While Bitcoin (BTC) usually trades sideways during the summer months, July has historically been a month of positive performance, according to the latest chart analysis published by crypto financial services company Matrixport. Matrixport: July Is a Historically Strong Month for Bitcoin The analysis revealed that in seven of the last 10 years, Bitcoin closed July with an increase, with an average return of 9.1% in these months. It was emphasized that in the three years of decline, losses remained only in single digits. In particular, strong double-digit rallies were observed in five of these seven years of increase. $116,000 Target on the Agenda As July approaches, optimism and bullish expectations increase in the market, and according to Matrixport’s analysis, this historical trend may show itself again. The company shared its view that the Bitcoin price could test the $116,000 level in the coming weeks. This expectation is based on both past performance and the increase in investor sentiment in July. The analysis suggests that a combination of technical and sentimental indicators could mark the start of a new bullish wave in the market. *This is not investment advice. Continue Reading: Crypto Financial Services Company Matrixport Draws Attention to Bitcoin’s July Performance! Pointed to This Price! Here Are the Details
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As the U.S. struggles with rising debt and interest costs, a new idea is gaining traction: Bit Bonds. These are treasury bonds partially backed by Bitcoin . The pitch: Let investors accept lower yields in exchange for upside exposure to the world’s most volatile digital asset. How Bit Bonds Work Bit Bonds function basically like standard Treasuries. The U.S. Treasury issues bonds at a reduced interest rate (say 1%) and allocates a portion of the proceeds to purchase Bitcoin. If Bitcoin appreciates over the term, bondholders receive a bonus on top of their principal. If not, they still receive full repayment plus the fixed coupon. It’s effectively a low-risk bond with an embedded call option on Bitcoin without the complexity of options trading. At current debt levels, interest costs are a growing threat to fiscal stability. Swapping a portion of traditional debt for Bit Bonds could shave billions off the annual interest bill. If Bitcoin rallies, the Treasury’s retained share of the upside could be used to reduce the national debt or fund public programs without raising taxes. Even if Bitcoin underperforms, the interest savings from lower coupons may outweigh losses from the crypto exposure. A Safer Path to Bitcoin Exposure For investors, Bit Bonds are a novel middle ground. They offer upside exposure to Bitcoin without the self-custody, exchange risk, or volatility of direct ownership. That makes them attractive to institutions, like pensions or insurance funds, that want Bitcoin exposure but can’t take on full crypto risk. Skeptics point to past gold-backed bonds as similar experiments. However, Bitcoin’s higher upside potential could make Bit Bonds far more popular. If demand grows, yields across all Treasuries may fall, giving the U.S. even more fiscal breathing room. Bit Bonds won’t fix everything. But in a world where debt grows faster than solutions, they might be the start of something big.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite opened mixed on Tuesday, July 1, with the third quarter of 2025 having a slow start amid jitters around President Donald Trump’s budget bill and looming tariffs deadline. Dow Jones Industrial was 75 points up, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite were at -0.2% and -0.3%, signaling a potential pullback. The largely lower trading comes after a second quarter 2025 run that saw stocks recover from a major dip in April to end the period emphatically in the green. Notably, Wall Street saw all three major indices rise on Monday, with the benchmark index S&P 500 hitting record highs above 6,204. Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs had seen a bloodbath across the market, pushing the index into negative territory by early April. However, resilience even during recent geopolitical tensions in the Middle East meant the S&P 500 closed the three-month period in bullish mood. The blue chip Dow also ended the second quarter on a high with over 270 points on Monday, with this putting it up 5% over the period. Meanwhile, Nasdaq clawed back gains to close Q2 18% higher. You might also like: Dow Jones up on strong trade news, Trump’s tax bill Q3 starts slow While investor sentiment remains largely upbeat, Wall Street is starting slow for Q3 amid potential headwinds around trade talks. Focus on Trump’s mega budget bill, which had the U.S. Senate vote overnight, and fresh feuding between the president and Tesla and SpaceX chief executive Elon Musk has markets a little on edge. This indeed saw the Tesla stock price pare gains on Tuesday, with Trump suggesting DOGE may have to take a look at the subsidies offered to Musk’s companies. The outlook in the cryptocurrency market signalled a lack of upside conviction, with Bitcoin ( BTC ) shedding gains to below $107k. Analysts at Bitfinex say BTC could see range-bound trading amid a historically unimpressive Q3 for bulls. Tariffs and Jerome Powell’s speech As noted, market attention has shifted from the hostilities in the Middle East, with the Israel-Iran hostilities down, to potential downside catalysts. The tariffs front has Trump’s July 9 deadline in focus, with reports suggesting White House is eyeing “narrowed” deals. Financial Times reported this to be the administration’s goal well before the date of the “reciprocal” tariffs rolls in. Elsewhere, Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell will speak on Tuesday, with this coming amid the latest push from Trump regarding interest rate cuts. While the Fed hasn’t signalled such a move, investors are betting on a cut in coming months. Investors will also be keen on this week’s economic data reports, including the June jobs report. You might also like: Senator Lummis pushes for crypto-friendly amendments in Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill
Deutsche Bank plans to roll out a crypto custody service in 2026, partnering with Bitpanda’s technology arm to build the platform, Bloomberg reported Tuesday , citing sources familiar with the matter. Key Takeaways: Deutsche Bank will launch a crypto custody service in 2026 with support from Bitpanda and Taurus. The bank is exploring stablecoins and tokenized deposits, signaling a deeper commitment to digital assets. Major German banks, including Sparkassen and DZ Bank, are also moving into crypto services. The German banking giant’s corporate division will also maintain its collaboration with Swiss provider Taurus SA, which has been involved in Deutsche Bank’s custody plans since they were first unveiled in 2022. The custody push comes as major financial institutions ramp up digital asset efforts, spurred by evolving regulations in Europe and supportive moves in the U.S. following Donald Trump’s reelection. Deutsche Bank Expands Crypto Footing Deutsche Bank confirmed earlier this month that it is exploring stablecoins and tokenized deposits, which could involve issuing its own token or joining broader industry initiatives. The bank is also weighing the development of a tokenized deposit solution for payments. Notably, Deutsche Bank was among investors backing a $65 million funding round last year for Taurus , reflecting its growing commitment to the digital asset space. BREAKING Germany's largest bank, Deutsche Bank, to launch crypto custody services in 2026 pic.twitter.com/Bx0UbFcJMF — Quinten | 048.eth (@QuintenFrancois) July 1, 2025 Deutsche Bank’s crypto expansion comes as a number of major German banks have already begun integrating crypto services. Just recently, Germany’s Sparkassen-Finanzgruppe announced plans to launch crypto trading for its 50 million customers by summer 2026. Dekabank, owned by Sparkassen, will oversee the crypto offering through the group’s mobile banking app, enabling direct trading of Bitcoin and Ether. Likewise, DZ Bank, Germany’s second-largest lender, partnered with Boerse Stuttgart Digital last year to pilot crypto trading and custody services, aiming to expand offerings across its 700 cooperative banks after initial trials. Meanwhile, Landesbank Baden-Württemberg, the country’s biggest federal bank, announced plans in April 2024 to provide crypto custody services for institutional clients in collaboration with Bitpanda. The momentum isn’t limited to Germany. Speaking in April, Eric Trump warned that banks resisting crypto could become obsolete within a decade, highlighting issues of speed and cost in traditional finance. Big Banks Change Stance Toward Crypto Major banks including JPMorgan, Citigroup, Bank of America, and Wells Fargo are meeting with officials in Republican-led states like Texas and Oklahoma to address accusations of political bias, especially toward fossil fuel and firearms industries. Some states have blacklisted these banks from contracts, prompting banks to defend or adjust their policies. Citigroup ended its restriction on working with firearms vendors selling to buyers under 21, while JPMorgan and others clarified they don’t base lending decisions on political views. Banks are also retreating from climate-focused alliances and easing restrictions on coal financing to avoid further backlash. At the federal level, the Trump administration is considering an executive order to prohibit banks from denying services based on political or religious beliefs, which could affect banks’ participation in government business, including selling Treasury bonds. The post Deutsche Bank Taps Bitpanda to Launch Crypto Custody Service in 2026: Bloomberg appeared first on Cryptonews .
GameStop is diving deeper into Bitcoin. The retailer has raised over $4 billion through convertible note sales this year, and it plans to use a chunk of that to build a Bitcoin treasury . GameStop’s Convertible Note Play In March 2025, GameStop issued $1.48 billion in convertible notes, a type of debt investors can later turn into equity. A filing with the SEC revealed that proceeds would go toward “general corporate purposes, including the acquisition of Bitcoin.” That promise became reality in May when GameStop purchased 4,710 BTC, worth roughly $513 million at the time, marking the company’s first official Bitcoin buy. This month, GameStop doubled down. A second convertible note offering raised $2.25 billion, with investors quickly exercising an option to purchase an additional $450 million, bringing the total raised to $2.7 billion in June alone . GameStop’s move mirrors MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin strategy, which used corporate debt to accumulate over 200,000 BTC. Strategy’s stock now effectively trades as a Bitcoin ETF with leverage. While GameStop hasn’t gone that far, its board appears to see Bitcoin as a potential lifeline. The company has faced years of declining retail performance and sees crypto as a hedge, a growth bet, or maybe even both. If the company allocates most of its new war chest to BTC, its holdings could rival Strategy’s on a relative basis, representing nearly a third of GameStop’s total market cap. A Company-Wide Pivot? For now, GameStop is a retailer with a speculative treasury strategy. But if Bitcoin appreciates and GameStop continues to issue debt to buy more, it could evolve into a crypto proxy, a high-beta Bitcoin stock, or even a new kind of hybrid public company.
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