Bitcoin and Ether fell to new lows for 2026 following a broad selloff in tech stocks driven by concerns over AI industry costs and speculative profits. This tech weakness spilled over into crypto markets, with significant ETF outflows exceeding $7 billion in two months and fears about Strategy's $16 billion unrealized Bitcoin losses adding pressure. Inflation data showing a 4.1% rise in PCE inflation has raised expectations of a possible Fed rate hike in July, further dampening risk appetite. Market watchers are closely watching whether ETF outflows slow, the US-Iran peace deal holds, and how Strategy will handle its Bitcoin holdings amid these challenges.
The Federal Reserve paused interest rates at 3.50%-3.75%, with a 9-3 split among policymakers reflecting inflation worries. Stocks fell sharply, with the Dow dropping 2.19%, while Bitcoin's price remained nearly unchanged, continuing its recent trend...
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 ...
Solana, Zcash, and Bitcoin are all testing critical support levels after recent failed recovery attempts. Solana dropped below its 100-day moving average, signaling ongoing selling pressure and resistance near $80. Zcash is nearing its 200-day moving...
Ripple Labs has invested in Notabene, a major operator of regulated on-chain transactions serving over 2,300 institutions globally with an annual transaction volume around $2 trillion. This partnership allows Notabene to integrate Ripple's RLUSD stab...
In South Korea, XRP is trading at nearly four times the volume of Bitcoin on major crypto exchanges, highlighting strong retail demand despite a 44% plunge in the country's stock market. This surge reflects intense market participation and liquidity ...
