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- Ethereum's institutional adoption, driven by regulatory clarity and technical upgrades, has attracted $27.6B in ETF inflows by August 2025, surpassing Bitcoin's ETF growth. - Post-CLARITY Act reclassification unlocked $33B in July 2025 alone, with 60% of institutional crypto portfolios now allocated to Ethereum versus 15% for Bitcoin. - Dencun/Pectra upgrades reduced gas fees by 90%, enabling 65,000 TPS and $240B in Layer 2 TVL, while 30% staking participation creates deflationary supply dynamics. - Corp
- Japanese tech giant Metaplanet amasses 20,000 BTC ($2.14B) via equity, zero-interest bonds, and covered call options to hedge against inflation and fiat devaluation. - The strategy yields 30.7% BTC returns in Q2 2025, positioning Metaplanet as Asia's largest public Bitcoin holder and a top 10 global corporate treasury. - While Bitcoin's capped supply and low market correlation justify its strategic role, risks include stock price declines, equity dilution, and 16-21% 30-day volatility. - Regulatory frame
- South Korea’s FSC aligns with EU MiCA regulations, attracting institutional XRP capital via $45.5M in local exchange holdings. - BDACS launches institutional-grade XRP custody, addressing security gaps as Korean exchanges handle 30% of APAC XRP volume. - $29B in Korean-held XRP (25% of supply) creates global liquidity ripple effects, with U.S. investors tracking Seoul’s market as a crypto barometer. - Lawmakers’ undisclosed XRP investments raise conflict concerns, though regulatory clarity and infrastruc
- Institutional crypto capital is shifting toward Ethereum and altcoins in 2025–2026, driven by Ethereum’s utility, staking yields (3.8–6%), and regulatory clarity as a utility token. - Ethereum ETFs captured 68% of institutional inflows ($3.9B) by Q2 2025, outpacing Bitcoin ETF outflows, while altcoins like Solana and Avalanche gain traction via scalability and DeFi growth. - Regulatory reforms (SAB 122, CLARITY Act) and macro trends (Fed rate cuts) are accelerating altcoin adoption, with 73% of instituti
- Bitcoin's MVRV "death cross" in August 2025 triggered bearish debates, historically linked to 2018/2022 sell-offs but contrasting with current 2.1 MVRV ratio (neutral-bullish vs. overvaluation 3.5–4.0). - Contrarian on-chain metrics show 64% supply controlled by long-term holders, 40,000 BTC whale accumulation, and MVRV Z-score of 2 (far below "red zone" 7–9), suggesting undervaluation. - Strategic positioning includes hedging via inverse ETFs, tiered stop-loss orders, and diversified portfolios (50% BTC
- Dogecoin (DOGE) faces bearish 2025 forecasts with limited upside, trading near $0.2148 amid stagnant innovation and high valuation. - Layer Brett (LBRETT), an Ethereum Layer 2 meme coin, attracts investors with 1,450% staking APY, low fees, and scalable infrastructure. - Over $9M raised in LBRETT's presale highlights investor shift toward utility-driven tokens, contrasting DOGE's lack of ecosystem or staking rewards. - Analysts project LBRETT could outperform DOGE by 300x if the next meme cycle emerges,
- U.S. home prices fell for the fourth consecutive month in June, with the 20-city index dropping 0.3% monthly and 2.1% annually, marking the weakest growth since 2023. - Adjusted for inflation, real price growth turned negative as home values lagged behind a 2.7% annual CPI increase, signaling a cooling market amid rising inventory and high borrowing costs. - Regional divergence emerged, with New York (7.0%) and Chicago (6.1%) outperforming struggling Sun Belt cities like Tampa (-2.4%), driven by stronger
- Russian crypto miners plan IPOs amid regulatory and geopolitical challenges, relying on private funding for now. - Sector grew to $200M revenue in 2024, focused on Bitcoin, but lacks clear public listing guidelines. - Experts estimate 1-year IPO prep, yet high costs and sanctions may delay listings, contrasting with U.S. market trends. - New Russian laws impose fines up to $20,000 and asset seizures for illegal mining, tightening industry oversight.
- Ethereum approaches $3,800 as $7.87B in short positions face liquidation risk due to leveraged exposure imbalance. - $1.103B in long liquidations at $4,200 vs. $680M in short liquidations at $4,450, heightening volatility risks. - Historical 6% price drops triggered $179M in ETH liquidations, while September’s -12.55% average returns amplify bearish bias. - Analysts warn of deeper corrections but note open interest contractions and negative funding rates may hint at potential rebounds.
- Global copper markets face a bull case in 2025 driven by geopolitical tensions, green energy demand, and supply constraints. - U.S. tariffs on Chilean/Canadian copper and Chile's regulatory uncertainty disrupt traditional supply chains and pricing stability. - Green energy transition creates structural demand: EVs (53kg copper each) and solar projects will drive a 6.5M ton deficit by 2031. - Aging mines, water scarcity, and permitting delays constrain supply, while ETFs like COPP and COPX offer diversifi
- 01:07ZachXBT says over 100 crypto influencers accepted promotions without disclosing paid advertisementsJinse Finance reported that ZachXBT stated he has obtained evidence proving that numerous influencers in the cryptocurrency space have posted paid promotional content on their social media accounts without properly labeling it as "paid advertisement" as required. On Monday, this Web3 investigator released a spreadsheet listing the promotional rates and wallet addresses of over 200 crypto influencers—all of whom had been approached and invited to participate in the promotion of a certain token project. He claimed that among the approximately 160 people who accepted the promotional collaboration, fewer than five labeled their related posts as advertisements. The document, published on the X platform (formerly Twitter), shows that the quoted price for a single promotional post from these influencers ranges from several hundred dollars to five figures. The file also includes Solana wallet addresses used to receive payments, as well as links to on-chain payment proofs.
- 00:57Sources: Revolut offers secondary market shares to insiders, valued at $75 billionChainCatcher News, according to Reuters, sources revealed that the London-based neobank Revolut has launched a secondary market sale for its employees, with a valuation reaching $75 billion. It is reported that Revolut is a UK fintech company, offering financial services such as cryptocurrency trading. This secondary sale aims to provide liquidity for early investors and employees.
- 00:57glassnode: Bitcoin long-term holders have accelerated selling in recent weeks, but it is still below last year's peakChainCatcher News, glassnode stated that the selling by Bitcoin long-term holders (LTH) has accelerated in recent weeks, with the 14-day moving average (SMA) continuing to rise. However, overall activity remains within the normal range for this cycle, significantly lower than the peaks seen in October–November 2024. The latest increase in selling is mainly due to a single event: last Friday, long-term holders sold about 97,000 BTC, marking the largest single-day sell-off this year and driving a significant rise in smoothed selling activity.