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CryptoQuant flags a brief cool-down in the market where Bitcoin corrections are likely to be softer than past downturns.

President Donald Trump’s administration released its most detailed digital asset policy report on Wednesday, outlining a broad regulatory roadmap for crypto but offered no new insight into the government’s proposed strategic Bitcoin (BTC) reserve. The 163-page document, prepared by the President’s Working Group on Digital Asset Markets, consolidates the administration’s position across stablecoin regulation, tax […] The post Trump administration unveils detailed crypto policy but shrouds Bitcoin reserve in mystery appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Bitcoin investors are showing renewed conviction, holding onto their assets despite record-setting unrealized gains. According to a July 30 Glassnode report, the total paper profits held by Bitcoin holders now exceed $1.4 trillion, surpassing figures earlier recorded this month. This milestone reflects a growing tendency among investors to delay selling, even as Bitcoin trades just below […] The post Bitcoin’s unrealized gains top $1.4 trillion as investors resist selling pressure appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Traders anxiously await today’s FOMC results to see if a surprise Fed rate cut could ignite a Bitcoin rally toward $140,000. Key takeaways: A surprise Federal Reserve interest rate cut could reduce the appeal of fixed income, pushing some capital toward assets like Bitcoin. Bitcoin benefits from loose monetary policy as excess liquidity and strong macro conditions boost risk appetite. Read more

Glassnode warned of a thin liquidity zone below $115K, which could trigger a retracement if Bitcoin dips.

Sui Research’s new quantum-safe wallet upgrade method offers a hard fork-free solution for EdDSA-based blockchains, but does not apply to Bitcoin or Ethereum. Sui Research has introduced a cryptographic framework that could offer protection against quantum computing threats without requiring hard forks, address changes or key updates. Cryptographer Kostas Chalkias wrote in a Monday X post that the recent research paper he co-authored with Sui Research constitutes “a major breakthrough in quantum transition of ‘some’ blockchains.” He explained that while the new approach would apply to Sui, Solana, Near, Cosmos and other networks, it would not apply to Ethereum and Bitcoin. “As far as I know, this is the first backward-compatible quantum-safe upgrade path for blockchain wallets to avoid future forks or freezing accounts,” Chalkias said. Read more

Crypto markets slide 5.4% as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP fall ahead of Fed decision while ETF flows remain strong despite policy uncertainty.

Investors are uncertain and moving their Bitcoin off exchanges, while stablecoins are set to take off after GENIUS passed. Crypto market analysts are optimistic as July winds to a close, and Bitcoin reserves on crypto exchanges are down 2% on the month. This is a bullish signal. A decrease in exchange reserves indicates people are taking their Bitcoin (BTC) off exchanges and holding it, anticipating the price to go higher. While 2% on the month sounds like small potatoes, it continues the overall decrease in exchange reserves since January. In the US, the House of Representatives passed three crypto laws in July. One of them — the GENIUS Act regulating stablecoins — was signed into law by President Donald Trump. With set rules for stablecoins, and a regulatory framework in the form of the CLARITY Act making its way through the Senate, observers predict substantial growth in the stablecoin sector.  Read more

Traders cut risk ahead of Wednesday’s Federal Reserve decision on interest rates, and a long-awaited crypto policy report from the White House. Key points:  Bitcoin’s price compression and the Bollinger Bands suggest a range expansion will occur soon.  This week’s early price weakness is likely the result of traders cutting risk ahead of Wednesday’s FOMC and a White House update on its crypto policy and Bitcoin strategic reserve. Read more

Strategy bought over 21,000 Bitcoin after raising $2.5 billion from a preferred stock offering, the largest initial public offering in the US this year. Michael Saylor’s Strategy says it bought 21,021 Bitcoin after raising $2.5 billion from its fourth preferred stock — STRC — making it the largest US initial public offering in 2025 so far. Strategy, which has the largest Bitcoin (BTC) holdings among public companies, said on Tuesday that its latest buy was at an average purchase price of $117,256 per coin, bringing its total stash to 628,791 BTC. The purchase was the firm’s largest since March 31, BitcoinTreasuries.NET data shows. The company formerly known as MicroStrategy raised $2.5 billion by selling 28 million shares of Variable Rate Series A Perpetual Preferred Stock (STRC) for $90 each, which was upsized from an initial goal of $500 million. Read more

Strategy closed a $2.521 billion initial public offering of its Variable Rate Series A Perpetual Stretch Preferred Stock (STRC) and immediately used the proceeds to expand its Bitcoin (BTC) reserve.  The company said it purchased 21,021 BTC at an average $117,256 apiece, lifting holdings to about 628,791 BTC as of July 29. The aggregate cost […] The post Strategy buys nearly $2.5B worth of Bitcoin to make up 62% of total BTC in treasuries appeared first on CryptoSlate.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved orders allowing authorized participants to create and redeem shares of spot Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) exchange‑traded products (ETP) in kind. According to a July 29 statement, the agency framed the move as aligning crypto funds with standard practice in commodity‑based ETPs. Additionally, it said the change should […] The post SEC approves in‑kind redemptions for spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Bitcoin eyes upside breakout to $122,000, but fading spot ETF flows, lack of volumes and seasonality could stall bullish momentum thereafter. Key takeaways: Bitcoin targets $122,000, where $2 billion in short liquidations are clustered but Q3 seasonal data hints at downside. A falling RSI, spot BTC ETF outflows, and low trading volumes point to weakening bullish momentum. Read more

Traders are betting big on Bitcoin as calm markets and record-low volatility mask the bull’s intentions. Key takeaways:  The Bitcoin Implied Volatility Index has fallen to its lowest level since September 2023, hinting at a potential breakout. The short-term holder realized cap drawdown is at -8%, which is historically a bullish accumulation zone. Read more

Bitcoin prepares for an impulse move, and if the upside is taken, ETH, BNB, AVAX and PENGU could explode higher. Key points: Bitcoin is preparing for a range expansion in the next few days, and the trend favors the bulls. ETH, BNB, AVAX, and PENGU are looking set for a possible upside move. Read more

Backed by Cantor Fitzgerald, Tether and SoftBank, Twenty One Capital now holds over 43,500 BTC, surpassing early projections, according to Bloomberg. Cantor Fitzgerald-backed Twenty One Capital has significantly increased its Bitcoin (BTC) holdings, expanding its treasury beyond the amount announced at launch, highlighting the accelerating race to accumulate the digital asset.  The Bitcoin treasury firm, which launched in April with a mission to amass the digital asset, has added approximately 5,800 BTC from stablecoin issuer Tether, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday. By Bloomberg’s estimation, Twenty One Capital’s total Bitcoin holdings have now reached at least 43,500 BTC, roughly 1,500 BTC more than the company had initially projected. Read more

BTC price action turns weaker after the Wall Street open, with Bitcoin market participants bracing for lower levels despite bullish US macro data. Key points: Failure to reclaim $120,000 could spell trouble for Bitcoin bulls. Whales appear to be offloading at local highs, creating further hurdles to price upside. Read more

Bitcoin needs to regain momentum with higher trading volumes for BTC to clear the next big hurdle at $120,000 and reenter price discovery. Key takeaways: Bitcoin must take out resistance at $120,000 to trigger a rally to new all-time highs. Spot volume and trading activity must recover for BTC price to break out. Read more

Ethereum shows signs of strength as ETF inflows climb, while Bitcoin and XRP struggle to sustain momentum amid mixed market signals.

Hedge fund manager Ray Dalio suggests investors put 15% into store-of-value assets amid America’s debt crisis. American billionaire and hedge fund manager Ray Dalio has recommended a 15% portfolio allocation into Bitcoin or gold to optimize for the “best return-to-risk ratio” in light of America’s crippling debt problem and currency devaluation. “[If] you were optimizing your portfolio for the best return-to-risk ratio, you would have about 15% of your money in gold or Bitcoin,” the founder of hedge fund firm Bridgewater Associates said during an appearance on the Master Investor podcast on Sunday. Dalio said he has “some Bitcoin, but not much,” and is still “strongly preferring gold to Bitcoin,” however.  Read more