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Bitcoin Experienced a Huge Rally, So What to Expect Now? Two Analytics Firms Issue Warnings

According to the latest data published by cryptocurrency analysis firm Glassnode, there has been a sharp decline in the supply ratio between long-term investors (LTH) and short-term investors (STH) in the Bitcoin market. Additionally, the 30-day percentage change metric has shifted from the “accumulation” phase to the “selling” phase. This development is being interpreted as an early signal that investors are beginning to take profits. “For long-term investors, the sudden drop in the supply ratio and the reversal of the 30-day change to distribution suggest profit-taking has begun. After months of accumulation and price appreciation, this could signal a potential…

BitcoinJul 29

Bullish Structure Intact—If $3,600 Support Survives

Ethereum traded at $3,674 on July 23, 2025, with a market capitalization of $443 billion and a 24-hour trading volume of $41.24 billion. The intraday price fluctuated between $3,650 and $3,758.05, indicating consolidation amid a broader bullish trend. Ethereum From a long-term perspective, the daily chart reveals ether remains in a strong uptrend after rallying from approximately $2,112 to a peak of $3,862. Recent price action, however, shows early signs of correction, with the last two daily candles turning bearish and exhibiting diminishing volume—signaling weakening bullish momentum. The support area is forming around the $3,600 level, where traders may monitor…

EthereumJul 29

Satsuma bags $135m, QCEX raises $112m

Crypto funding rebounded during the week of July 20–26, with over $1 billion raised across 17 projects—marking one of the strongest weeks for fundraising this year. Infrastructure and AI-focused platforms dominated, with Satsuma’s $135 million raise and QCEX’s $112 million M&A deal leading the charge. The surge highlights investor appetite for foundational blockchain tools and AI integration, signaling renewed confidence in next-gen crypto utilities. Summary Data analytics and infrastructure platforms dominated large funding rounds, with Satsuma leading at $135 million M&A activity accelerated with QCEX’s $112 million acquisition by Polymarket AI integration across blockchain projects appeared in over half of…

MarketsJul 29

Cronos Introduces POS v6 Upgrade to Enable Safer, and Faster Operations

Cronos, a popular EVM-compatible L1 blockchain to bridge the Cosmos as well as Ethereum ecosystems, has released a mainnet update. As per Cronos, it has officially conducted the mainnet launch of Cronos POS v6 update. The official social media announcement from Cronos discloses that the upgrade aims to boost the performance, infrastructure, and security. Additionally, the development also reinforces the platform’s commitment to establish a future-ready and builder-first environment. 🚀 Cronos POS v6 is now live on mainnet! Here’s what’s under the hood: ⚙️ A faster engine: Cosmos SDK upgrade 🛡️ A safer network: Circuit Breaker deployed 📉 A lighter…

BlockchainJul 29

Bitcoin Proposal Would Freeze Satoshi’s Quantum-Vulnerable Coins

Jameson Lopp, CTO and co-founder of self-custody service Casa, proposed a change to Bitcoin’s software on Tuesday to address quantum computers’ catastrophic potential. The proposal, which was co-authored by five other developers, would create incentives pushing Bitcoin owners toward cryptographically-sound ways of storing the asset that can’t be compromised by complex computers, and introduce other safeguards. “It turns quantum security into a private incentive,” the proposal’s abstract states. “Fail to upgrade [to a new address type] and you will certainly lose access to your funds.” Experts are becoming increasingly concerned that quantum computers, once viewed as a far-off threat, could…

BitcoinJul 29

Spheron & DAWN Partner to Enable Home DePIN via Black Box

Spheron Network and DAWN have joined forces to bring decentralized computing to households. The partnership integrates Spheron’s permissionless compute platform directly into DAWN’s newly launched hardware device, the Black Box. This collaboration enables everyday users to participate in the decentralized physical infrastructure network (DePIN) movement from home. Users can now contribute computing power and share bandwidth via their Black Box routers. It effectively transforms ordinary households into active nodes in a decentralized internet. Turning Every Home into a Compute Node Each Black Box will ship with the ability to spin up a Spheron Fizz node. This allows the device to…

BlockchainJul 29

Is Social Media FOMO To Blame?

Data shows Bitcoin’s retrace below the $117,000 level came right after a major spike in social media chatter, often a contrarian signal. Bitcoin Social Dominance Saw A Huge Spike As BTC Crossed $123,000 In a new post on X, the analytics firm Santiment has shared how social media users reacted to the latest Bitcoin price breakout. The indicator of interest here is the “Social Dominance,” which tells us about the share of social media discussions related to the top 100 cryptocurrencies that any given coin occupies. The metric is based on another indicator known as Social Volume, which gauges the…

BitcoinJul 29

Ethereum validators' queue to take profits hits record high after ETH rally to $3,800

Ethereum’s validator exit queue has clocked its highest level in more than a year, with more than 625,000 ETH, worth roughly $2.3 billion, awaiting withdrawal as of Wednesday, according to data from validatorqueue.com. The uptick in mass exits from Ethereum’s staking began on July 16 when Ether began its price rally to its 2025 high at $3,844. Since April, ETH has surged from a low of $1,500 to nearly $3,800, prompting stakers to lock in profits. Exit queue wait time reaches 10 days On-chain analytics show the wait time to exit Ethereum’s validator network has extended to around eight to…

EthereumJul 29

Bakkt Sells Loyalty Business and Pivots to Pure-Play Crypto, Offers Shares

Technology platform Bakkt (BKKT) is moving to complete its transition into a pure-play crypto infrastructure firm with the planned sale of its loyalty business, the company said in a press release Monday. The Nasdaq-listed company has entered into a definitive agreement to sell the unit to Project Labrador Holdco, a subsidiary of Roman DBDR Technology Advisors. The deal, expected to close in Q3 2025, includes $11 million in cash, adjustments for working capital and debt and a short-term restricted cash loan to facilitate the handoff. “With the pending sale of our Loyalty business, Bakkt is achieving a significant milestone and…

MarketsJul 29

Imagen Network Partners with Cribble Chat to Empower User Experience with Advanced Web3 Tools

Cribble Chat, an AI agent, has announced a strategic partnership with Imagen Network, a decentralized social platform. Cribble Chat is a decentralized network of AI agents designed for real-time community queries and insights. On the other hand, Imagen Network is an AI-powered social media network that combines AI content creation with blockchain technology to provide users with data ownership and advanced control. 🚀 Big news! Cribble is partnering up with @Imagen_Network — the first AI-powered decentralized social platform! Imagen blends powerful models like DALL·E & Stable Diffusion with blockchain to help creators generate, customize, and truly own their digital content.…

BlockchainJul 29