The Bitcoin (BTC) price is hovering around $107,200 as markets wait for a catalyst to push the price higher. The flagship cryptocurrency is trading near its all-time high, marginally down over the past 24 hours, trading around $107,261. BTC could spend more time consolidating thanks to weak trading volumes, inflation, and waning on-chain metrics indicating subdued price action. Spot Bitcoin ETFs Register 13th Consecutive Day Of Inflows US spot Bitcoin ETFs are in the middle of their longest inflow streak since December 2024, recording over $2.9 billion in inflows over 13 consecutive days. Bitcoin ETFs recorded their largest single-day inflow streak on Tuesday, registering over $588 million in inflows, extending weekly inflows to $1.2 billion. BlackRock’s IBIT led the inflows with $163.7 million, while Fidelity’s FBTC registered $32.9 million in inflows. Bitwise’s BITB saw the third largest inflows with $25.2 million. Other funds that registered substantial inflows include Ark’s AKRB and Invesco’s BTCO. Meanwhile, Grayscale’s GBTC and smaller ETFs failed to register meaningful inflows. Sustained inflows indicate growing institutional interest and appetite for crypto investment products as ETF managers execute purchases through over-the-counter (OTC) channels to minimize impact. Peter Chung, head of research at Presto Labs, stated, “ETF flows are largely driven by two types of investors: Long-only fundamental investors and basis arb traders. But with basis arbitrage less attractive at present, most of the ETF flows are driven by long-only fundamental investors.” The current inflow streak has brought almost $3 billion into Bitcoin ETFs. “ETF managers can execute their purchase via OTC transactions, thus without impacting spot price too much. On-chain data indicates Bitcoin held by short-term holders (less than 155 days) has fallen rapidly in the last two months, suggesting short-term traders have been selling aggressively in the market.” Bitcoin Miners HODL Despite Revenue Slump Bitcoin miners are holding on to their BTC , indicating resilience despite shrinking profit margins, according to a report by CryptoQuant. Daily revenues plunged to $34 million on June 22, the lowest since April, thanks to muted price action and low transaction fees. The Bitcoin Network’s hashrate has also fallen 3.5% since mid-June, its sharpest decline in a year. Outflows from miner wallets have also dropped sharply, from 23,000 BTC in February to 6,000 BTC , indicating little enthusiasm to liquidate their holdings at current price levels. Even early “Satoshi-era” miners are hodl-ing, with only 150 BTC sold from dormant wallets so far this year. New York City Mayor Doubles Down On Crypto New York City is witnessing a pivot toward digital assets, reshaping how it envisions its financial future. New York City Mayor Eric Adams reiterated his support for digital assets during a chat at the Tokenization and Programmable Real World Assets Injective Summit on June 26, stating, “Taking my first three paychecks in Bitcoin was a clear symbolic message I was sending out. Because there’s a lot of misnomers about digital assets.” Adams stated that his decision had aged well despite initial skepticism and criticism, highlighting the long-term value gains. The NYC Mayor also condemned the city’s Bitlicense framework, stating it stifled innovation and deterred crypto startups. He also called on the crypto community to actively engage in the legislation. “If you didn’t learn anything from this last election, where this administration on a federal level is extremely crypto-friendly. Because, I think, in the first 120 days, there were almost 60 pieces of legislation that we saw go through the House. We can do that here also.” Adams proposed abolishing the current Bitlicense structure and empowering advocates to lobby state and local leaders to make the city more crypto-friendly. Bitcoin (BTC) Price Analysis Bitcoin (BTC) has held its position above $107,000, consolidating after a strong start to the week, which saw it rebound and reclaim $105,000 from multi-month lows. The flagship cryptocurrency plunged below $100,000 on Sunday thanks to an escalating conflict in the Middle East. However, a ceasefire brought relief, and positive sentiment returned, allowing BTC to reclaim $105,000 and stabilize around $107,000. However, weak on-chain activity suggests a lack of momentum as weak volume and inflation continue to wield influence. BTC experienced significant volatility on Sunday and Monday, leading to a substantial shakeout in the derivatives market. According to data from Glassnode, $28.6 million in long positions and $25.2 million in short positions were liquidated in 24 hours, a rare dual-sided flush that caught traders completely off guard. Bitcoin open interest also fell 7%, going from 360,000 BTC to 334,000 BTC . The flagship cryptocurrency’s on-chain activity is also showing signs of slowing down, with profitability metrics fading and user participation subdued. Analysts believe bearish momentum could continue next week as the latest inflation data indicates the Fed has little reason to shift its current stance. BTC dipped below the 20-day SMA on Tuesday (June 17), and fell to a low of $102,446 by Friday, with bearish sentiment persisting. The flagship cryptocurrency fell 1.17% on Saturday, dropping to a low of $100,979 before settling at $102,180. BTC plunged below $100,000 on Sunday as market sentiment worsened, falling to $98,385. However, it recovered from this level to reclaim $100,000 and settle at $100,982. Source: TradingView BTC started the week on a bullish note, rising over 4% to cross $105,000 and settling at $105,442. The price pushed higher on Tuesday, crossing the 20 and 50-day SMAs and $106,000 to settle at $106,138. Buyers retained control on Wednesday as BTC rose 1.18% to cross $107,000 and settle at $107,393. BTC lost momentum after reaching this level, falling 0.39%, slipping below $107,000, and settling at $106,970. It recovered on Friday, registering a marginal increase to reclaim $107,000 and settle at $107,129. The current session sees BTC marginally up, trading around $107,468. Disclaimer: This article is provided for informational purposes only. It is not offered or intended to be used as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice.
Bitcoin’s resilience during the June 2025 geopolitical tensions underscores its emerging role as a stable digital asset amid global uncertainty. Institutional investors, notably BlackRock, significantly bolstered market stability by increasing
This year US corporations have begun stockpiling Bitcoin treasuries in earnest as the race for 21 million BTC tokens continues. This creates enormous structural support for market prices. But is it ideal? After setting a historic record high around $109,000 on Jan. 21, Bitcoin prices retraced back to $82,000 by mid-April. After that they skyrocketed to another record around $112,000 in May. Supporting these sea level changes in Bitcoin’s global capitalization is a spree of corporate BTC buys in Q1 and Q2 that signal a paradigm shift in the demand for these highly valued cryptographic hash tokens. Is it all good news for Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies? Here is why it may be good: 1. Institutional Validation Bitcoin price news headlines and searches for cryptocurrency on Google periodically erupt along with bull runs on the currency. Still, not everyone is sure if it is a good idea to invest. Many investing and financial authorities like NYU Econ. Professor Nouriel Roubini and EuroPac Chief Peter Schiff are skeptical or highly critical of Bitcoin. It ROIs are in another league entirely compared to US stocks and private placement investments by accredited investors and high net worth individuals. While that attracts many investors, others don’t understand how it is possible or sustainable. Institutional validation for Bitcoin investing signals signals to investors with a similar view of the world that BTC markets are really on to something. If corporations are hoarding Bitcoin then it’s probably real and safe. When public companies like MicroStrategy , Tesla, or Square buy Bitcoin, it legitimizes Bitcoin as a treasury asset. Bitcoin is not just a speculative tool for them, but a long-term store of value. 2. Reduced Sell Pressure In addition to creating a bandwagon effect and fear of missing out among new entrants to crypto markets, the treasury race is locking up supplies and reducing sell pressure. Basic supply and demand economics dictates this creates price support for the underlying good or commodity. Bitcoin’s brutally deflationary design boosts this effect on token prices. Corporate treasuries typically buy to hold long-term, not trade. For Bitcoin, Strategy and others have indicated they have no plans to ever sell their holdings. 3. Onboarding Traditional Finance Corporate adoption creates incentives for developers to build bridges from Bitcoin to TradFi (traditional finance). Because Bitcoin is maintained by software on an open peer network, the field is wide open for app development. The TradFi layer is excited by the advantages of automating financial services exemplified by Bitcoin’s success. This encourages blockchain developers to build more institutional tools (e.g., ETFs, custody, derivatives), making it easier for others to follow. Institutional finance has shown some interest in building an Ethereum app layer that offers automated financial services backed by Bitcoin layer tokens. While this sector is still in its early stages, if it takes off, BTC tokens may be undervalued at current record market prices near historical record highs. 4. Network Effect Growth In general system theory, network effects describe the growth of ordered phenomena in an organized system along the lines of positive feedback loops. Meanwhile, in industrial business theory the concept denotes the simple, but powerful tendency of a market, platform, good, or service to increase in value as more participants begin to use it. Naturally, the more high-profile holders of Bitcoin there are, the more attention and trust Bitcoin gets. When large, established corporations regularly traded on Wall Street enter the fray, there is more safety and value in numbers. Bitcoin investment strategist Lyn Alden says that Bitcoin’s network effects support its long term price growth because: It resolves hard forks through market capitalism Developers build new layers like Lightning Network mega companies like Fidelity now serve customer demand with BTC custody services 5. Defensive Hedge Narrative Corporation are conservative with their finances because they have to make payroll and please investors. If they’re investing in Bitcoin by the half a billion dollars’ worth at a time like GameStop did in May, then it must be a good macro hedge for more conservative investors. Companies taking a defensive financial posture using BTC reinforces Bitcoin’s role as a hedge against fiat debasement, inflation, and systemic risk. Some leaders in corporate America are beginning to treating it like “digital gold” — a modern reserve asset. Furthermore, Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) recently said that she has spoken with Defense Department generals who say they agree Bitcoin is critically important as a national strategic advantage for national security. 6. FOMO Effect on Other Institutions Meanwhile, as more companies add BTC, it pressures others to consider it or risk falling behind (especially in financial returns or treasury innovation). At some point the network effect of corporate Bitcoin stockpiles could snowball so far that Wall Street companies must hold some cryptocurrency treasuries to avoid a systemic shortfall against other corporate balance sheets. This is what early Bitcoin promoter Andreas Antonopoulos once referred to in an episode of the Joe Rogan Experience as “infrastructure inversion.” He argued it would be an inevitable feature of Bitcoin’s success if the crypto were to ever become mainstream. But here is why corporate BTC treasuries may be bad for crypto markets: 1. Centralization of Holdings As corporations amass large BTC holdings, power and influence concentrate among a few key treasuries like those at Strategy and BlackRock, to back its Bitcoin ETF issuance. That goes against Bitcoin’s decentralized ethos if a few entities control major stakes. While, theoretically, it can’t pose a risk to the system, because ownership is not correlated to network validation and security (hashrate is), it can still have a negative effect. Imagine an entity controlling 5% of Bitcoin’s total supply being forced to start liquidating its holdings. This is especially troublesome if the entity is a centralized corporation, the operation and control of which, at best, fall within a board of directors or, at worst, within a certain executive. Moreover, centralization of holdings could deter investors from coming in because of the above concerns alone. 2. Speculative Overreach In addition to over-centralization there’s the risk of speculative overreach. Companies may be buying to chase hype rather than for sound financial strategy. Bitcoin bubbles are already bad. But the corporate treasury race could make the ride bumpier for smaller investors by causing more bubbles, steeper rides up, and more drastic corrections. That could lead to more painful liquidations or bankruptcies in serious market downturns, damaging Bitcoin’s image and reputation with investors. In the crypto winter of 2022, the weakest link in the chain was corporations that held Bitcoin like Celsius, FTX, and others. 3. Price Instability Risk Bitcoin ownership stratification and choppier waters could make its price more volatile. For example, large corporate holders may be apt to sell massive amounts of BTC during crises just as they have snapped it up during this rally. That could crash the market due to the size of their positions. This adds systemic volatility to an already volatile asset. Market participants always have to balance in the outlook for their forward valuations the possibility that a large ship in harbor could set sail. 4. Distorted Use Case Bitcoin may become seen primarily as a corporate hedge or balance sheet gimmick, not as usable money. This is an ongoing debate among the online community of crypto enthusiasts. Some like Strategy’s Michael Saylor say Bitcoin’s real role in the global financial ecosystem has emerged as an automated and completely democratic platform for final settlement in scarce digital tokens with a bearer instrument quality. Others say this distracts from Bitcoin’s original mission of being a decentralized peer-to-peer currency. There is no consumer demand for Bitcoin this way as a daily spender, only financial and investment demand. The post Are Corporate BTC Piles Good or Bad for Bitcoin? appeared first on CryptoPotato .
Ripple and the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have agreed to drop all appeals and end their five-year legal battle. The agreement marks a pivotal moment for crypto regulation and signals the end of one of the industry’s most consequential court cases. Ripple, SEC End Legal Battle Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse announced the decision on Friday. It comes shortly after a New York judge blocked the company’s attempts to settle the case for $50 million. Garlinghouse added that the SEC is also expected to drop its appeal, ending the prolonged legal battle. “Ripple is dropping our cross-appeal, and the SEC is expected to drop their appeal, as they’ve previously said. We’re closing this chapter once and for all and focusing on what’s most important – building the Internet of Value. Lock in.” Judge Analisa Torres had denied a joint motion for an indicative ruling earlier in the week, the second time she dismissed the appeal. According to Stuart Alderoty, Ripple’s chief legal officer, the court could either dismiss its appeal challenging the prior funding on the historic institutional sale of XRP or proceed with the appeal and litigation. “With this, the ball is back in our court. The court gave us two options: dismiss our appeal challenging the finding on historic institutional sales—or press forward with the appeal. Stay tuned. Either way, XRP’s legal status as not a security remains unchanged. In the meantime, it’s business as usual.” A History Of The Legal Battle The SEC sued Ripple in 2020, alleging it conducted an unregistered securities offering by selling XRP tokens to investors. In 2023, Judge Torres ruled that while XRP is not a security, Ripple’s direct sales to institutional investors constituted an unregistered securities offering. The decision was lauded as a landmark split decision, securing a major win for the crypto industry in clarifying that the programmatic sales and secondary market trading of the XRP token did not fall under SEC jurisdiction. However, the judge imposed potential financial penalties for Ripple. The SEC hinted it would appeal the ruling on XRP’s non-security status. However, it ultimately decided to drop the appeal. Ripple’s decision to drop the cross-appeal effectively ends the litigation on the institutional sales ruling. The outcome gives XRP legal clarity in the US and finalizes Ripple’s settlement exposure. However, the company is expected to pay a civil penalty related to the institutional sales of the XRP token. Disclaimer: This article is provided for informational purposes only. It is not offered or intended to be used as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice
Robinhood has just opened a new chapter for crypto traders, especially XRP holders. In a recent announcement on its official X account, the trading platform confirmed the launch of new micro futures contracts for XRP, Solana, and Bitcoin. The post reads: “New crypto futures are now on Robinhood. Trade micro XRP, Solana, and Bitcoin Friday futures with lower margin requirements and seamless execution with our trading ladder.” This move represents a major expansion of Robinhood’s crypto offerings and brings professional-grade trading tools closer to retail investors. Through its partnership with CME Group, Robinhood is now offering micro-sized futures contracts, each representing just 2,500 XRP, designed specifically to lower barriers and reduce risk for smaller traders. New crypto futures are now on Robinhood. Trade micro XRP, Solana, and Bitcoin Friday futures with lower margin requirements and seamless execution with our trading ladder. — Robinhood (@RobinhoodApp) June 27, 2025 Easier Access to XRP Futures Traditional futures contracts are often out of reach for everyday investors due to their high cost and risk. But Robinhood’s new micro XRP futures flip the script. With each tick size set at just 0.0005 XRP (roughly $1.25 per tick), traders can now gain exposure to XRP with much smaller capital commitments. This gives XRP holders and traders more flexibility to build positions, hedge risks, or experiment with futures trading strategies without overextending their budgets. The lower margin requirements and smaller contract sizes make it far easier to control risk, something especially important in the volatile crypto market. Fast Execution with the Trading Ladder Robinhood is also bringing advanced execution tools to the table. Its trading ladder interface offers real-time order book depth and rapid order placement, allowing traders to react quickly to price movements. Combined with nearly round-the-clock trading hours (from 6 p.m. to 5 p.m. ET), this system gives retail traders access to the same kind of speed and transparency typically reserved for institutional players. This seamless trading experience isn’t just about ease of use—it empowers users to act with greater confidence and precision, even in fast-moving markets. A Stronger Futures Ecosystem Robinhood’s rollout of XRP micro futures is part of a broader strategy to build out its crypto derivatives offerings. The platform already supports standard XRP futures, as well as contracts for Bitcoin and Solana. With these new micro options, Robinhood now provides nine distinct futures products across four top crypto assets. We are on twitter, follow us to connect with us :- @TimesTabloid1 — TimesTabloid (@TimesTabloid1) July 15, 2023 These developments come on the heels of CME Group’s expansion into XRP futures, which laid the groundwork for platforms like Robinhood to make such products more accessible. The micro contract sizes, low tick values, and flexible trading hours all align with CME’s structure, offering both regulatory confidence and global market appeal. What This Means for XRP Holders For XRP holders, the message is clear: institutional-grade tools are no longer out of reach. Futures contracts open new doors for speculation, risk management, and strategic trading, without the need to directly hold or move XRP tokens. More importantly, these developments help legitimize XRP’s place in the evolving crypto financial system. Increased access to regulated products like futures contributes to better price discovery, deeper liquidity, and greater overall market maturity. Robinhood’s Bigger Crypto Ambitions This launch is just the latest in Robinhood’s push to become a full-service crypto platform. With recent acquisitions like Bitstamp and WonderFi, and expanding licenses in the U.S. and abroad, Robinhood is positioning itself to offer everything from ETFs to payment rails, and now, an advanced futures suite. By lowering the entry barrier and maintaining its user-friendly approach, Robinhood is sending a clear signal to XRP holders: the future of crypto trading is here, and it’s designed for everyone. 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 urged to do in-depth 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 Twitter , Facebook , Telegram , and Google News The post Robinhood Has a Message for XRP Holders appeared first on Times Tabloid .
Immutable’s IMX token is flashing a bullish double-bottom pattern just as the network overtakes Ethereum in weekly NFT sales—a major milestone in the race for Web3 dominance. With Immutable’s ( IMX ) volume topping $34.9 million, driven by hits like Guild of Guardians , the token has rebounded slightly off recent lows. However, declining active wallet engagement and a sharp increase in IMX token supply on exchanges cast shadows over the rally. For now, bulls are eyeing a possible 98% surge toward the pattern’s neckline at $0.8100—if support holds. Immutable price action Immutable was trading at $0.419 on Friday, June 27 — above the double-bottom point at $0.3458. It remains 50% below the highest point in May and 90% below last year’s high. Source: CoinGecko At last check on Saturday, Immutable was trading around $0.415. CryptoSlam data shows that Immutable has become the biggest player in the NFT space, flipping popular chains like Ethereum ( ETH ), Solana ( SOL ), Avalanche ( AVAX ), and Mythos. Immutable’s NFT sales rose by 23% in the last seven days to over $34.9 million, while buyers jumped by nearly 20% to 11,080. In contrast, Ethereum’s volume jumped by 33% to $25.8 million. You might also like: Sei price sees double-digit gains, eyes key level above $0.3 Immutable’s Guild of Guardians Heroes saw sales jump by 21% to over $20 million. Sales of Guild of Guardians Avatars NFTs rose by 18% to $8.1 million, while Gos Unchained Cards soared by 41% to $6.5 million. Still, not all parts of Immutable’s ecosystem are doing well. The number of unique active wallets interacting with Immutable’s games dropped by 17% in the last 30 days to 1 million. This drop now makes it the fifth-biggest player in the gaming industry, after Sei, BSC, Skale, and WAX. Additionally, the supply of IMX tokens on exchanges has jumped in the past few months. Santiment data indicates that the number of IMX tokens in circulation has increased to 174 million, up from 136 million in March. IMX price technical analysis Immutable X price chart | Source: crypto.news The daily chart shows that the IMX price has been in a downtrend in the past few months. It dropped to the important support at $0.3458, its lowest point since April. Immutable has formed a double-bottom pattern, a popular bullish reversal sign. This pattern comprises two swings and a neckline, which is at $0.8100. Therefore, the token will likely bounce back, and possibly retest the neckline at $0.8100, up by 98% above the current level. A drop below the double-bottom point at $0.3458 will invalidate the bullish view. Read more: Sonic teams up with Kaito to reward Yappers in S token airdrop
Emerging markets are reshaping the global crypto landscape by leveraging digital assets as practical solutions amid economic instability and financial friction. These regions are pioneering mobile-first crypto platforms that prioritize
China cut off exports of heavy rare earth elements on April 4, and the auto industry didn’t even have a second to blink. Everything stopped. Assembly lines froze, factories shut down, and by the end of the week, the panic was global. Companies in Europe went dark. Ford was forced to idle its Explorer SUV production line. Every automaker relying on these minerals got hit. And all of it was triggered by one government call in Beijing. This wasn’t some rumor or slow buildup. It happened fast, and no one was ready. Dan Hearsch, managing director at AlixPartners, said , “It came out of nowhere. Nobody had any time to react to it. I mean, within a matter of weeks, all of the material in the pipeline was out.” Automakers depend on rare earths to build everything from the smallest electric switch to the biggest battery, and now those minerals aren’t crossing China’s border. China tightens control over global mineral lifeline This entire crisis is tied to a specific group of 17 minerals called rare earth elements. They’re found in military aircraft, smartphones, satellites, and sports equipment. But in cars? They’re everywhere. You’ll find them in pollution filters in gas vehicles, and inside the electric motors and battery systems of EVs. Gracelin Baskaran, who runs the Critical Minerals Security Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, put it like this: “Rare earths are really critical, and not just for electric vehicles. They are in your seat belt, your steering wheels, various parts of your electrical components. You are not going to manufacture a car without rare earths.” There are different types of rare earths—light, medium, and heavy. The light ones are easier to dig up. The heavy ones? That’s where China owns the whole game. They control 70% of the world’s rare earth mines. But what really matters is processing. These minerals don’t come out of the ground ready to use. They’re trapped in rock and in each other, and pulling them apart takes complex refining infrastructure. China has about 90% of the global processing capacity, and when it comes to the heavy rare earths? They have a total monopoly. This didn’t come out of thin air. Gracelin said China has been tightening mineral controls since at least 2023. But April’s move caught everyone off guard. And the industry’s fragile supply chain couldn’t handle it. Trump reacts as factories shut down worldwide The auto world isn’t used to being told who gets to build and who doesn’t, but that’s exactly what’s happening now. This month, China started giving selective permissions to a few companies that supply parts to carmakers. The rest? Cut off. Ford’s just the beginning. Other manufacturers in Europe halted production with no clear timeline to resume. Back in Washington, President Donald Trump’s administration responded by saying they’ve reached a deal with China to fast-track the delivery of some rare earths and magnets to the U.S. But it’s shaky. The terms aren’t public. No one knows how long it will last. And no one’s betting on it being permanent. “We’re not out of the woods yet,” Gracelin said. “There is a lot of volatility in the U.S.-China relationship between tariffs and mineral restrictions. We’ve seen China ramp up restrictions over the past two years. Rare earths are just the newest one.” Companies are trying to react. Some are exploring recycling options. Others are pouring money into new mineral exploration. There’s a big push to innovate new tech that doesn’t need rare earths at all. But that’s years away. For now, China still decides who gets to keep their factories running. And this isn’t just about cars or rare earths. Dan said it bluntly: “Today it’s rare earths. But tomorrow it can and will be something else that maybe we’re not thinking about, that maybe isn’t even all that valuable and suddenly will be.” The next disruption might already be in the works, and China could pull that trigger too. Cryptopolitan Academy: Tired of market swings? Learn how DeFi can help you build steady passive income. Register Now
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