In July 2026, Bitcoin and Ethereum posted strong gains of 9% and 20% respectively, while chip stocks fell sharply by 22%, reversing the year's earlier trend where AI stocks led gains and crypto lagged. The decline in semiconductors was driven by concerns over high valuations, shifting perceptions of Big Tech's AI spending, and competition from China. Meanwhile, crypto absorbed negative news but continued to rise, with Ethereum outperforming Bitcoin due to institutional demand and its perceived role as a cleaner crypto recovery play. The Federal Reserve's decision to hold rates steady added uncertainty for August, but crypto held firm. This divergence suggests crypto and AI equities are no longer moving in tandem, offering potential diversification but also new risks if semiconductor troubles deepen.
In July 2026, Bitcoin spot ETFs attracted only $205 million in net inflows, the smallest monthly total on record, indicating weak institutional interest despite some daily inflows. This follows significant outflows in May and June. Ether ETFs perform...
Ethereum is trading near $1,905, close to its daily pivot point, with key resistance at $1,967 potentially leading to $2,050-$2,117. Staked ETH reached a record 40.2 million coins (33% of supply) in Q2 2026, indicating strong investor interest. Black...
In the first half of 2026, crypto security incidents surged to record levels, causing losses exceeding $1.1 billion, surpassing the total losses of 2025. Major attacks targeted Ethereum and Solana, with April alone accounting for over $600 million in...
Ethereum's 11th anniversary is sparking increased interest, with BlackRock clients buying over $20 million in ETH while Bitcoin ETF outflows total $60 million. A whale recently withdrew 40,000 ETH from Binance, signaling potential long-term holding. ...
Ethereum's long positions in coin-margined futures surged to 66.02%, a 5.47 percentage point increase, highlighting growing bullish leverage among top derivatives traders. This rise reflects existing traders increasing their exposure rather than new ...
