Blockchain’s next big breakthroughs: What to watch

Every four years, a few months after the Bitcoin halving, the blockchain ecosystem undergoes heightened public scrutiny. Typically lasting over a year, this period is driven by fundamental economic principles: When an asset’s supply is reduced while demand remains steady or increases, its value generally rises. Historically, this supply shock has triggered Bitcoin-led market appreciation, sparking increased interest and participation from users, developers, investors and policymakers. During these post-halving periods, the blockchain industry has showcased its projects, technological innovations and potential utilities. None of the prior cycles have yielded a…

Ethereum ETF Inflows Hit $150M, ETH Targets $3K

Key Notes BlackRock’s ETHA led with $85.4 million, pushing its total net inflows past $5.6 billion and solidifying its lead in institutional ETH exposure. Analysts note a shift in institutional behavior as Bitcoin ETF inflows slow downwhile Ethereum ETF inflows have accelerated. A “Golden Cross” pattern is visible on the ETH price chart, with analysts seeing $2,800 as the key breakout level. Inflows into spot Ethereum ETFs have jumped significantly to $150 million on July 4, the highest in nearly a month’s time. BlackRock iShares Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHA) led…

SUI Prepares For Bullish Flag Breakout Amid $3 Reclaim

After recovering from the recent pullbacks, SUI is attempting to reclaim a crucial resistance, which could trigger a breakout from its bullish formation. Some analysts believe that the cryptocurrency’s imminent rally could target significantly higher levels. Related Reading SUI Eyes Key Area Reclaim On Thursday, SUI has surged more than 10% from its $2.70 support toward the crucial $3.00 barrier. The cryptocurrency has been attempting to reclaim this area throughout Thursday, hovering between the $2.95 and $3.08 levels. Notably, the altcoin ended its multi-month downtrend after breaking above its descending…

Ripple Mints 16M RLUSD, Is XRP About to Take Off?

Key Notes Ripple has increased the supply of its regulated stablecoin RLUSD, minting 16 million tokens. The move shows growing demand, particularly after its partnership with Swiss crypto bank AMINA. Ali Martinez noted an inverse head and shoulders pattern, pointing to a potential 15% breakout for XRP. Ripple has just minted an additional 16 million RLUSD tokens, pushing the stablecoin’s circulating supply beyond the $440 million mark. The American fintech’s aggressive strategy to cement RLUSD’s position in the stablecoin market could set the stage for a potential breakout in the…

Analyst Sees a Bitcoin Market Shift — Here’s What’s Happening

The Bitcoin market now appears to be seeing a notable surge in its momentum, with the asset finally breaching the $110,000 mark to inch really close to its all-time high. The asset has so far registered a 24-hour high of $110,117, less than 3% increase away from its all-time high of $111,814 registered in May. At the time of writing, BTC trades back at $109,000 levels, marking a 1.3% increase in the past day. While the price action alone has fueled speculation of an imminent breakout, several analysts suggest that…

$1B in Bitcoin moves from Satoshi-era wallet after 14 years of inactivity

More than $1 billion in BTC was moved from a long-dormant “Satoshi era” wallet, reactivated just as Bitcoin edges toward a new all-time high. According to blockchain analytics platform Spot On Chain, the wallet moved 10,000 BTC, valued at approximately $1.09 billion, to a new address after lying untouched for 14.3 years.  On-chain records indicate that the BTC was originally acquired on April 3, 2011, for just $109,246, translating to an average acquisition price of $0.78 per coin. As such, the whale is looking at returns of over 140,000x on…

US House Leadership Names Week of July 14 ‘Crypto Week’

Key Notes House Republicans are preparing for a major legislative push mid-July dubbed “Crypto Week.” The lawmakers aim to pass key crypto-related bills aligned with President Trump’s digital asset agenda. Lawmakers are leaning toward adopting the GENIUS Act over the STABLE Act to meet the deadline. After clearing what Speaker Mike Johnson called President Trump’s “big, beautiful bill,” the House of Representatives is now setting its sights on a sweeping series of crypto-related legislation. Dubbed “Crypto Week,” the mid-July initiative will bring stablecoin, digital asset, and central bank digital currencies…