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Ethereum (ETH) is attempting to reclaim its most critical resistance after registering a nearly 70% rally in the past month. Some crypto analysts suggest that the King of Altcoins is preparing to aim for new highs, but warned a potential pullback might come first. Ethereum Risks 15% Correction Ethereum started the week hitting a yearly high and recording a 178% recovery from the April lows. The cryptocurrency has seen a significant rally over the past few weeks, following its price breakout and consolidation between May and June. As the crypto market started to soar again this month, driven by Bitcoin’s…

Even though cryptocurrencies are becoming more accessible than ever, the vast majority of Americans still remain wary of this asset class. Only 14% of U.S. adults own cryptocurrencies, according to a new Gallup poll conducted in mid-June. While that’s an eightfold increase from 2018, it still represents only a small fraction of investors. The survey results reveal deep skepticism among Americans toward cryptocurrencies. Sixty percent of respondents stated they had no interest in purchasing cryptocurrencies, while only 17% expressed curiosity about these assets. Only 4% plan to purchase cryptocurrencies in the near future. Gallup found that 55% of investors with…

Blubird, a Web3 project, has announced a strategic partnership with Soneium, a Layer-2 blockchain network. Blubird is a Web3 Network designed to provide businesses with the necessary tools to grow in the Web3 landscape. With a wide variety of tools, the project enables traditional businesses to transition into Web3. On the other hand, Soneium is a Layer-2 scaling solution on Ethereum. Blubird launched a strategic alliance with the Ethereum Layer-2 platform, seeking to promote the advancement and growth of its network. Blubird and Soneium: A Collaboration for the Future of Web3We’re excited to announce our collaboration with @Soneium, a blockchain…

Block Earner, a Sydney-based fintech offering crypto yield and payment products, is pitching a new way for Australians to buy homes without selling their Bitcoin. Rolling out what it calls Australia’s first Bitcoin-backed home loan, the crypto firm offers up to 50% of a property’s value as a deposit loan secured against the borrower’s Bitcoin.  The crypto is held in custody with Fireblocks, a digital asset security platform. Repayments can be made in either cash or crypto, and borrowers can exit early without incurring a penalty. “Crypto holders shouldn’t have to choose between holding Bitcoin and buying a home,” Charlie…

Ether dipped more than 7% from its 2025 high as the queue for validators and investors to unstake the asset hit an 18-month high on Wednesday. Ethereum is a proof-of-stake network that requires validators to stake the asset and lock up funds to secure the network. Validators that want to exit Ethereum’s staking system need to go through a validator exit queue, “and in the past few days, the number has absolutely surged,” staking protocol Everstake reported on Wednesday. There is currently 644,330 ETH worth around $2.34 billion lined up to leave with an 11-day wait, according to ValidatorQueue. There…

Cryptocurrency investment products ended last week in the green, marking 15 consecutive weeks of inflows, even as Bitcoin funds saw minor outflows. Global crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs) recorded $1.9 billion of inflows during the trading week ending Friday, July 25, according to a Monday report from the European crypto asset manager CoinShares. The latest inflows came despite heightened market volatility as Bitcoin (BTC) tumbled to as low as $115,000 by the end of the week, while Ether (ETH) briefly dropped below $3,600 last Thursday, according to CoinGecko. The new gains brought the year-to-date (YTD) inflows to a new high of…

Prominent venture capitalist Tim Draper has spoken out against Bitcoin maximalism, stating that innovation and progress are the ultimate goal. The legendary billionaire, who accumulated his wealth with successful early bets on Skype and other fledgling companies, has described himself as an “innovation maximalist.” In his most recent post, Draper has highlighted some key qualities of Bitcoin, such as transparency, immutability, and global acceptance. At the same time, he stresses that there is not enough focus on innovative use cases enabled by Bitcoin. Draper’s altcoin portfolio Draper’s rejection of Bitcoin maximalism is not particularly surprising. As reported by U.Today, he…

As regulations tighten and KYC becomes unavoidable, crypto users face growing frustration: repeated identity checks, fragmented platforms, and constant rate-hunting turn swaps into a time-consuming process. Now in beta, SimplePro offers a cleaner alternative: a non-custodial swap platform that brings together compliance, speed, and ease of use. After a single KYC verification, users can exchange crypto across major providers — without re-verifying or switching between services. There’s no need to compare rates manually. By aggregating offers from multiple liquidity sources, SimplePro helps users find strong exchange rates without switching platforms. Assets are never stored on the platform — users transfer…

The cryptocurrency market is currently at a tipping point, with altcoins showing remarkable momentum while Bitcoin remains locked in a narrow range. Despite Bitcoin’s recent attempts to break higher, the flagship asset has struggled to overcome critical resistance levels. At the same time, alternative cryptocurrencies are pushing ahead, fueled by investor enthusiasm, growing leverage, and shifting sentiment. This divergence has triggered a new phase of market dynamics, where altcoins now lead the rally, leaving Bitcoin in temporary uncertainty. Bitcoin is stuck in a high-stakes range According to analyst Michaël van de Poppe, Bitcoin remains stuck between approximately $115.6K and $119.5K.…

By Omkar Godbole (All times ET unless indicated otherwise) Bitcoin traded little changed around $120,000, struggling to build on a weekend bounce characterized by consistent demand at around $117,000. Other tokens were less moribund. The CD20 Index, which captures about 80% of the digital asset market, rose 2% over 24 hours while the CD80 Index traded 4% higher, pointing to the relative strength of altcoins. According to Glassnode, bitcoin dip buyers are adding exposure around the $117,000 level, with 73,000 BTC now held at this cost basis. “Each dip is being absorbed as investors steadily accumulate in this range,” Glassnode…