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Based on reports, US President Donald Trump ordered two US nuclear submarines to new positions after former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev dismissed Trump’s 10-day demand to end the Ukraine conflict.

Trump wrote on Truth Social that “Words are very important and can often lead to unintended consequences.” The move pushed traders into a cautious mood, showing how a single post can shake global markets.

Submarine Maneuvers Spook Traders

Investors watched closely as the submarines moved closer to regions of tension. Rather than shrugging off the news, risk assets slumped.

Crypto and tech shares fell together, highlighting how closely linked those markets have become when big political storms brew.

Bitcoin Dips Below $114,000 In Turbulent Trade

Based on data, Bitcoin slid to $113,155 – its lowest level in weeks – triggering more than $200 million in liquidations of long positions following the news.

The top cryptocurrency followed tech stocks lower as traders pulled back from bets that rely on borrowed funds.

Monthly futures premiums narrowed to around 6%, showing that fewer investors were willing to hold high-risk trades.

Key Fed Resignation Deepens Uncertainty

Meanwhile, Federal Reserve Governor Adriana Kugler resigned on Friday, stepping down nearly 18 months before her term ended. She plans to return to Georgetown University in the fall.

NEWS: Fed governor Adriana Kugler is resigning effective next Friday. https://t.co/JxLcltM1mg

— Nick Timiraos (@NickTimiraos) August 1, 2025

Kugler had favored holding interest rates steady until there was clearer data on inflation. With her exit, Trump can pick a new governor who might support his calls for immediate rate cuts.

Market Jitters Extend Beyond Crypto

Gold hovered near $3,350 an ounce, but it didn’t see a big safe-haven rush. Instead, money flowed into cash and short-term US Treasuries.

Reports have disclosed that traders are moving to lower-risk options as global tensions and doubts about economic data pile up.

Trump-Medvedev Spat

Even with the Kremlin keeping mum, Moscow’s bourse swooned sharply once Trump made his remarks.

In recent days, Trump and Medvedev have been trading increasingly pointed personal digs across social media.

Friday marked yet another round in Trump’s back-and-forth with Medvedev. Just a day earlier, he mocked Medvedev as “the failed former president of Russia, who thinks he’s still president.”

Bitcoin Unfazed

Despite the recent slide, Bitcoin is still well above its January level and sits only 7% below its July high of $123,182. For now, investors will be watching every tweet and military move for fresh signs of the next big market swing.

Featured image from HII, chart from TradingView

Bitcoin maxi, FiatHawk criticized XRP investors, following a suggestion that the altcoin could rally to $10,000. This comes amid the recent drop below the psychological $3 level as part of the broader crypto market decline. 

XRP Holders Are “Truly Retarded”

In an X post, FiatHawk remarked that XRP is the crypto for the truly retarded. This came as he shared a message about a potential investor mentioning how they could invest $300 in the altcoin now and watch it grow exponentially as XRP rallies to $10,000, as experts have predicted. The investors added that this would amount to $1 million on the initial $300 investment. 

Following FiatHawk’s post, a crypto community member noted that a price tag of $10,000 would put XRP’s market cap at $593 trillion. They added that this is 191x Apple’s current market cap of $3 trillion. Meanwhile, a community member, Billiam, said that the statement about XRP hitting $10,000 can’t be real. The Bitcoin maxi then replied, saying that the altcoin’s current market cap confirms that the “world is full of retards.” 

Another community member said that XRP investors are not retarded but simply “cheap.” They further stated that these investors lost the chance to buy Bitcoin but wished they were invested in the flagship crypto. FiatHawk responded that Sats are cheap but XRP is “incredibly expensive and overvalued.”

Amid FiatHawk’s criticism, it is worth noting that several XRP community members have predicted that the altcoin could rally to $10,000 at some point. Edward Farina, Head of Social Adoption at XRP Healthcare, once proposed a scenario where the altcoin could reach this target if it replaces the SWIFT network, thanks to Ripple’s payment operations. 

Crypto analyst ‘Random Crypto Pal’ had also predicted that the XRP price could rally to $10,000. He declared that the altcoin’s market cap would no longer have limits once the Ripple and SEC lawsuit concludes. 

XRP Suffers Price Drop

The XRP price dropped below the psychological $3 level on August 1 as the crypto market crashed on the back of new Trump tariffs, which would take effect from August 7. Although the altcoin has reclaimed this psychological level, it looks likely to suffer further declines, especially with the current market uncertainty. 

In an X post, crypto analyst Ali Martinez said that the XRP price could find support around the $2.55 to $2.40 range. This was the major resistance that the altcoin first broke above before it recorded its rally to a new all-time high (ATH) of around $3.6 last month. Meanwhile, crypto analyst Egrag Crypto suggested that the altcoin could at least drop to $2.65 before it continues its next leg up. 

At the time of writing, the XRP price is trading at around $3, up in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap.

Project Crypto, a sweeping mandate from Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Paul Atkins, signals the most ambitious push for regulatory clarity in history. This commission-wide initiative directs the entire SEC to update federal securities regulations, aiming to modernize outdated frameworks and enable America’s financial markets to move on-chain. It’s a bold move designed to foster innovation rather than stifle it, giving companies and investors long-awaited legal clarity.

Crypto Lawyer Jake Chervinsky, Chief Legal Officer at Variant Fund, has weighed in on this monumental development. Chervinsky emphasized that Project Crypto represents a rare opportunity to build a regulatory environment where crypto can flourish under thoughtful, transparent rules. Key focus areas include safe harbors for token issuance, authorization for custody and trading by SEC registrants, and frameworks for on-chain securities markets powered by DeFi protocols.

While the announcement itself doesn’t immediately change existing laws, it sets the stage for comprehensive rulemaking that could reshape the future of the digital asset industry in the United States. With a 3.5-year timeline to deliver results, the SEC faces an uphill task to get it done. However, many in the industry see Project Crypto as the foundational step toward cementing the US as a global crypto leader.

Chervinsky Outlines Key Goals For Project Crypto

Chervinsky shared a detailed thread on X, highlighting the transformative potential of Project Crypto, the SEC’s bold initiative to modernize securities regulations for the digital age. Chervinsky emphasized that Project Crypto is “everything you could want from an SEC that aims to promote rather than kill innovation.” Under Chair Paul Atkins’ leadership, the SEC is prioritizing this effort across all levels, signaling a shift towards fostering innovation rather than restricting it.

Chervinsky clarified that while the announcement doesn’t immediately change current laws, it instructs SEC staff to focus on critical areas: safe harbors for token issuance, authorization for custody and trading, and the development of on-chain securities markets powered by DeFi. A well-structured safe harbor would allow tokens to be created and distributed with clear guidelines, avoiding outdated securities laws. Disclosures, resale restrictions, and decentralization tests would form the foundation of this framework.

Authorization for broker-dealers and investment advisers to custody and trade crypto assets would massively expand market access, reversing prior restrictive policies. Chervinsky also pointed out that DeFi-powered on-chain securities markets are among the most exciting opportunities yet untapped due to regulatory barriers.

Project Crypto will require a formal rulemaking process—drafting proposals, public consultation, and issuing final rules. Chervinsky stressed the urgency, noting that once new products are launched, reversing them becomes significantly harder. Under Commissioner Hester Peirce’s guidance, the Crypto Task Force has laid the groundwork, and now, Project Crypto represents the next crucial phase.

Chervinsky concluded that while this process will take years, not months, the crypto community must actively support and collaborate with the SEC to ensure Project Crypto delivers lasting regulatory clarity, paving the way for the US to lead in crypto innovation.

Altcoin Market Cap Analysis: Testing Support After Sharp Rejection

The total crypto market cap excluding Bitcoin (TOTAL2) has experienced a sharp 8.41% correction, dropping to $1.39 trillion after reaching a local high of $1.55 trillion. This rejection comes after weeks of sustained bullish momentum that saw altcoins rally aggressively. The chart shows that TOTAL2 is testing the 50-day moving average (1.15T) as a key support level, while the 100-day MA (1.01T) remains a strong structural floor.

Despite the recent selloff, the broader uptrend remains intact. The market cap is still well above the 200-day MA (882B), which continues to slope upwards, signaling a healthy long-term bullish structure. However, the breakdown from the $1.5T resistance highlights growing uncertainty in the altcoin sector as investors reassess market conditions.

Volume has surged during the correction, indicating significant selling activity. Analysts will closely watch if the $1.35T–$1.4T range holds as a demand zone. If bulls can stabilize above this range, the market could consolidate before attempting another breakout. Conversely, losing this level would expose TOTAL2 to further downside, potentially targeting the $1.2T area as the next major support.

Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView

Strategy, the company formerly known as MicroStrategy, is doubling down on Bitcoin. Executive chairman Michael Saylor went on CNBC’s “Squawk Box” Friday to explain why the company isn’t just holding the cryptocurrency—it’s building its business around it.

Saylor called Bitcoin “digital capital” and revealed that Strategy has now bought over 628,000 BTC, which is worth around $72 billion. That makes up nearly 3% of all the Bitcoin that will ever exist. The company recently raised $2.5 billion through an IPO of Series A Perpetual Preferred Stock, selling 28 million shares at $90 each. Those funds were used to buy 21,021 BTC on July 29.

Bitcoin-Funded IPOs Now A Key Strategy

According to Saylor, Strategy has done four fundraising rounds this year. Two of them pulled in $500 million each, and another brought in $1 billion. The fourth and latest offering, which raised $2.5 billion, was reportedly the biggest IPO of 2025 so far based on gross proceeds.

This business model—raising capital and using it to buy Bitcoin—isn’t just about holding crypto. Saylor believes it turns volatile digital assets into refined securities that can appeal to professional investors. He called the new offering, branded as “Stretch” (STRC), the company’s most exciting product yet.

Public Firms Holding Bitcoin Are Increasing Fast

Saylor also spoke about how other companies are joining the Bitcoin movement. He said that more than 160 public companies now hold Bitcoin in their reserves, compared to around 60 a year ago. Public companies in total own about 955,048 BTC, which is 4.55% of the total supply.

He added that Bitcoin is starting to replace traditional assets like gold, real estate, and even equity as a store of value. Saylor argued that Bitcoin is “demonetizing” these older asset classes. For companies looking to increase value for shareholders, he suggested that putting money into Bitcoin makes more sense than holding onto cash or buying things like private equity.

Strategy Says It Doesn’t Want To Own All Bitcoin

Saylor made it clear that his company isn’t trying to hoard the whole supply of Bitcoin. While he thinks owning 3% to 7% of it isn’t “too much,” he stressed that Strategy wants others to have a share too. He pointed out that BlackRock, through its iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), actually holds more BTC—around 740,896 at the moment.

He also mentioned why big tech firms like Apple and Microsoft don’t buy each other’s stocks or S&P 500 companies. According to him, SEC rules stop them from doing that, so they’re limited to buying back their own shares. Saylor believes that if these rules didn’t exist, many of the large tech companies would likely invest in each other—and maybe even Bitcoin.

Featured image from Joe Raedle/Getty Images; Skye Gould/Insider, chart from TradingView

Le marché des dérivés crypto n’a jamais été aussi actif. En juillet 2025, alors que la spéculation bat son plein et que les traders cherchent de nouveaux leviers pour tirer parti de la volatilité, deux plateformes se détachent nettement : CoinFutures, jeune outsider à la croissance fulgurante, et Binance Futures, mastodonte historique du secteur.

Bien quelles face partis des meilleures plateformes de trading futures en crypto, leur approche diffère radicalement. D’un côté, une interface instantanée, sans KYC, centrée sur la performance. De l’autre, une infrastructure complète, régulée, pensée pour le trading professionnel. Nous avons pris le temps de tester, comparer et analyser les deux propositions. Et ce que nous avons constaté mérite d’être détaillé. Voici notre avis.

Présentation des deux plateformes (Binance futures / CoinFutures )

Voici une présentation afin de mettre en perspective les deux plateformes, que tout oppose.

CoinFutures : le nouvel entrant

CoinFutures s’impose comme une plateforme minimaliste, rapide, et sans barrières. Vous téléchargez l’application, vous déposez vos fonds, vous tradez. Aucun KYC, aucune attente. Le principe est simple : miser sur la hausse ou la baisse du BTC ou de l’ETH, avec des effets de levier pouvant atteindre 1000x. Chaque position est autonome, sans notion de marge ou de liquidation intermédiaire. Les gains sont distribués instantanément en USDT.

L’ensemble est pensé comme un défi permanent, avec un leaderboard actualisé en temps réel pour mesurer votre performance face aux autres utilisateurs. CoinFutures ne cherche pas à concurrencer les exchanges traditionnels : il propose une alternative plus directe, plus audacieuse, à destination de ceux qui aiment prendre position dans l’instant.

Inscrivez vous sur CoinFutures ! Binance Futures : la référence en quête d’un second souffle

À l’inverse, Binance Futures repose sur une infrastructure robuste, déployée à l’échelle mondiale. On y retrouve des centaines de contrats, perpétuels ou datés, avec gestion fine des marges, types d’ordres avancés, outils analytiques intégrés et dispositifs de sécurisation renforcés. L’inscription nécessite un KYC complet. Les fonds peuvent être déposés en stablecoins ou en cryptos, avec la possibilité de choisir entre marge isolée ou croisée. Binance vise une clientèle exigeante, disposant de capital et de stratégies plus élaborées. C’est un environnement dense, puissant, parfois complexe, mais qui répond à des besoins professionnels.

Comparatif des points clés chez CoinFutures et Binance

Voici les principaux points de différenciation que nous avons relevé.

Effet de levier

CoinFutures domine largement sur ce terrain. Le levier 1000x proposé, même s’il n’est disponible que sur une poignée d’actifs, permet des mouvements rapides, avec des positions qui peuvent doubler en quelques secondes, ou disparaître aussi vite. Binance futures reste plus prudent, avec des effets de levier plafonnés autour de 125x selon les paires. Cela reflète une approche plus institutionnelle, moins orientée sur le coup de poker, mais plus stable dans la durée.

Nature des contrats

Là aussi, les philosophies s’opposent. CoinFutures n’utilise pas de contrats perpétuels : il ne s’agit pas de trading classique, mais de mises sur la direction d’un actif, avec un modèle à exécution directe. Aucune notion de financement, aucune position ouverte dans le carnet d’ordres. En revanche, chez Binance futures, chaque trade implique un contrat réel, avec des frais de financement, des variations de spread, une profondeur de carnet, et la possibilité de garder sa position des jours, voire des semaines. Deux visions du trading s’entrechoquent ici.

KYC et accès

CoinFutures se distingue clairement par son accessibilité : aucune vérification, aucune restriction géographique, aucune friction. Vous accédez au service en quelques minutes. Cela ouvre la porte à un public plus large, y compris ceux qui cherchent à rester discrets.

À l’inverse, Binance futures applique des procédures strictes d’identification. Dans certains pays, les services sont même inaccessibles sans contournement. L’expérience utilisateur en pâtit, surtout pour ceux qui veulent simplement tester ou démarrer sans engagement.

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Sur cet aspect, Binance reprend l’avantage. Régulé dans plusieurs juridictions, audité, protégé par un fonds d’indemnisation interne, la plateforme offre un cadre sécuritaire maximal. CoinFutures, de son côté, repose sur la réputation de CoinPoker, sans contrôle externe visible. Les dépôts sont en USDT, les retraits rapides, mais il faut accepter une part de flou sur la structure technique sous-jacente. C’est une plateforme qui joue la transparence sur le fonctionnement, mais pas nécessairement sur la gouvernance.

Modèle économique

CoinFutures propose un système simple : soit des frais fixes, soit un pourcentage des gains nets. Pas de commission à l’ouverture ou à la fermeture, pas de frais cachés. L’utilisateur sait exactement à quoi s’attendre. Binance futures, lui, applique une logique de maker/taker, avec des variations selon le volume de trading, les tokens utilisés pour les frais, et les niveaux d’accès VIP. Si ce modèle est plus précis pour les professionnels, il peut perdre un trader occasionnel dans les subtilités de calcul.

Cible utilisateur

C’est probablement ici que le clivage est le plus net. CoinFutures s’adresse à un public mobile, réactif, friand de sensations fortes et de simplicité. Il n’y a rien à apprendre, rien à configurer. Vous ouvrez une position, vous gagnez ou vous perdez. Binance futures, au contraire, demande de l’engagement, de la lecture, de la planification. C’est une plateforme faite pour ceux qui vivent le trading comme une activité à part entière, avec gestion du risque, scalping méthodique, ou swing trading calculé.

Avantages et limites de CoinFutures

Ce que nous apprécions chez CoinFutures, c’est l’immédiateté. L’interface est limpide, la prise en main se fait en moins de deux minutes, et la plateforme assume pleinement sa nature de jeu spéculatif. Le levier élevé, le leaderboard, la fluidité des retraits en USDT, tout concourt à créer une expérience dynamique, compétitive, addictive.

Mais cette approche a aussi ses limites. L’absence de contrat réel signifie que vous ne pouvez pas bâtir de stratégie complexe. Le choix d’actifs reste limité. La plateforme n’est pas encore disponible sur iOS ou desktop. Et surtout, la gestion des risques vous incombe totalement : comme partout, il est facile de tout perdre en quelques secondes si vous vous laissez emporter.

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Le marché des dérivés crypto est en train de changer de visage. À mesure que les plateformes traditionnelles se complexifient, une nouvelle génération d’outils voit le jour, misant sur la rapidité, l’intuition et l’accessibilité. CoinFutures s’inscrit pleinement comme la meilleure plateforme trading futur crypto. Lancée en plein été 2025, cette plateforme prétend offrir une expérience radicalement différente du trading de contrats à terme classiques. Mais la promesse tient-elle la route ? Nous avons testé CoinFutures, disséqué ses fonctionnalités, analysé ses limites. Et ce que nous avons découvert mérite toute votre attention.

Qu’est-ce que CoinFutures ?

CoinFutures n’est pas la meilleure plateforme trading crypto de futures comme les autres. Elle n’essaie pas de reproduire à l’identique les mécanismes des exchanges classiques. Elle les détourne. Ici, pas de carnets d’ordres complexes, pas de délais de vérification, pas même de contrats réels. CoinFutures repose sur un principe simple : parier sur la direction d’un actif crypto, à la hausse ou à la baisse, dans un environnement simplifié et instantané.

Le fonctionnement est limpide. Vous choisissez un actif (Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, etc.), vous sélectionnez une direction, vous définissez votre exposition, et vous entrez dans le marché. Tout cela en quelques secondes, sans friction. La plateforme se charge ensuite de simuler une exposition au marché réel à travers un moteur de calcul interne. L’objectif ? Reproduire les sensations du trading à effet de levier sans en assumer toute la complexité. À nos yeux, ce positionnement est déjà un signal fort. Lire aussi Bitcoin HYPER.

Les points forts de CoinFutures (levier x1000)

Dès les premières minutes d’utilisation, quelque chose saute aux yeux : CoinFutures a été pensée pour aller vite. Et tout est mis en œuvre pour le permettre. L’inscription est instantanée, aucune vérification d’identité n’est requise ! Ce qui en fait la meilleure plateforme trading crypto sans KYC, les dépôts sont multiples (crypto ou fiat), et l’interface a été optimisée pour une navigation sans couture. Le tout fonctionne aussi bien sur mobile que sur desktop.

Effet de levier x1000 en trading crypto.

Mais ce n’est pas tout. CoinFutures propose un levier allant jusqu’à 1000x, une rareté sur le marché. Bien entendu, ce niveau d’exposition impose de solides outils de contrôle. La plateforme l’a compris et intègre des fonctions de stop-loss, de take-profit, et même un cash-out automatique dès qu’un seuil de gain est atteint. Cette gestion du risque intégrée, couplée à une ergonomie redoutable, rend l’expérience aussi fluide que maîtrisée.

Autre élément marquant : la transparence. CoinFutures met en avant ses classements publics, ses mécaniques de gains, ses historiques de performances. Il n’y a pas de zone d’ombre, pas de frais cachés. Le trader sait ce qu’il engage, ce qu’il peut perdre, ce qu’il peut gagner. Nous pensons que c’est précisément cette clarté qui permet à CoinFutures de séduire aussi vite.

Inscrivez vous sur CoinFutures ! Les limites du modèle de trading crypto

Évidemment, tout n’est pas parfait. Et nous avons relevé plusieurs éléments qui imposent la vigilance. D’abord, il est essentiel de comprendre que CoinFutures n’est pas une plateforme de dérivés au sens strict. Il n’y a pas de contrats futurs sous-jacents. Vous ne détenez aucun actif, vous ne passez aucun ordre sur un marché tiers. Tout repose sur un mécanisme interne qui simule la volatilité réelle.

Ensuite, l’effet de levier proposé, aussi attractif soit-il, peut se retourner contre vous en un instant. À 1000x, une variation de 0,1 % peut suffire à liquider une position. Même si des garde-fous sont présents, le risque reste élevé, surtout pour les utilisateurs inexpérimentés.

CoinFutures face aux acteurs traditionnels

Ce qui nous frappe, c’est à quel point CoinFutures s’éloigne volontairement des codes établis. Là où Binance Futures ou Bybit multiplient les paires de trading, les options complexes et les outils avancés, CoinFutures mise sur la simplicité radicale. Ici, l’objectif n’est pas de couvrir un portefeuille ou de construire une stratégie professionnelle. L’objectif, c’est d’agir vite, de capter une impulsion, de jouer un mouvement.

Nous ne croyons pas que CoinFutures cherche à concurrencer les géants du secteur. Elle ne joue pas dans la même division. Elle s’adresse à un autre public, avec d’autres attentes. C’est une alternative, pas un substitut. Et c’est précisément ce qui fait sa singularité en tant que meilleure plateforme trading crypto.

Pour qui CoinFutures est-elle conçue ?

CoinFutures ne conviendra pas à tout le monde. Elle ne cherche pas à plaire aux gestionnaires de fonds, aux institutions ou aux professionnels du trading algorithmique. Elle parle plutôt à ceux qui veulent entrer dans le marché rapidement, sans lourdeur administrative, sans barrière technique. Elle parle aux utilisateurs curieux, aux traders du dimanche, aux amateurs de sensations fortes. À ceux qui veulent tester une hypothèse, jouer une tendance, ressentir la dynamique du marché sans passer par la case KYC.

Nous pensons que CoinFutures peut également séduire un public plus jeune, plus mobile, qui n’a pas grandi avec les outils traditionnels et préfère une interface intuitive à un terminal de trading. Pour ces profils-là, la proposition est cohérente, efficace, et même enthousiasmante.

Inscrivez vous sur CoinFutures ! Faut-il s’inscrire et trader sur CoinFutures ? La meilleure plateforme trading crypto !

CoinFutures est un ovni. Et c’est peut-être ce qui fait sa force. Elle ne cherche pas à faire comme les autres. Elle réinvente l’expérience du trading crypto en misant sur l’instantanéité, la fluidité, et une forme assumée de ludification. Elle ne promet pas la rigueur institutionnelle, mais offre une fenêtre directe sur le mouvement des prix. Est-ce le futur du trading ? Pas au sens où l’entendent les régulateurs ou les banques. Mais au sens d’une nouvelle grammaire, oui. CoinFutures ouvre une voie.

À condition de savoir ce qu’on y fait, d’en mesurer les risques, et d’utiliser l’outil avec discernement, CoinFutures mérite sa place parmi les expériences crypto les plus intrigantes du moment. Et dans un cycle haussier comme celui que nous vivons, ce type d’approche a toute sa pertinence.

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Ethereum might actually be outperforming every other cryptocurrency right now, and on-chain data shows that this is likely due to a series of accumulations on the back end. Ethereum recently bounced off $3,730, which in turn sent its price climbing back above the $3,800 mark and caused optimism that it could make another attempt toward $4,000. 

Interestingly, while this is playing out, data from on-chain analytics platform CryptoQuant shows that whale wallets have steadily absorbed ETH supply throughout July to effectively push the supply on crypto exchanges to its lowest point in nine years.

Exchange Reserves Plunge To 2016 Levels

Many technical and on-chain fundamentals are currently lining up for Ethereum, but perhaps the most notable development is the decline in Ethereum’s exchange reserves. On-chain data shows that ETH held on centralized trading platforms has dropped to levels not seen since 2016, which makes it a new nine-year low. This decline in reserves is significant because it relays a reduction in sell-side pressure on top of the demand Ethereum is currently witnessing.

As shown in the chart image below, the total Ethereum reserve on exchanges has been on a free fall since the beginning of 2025. At the time of writing, the total Ethereum reserve on crypto exchanges is at 18.7 million ETH, which is just about 15.5% of the total ETH circulating supply. 

Massive Whale Buys Shows Confidence

Ethereum’s exchange reserves aren’t just dropping by chance; they’re being actively drained by whales. According to data from on-chain transaction tracker Lookonchain, major investors have been aggressively buying ETH in recent weeks. 

Since July 9, a total of eleven newly activated wallets have collectively accumulated 722,152 ETH, valued at $2.77 billion. Interestingly, Lookonchain recently noted that three of these wallets scooped up an additional 73,821 ETH, worth roughly $283 million. Another whale address, “0xF436,” withdrew 14,520 ETH worth about $53 million from exchanges in the past 9 hours.

The accumulation has been spread across many sources, including FalconX, Kraken, Galaxy Digital OTC, and Binance, with FalconX accounting for the three largest single-wallet purchases. One of these wallets received over 138,000 ETH, worth more than $531 million, between July 18 and July 23.

Supporting the bullish outlook is a major purchase by The Ether Reserve LLC, a treasury management arm of The Ether Machine. In a recent announcement tied to Ethereum’s 10th anniversary, the firm disclosed the acquisition of nearly 15,000 ETH, valued at around $56 million. This brings their total holdings to approximately 334,757 ETH, with an additional $407 million allocated for further Ethereum purchases. 

As more capital is committed to ETH in this manner, and with exchange reserves nearing historic lows, the conditions for a rally to new all-time highs appear to be falling into place. At the time of writing, Ethereum is trading at $3,485, down by 5.5% in the past 24 hours.

Depuis plusieurs semaines, nous sentons que quelque chose se prépare. Le marché du Bitcoin a connu une envolée spectaculaire au printemps, avant d’entrer dans une phase de consolidation. Les cours se stabilisent autour des 120 000 dollars, les investisseurs attendent, l’écosystème retient son souffle. Et pendant que les regards restent fixés sur la courbe du BTC, une initiative émerge dans un coin du marché, presque en contrebande. Son nom : Bitcoin Hyper. Un projet qui joue double jeu, à la fois memecoin et infrastructure technique, et qui suscite un engouement croissant. Peut-on y voir une opportunité sérieuse, ou s’agit-il d’un feu de paille de plus avant le prochain bullrun ? Nous avons pris le temps d’analyser.

Contexte macro et dynamique du Bitcoin

Ce que nous constatons, avant tout, c’est une structuration de plus en plus nette du marché. Les grandes entreprises accumulent notamment grâce aux ETF Bitcoin. Les fonds institutionnels ont déjà fait leur choix. Et même si le BTC ne progresse plus à la même allure qu’au printemps, la consolidation actuelle ne signifie pas la fin de l’élan, bien au contraire. C’est souvent dans ces moments de calme relatif que les positions se construisent.

À nos yeux, tous les ingrédients sont réunis pour une relance haussière : les seuils psychologiques sont testés, les régulateurs tempèrent leur discours, les plateformes renforcent leurs offres. Mais surtout, une idée revient de plus en plus fréquemment chez les analystes : la prochaine vague ne sera pas portée par les grands classiques, mais par ceux qui auront su capter un usage, une promesse, ou un imaginaire neuf. Et c’est là que Bitcoin Hyper entre en scène.

Participez à la prévente de Bitcoin Hyper ! Présentation de Bitcoin Hyper : un second souffle pour BTC ?

Bitcoin Hyper, ce n’est pas simplement un token de plus avec un nom accrocheur. C’est une tentative très sérieuse, et en même temps parfaitement décalée, de doter le réseau Bitcoin d’un Layer 2 rapide, programmable, peu coûteux, en s’appuyant sur la technologie de la Solana Virtual Machine. Le projet assume dès le départ sa nature hybride : mi-parodie, mi-protocole. Une esthétique de memecoin, mais une ambition technique réelle.

En quelques semaines à peine, la prévente de Bitcoin Hyper a levé près de six millions de dollars. Ce n’est pas un hasard. L’équipe derrière le projet a opté pour une levée progressive, avec une montée des prix par paliers et un discours volontairement ambigu : ici, on parle autant de rendement que de dérision, de staking que de storytelling. C’est précisément cette posture, entre sérieux et autodérision, qui a permis de fédérer une communauté agile, réactive, et curieuse.

Côté fonctionnalités, le projet annonce un bridge canonique vers Bitcoin, un environnement SVM complet pour les développeurs, un système de staking au rendement élevé, et une compatibilité à venir avec les grandes applications DeFi. Une V1 fonctionnelle est attendue d’ici la fin de l’été. Nous suivrons de près si cette promesse est tenue.

Bitcoin hyper : une opportunité stratégique pour cette fin de bullrun

Et pourtant, malgré ces risques, nous pensons que Bitcoin Hyper mérite d’être observé avec sérieux. D’abord parce que son positionnement est unique. À notre connaissance, aucun autre projet ne cherche à marier ainsi la culture memecoin et une solution technique crédible pour Bitcoin. Ce croisement, s’il fonctionne, pourrait capter un double public : celui qui cherche de la performance court terme, et celui qui cherche un nouveau paradigme long terme autour du BTC programmable.

Ensuite, le calendrier joue en sa faveur. Le bullrun se prépare, et les flux se repositionnent. Les investisseurs cherchent des paris asymétriques, des projets capables de faire levier sur la dynamique haussière sans être déjà survalorisés. La levée rapide de Bitcoin Hyper, son mode de distribution clair, et la visibilité croissante du projet en font un candidat naturel à ce type de rotation.

Enfin, les premiers retours sur le staking et la structure technique semblent solides. Rien ne garantit qu’un lancement soit réussi, mais les signaux de préparation sont là : roadmap lisible, démonstrations concrètes, communauté active, rythme de collecte stable. C’est souvent ce mélange, rigueur opérationnelle + tension narrative, qui fait la différence au moment décisif.

Participez à la prévente de Bitcoin Hyper ! Faut il participer à la prévente de Bitcoin Hyper ?

Nous avons rarement vu un projet aussi bien calé sur l’époque. Bitcoin Hyper ne cherche pas à faire consensus. Il joue sur les dissonances, les contradictions, les attentes contrariées. Et c’est ce qui le rend intéressant. Parce qu’en 2025, le marché crypto n’est plus seulement une affaire de technologie. C’est une affaire de récit, d’audace, de posture.

Nous pensons que ceux qui sauront lire ce projet au second degré, sans naïveté mais sans cynisme, y verront une fenêtre stratégique avant le prochain bullrun. Non pas une certitude, il n’y en a pas, mais un terrain propice à l’expérimentation, à la prise de position mesurée, à l’anticipation.

Est-ce le moment d’entrer ? C’est à chacun d’en juger. Mais ce qui est sûr, c’est que Bitcoin Hyper ne sera plus ignoré bien longtemps. Il est déjà là. Il pousse la porte. Et il pourrait bien, à sa manière, réécrire une ligne dans l’histoire de Bitcoin.

Participez à la prévente de Bitcoin Hyper !

Juillet 2025. Le cap symbolique des 120 000 $ a été franchi par Bitcoin, entraînant dans son sillage une euphorie renouvelée sur les marchés. Les ETF Bitcoin spot, portés par les plus grands gestionnaires d’actifs, captent des flux massifs.

Pendant ce temps, une autre voie émerge, plus souterraine, plus radicale : celle de Bitcoin Hyper, un projet qui détourne les codes des memecoins pour proposer une version augmentée de Bitcoin. Deux options, deux philosophies. Faut-il rester du côté des ETF Bitcoin, ou parier sur l’insolence de Bitcoin Hyper ? C’est la question que nous posons aujourd’hui.

L’essor des ETF Bitcoin : simplicité et institutionnalisation

Il n’aura fallu que dix-huit mois pour que les ETF Bitcoin deviennent la norme. En 2023 encore, détenir du BTC impliquait de gérer un wallet, sécuriser ses clés privées, suivre les fluctuations des frais de réseau. Aujourd’hui, tout se fait via un compte-titres. En quelques clics, n’importe quel particulier peut acheter des parts adossées à du Bitcoin réel, détenu par des dépositaires sécurisés.

Cette approche séduit. Elle est simple, fluide, compatible avec les cadres fiscaux traditionnels, et permet aux investisseurs prudents de s’exposer sans se salir les mains. L’écart entre le prix de l’ETF et celui de Bitcoin est souvent négligeable. Les volumes sont importants, la liquidité est là. En apparence, tout semble sous contrôle.

Mais cette simplicité a un revers. L’ETF n’est pas Bitcoin. Il est un produit dérivé, un substitut. Il ne donne pas accès à l’écosystème, ne permet pas de participer au réseau, ni d’interagir avec les innovations qui émergent. En optant pour l’ETF Bitcoin, on accepte d’être spectateur. Voir aussi : Altcoin saison.

Bitcoin Hyper : une tentative de réappropriation technique et narrative

Face à cette vague d’institutionnalisation, certains résistent. Et c’est dans ce contexte que s’inscrit Bitcoin Hyper. Ce projet, encore en phase de prévente (à grand succès), bouscule les repères. Il se présente comme un Layer 2 pour Bitcoin, conçu pour ajouter une couche de rapidité, de programmabilité, et de connectivité. Sauf qu’il le fait avec une insolence assumée, à la croisée du détournement technique et de la satire culturelle.

Concrètement, Bitcoin Hyper repose sur la Solana Virtual Machine. Ce choix technologique lui permet de bénéficier d’une infrastructure ultrarapide, tout en construisant des ponts avec l’écosystème Bitcoin. L’objectif est clair : injecter de la DeFi, du staking, des smart contracts dans un univers historiquement fermé.

Mais au-delà de l’ingénierie, c’est le positionnement qui interpelle. Bitcoin Hyper se présente comme un memecoin sérieux, ou un protocole moqueur. Il joue avec les codes, sans jamais tomber dans l’absurde gratuit. Il détourne pour mieux construire. Et c’est peut-être là sa plus grande force : cette capacité à créer de l’adhésion sans renoncer à l’ambiguïté.

Participez à la prévente de Bitcoin Hyper ! Comparatif : deux stratégies d’investissement, deux natures d’actifs

Voici un comparatif entre ces deux approches que tout oppose :

Critère ETF Bitcoin (IBIT, FBTC…) Bitcoin Hyper (HYPER) Nature de l’actif Produit financier adossé à du BTC Token natif d’un Layer 2 encore en presale Accès Compte-titres, interface traditionnelle Wallet crypto, interaction on-chain Frais Gestion annuelle Aucun frais mais fort risque spéculatif Fonction Exposition passive au prix de BTC Utilité active dans un écosystème Horizon Long terme sécurisé Court/moyen terme spéculatif Potentiel de gain Aligné sur le BTC Multiplicateur fort en cas de succès

Le contraste est net. Là où l’ETF vous offre une position figée, Bitcoin Hyper vous propose une participation. L’un cherche à vous protéger, l’autre à vous activer. L’un suit, l’autre tente de créer. Tout dépend de ce que vous attendez de votre investissement.

ETF Bitcoin pour qui ? Adapter son choix à son profil

Nous pensons que ce débat n’appelle pas de réponse unique. Le choix entre ETF Bitcoin et Bitcoin Hyper dépend avant tout de votre posture. Si vous recherchez la stabilité, la conformité, la visibilité à long terme, l’ETF reste une solution cohérente. Il coche les cases classiques de l’allocation patrimoniale : régulation, liquidité, clarté fiscale.

Mais si vous êtes de ceux qui investissent pour expérimenter, pour tenter des coups, pour capturer de l’asymétrie, alors Bitcoin Hyper mérite toute votre attention. Parce qu’il n’est pas qu’un pari spéculatif. Il est aussi une proposition narrative. Il vous implique. Il vous force à choisir un camp.

Certains combineront les deux. Une base solide via ETF, et une ligne plus audacieuse sur HYPER. D’autres opteront pour un seul cheval. Quelle que soit votre décision, elle en dira long sur votre rapport au marché.

ETF Bitcoin et Bitcoin HYPER : ni l’un ni l’autre n’est sans risque

Nous l’avons dit : les ETF Bitcoin ne sont pas neutres. Leur dépendance à des gestionnaires centralisés, leur exposition potentielle à des restrictions réglementaires, et leur manque total d’interaction avec le réseau sont des limites structurelles. Ils sont faciles, mais ils sont muets.

Quant à Bitcoin Hyper, tout est à construire. Le projet repose sur une exécution précise : finalisation de la presale, lancement des ponts inter-chaînes, maintien du niveau de staking, listings sur les exchanges… Il suffirait d’un retard ou d’une faille pour tout compromettre. Sans parler du risque de liquidité au moment du lancement.

C’est pourquoi nous insistons : parier sur Bitcoin Hyper, c’est accepter un haut niveau d’incertitude. Mais c’est aussi revendiquer une forme d’engagement. Celui de croire qu’une autre couche est possible. Qu’un Bitcoin plus vivant, plus interactif, plus narratif peut émerger.

Comment choisir entre ETF Bitcoin et Bitcoin Hyper ?

Nous pensons que Bitcoin Hyper est plus qu’un simple token en presale. C’est une tentative, peut-être maladroite, peut-être brillante, de répondre à l’institutionnalisation croissante de Bitcoin. Là où les ETF canalisent, $HYPER déborde. Là où les ETF filtrent, HYPER provoque.

Choisir entre ces deux voies, c’est choisir entre l’observation et la participation. Entre le confort et l’audace. Ce n’est pas une opposition technique. C’est une divergence de trajectoire.

Et en 2025, alors que le marché crypto se normalise à grande vitesse, cette question, participer ou déléguer, devient plus centrale que jamais. À chacun d’y répondre selon ses convictions.

Participez à la prévente de Bitcoin Hyper !

MAGA Inc., the flagship super PAC backing US President Donald Trump, has amassed a staggering $200 million in donations, with a substantial portion coming from the crypto industry. High-profile figures like Elon Musk and the Winklevoss twins have contributed millions, underscoring the growing alignment between industry power players and Trump’s political machine. As the 2026 midterm elections approach, MAGA Inc. holds an unprecedented war chest, positioning itself as a dominant force in upcoming political battles.

However, there’s growing skepticism within the crypto community about whether these funds will actually benefit pro-crypto candidates in the midterms. MAGA Inc.’s previous iteration was known for holding back significant resources during the midterm cycles, choosing instead to focus on a major push for the 2024 presidential election. This strategy raises questions about the super PAC’s intentions and whether the industry’s financial support will translate into meaningful legislative advocacy.

With regulatory clarity and friendly policies high on the industry’s priority list, many are watching closely to see if MAGA Inc.’s financial muscle will align with pro-innovation agendas in Washington. For now, the donations signal strong political engagement from crypto giants, but the real impact remains uncertain.

Crypto Industry Aligns With Trump’s Vision For US Crypto Dominance

Several major crypto firms have emerged as key contributors to MAGA Inc., signaling a deepening alliance between the President and the digital asset industry. Companies like BTC Inc, BitGo Inc, and Gemini Trust Company—the latter owned by the Winklevoss twins—have all made substantial donations to the super PAC, further solidifying Trump’s position as a pro-crypto President.

Trump has been increasingly vocal about his support for cryptocurrencies, positioning himself as a defender of innovation against what he perceives as overregulation from federal agencies. His statements about making the United States the “Crypto Capital of the World” have resonated within the industry, which continues to seek clearer regulatory frameworks and support for blockchain technology.

These high-profile donations are more than just financial gestures—they represent a coordinated effort by the crypto sector to align with policymakers who are willing to advocate for the industry’s growth. As regulatory clarity becomes a pressing issue, especially concerning token classification, stablecoins, and DeFi platforms, Trump’s stance is seen as a potential catalyst for positive legislative action.

The coming months will be pivotal. With regulatory uncertainty still clouding the US market, the crypto industry is betting that Trump’s political capital and the war chest of $200 million will translate into policy influence. While it remains to be seen how effectively these funds will be used to advance pro-crypto agendas, the donations from BTC Inc, BitGo, and Gemini mark a significant moment of political engagement, one that could shape the trajectory of crypto adoption and innovation in the US for years to come.

Total Crypto Market Cap Analysis

The total crypto market cap has recently faced a sharp correction after a strong bullish rally, dropping by 6.27% to $3.65 trillion. This pullback comes after the market briefly touched $3.93 trillion, a level close to previous highs set in late 2021. The chart shows that despite the recent decline, the market structure remains bullish, with higher highs and higher lows since the rebound from the $2.4 trillion region in April.

The 50-week moving average continues to trend upward, providing dynamic support around the $2.95 trillion level, while the 100-week and 200-week moving averages remain below at $2.41 trillion and $1.88 trillion, respectively. This alignment of moving averages confirms a long-term uptrend.

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However, the market now faces a key test. Bulls must hold the $3.6 trillion support to prevent a deeper retracement towards the $3.2 trillion level. A failure to maintain this support could trigger a larger correction, while a successful defense may open the path for another push toward the elusive $4 trillion psychological barrier.

Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView

After rallying to a new all-time high of $123,000, the Bitcoin price has since slowed down as sell-offs have ravaged the market. As always, this has led to speculations that the digital asset has seen the top of its price range, signaling the end of the bull market. However, using the Realized Price Theory, showing how much the Bitcoin price has always risen every bull market compared to its previous cycle high, it is possible that the rally is far from over.

How Bitcoin Cycle Tops Measure To Previous Realized Price

Crypto analyst Gert van Lagen took to X (formerly Twitter) to share an interesting historical trend that suggests that the Bitcoin price has not hit its cycle peak yet. This trend has to do with the Realized Price of the cryptocurrency, and then how many multiples it rises relative to this realized price to mark a new cycle peak.

Pointing to previous bull markets, van Lagen explains that Bitcoin has always risen by several multiples of its realized price before it actually marks a new cycle top. Back in 2011, the price had risen by 8x relative to its realized price before a market top was reached, and this trend would continue over the next decade.

Fast forward to 2013, and the Bitcoin price would stage a similar rally again. This time, the price rose by 6x before reaching a new peak. A similar trend was seen again 4 years later in the next bull run that began in 2017. The BTC price did a 5x run before the top was in.

Again, in 2021, the Bitcoin price showed that it always moves a few multiples of its realized price before calling a top. Despite a devastating market crash due to COVID in 2020, Bitcoin was able to rally by 4x its realized price before hitting its $69,000 top in 2021.

Given this trend, it is expected that BTC will also follow and put in multiples of its realized price before the top is in. However, looking at historical performance, it shows that with each bull market, the range by which the realized price rises has declined. Thus, BTC will likely see a lower multiple compared to the 4x seen back in 2021.

According to data from Glassnode, the current Bitcoin realized price is $51,000. This means that so far, the price has already risen by 2x. But following the trend of the last few bull markets, it is possible that BTC does a 3x multiple of its realized price. If that is the case, then the possibility of Bitcoin reaching $150,000 is still quite high. Also, if this realized price theory holds, then it means that the bull market is far from over, and cryptocurrencies still have runway left.

On-chain data shows the Ethereum Daily Active Addresses metric has shot up recently. Here’s what this could mean for the cryptocurrency.

Ethereum Daily Active Addresses Near Highest Level In 2 Years

According to data from institutional DeFi solutions provider Sentora, the Ethereum blockchain has seen activity light up recently. The “Daily Active Addresses” is an on-chain indicator that keeps track of the total number of ETH addresses that are taking part in some kind of transfer activity every day.

When the value of this metric rises, it means a greater number of users are making moves on the network. Such a trend implies the trading interest in the cryptocurrency may be going up.

On the other hand, the indicator observing a drop suggests investor activity is going down on the blockchain. This kind of trend can be a potential sign that attention is shifting away from the asset.

Now, here is a chart that shows the trend in the Daily Active Addresses for Ethereum over the past year:

As displayed in the above graph, the Ethereum Daily Active Addresses saw deviation above its recent consolidation level of 600,000 with the latest rally, implying the price action brought interest in the asset.

Interestingly, the trend has accelerated in the last few days, with the indicator registering a sharp spike. This rapid increase has taken its value to 931,310, which is the highest daily level in almost two years.

Historically, high transaction activity from the users has often been a precursor to volatility. Any price action emerging out of the trading can, in theory, go either way, as the Daily Active Addresses contains no information about whether buying or selling is dominant, just that the investors are making moves.

It would appear that the spike in the Ethereum Daily Active Addresses may have led into volatility this time as well, as the cryptocurrency’s price has plunged since it has appeared.

In some other news, stablecoin USDT has seen its 30-day moving average (MA) transfer volume recover to the $52.9 billion mark recently, as on-chain analytics firm Glassnode has explained in an X post.

As displayed in the above graph, the USDT transfer volume has steadily been recovering since the 2022 crash. “This gradual climb reflects a slow but consistent recovery in stablecoin velocity and market activity,” notes Glassnode.

Interestingly, Ethereum has not even been among the top two networks that occupy the largest share of the stable’s volume.

Tron and BNB are the two networks leading in USDT volume, with the metric sitting at $23 billion and $14.9 billion, respectively.

ETH Price

At the time of writing, Ethereum is trading around $3,650, down around 3.5% in the last 24 hours.

Japan-based investment firm Metaplanet is eyeing a 555 billion yen ($3.7 billion) capital raise as part of its “Bitcoin Strategy,” which aims to accumulate 210,000 Bitcoin (BTC) by the end of 2027, the company announced today.

Metaplanet Seeks $3.7 Billion Raise To Buy More BTC

According to the announcement, Metaplanet plans to raise $3.7 billion through a stock offering. The proceeds will be used to fund its Bitcoin Strategy, which targets the acquisition of 210,000 BTC by year-end 2027.

Notably, the company said it will issue perpetual preference shares to finance the Bitcoin Strategy initiative. These shares will offer up to a 6% annual dividend, subject to market conditions, interest rates, and investor demand.

While the issuance of new shares has raised concerns about potential dilution for existing shareholders, Metaplanet stated that the projected increase in BTC Yield would generate sufficient corporate value to offset the impact.

For the uninitiated, BTC Yield measures how much the company’s Bitcoin holdings are increasing over time relative to its total share base. It is calculated by dividing the rate of change in BTC held by the company by the fully diluted number of outstanding common shares.

Today’s statement comes just over two weeks after Metaplanet added 800 BTC to its balance sheet. According to CoinGecko data, the company currently ranks sixth among corporate Bitcoin holders, with a total of 17,132 BTC.

Metaplanet stock closed down 7.65% today, trading at 1,063 yen ($7.18) at the time of writing. However, the stock remains up more than 200% year-to-date.

Companies Anticipating Further Bitcoin Upside?

Following Donald Trump’s victory in the November 2024 US presidential election, optimism around crypto-friendly regulatory reforms has encouraged several global corporations to increase their exposure to digital assets.

For example, NYSE-listed Marti Technologies recently announced plans to convert 20% of its cash reserves into BTC. Similarly, MARA Holdings completed a $950 million raise aimed at expanding its Bitcoin exposure.

Besides the above mentioned companies, several UK-based firms such as Satsuma Technology and The Smarter Web Company have also made moves to bolster their BTC reserves. This renewed institutional interest is further supported by positive macroeconomic signals.

According to the Chicago Mercantile Exchange’s (CME) FedWatch tool, there is a 78.8% probability that the US Federal Reserve will cut interest rates at its September 17 meeting – a move that could benefit risk-on assets like Bitcoin. At press time, BTC trades at $115,189, down 2.8% in the past 24 hours.

In a new letter, a trio of Senate Democrats has pressed the new head of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) about the US President’s crypto ventures and a potential conflict of interest related to the Trump family’s stablecoin, USD1.

Senators Question Banking Regulator

On Thursday, three Democratic senators sent a letter to newly confirmed Comptroller of the Currency Jonathan Gould following the recent signing into law of the highly anticipated stablecoin framework. Senators Elizabeth Warren, Chris Van Hollen, and Ron Wyden pressed the OCC’s chief regarding his stance on multiple crypto-related topics.

We request information on the steps you will take as Comptroller to ensure that President Trump’s financial conflicts of interest do not influence the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency’s (OCC) efforts to ensure the safety and soundness of our banking system – including its efforts to oversee the payment stablecoin market pursuant to the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act.

As stated in the letter, the passage of the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act now establishes the OCC as the primary regulator of federally licensed stablecoin issuers, making the agency responsible for approving applications, promulgating rules, supervising issuers, and initiating enforcement actions for violations of the law.

Therefore, “the OCC may soon be in the position where it has to review a stablecoin issuer application submitted by a company directly tied to President Trump and his family and to draft regulations that clearly influence the President’s finances.”

To the Senators, the GENIUS Act “does nothing to prevent” President Trump, his family, or his affiliates from “financially benefiting from the issuance and sale of stablecoins and their use in transactions,” which has been an increasing concern for Senate Democrats this year.

In June, Democratic lawmakers proposed a bill to prevent crypto-related conflicts of interest. As reported by Bitcoinist, Senator Adam Schiff introduced the Curbing Officials’ Income and Nondisclosure (COIN) Act to ban the president, vice president, and their immediate family from getting into any crypto business while in office.

Trump Family’s Crypto Conflicts

Discussing the potential conflicts of interest, the letter noted that President Trump’s crypto venture, World Liberty Financial (WLFI), launched the USD1 stablecoin in March 2025, just as Congress began to evaluate related legislation.

The senators explained that “the launch of a stablecoin directly tied to a sitting President who stands to benefit financially from the stablecoin’s success is itself an unprecedented conflict of interest presenting significant threats to our financial system,” arguing that Trump’s conflicts of interest are “not theoretical.”

They highlighted the $2 billion deal between WLFI and the Emirati firm MGX, alleging that the President has advertised a “staggering model for corruption” by using USD1 to finance business between “a foreign government-backed entity (MGX) and a foreign corporation that pleaded guilty to criminal violations of U.S. anti-money laundering and sanctions laws (Binance).”

In other words, President Trump and his family’s personal wealth is intricately tied to the success of USD1 and WLF’s other cryptocurrency ventures; President Trump, meanwhile, has the power to directly influence the nation’s cryptocurrency policy to his financial benefit.

As a result, they requested that Comptroller Gould answer some crucial questions by August 14. Among the inquiries, the senators asked him if he believes President Trump could remove him “at his pleasure” and if the banking regulator will submit any significant rulemakings to the White House for review.

They also asked whether the OCC chief would resign and provide evidence to Congress if he was pressured to benefit WLFI or harm its competitors.

В июле хакеры похитили $142 млн в ходе 17 атак, сумма потерянных средств выросла на 27% по сравнению с июньскими $111 млн, сообщили специалисты по безопасности блокчейнов компании PeckShield.

The cryptocurrency market faced a severe correction on August 1, 2025, with over $700 million in liquidations recorded in just 24 hours across Bitcoin and other major assets.

According to Coinglass, long positions accounted for $707 million, highlighting the brutal wipeout of bullish bets across Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), Cardano (ADA), Dogecoin (DOGE), and others.

Total market capitalization plummeted 3.95% to $3.7 trillion, while Bitcoin dropped 3.1% to $114,892and Ethereum sank 6.1% to $3,620. Altcoins saw deeper cuts—Cardano fell 8.5%, XRP slid 7.5%, and Solana lost over 6.9%. The Crypto Fear and Greed Index dropped to 60, signaling weakening investor confidence.

U.S. Tariffs and Fed Policy Spark Risk-Off Sentiment in Bitcoin and Altcoins            

The sell-off coincides with new U.S. tariffs and the Federal Reserve’s hawkish monetary stance. President Trump’s administration implemented tariffs of up to 50% on key materials, escalating global trade tensions.

The Fed also held interest rates steady at 4.25–4.50% for the fifth time, signaling prolonged high-rate conditions that dampen risk appetite.

These developments triggered a retreat from speculative assets like crypto. The crypto market’s relative strength index (RSI) fell to 35.4, and total open interest dropped 3% to $193 billion, indicating a broader market weakness.

Whale Movements and Crypto Liquidations Deepen the Pain

On-chain activity has added to the anxiety. Five dormant Bitcoin miner wallets from 2010 suddenly moved 250 BTC (≈$30M), sparking concerns about impending sell pressure. Meanwhile, short-term holders continue to capitulate, selling BTC at a loss.

High-profile liquidations added to the drama. Prominent trader AguilaTrades reportedly lost nearly $40 million on Hyperliquid after a leveraged BTC position collapsed. Other high-risk players, including James Wynn, also faced multi-million-dollar liquidations.

In contrast, savvy traders like 0xCB92 profited by shorting ETH with 20x leverage, earning over $3.7 million, underscoring the extreme volatility and high-stakes nature of the current market.

Despite the chaos, long-term investor sentiment remains watchful but intact. Still, with macro headwinds, whale wallet movements, and leverage-based volatility, the road ahead remains rocky for crypto bulls.

Cover image from ChatGPT, BTCUSD chart from Tradingview

Старший аналитик Bloomberg Intelligence Эрик Балчунас (Eric Balchunas) заявил, что эфир все больше напоминает акции технологических компаний 1990-х годов. Причина: спотовые биржевые фонды на вторую по капитализации криптовалюту продолжают стремительно привлекать средства инвесторов.  

According to court papers filed on Tuesday, Coinbase has pushed back hard against the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation’s latest bid to toss out its Freedom of Information Act lawsuit.

The exchange wants more details about so-called “pause letters” that the FDIC allegedly sent to banks, telling them to step away from crypto services. Now, Coinbase is asking a judge to force the FDIC to explain under oath how it handled those records and to hand over all FOIA denial letters issued between 2020 and 2024.

Reports Shed Light On Pause Letters

Based on reports, the FDIC first applied a broad exemption to hide the letters as “confidential bank examination records.” It paid no mind to sorting facts from analysis.

Coinbase notes that it took four court orders and six separate document productions for the regulator to cough up the key files. That drawn-out process, the exchange argues, shows that the agency still “stonewalls our efforts to shed light” on past moves that targeted crypto.

Coinbase’s Chief Legal Officer, Paul Grewal, wrote on X that the FDIC staff “continue to stonewall our efforts” and that these tactics “can’t and won’t stand.”

We also filed a motion to take additional discovery from the FDIC to get to the bottom of their FOIA practices, which as we’ve seen in our case are far from what the law requires. The agency should testify via a 30(b)(6) deposition and produce the letters it sends to FOIA…

— paulgrewal.eth (@iampaulgrewal) July 31, 2025

FDIC Procedures Under Review

Reports have disclosed that internal FDIC policy tells examiners to withhold any document touching on Exemption 8 in full, with “no duty to segregate factual from analytical or deliberative material.”

In a January hearing, regulators admitted they had no formal litigation-hold process for FOIA requests. The initial search also focused only on documents shared with the agency’s Office of Inspector General.

That narrow scope meant important emails and memos—ones that mention “pause letters” directly—were missed at first.

Banking Access Takes Hit

According to an AIMA survey, 75% of crypto funds struggle to get basic banking services. That squeeze on banking partners has snarled transactions and settlement options for firms like Coinbase.

Banks are now wary of any hint of regulatory risk. If the court orders more sworn testimony, it could shine a light on who really signed off on the “pause letters,” and why examiners thought they had to hide so much.

In its motion for further discovery, Coinbase also wants every FOIA denial letter the FDIC sent over a four-year stretch. It’s asking for sworn statements from FDIC officials about how they decided which records to keep secret.

Featured image from Credit Sesame, chart from TradingView

The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has announced plans to lift its current restrictions on retail access to crypto exchange-traded notes (cETNs), opening up a segment of the digital asset market previously reserved for professional investors.

This decision marks a significant policy shift as the regulator seeks to balance consumer protection with growing demand for regulated crypto investment products.

Market Evolution Prompts Regulatory Reassessment

In a statement released on Friday, the FCA said retail investors will soon be able to trade cETNs on recognized investment exchanges (RIEs) approved by the authority.

These products, issued as debt securities by financial institutions, are designed to track the performance of cryptocurrencies while deducting fees and expenses.

The move aligns the UK with other jurisdictions such as the US, Canada, Hong Kong, and several EU member states, where similar products are already accessible to individual investors.

The FCA’s latest stance follows a consultation process launched earlier this year, during which the regulator proposed allowing retail access to these products.

David Geale, Executive Director of Payments and Digital Finance at the FCA, noted that the crypto market had undergone significant changes since restrictions were first introduced.

“Since we restricted retail access to cETNs, the market has evolved, and products have become more mainstream and better understood,” Geale stated, adding:

In light of this, we’re providing consumers with more choice, while ensuring there are protections in place. This should mean people get the information they need to assess whether the level of risk is right for them.

While cETNs provide indirect exposure to crypto assets, they are different from US spot crypto ETFs, which hold the underlying assets directly.

The FCA highlighted that these products would still be subject to strict financial promotion rules to prevent misleading marketing and ensure clear disclosures for investors. However, they will not fall under the Financial Services Compensation Scheme, meaning investors are not protected in the event of issuer failure.

Consumer Protection and Ongoing Restrictions

Despite the regulatory update, the FCA maintained its ban on retail access to other high-risk crypto derivatives, such as futures and options linked to digital assets. According to the authority, these products pose a greater risk of significant losses for non-professional investors.

The regulator also emphasized that UK retail customers remain unable to directly invest in US spot crypto ETFs or similar offshore products due to existing rules.

Firms offering cETNs will be required to adhere to the Consumer Duty framework, which obliges providers to deliver fair and transparent outcomes for clients. The FCA cautioned potential investors to understand the risks before making investment decisions, particularly given the volatility of cryptocurrency markets.

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The global crypto market took a sharp downturn on August 1, dropping nearly 6% in 24 hours, as investor sentiment soured amid escalating U.S.–China trade tensions and uncertain Federal Reserve policy.

The sell-off wiped billions from crypto valuations, with Bitcoin falling to $114,322 and over $577 million in long positions liquidated, according to CoinGlass data.

Trump’s Tariffs Spark Crypto Panic

President Donald Trump’s announcement of aggressive new tariffs, ranging from 10% to 50% on imports from over 60 countries, stunned global markets.

Canada was hit with a steep 35% rate, while Southeast Asian countries like Laos and Myanmar saw 40% tariffs, stoking fears of a broader trade war. Investors rushed to reduce exposure to high-risk assets, sending both equities and cryptocurrencies tumbling.

Cryptos, which initially benefitted from expectations of regulatory clarity, quickly turned south as macroeconomic uncertainty overshadowed optimism. The Federal Reserve’s stance to maintain rates while signaling possible economic stagnation further weakened confidence in digital assets.

Massive Liquidations Hit Bitcoin and Ethereum

The crypto crash was intensified by overleveraged positions. Ethereum led the liquidation tally with $168.9 million, while Bitcoin saw $144 million in long positions wiped out.

Traders were forced to exit en masse, triggering a cascade of sell orders that accelerated the decline. Altcoins like Solana (SOL), Cardano (ADA), and Dogecoin (DOGE) also recorded losses between 5% and 8%.

Pudgy Penguins (PENGU) and Sui (SUI) were among the hardest, dropping by 14% and 10% respectively, hit due to insider token movements and derivative liquidations, adding to market stress.

Regulatory & Economic Headwinds Ahead

The sell-off depicts how crypto remains deeply tied to global financial trends. As inflation concerns and interest rate pressures grow, analysts warn of further volatility unless Bitcoin reclaims support above $116K.

Attention now turns to upcoming U.S. jobs data, which could influence whether the Fed leans dovish in its next policy meeting. For now, digital assets are trading more like traditional risk assets, showing the market’s need for clearer regulation and economic stability.

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