Bitcoin's price fell to $102,668 amid weekend volatility concerns. The EU-Iran discussions signal potential diplomatic progress, yet fears persist. Continue Reading: Bitcoin Faces Weekend Slump as Geopolitical Tensions Rise The post Bitcoin Faces Weekend Slump as Geopolitical Tensions Rise appeared first on COINTURK NEWS .
BitcoinWorld Bitcoin Network Reveals Surprising Trend: Quiet Activity, Massive Value Transfers Hey there, crypto enthusiasts! Ever wonder what’s really happening under the hood of the Bitcoin network, especially when its price is making headlines? It seems Bitcoin is playing a bit of a paradox game right now. While the price continues to hold strong, potentially even above that significant $100,000 mark mentioned in recent analyses, the day-to-day hustle and bustle on the network itself appears surprisingly quiet. Let’s dive into this fascinating trend shaping Bitcoin network activity . Understanding the Dip in Bitcoin Network Activity According to data analyzed by Glassnode and reported by The Block, the raw number of daily transactions on the Bitcoin network has actually fallen to levels not seen since October 2023. This might sound counter-intuitive given the strong price performance, right? The primary driver behind this dip isn’t a lack of interest in Bitcoin itself, but rather a significant reduction in specific types of network usage that surged in popularity last year. Remember the buzz around Inscriptions and Runes? These innovations allowed for embedding data directly onto the Bitcoin blockchain, creating unique digital artifacts. While they generated a ton of network activity and fee revenue for a time, their popularity has waned considerably. Since these activities accounted for a large portion of the daily transaction count, their decline has left the network looking much quieter on the surface. Think of it like this: Phase 1 (Late 2023/Early 2024): High transaction count driven by standard transfers PLUS a boom in Inscriptions/Runes minting and transfers. Phase 2 (Current): Standard transfers continue, but the high-volume, non-monetary Inscriptions/Runes activity has dropped off significantly. The result? A lower overall number of daily transactions, creating the appearance of subdued Bitcoin network activity , even as the price remains robust. High-Value Bitcoin Transactions Take Center Stage Here’s where the story gets really interesting and perhaps reveals more about the current market dynamics. Despite the lower overall transaction count, the value being transferred across the network is incredibly high. The composition of transactions has shifted dramatically. Consider these points: The average size of a Bitcoin transaction is currently hovering around a substantial $36,200. That’s a hefty sum for an ‘average’ transaction! Even more telling, transfers exceeding $100,000 now constitute a staggering 89% of the total network volume. This is a significant jump from around 66% back in 2022. This data strongly suggests that while smaller, potentially retail or speculative, transactions (like those associated with Inscriptions/Runes) have decreased, large players are actively moving significant amounts of value. This dominance of high-value Bitcoin transactions could indicate increased institutional activity, large holder movements, or significant over-the-counter (OTC) deals settling on the blockchain. Analyzing Bitcoin Transaction Volume and Fees Let’s look at the overall flow of value and the resulting network revenue. Despite the lower transaction count, the daily settlement volume on the Bitcoin network averages a robust $7.5 billion. This figure highlights the network’s continued role as a powerful settlement layer for large amounts of capital. However, this high settlement volume isn’t translating into proportionally high fees for miners. Daily fee revenue has dropped to approximately $500,000. For context, during periods of high network congestion or intense speculative activity (like peak bull markets or the height of the Inscriptions craze), daily fees could easily reach tens of millions of dollars, sometimes even exceeding the block subsidy itself. Why the discrepancy between high settlement volume and low fees? It comes back to the type of activity. While large transfers move significant value, they don’t necessarily require high fees to get confirmed quickly if the network isn’t congested by millions of smaller, time-sensitive transactions (like those from Inscriptions/Runes). The reduced competition for block space means users sending large sums can opt for lower fees while still ensuring their transactions are included in a timely manner. Key takeaways regarding Bitcoin transaction volume and Bitcoin fees : Total value settled remains high ($7.5B/day). Dominance of large transactions ($100k+). Average transaction size is substantial ($36.2k). Fee revenue is relatively low ($500k/day) compared to previous peaks. This dynamic presents a different picture than the retail-driven frenzy often associated with bull market tops. It suggests a more mature, perhaps institutional, level of activity underpinning the current price levels, even if the raw number of transactions is down. What Does This Mean for Bitcoin’s Future? The current state of the network – quiet activity in terms of transaction count, yet booming with high-value Bitcoin transactions – raises interesting questions and offers potential insights: Potential Benefits: Efficient Settlement: The network is efficiently settling massive amounts of value without the congestion and sky-high fees seen during peak retail/speculative waves. This reinforces its core function as a robust value transfer system. Institutional Presence: The dominance of large transfers could be a sign of increasing institutional participation or large corporate treasuries utilizing Bitcoin. Challenges/Considerations: Miner Revenue: Low fee revenue, combined with the upcoming halving reducing the block subsidy, puts pressure on miner profitability. While the Bitcoin price helps, relying solely on the block subsidy isn’t a long-term model; transaction fees need to become a more significant component. Network Utility Perception: A focus solely on transaction count might lead some to believe the network is less active or useful, when in reality, its utility is being demonstrated through massive value settlement. This shift highlights the multi-faceted nature of Bitcoin transaction volume . It’s not just about how many transactions occur, but also about the value being moved and the types of participants using the network. The current data paints a picture of a network quietly handling significant wealth transfers, a stark contrast to the more visible, smaller-scale activities that previously dominated the transaction count. Conclusion: A Quiet Giant Settling Billions In summary, the Bitcoin network activity landscape is currently defined by a fascinating dichotomy: a lower transaction count primarily due to the decline of non-monetary activities like Inscriptions/Runes, juxtaposed with an overwhelming dominance of high-value Bitcoin transactions . The network continues to settle billions daily, reinforcing its strength as a store of value and a settlement layer, even as Bitcoin fees remain relatively low compared to past highs. This quiet, powerful movement of large sums suggests a potential shift in the network’s primary users or use cases at this price level. Keeping an eye on both transaction count and settled value will be crucial for understanding Bitcoin’s evolution. To learn more about the latest Bitcoin market trends, explore our article on key developments shaping Bitcoin price action. 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Pump.fun once again postponed the auction of its token, tentatively scheduled for June 25. Sources close to the meme platform noted the auction has been delayed several times since the initial plans for a native token. Pump.fun will continue to operate as a tokenless platform, as the TGE and auction were once again delayed. According to sources, Pump.fun intended to launch its auction on June 25, but the event may be pushed to mid-July. The platform aimed to raise $1B for a $4B valuation. The delay arrived just days after the Pump.fun X account was suspended , along with other influencers in the Solana ecosystem. Currently, Pump.fun only relies on pre-market trading on the Aevo DEX. Additionally, sources close to Pump.fun mention that the platform is selling token allocations to cryptocurrency funds. Based on social media expectations, up to 60% of the PUMP tokens would be sold through a private placement. According to recent sources, there are on-chain data of sales to selected investors, based on stablecoin deposits to wallets connected to Pump.fun. Up to $70M may be raised in the initial stages, sold to private investors ahead of the larger TGE. While the initial selling may be slow, there are expectations that the proper token sale event may fill up in minutes. Pump.fun has already achieved cumulative revenues over $760M during its most active year of meme activity, raising questions on the need for extra fundraising and a new token. However, the opportunities for revenue sharing are still raising the potential demand for the token. Pump.fun still produces over $2M in daily fees, setting expectations of sharing the inflows with PUMP holders. Before the announcement of a potential auction, Pump.fun users were also anticipating an airdrop as a reward for activity on the platform. PUMP tokens break out to a higher price in pre-market trading Even the delayed official launch has not stopped speculations about PUMP. In pre-market trading, PUMP accrued only $12K in open interest, reaching $5.85 on low-liquidity speculation. The market rallied to a peak above $7, suggesting Pump.fun may have a chance at reaching a fully diluted value of over $6B. PUMP tokens traded on the Aevo perpetual futures DEX, reaching a peak above $7 on extremely low volumes. | Source: Aevo The Aevo pre-market trading remains only an indicator of general interest while increasing the exposure of PUMP. The expected notional value for the PUMP sale is aimed at $4B in total valuation, or around $4 per token. There are expectations that PUMP may be undervalued at that price, since the platform rivaled markets like Hyperliquid based on monthly fees. PUMP may reflect the market’s performance if the token does not fall due to immediate selling pressure. Additionally, there are multiple meme tokens trying to claim the ticker, including a very early meme launched in the first days of Pump.fun. There is currently no on-chain evidence for an official token and no hints that an already existing asset would be adopted as official. Cryptopolitan Academy: Want to grow your money in 2025? Learn how to do it with DeFi in our upcoming webclass. Save Your Spot
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Richmond Fed President Thomas Barkin, one of the Fed officials, said today that there was no need to rush to cut interest rates, noting that the risk of new tariffs pushing inflation up remained uncertain. Barkin said in an interview with Reuters, “These data do not force us to cut interest rates… I am very clear that we have not met our inflation target for four years.” Businesses in Barkin’s district (Richmond) are expecting higher prices due to new tariffs that will go into effect later in the year. And there’s a real possibility that tariffs could increase even more in the coming months. Barkin also said that unemployment is still low at around 4.2% and that companies are not showing any signs of mass layoffs. That suggests the Fed’s goal of “maintaining maximum employment” is still in place. Barkin said that the final impact of the customs duties is not yet clear, and that the “wait-and-see” policy is being pursued in the current situation, adding, “We should not step on the brakes, but we should not step on the gas either.” Related News: Analysis Company Says ‘Countdown to the Return of Trade Wars Has Begun,’ Reveals Critical Dates According to the FED's new economic forecasts published on the same day, economic growth is expected to slow down and inflation to increase in the coming period. However, policymakers expect interest rate cuts to occur in 2025. This shows that although it is accepted that customs duties will increase prices, there is a belief that this effect will not be permanent. But there are differences of opinion among the 19 Fed officials. Seven think there should be no rate cuts this year, while eight predict two. This view coincides with the market's expectation of two 25 basis point cuts in September and December. Two of the remaining four officials expect one rate cut, and the other two expect three. Fed Board members Christopher Waller and Thomas Barkin are on opposite sides of the spectrum when it comes to interest rate cuts. Waller says the rate cut could begin in July, while Barkin argues it’s too early. While neither name has given a specific rate, they have diametrically opposed views on the impact of the Trump administration’s tariffs on prices, employment and economic growth in the coming months. *This is not investment advice. Continue Reading: Senior FED Official Barkin Makes Critical Statements on Interest Rates Amid Important FED Week
In a ruling on Friday, Senate parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough decided that Republicans cannot use Trump’s multitrillion-dollar tax and spending bill to strip all funding from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. She also ruled that they cannot cut pay for many Federal Reserve workers. MacDonough said the GOP-backed measures fall outside the scope of the fast-track budget process that Senate Republicans are using to advance Trump’s agenda without any Democratic support. Senate Democrats announced the ruling; Senate Republicans did not immediately respond to requests for comment, Bloomberg reported. The budget process can’t be filibustered and only covers bills about taxes and spending. It is not meant to make broad changes to public policy or to dismantle regulatory agencies. Senate Republicans plan to begin voting next week on their version of what they call a $3 trillion tax and spending cut bill. Under their proposal, the CFPB’s independent funding would be eliminated, and the measure would save about $1.4 billion by lowering non-monetary policy staff pay at the Federal Reserve to match levels at the Treasury Department. The parliamentarian also rejected moves to get rid of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board and to weaken EPA vehicle-emissions rules. If Republicans insist on keeping any of those provisions, they would need 60 votes to pass them, rather than the simple majority that applies to other parts of the reconciliation package. With 53 Republican seats in the chamber and unified Democratic opposition, clearing that higher hurdle appears unlikely. The decision represents another setback for the Trump administration’s long-running effort to weaken the CFPB. Since its creation, the bureau has faced numerous legal challenges and, under the current administration, has seen major rule-writing and enforcement initiatives scrapped. Democrats plan to challenge more parts of the GOP bill Democrats say they will continue to challenge many other parts of the bill as violating Senate rules. Among the disputed sections are measures to loosen regulations on short-barrel shotguns and firearm silencers and to pressure states to limit their own oversight of artificial intelligence. “We will continue examining every provision in this Great Betrayal of a bill and will scrutinize it to the furthest extent,” said Senator Jeff Merkley, the top Democrat on the Senate Budget Committee. The CFPB currently draws its funding directly from the Federal Reserve and can request up to 12 percent of the Fed’s profits. For years, Republicans have argued that making Congress set the bureau’s budget would make it more accountable. Under the Trump administration, the CFPB has seen many of its enforcement actions halted, staff reductions proposed, and multiple legal challenges filed in federal courts. Senator Tim Scott, who chairs the Senate Banking Committee and oversaw the drafting of the disputed provisions, said he would continue working with MacDonough but gave no details on next steps. More rulings from the Senate’s nonpartisan referee are expected in the coming days as Republicans push to finalize their tax and spending priorities. Your crypto news deserves attention - KEY Difference Wire puts you on 250+ top sites
DAO Voting Suspended to Refocus on Growth Jupiter DEX, one of the larger decentralized exchanges (DEX) on Solana, has suspended its decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) governance voting until 2026. On Thursday, COO Kash Dhanda said the move is being made to redirect energies toward product development and push growth. He emphasized that Jupiter is “on the cusp of an inflection point,” and that the chance to shape the future of DeFi “won’t stay open for much longer.” Current DAO mechanics are not working to drive substantive progress, but to fracture and slow down, according to Dhanda. Governance Structure to Be Rethought The current DAO framework, in Dhanda’s opinion, is “stuck in a negative feedback loop.” To disable this, Jupiter will halt all DAO voting and new proposal submission until a more united and viable system is established. Ongoing projects, staking rewards, and working groups that have received funding will not be halted. The community reserve, however, will not be tapped into during the pause. Community development programs will instead be funded from Jupiter’s operations treasury. Reforms Expected in 2026 While no new model of governance has yet been proposed, Dhanda made it clear this is not the end of decentralized governance for Jupiter. DAO voting will resume in 2026, following the construction of a new system through community debate. “This is not a closure to governance, but a pause,” Dhanda said. Part of a Broader DAO Governance Backlash Jupiter’s decision follows a broader trend of criticism for DAO governance models. Earlier this month, Yuga Labs proposed the abolition of the ApeCoin DAO in favor of a centralized successor, ApeCo. Yuga Labs CEO Greg Solano criticized DAO inefficiencies as “sluggish, noisy, and often unserious governance theater.” Both Solano and Dhanda referenced how current governance models can hamper innovation and waste resources on proposals that fail. Jupiter’s migration represents a shift towards pragmatic DeFi governance — one that prioritizes execution while leaving the door open for a more graceful, future DAO.
Renowned crypto analyst EGRAG Crypto has issued a crucial message to XRP holders: choose your price targets wisely. In a recent chart shared on X, EGRAG unveiled a long-term technical setup that could signal the beginning of a historic breakout for XRP. But amid the bullish excitement, he urges investors to remain strategic and realistic about potential price levels. As of now, XRP trades at approximately $2.15, having steadily consolidated around the $2 mark following a powerful rally in late 2024. This surge pushed XRP to its highest levels in years, prompting early investors to begin realizing gains, with a recent report showing profit-taking averaging over $68.8 million per day on a 7-day simple moving average (7D-SMA). With profit realization accelerating, the question shifts from “when to buy” to “when to sell.” Historical Patterns, Future Possibilities EGRAG’s latest chart outlines a massive multi-year symmetrical triangle pattern that strongly resembles the setup leading to XRP’s legendary rally in 2017. That breakout took XRP from below $0.01 to nearly $3.84 in a matter of months. His analysis suggests XRP has once again broken out of a long-standing triangle, this time stretching from 2018 through 2024. #XRP – Choose Your Targets Wisely: pic.twitter.com/DmI4vHKeDO — EGRAG CRYPTO (@egragcrypto) June 20, 2025 The pattern suggests that the recent breakout toward the $2 range may be just the beginning. EGRAG draws a strong correlation between the previous structure and the current one, implying that XRP could be poised for another parabolic move, if history repeats. Price Targets: From Rational to Remarkable EGRAG’s chart doesn’t just highlight a breakout — it also maps out potential target zones. These targets range from $3.5, a conservative estimate, to over $17, a more aggressive projection. These levels are derived from Fibonacci extensions and measured moves based on the triangle’s height. But the key takeaway from EGRAG’s post isn’t the numbers, it’s the strategy. He warns against emotional decision-making, whether it’s selling too early out of fear or holding on too long chasing dreams of overnight wealth. Instead, he advocates for scaling out intelligently and setting pre-planned exit points that align with each investor’s personal goals. We are on twitter, follow us to connect with us :- @TimesTabloid1 — TimesTabloid (@TimesTabloid1) July 15, 2023 Legal and Market Context Still Matters While technicals paint a bullish picture, the broader context is equally important. XRP is still navigating its long-running legal battle with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Although Judge Analisa Torres ruled in July 2023 that XRP is not a security when sold to retail investors, the issue of institutional sales remains unresolved. On June 12, 2025, Ripple and the SEC refiled their settlement terms , and the crypto world now awaits Judge Torres’ final decision. The outcome could either strengthen XRP’s legal clarity or prolong regulatory uncertainty. Yet, this hasn’t stopped Ripple from advancing its ecosystem, including the rollout of the RLUSD stablecoin and multiple CBDC partnerships, which continue to build fundamental value for XRP. Final Thoughts EGRAG Crypto’s analysis offers a compelling long-term view for XRP holders, underpinned by historical patterns and disciplined forecasting. As XRP hovers around $2.15, the temptation to dream big is understandable. But the true challenge lies in preparation. Choosing your price targets wisely and sticking to them might be the difference between short-term hype and long-term success. In a market driven by emotion, EGRAG reminds us that strategy is everything. 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 Analyst to XRP Holders: Choose Your Price Targets Wisely. Here’s why appeared first on Times Tabloid .
Tiktok has denied allegations made by U.S. Rep. Brad Sherman that the company plans to purchase TRUMP memecoins worth $300 million. Tiktok: Sherman Allegations ‘Patently False’ Video-sharing social media platform Tiktok has denied claims it recently purchased or plans to acquire TRUMP memecoins worth millions of dollars. The Singapore-based company slammed U.S. Rep. Brad Sherman