US airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities over the weekend sparked a sharp selloff in the crypto market, sending Bitcoin below the $100,000 mark for the first time in two months. The sudden geopolitical shock triggered roughly $700 million in liquidations, primarily affecting long positions, as traders rushed to cut losses amid increased uncertainty. $700 million in liquidations shake the market Data from major exchanges shows that over 172,000 traders were liquidated following the Iran strike, with total losses estimated at $681.8 million. Bitcoin-related liquidations accounted for around $151 million, while Ethereum traders faced even larger losses, nearing $282 million. The selloff pushed Bitcoin to lows near $98,500 before it stabilized just below $100,000 and started growing again. Other crypto assets, including SOL, XRP, and DOGE also took the hit, losing over $22 million combined. Here you can check recent market developments on Coinglass' liquidation heatmap. Iran strike vs past geopolitical shocks Bitcoin’s reaction to geopolitical risk is not unprecedented. October’s Iran–Israel exchange wiped out about $495 million in crypto longs and shorts, sending the BTC price below $62K. In March 2022, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine triggered just over $242 million in crypto liquidations, as BTC tumbled from $45,000 to $35,000 in several days. However, after the markets absorbed the news, the number one cryptocurrency rebounded 65% within two months. These patterns both highlight Bitcoin’s volatility to global uncertainty and emphasize its long-term resilience to shocks. Do geopolitical turmoils provide investment opportunities? The current geopolitical turmoil coincides with ongoing regulatory developments, including the SEC’s recent policy roadmap and increasing institutional interest in Bitcoin ETFs. These factors add complexity to the market outlook as investors balance risk with opportunities. The Iran strike has clearly demonstrated how geopolitical risk can rapidly impact crypto markets, triggering large-scale liquidations and a BTC price crash. However, historical trends and on-chain signals suggest that Bitcoin’s drops below $100,000 may offer a strategic entry point for long-term investors. Still, opportunities are short-lived. At press time, BTC is already trading at $101.7K.
CryptoQuant warns of a $92K flush while volume metrics hint at a summer blast-off to $135K, leaving traders scratching their heads. What Do the Odds Show? After setting a new all-time high (ATH) of $111,814 a month ago on May 22, Bitcoin experienced a pullback with the top cryptocurrency presently experiencing a consolidation. At the time of this writing, BTC was trading at $103,498 per CoinGecko data . As a result, analysts are torn between painting a bullish or bearish picture as Bitcoin’s compression intensifies. Market analyst Daan Crypto Trades opined, “ BTC Still hanging around the $105K area which is the middle of the monthly range and right at the monthly open. Price has been compressing and it's clear that the market is waiting for a big move to occur.” Based on this analysis, Bitcoin’s destination might be at its monthly high of $110K or monthly low of $100K. If Bitcoin breaks down from the current range, on-chain metrics provider CryptoQuant speculates the leading cryptocurrency might nosedive to the $92K. What are the Chances of Bitcoin Making a Comeback? Crypto analyst Lingrid believes that Bitcoin might be experiencing the calm before the storm with the target being $112K. She noted, “BTC has printed three consecutive triangle continuation patterns with each breakout sending price higher into the $112K–$114K resistance zone. Now consolidating again within a descending wedge, the pair is testing the lower support band with potential for one more sweep. A rebound from this area may set up a textbook push into the same target zone. If structure holds, the breakout could be stronger than the last.” Similar sentiments were shared by Cas Abbe that on-chain metrics were showing a breakout to the upside. The market analyst stated, “ BTC price is consolidating, but On-Balance Volume (OBV) is still making higher highs. For those who don't know, rising OBV indicates buying pressure.If OBV continues to go up, BTC will eventually break out of its consolidation range. I'm still convinced that $130K-$135K BTC will happen in Q3 2025.” The OBV indicator is a technical analysis tool that measures buying and selling pressure as a cumulative indicator based on volume flow. Therefore, OBV helps confirm price trends because if the price is rising and OBV is rising, the trend is likely strong and supported by volume. This shows that a bullish picture is being painted in the Bitcoin ecosystem. Meanwhile, Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) continue experiencing an uptick, given that they recently witnessed strong inflows of $388.3 million despite the ongoing geopolitical tensions between Israel and Iran. Will the Slashing of Interest Rates Reignite Bitcoin’s Fire? Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller recently signaled a possible interest rate cut as soon as next month, citing a cooling economy and downplaying the inflationary impact of new tariffs as minimal and short-lived. He stated , “I think we’ve got room to bring it down, and then we can kind of see what happens with inflation. We’ve been on pause for six months to wait and see, and so far the data has been fine.” Here’s why slashing interest rates is increasingly seen as a bullish signal for Bitcoin: 1. Lower Rates Diminish Bond Appeal, Drive Risk Appetite Historic Fed rate cuts reduce fixed-income yields, pushing investors toward riskier assets. As Meltem Demirors from CoinShares notes , “when real interest rates decline, [Bitcoin’s] appeal grows” The June 18 Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) held rates at 4.25–4.50%, yet projections shifted toward two cuts later in 2025. That pivot has lifted sentiment in crypto markets. 2. On‑Chain Indicators Point to Bullish Setups On‑chain data from CryptoQuant suggests stabilizing open interest and accumulating ask‑liquidity near $106K—signs of a potential short squeeze. Meanwhile, technicals remain constructive: Bitcoin continues respecting support at ~$103K–105K, with upside targets between $112K–118K, should bulls defend those levels. 3. Institutional Tailwinds Compound Macro Stimulus A dovish Fed enhances the case for Bitcoin adoption among institutions. Analysts from JPMorgan, CMC Markets, and CryptoQuant argue earlier-than-expected cuts could trigger another rally toward $112K–140K As major public firms and sovereign players continue accumulating Bitcoin, easier monetary policy amplifies their conviction. 4. Historical Precedent Confirms the Pattern Historically, Fed easing has coincided with crypto bull runs. For example, in September 2024, Bitcoin jumped ~2.5% ahead of anticipated cuts. Similar behavior is emerging in 2025: cooler inflation data, supportive Fed commentary, and easing expectations have fueled BTC’s break from the $105K range. Conclusion If the Federal Reserve begins cutting rates potentially starting in July 2025, there is a high likelihood that Bitcoin will surge. With macro conditions aligning, such as inflation cooling and institutional adoption rising, cumulative tailwinds may carry BTC toward $112K–140K in the months ahead. Nevertheless, the diverging on-chain signals should not be ignored based on the $92K dip warning, as well as the $135K breakout because Bitcoin currently finds itself in a ranging market.
According to reports from Iranian media on June 23rd, a prominent Iranian political leader indicated a significant probability of an imminent strike on a U.S. military installation. This geopolitical development
The post Ripple News: Can Billions of Dormant XRP Save the Token From Its $2 Breakdown? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News It’s been a rocky weekend for XRP holders as the token’s price took a sharp tumble, dropping below $2 amid negative market sentiment. Adding to the uncertainty is the lingering silence from Judge Analisa Torres on Ripple’s latest motion in its ongoing SEC lawsuit. The case, which could clear the path for U.S. institutional sales of XRP and possibly a spot ETF approval, remains unresolved. As XRP struggles to regain footing, the broader crypto market has also dipped, with altcoins suffering extra volatility thanks to legal headlines and geopolitical tensions. But amid the chaos, there’s one development that could quietly reshape XRP’s future. I spent much of the last week in the US with the Firelight team. This product is hugely innovative and has the potential to put BILLIONS if not 10’s of BILLIONS of XRP to work -> on Flare. — Hugo Philion (@HugoPhilion) June 22, 2025 Flare Network co-founder Hugo Philion revealed on X (formerly Twitter) that Flare’s upcoming Firelight product could soon activate tens of billions of XRP. Philion hinted that after recent meetings in the U.S., this innovative solution is poised to bring billions of XRP into productive use on Flare’s ecosystem. XRP Price On Right Path? On-chain activity shows some resilience, with key wallets and escrow release schedules staying within expected ranges. Technical indicators also hint at a possible short-term bounce, with XRP’s RSI near oversold levels and key supports around $1.93 to $1.80 holding for now. Analyst Casi Trades said XRP is behaving just as expected. The price dropped close to a major support at $1.90, made a small bounce, and now looks set for a final dip to that level. This $1.90 mark is an important support zone and could signal a bottom if it holds and shows a bullish divergence. What’s even better is that Bitcoin is showing a similar pattern near $97,000. If both XRP and BTC touch these key levels together, it could trigger buying momentum and mark the start of a market rebound.
Bitcoin ETFs stretched their inflow streak to a 9th consecutive day with a slim $6 million gain, while ether ETFs broke their positive run by recording an $11 million outflow, led by Blackrock’s ETHA. Blackrock’s IBIT Keeps Bitcoin ETF Market in the Green as Ether ETFs See $11 Million Outflow After the market pause for
Summary SRM Entertainment's 2500% surge is driven by pure speculation and hype, not fundamentals—there's no value or discounted cash flow case here. The $100M TRON (TRX) PIPE deal and rebranding to 'Tron' turned SRM into a speculative proxy for the TRON blockchain. Valuing SRM is impossible with traditional metrics; the core business is worthless, and the TRON deal's real value is highly uncertain. This is an ultra-speculative play best avoided unless you have deep TRON knowledge—there's no rational fair value to anchor on right now. SRM Entertainment ( SRM ) has gone from a sub-$1 micro-cap facing a Nasdaq delisting notice to one of the hottest stocks over the past month. In fact, it's up an insane 2500% during this period. Let's unpack what it's all about, but know that this isn't your typical investment case. There's nothing fundamental here. It's all speculation and hype, so if you are looking for discounted cash flows or any form of "value", there's nothing here for you. SRM's Stock Price (Seeking Alpha) Who Is SRM Entertainment, Anyway? SRM Entertainment, based in Winter Park, Florida, has been in operation since 1981, quietly making souvenirs such as Mickey Mouse plushies and Universal Studios t-shirts for theme park giants like Walt Disney ( DIS ), Universal, Six Flags ( FUN ), and Merlin Entertainment. Its products are sold across the U.S., China, Japan, and Europe, and recently, SRM launched on Amazon, with sales reportedly spiking 400% in three months by December 2024. But don't get too eager. The numbers are well below those of your local mom-and-pop brick-and-mortar store. In Q1, SRM posted $1.09 million in revenue, a net loss of $646,586, and a grim EBITDA of negative $3.02 million. Cash on hand? A measly $895,930, barely covering liabilities of $828,046. SRM's Quarterly Revenues (Koyfin) No wonder the stock was going down the gutter if it weren't for a single press release that set shares on fire. The TRON Bombshell: A Crypto Curveball Last Monday, SRM dropped that very bombshell press release. A $100 million private investment in publi c equity ( PIPE ) deal funded entirely in TRON ( TRX-USD ) tokens, courtesy of an unnamed institutional investor, with Dominari Securities (a boutique investment bank linked to President Trump’s family) as the placement agent. The deal’s value is pegged to TRON’s closing price on June 15, and the tokens are locked in a custodian wallet controlled by SRM’s Board, with conversion limits pending shareholder approval. SRM also announced plans to rebrand as “Tron,” brought TRON founder Justin Sun on as an advisor, and unveiled a “TRON Treasury Strategy” to hoard TRX tokens and potentially pay dividends through a TRX staking program. So, in essence, SRM is morphing into a Nasdaq-listed proxy for TRON, a layer-1 blockchain with a $26 billion market cap, known for its high-throughput network optimized for decentralized applications and stablecoin settlements. The market has gone berserk since standing at $11.04 after Friday's closing bell. I have read through tons of comments online to see investors' reaction to the news and if there is any "insight" from those with deeper knowledge on the TRON network, so that I can get an idea of what the optimal scenario here is. Let me tell you, nobody has any idea what this is all about, or how it's going to play out. Even Bitcoin Treasury Companies, many of which I have covered lately, are much easier to understand what they are trying to achieve. But a "Tron Company"? So naturally, many are treating this as meme stock on steroids while others are speculating about a crypto moonshot. Honestly, someone on X mistook SRM for a rare earth mining play, for reasons unknown, which I thought was funny. Valuing SRM Stock: Chasing a Crypto Unicorn So, how do you put a price on a case like SRM right now? Obviously, forget discounted cash flow models or P/E ratios. SRM’s negative earnings and tiny revenue make those irrelevant. This is a speculative bet, and I don't believe anyone has any idea how to value it. Clearly, the core toys business is worthless. Even if you value at 1x sales, and that's generous given it's losing money, the core business is worth like max $5 million. The real action is in the TRON deal. That $100 million in TRX tokens is a game-changer, boosting SRM’s cash reserves from under $1 million to a war chest that dwarfs its current operations. Investors might be looking at this as a balance sheet story. If SRM can convert those tokens to cash (without tanking TRX’s price) or use them strategically, it could unlock notable value. But some investors are valuing SRM as if that $100 million is already cash in the bank, justifying a market cap close to or above that figure. But then, at 17.24 million shares, $100 million translates to $5.80 per share, which is below the current price of $11.04, so already this looks like a bubble ready to burst. Now, the "premium" might be due to SRM’s rebranding as “Tron” and its treasury strategy, making it a backdoor play on TRON’s blockchain, which is pushing for dominance in cross-border stablecoin payments. Assuming they want to start accumulating TRX the same way Strategy ( MSTR ) accumulates BTC and achieve a "Tron Yield" the same way Bitcoin Treasury Companies try to generate BTC yield, then you can kind of justify a market cap premium for that "future value". MSTR, for instance, trades at a mNAV of 1.88 , in the same fashion, while smaller treasuries like The Smarter Web Company ( OTC:TSWCF ) trade at a mNAV of over 35 (since they just started their accumulation journey and can much faster produce "BTC yield"). Final Thoughts Again, this is all speculative. This could 10x from here as investors get caught in some sort of "First Tron Treasury" company vibes before crushing, or crush as soon as next week, or actually lead to sustained gains, assuming whatever all parties involved in the deal actually know what they are doing and are able to leverage TRC to generate value. It's as speculative as it gets, and there is no way on Earth you can come even remotely close to a "fair value," at least for now. So if you have some deeper knowledge tied to the Tron network and feel you can understand the mechanics of this trade, you are free to take a shot. But for the rest of us, I think it's safe to say SRM is to be avoided. And this is coming from someone who's a fan of BTC treasury companies and "gets it". A TRX treasury? I am not so sure about that.
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As the broader crypto market continues to fluctuate, certain voices within the industry are choosing to emphasize stability over speculation. Among them is Panos Mekras, co-founder of Anodos Finance, who reaffirmed the importance of focusing on blockchain’s real-world applications rather than its investment hype. Panos’s latest comments come at a time when XRP, like other digital assets, has experienced price volatility. Yet according to Mekras, the price is ultimately irrelevant to the core mission of blockchain. “The XRP Ledger (as any other blockchain) doesn’t care about XRP or any other asset’s price,” Mekras stated, adding that the network runs smoothly like it was built to. The remark highlights an important but often overlooked point: the real-world utility of the underlying technology is more important than short-term price fluctuations. The XRP Ledger (as any other blockchain) doesn't care about XRP or any other asset's price. It just keeps running smooth like it was built to do. Days like this remind me why at @AnodosFinance we decided to move away from the crypto-native and investment use cases (which are just… — Panos {X} (@panosmek) June 22, 2025 Moving Past Speculation Mekras explained that Anodos Finance deliberately distanced itself from what he termed the “crypto-native and investment use cases,” focusing instead on delivering everyday tools that work without exposing the user to the complexities of blockchain. The goal, he noted, is to build services where the end-user doesn’t need to understand crypto, check charts, or worry about volatility. It’s a philosophy that aligns closely with the design and intent of the XRP Ledger. The network is optimized for utility, offering fast settlement, low-cost transactions, and efficient cross-border payments. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has previously stated that XRP’s success can only be sustained by utility , and the network’s features enable the kinds of user experiences Mekras describes, whether it’s sending money to family abroad in seconds or allowing businesses to accept instant payments without intermediaries. We are on X, follow us to connect with us :- @TimesTabloid1 — TimesTabloid (@TimesTabloid1) June 15, 2025 The Case for Real Utility While much of the crypto industry remains focused on price charts and speculative gains, Mekras argued that this approach is a barrier to mainstream adoption. As he put it, “mass adoption will not happen” if most participants continue to view the technology as a money-making vehicle. Ripple prioritizes utility and adoption over short-term price movements. This approach has made XRP one of the most useful assets in the crypto space. Ripple president Monica Long recently revealed that XRP is 120,000 times more energy-efficient than Bitcoin , and in a utility-driven ecosystem, it would be the dominant asset. A change in mindset is required, one that embraces real-world utility and de-emphasizes token price as a measure of success. Adopting assets for utility instead of speculation will put the most functional and useful assets at the forefront of the crypto market and help advance global finance. Disclaimer : This content is meant to inform and should not be considered financial advice. The views expressed in this article may include the author’s personal opinions and do not represent Times Tabloid’s opinion. Readers are advised to conduct thorough research before making any investment decisions. Any action taken by the reader is strictly at their own risk. Times Tabloid is not responsible for any financial losses. Follow us on X , Facebook , Telegram , and Google News The post Anodos Co-founder Says XRP Ledger Doesn’t Care about XRP Price. Here’s why appeared first on Times Tabloid .
A group of former crypto hedge fund executives is set to raise $100 million to acquire BNB tokens, marking a significant move in institutional crypto investment. The acquisition will be