,” which tells us about the percentage of the total discussions happening on social media platforms related to the top 100 assets (by market cap) that involve the topic of Dogecoin. When the value of this metric is high, it means that the DOGE-related talks currently make up a significant part of the discussions involving the wider cryptocurrency market. Such a trend is usually a sign that the interest in the asset is high among the general investor. On the other hand, low values imply that social media users aren’t talking that much about the meme coin. Naturally, this kind of trend suggests that there is no excitement around the coin in the market at the moment. Now, here is a chart that shows the trend in Dogecoin’s social dominance over the last few months: As displayed in the above graph, the Dogecoin social dominance has been quite low during the past month. Currently, the indicator’s value is around 1.4%, which means that DOGE-related discussions make up for just 1.4% of all talks related to the top 100 assets. These recent low values of the metric are particularly notable as the meme coin has observed an increase of about 5% during the last week or so. It would appear that despite this rise, interest in the cryptocurrency hasn’t particularly shifted one way or the other. In the chart, Santiment has also attached the data for another indicator: the “Binance funding rate.” This metric keeps track of the periodic fee that Dogecoin futures traders are exchanging with each other on the Binance platform. From the graph, it’s visible that this indicator became quite negative a while back, implying that a large number of short contracts piled up. Before long, however, the metric turned back positive as the price observed its latest rally. This timing would suggest that a “short squeeze” might have helped with the recent price growth. A short squeeze is an event where a mass liquidation of short contracts takes place at once and ends up providing fuel for an upward price move. Even though this was the largest short squeeze of 2023, it would appear that social media users have remained uninterested in the asset. This may not be all bad for Dogecoin, though, as excessive social media hype usually ends up in a top formation for the meme coin. Nonetheless, the indicator still staying as low as it has can be concerning, as a lack of any attention also means that the rally may run out of fuel before too long. DOGE Price At the time of writing, Dogecoin is trading around $0.066, up 5% in the last week.

Saxo Bank allows its clients to trade several cryptocurrencies on its platform. The regulator said that the firm provides many crypto-linked ETFs and ETNs. Denmark’s financial watchdogs are cracking down on cryptocurrency exchanges and payment processors. This is after they banned local banks from holding cryptocurrencies to protect themselves from trading risks. Saxo Bank, a Danish financial firm, was formally forced to sell its crypto assets by the Danish Financial Supervisory Authority (DFSA) on July 4. According to the Danish Financial Supervisory Authority, Saxo Bank’s crypto operation “lies outside of the legal business area of financial institutions,” according to Article 24 of the Danish Financial Business Act. Trading for Its Own Account The DFSA reports that Saxo Bank allows its clients to trade several cryptocurrencies on its platform. The regulator said that the company provides many crypto-linked ETFs and ETNs, and that “it is possible to speculate on crypto assets.” The market risk of the bank’s crypto products is also hedged by a portfolio of the bank’s own cryptocurrency holdings, the DFSA said. Trading in crypto-assets does not seem to fall outside the legal business area of financial institutions in Denmark. The regulator stated the above citing Annex 1 of the Financial Business Act. According to the DFSA, The regulators have reasoned the Bank trading in crypto assets for its own account is unacceptable as per legal terms. Moreover, the MiCA (Markets in Crypto Assets) legislation from Europe was also highlighted in the DFSA’s declaration. The governing body remarked that not all MiCA rules would go into force until December 2024. According to the authorities, this means the area will continue to be unregulated for the time being. Highlighted Crypto News Today: Binance Academy and Coursera Collaborate to Boost Global Blockchain Education

On June 29 investors put in $14.9 million, and on July 3 they put in another $11.9 million. BITO, the first Bitcoin futures exchange-traded product, debuted in October 2021. Assets under management (AUM) for the ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (ticker symbol: BITO) have risen back beyond $1.04 billion thanks to massive inflows over the last few weeks. According to ETF.com, on June 29 investors put in $14.9 million, and on July 3 they put in another $11.9 million. Since BlackRock submitted its proposal for a spot Bitcoin ETF, the fund’s assets under management (AUM) had increased by more than $200 million. Investors Optimistic Although the recent upbeat sentiment around a spot Bitcoin ETF is great news for crypto investment products in general, the amount of money going into these funds is still far away from what it was during the bull market. BITO, the first Bitcoin futures exchange-traded product, debuted in October 2021 and, only two days later, became the quickest ETF in history to achieve $1 billion in AUM. Despite the fact that the market has cooled dramatically, investors have continued to pour money into crypto investment products on a weekly basis. According to data from CCData, total AUM for all investment products related to digital assets rose by 69.5% year-to-date in June, hitting $33.4 billion. Analysts have discovered that the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) accounted for 74% of the trading volume of all trust products in the market in a recent study. The expert pointed out that the rising demand for and market share of GBTC reflect the rising optimism around the underlying asset. Recent market volatility in Bitcoin’s price has led to a fascinating trend among retail investors, who have been called the “shrimps” for their risk-taking behavior. Even though most Shrimps have less than 1 BTC apiece, they have been steadily amassing the cryptocurrency at a pace of 33,800 BTC every month. Highlighted Crypto News Today: BlackRock Refiles ETF Application Naming Coinbase as Surveillance Partner